Pumpkin Patch

Here is my MWF preschool class! Aren't they cuties! They are pretty much returning students from last year! We had a great field trip! I had so much fun! Really! I like my job!


Ms. Julie and I are having a grand ol time! I love this time of year. Celabrating each season is a glourious thing! Who thought up these special holidays? I need to google that!
We took the preschool kids to Haywire Farms on Road 68! It is well worth the 4 dollar charge! So many fun things to do! I hope The Schmidts continue to lease this area for next year!
I vote this pumpkin patch top on the Tricity list! Check it out!

Ever felt "Blog-stipated"?

I know.....sick way to explain the reason why I haven't blogged lately! I have wanted to blog...thoughts and ideas stuffed in my brain....yearning to wander to the screen....but can't find the way out to express them and time to type them! So...I have found the right remedy for this "blogstipation".....I threw frozen french fries and chicken nuggets in the oven for 25 min. and ran to the computer! AHHHHH! Relief!

I loved conference!
Sister Daltons talk "A Return to Virtue"was one of my favorites!
Loved this quote!“In the strength of the Lord, I can do (hard) things.”
Virtue is a prerequisite to entering the Lord’s holy temples and to receiving the Spirit’s guidance. Virtue “is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards.”6 It encompasses chastity and moral purity. Virtue begins in the heart and in the mind. It is nurtured in the home. It is the accumulation of thousands of small decisions and actions. Virtue is a word we don’t hear often in today’s society, but the Latin root word virtus means strength. Virtuous women and men possess a quiet dignity and inner strength. They are confident because they are worthy to receive and be guided by the Holy Ghost. President Monson has counseled: “You be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow. There is no friendship more valuable than your own clear conscience, your own moral cleanliness—and what a glorious feeling it is to know that you stand in your appointed place clean and with the confidence that you are worthy to do so.”7

This helped me...geared me up to remember to be virtous...have inner strength....and do HARD things! I think I am going to have that plastered on my wall. "I can do hard things".
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I love President Monson! He is a special man. I have met him several times in person. He spoke at both of my grandparents funerals. He is a tall man, large with stature. He is filled with the Spirit! While I served my mission, my mission president kept on refering to his cousin "Tommy", whom was Pres. Monson. I heard lots of fun stories about ol Tommy! When my mission president (John R. Condie) passed away....Good ol Tommy came to deliver yet another spiritual message! He loves the Gospel!

I finally finished a painting job that I wanted to accomplish this summer! My two boys went hunting.......and it was an opportunity to PAINT! Good feeling to get that done!
The LUCKY HUNT

Dylan and Shane both got a deer! They went out Saturday morning and within a couple hours saw a doe. Dylan shot her. Then a couple hours after that, Shane shot a buck. They were lucky and both were very excited! The hard part was dragging those beasts to the truck! They wrapped a rope around their waists and attached the deer and dragged! Shane told Dylan to go back to the truck and get more Gatorade! That was a mile away! Dylan thought to himself, "I am going to drive the truck back to Dad!" So here is this 13 year old starting up this truck and driving a mile through the field! When Shane saw him, he has never been so happy! I never thought Dylan would be such a dare devil! I guess this summer his uncle Travis taught him how to drive! As long as he doesn't do it on the city streets!
So.....Shane has spent the last two days cutting up the meat! He does it out in the garage, away from me! He has a nice cutting board and very sterile envirorment! What a hunter! We had some of it tonight....I have to admit, it tasted good! Nothing I would gorge on....but edible!

So, I keep going.........I am having a hard time balancing my live? Any ideas? I want to do everything , but don't have enough time!

Fall Events

Update on my Nephew....Peter.

He is on his second round of chemo. He has all they yucky symptoms. But, the great news is....his liver is noticeably smaller. Which means the tumor is shrinking already. Only having one round of chemo. My brother and his wife was hoping they could reduce the amount of chemo, but the doctors want to do all they can to shrink it enough before removal.

Good T.V.

Why do I love Lance Bass still? He is so cute and shy! Why does he think he is Gay?

I really have my own theory about homosexuality...! But, I won't go into that!

He is doing great! And, Lacey....is Mormon! Does she live it? Ummmmm? She is a great dancer! Fun to watch!

I love "Dancing with the Stars"! These are my favorite couples so far! Derek is also Mormon! He is sexy! Love his hair! Between these two couples........I think they could be the finalists!

A little Hunting......with Bear and Skylee! Dylan got his first pheasant. It tasted good too! I am very picky, but Shane breaded and seasoned the dickens out of those legs and I liked it!
Skylee has been difficult to train. She is very timid. We finally got her to swim! Retrievers are suppose to love water. Not her! After a little coaxing and getting in the river with her, she felt like she could do it. Good hunting dogs are sooooooo important to Shane. He works with her and gives her extra praise....so hopefully she can fill her Dad's paws one day! Bear is getting up there with age. He has been coming home sore and stiff from the recent hunts. Poor thing! I know, I talk about these dogs, like they are my kids! I love em! Everytime, I vacuum their stinkin hair, I think, "If I didn't love em so much, they would be outa here!"
Remember when she was this little....
I love Labs! They are so loyal and act almost human! Today, Skylee had snuck some human food off of the counter, and Bear came to tattle on her. He was pacing back and forth, knowing she was doing something wrong! I love em! I take my two youngest to the new pet store at least twice a month and snuggle and hold all the pets! I would love to buy the $1000 parrot to have to chat with everyday! Always wanted a parrot! Serious! But, Who in their right mind would spend $1000 on a bird?

Anywho......why am I rambling about animals?

Katlyn has had double ear infection and sinus infection this week. Finally getting better. Having to check her homework everynight. She is still struggling with school.

Hunter is finally going to school with a full tummy! He does not throw up anymore! Phew! I am glad that was short lived!

Dylan took me to his open house the other night. I was so impressed with the way he introduced me to his teachers. Dylans personality reminds me so much of my Dad and younger brother Gary. Very personable and approachable. What a great quality to have! His teachers are all awesome. Dylan loves Mr. Sapp, his history teacher. It is fun to hear Dylan come home from school each day to tell me about his great lectures in History? Where did he come from? Mr. Sapp must be a great teacher! I told all of his teachers "Thank You" for all your hard work! Teachers need to hear that! Teachers work hard! Sometimes they don't get the respect they deserve!

Shane is busy with work and WORRIED about the economy! He watches the news all the time!

I keep on suckin on my Diet Coke and work, work, work on preschool, primary and my home life!

HAPPY FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is what I wanted to do when I grew up, Be ON BROADWAY!!!!!!!!

Two weeks ago, Shane called me from work and asked if I wanted to go to see "Chicago"! Ofcourse, I jumped on it! The traveling Broadway group came to Toyata Center! I loved it! The acting,singing and dancing were wonderful! I was taken back to my childhood dreamland.....
When I was a tiny(I was skinny.... until I gave birth)girl,my first dream was to be a dancer in the Disneyland parade. I loved going to Disneyland and watch the characters or even just the dancers strut down Disneyland Main Street! I lived close enough to join the dancing team at 16! UHHH...NO! Just a dream!
My mom was always choregraphing some roadshow or stake musical and I loved dancing and acting in them! My dream was to become one of those long legged, high kickin dancers on stage, or the dramatic hand to the forehead, pouty lipped diva! I love everthing about it! The cosutmes, the makeup, the lights, the music, the feeling!!!
But, I was a 5"6' girl from a good ol mormon family that taught the importance of getting an education and aspiring to be married and a mother! (Which of course, is the upmost important thing!)
So, my dream never begot itself. I can act and dance for my husband, and I always get an appaulse!(Even being chubby:)!!!) But.....we still can dream and enjoy others aspiring to thier dream!

What was your childhood dream?

How are you fighting?

I have been busy, busy, with school starting. I do have time to reflect and think. My sister n law wrote me a recent email concerning her little son suffering through the hardships of chemo. She added this quote, and I can't get it off my mind.

The Olympic Creed
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well."

How are you fighting? I always try to think that now, instead of complaining about my trials.....How am I fighting?

My other thoughts and concerns constantly drift to Stephanie and Christian and their family during their tragedy? I don't even know this family, yet I am drawn to their family strength! I am so excited to see the media take on to this tragedy! Unfortunately, Nie and Christian are badly burned. But, the missionary outreach is amazing. People will see that Latter Day Saints fight! We will deal with what comes upon us....with the Lord at our side. Daily, I have a constant prayer in my heart that Nie, who loved being a mother, will survive! She is one of my hero's! She is fighting!

Joseph Smith once quoted "That the work (LORD'S WORK) will go forth boldly, nobly and independently...."

I need to be reminded that our work on this earth is not easy...."LET's FIGHT!!!!" It is not easy living and doing the things we do....but it is worth it! As my mother always says:

"Don't worry, Don't hurry,

Do your best and flush the rest!!!"

What a great note to end on??????

Great Song!!

Back to School at the Hatch House 2008

Hunter starts Kindergarten! Teacher: Mrs. Siesmore

Dylan is the "big dude" on campus....8th grade. He is in ASB. Sometimes he likes it, but he is good at being a leader, so we make him do it!

Backpack and lunch box....we are ready! Cute Katie...always stylin'! 3rd grade and on the second floor! She has Ms. Simkins.

New preschool toy! Gotta love teeter tautters!

So, I am going to be honest in this post. I had a weird week. One a mother has to go through, but it is not fun.

It all started out with my preschool open house. That, actually, went well. Next year I may do things different with the "new" students and have the parents have a sit down discussion about the year. The older class came and had a fun scavenger hunt...and got reacquainted! Fun night! Those kids grow up fast, just in three months! I am looking forward to starting a new year! I know people think I am lying....I really do like my job! Serious!

I was asked two weeks ago to give a talk in sacrament meeting today! The topic was "Education in the Home". I usually don't worry about giving a talk...but for some reason, this topic is serious stuff! It is a constant job of teaching our children good manners, how to get along with each other, feeling confident about themselves, teaching them the Gospel, FHE, Family Prayer, loving school, finding their talents, excelling in their talents, feeding them healthy food, speaking to them in a positive voice....the list could go on! It is hard stuff!!!

So, the week before I give this talk, I screw up big time!!! Here is the story..... My oldest, Dylan, whom everyone adores, quit football! He played last year and endured it. He dreaded it all summer long, and went to two practices last week. He came home mad, sad, and hated the world!!! I told him that is how life is. We don't like things in life, but when we commit to something, you have to stick to it! So he goes to the next practice, he is still so mean and grumpy! Crying begins....."I don't like it, but I don't want to quit!!" I actually told him he has to make the choice. If he is going to be grumpy this whole season....then quit! I gave him the easy way out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so mad at myself for not standing strong! Yet, he is getting old enough now that I want him to make his own decision! I guess I wanted him to stick to it, I want him to do a sport and learn all that there is about football. I just feel sick inside thinking that my son quit! I know his football skills aren't going to take him far in life. He wouldn't get a scholarship. It is hard to see your children not do something you want them to do.

He felt terrible, but I told him all of his good qualities. He is a great leader, he does excellent in school, he plays the piano like nobodies business! He is very obedient! I guess I just need to let this go.......and roll with it!

My next parental issue....is Hunter. I have lived this before with Dylan. I know it will pass with age. But, everyday before school starts, Hunter is throwing up! Nerves....it does it to him every time there is a change! Should I feed him lunch before school...in minutes he will throw it up? He is going to be starving! So, once again, I teach my son the breathing techniques I learned as a child and what I taught Dylan. I took him to school Thursday, and he was standing in line to go in, and he started to do the gagging motions! I run him to the grass so he can "release" his nerves! I quietly go up to this brand new teacher and say...."My son throws up when he is nervous, so just tell him to run to the bathroom!" She looked at me, like, "Are you kidding?" Ummmm, no! He hasn't thrown up in his class.....but PLEASE have this end soon! Poor little guy!

So...."the sand of the hour glass" of raising boys with anxiety!!! I want them to be strong.......and I want them to succeed! They will, I know!! We all have our "things"! Just wanted to share my feelings! To get it off my chest! Isn't that is what blogging is for?

My talk went well. I didn't want to cry....but did!

I can go on.....parents make mistakes.....we do and say stupid things. I hope to teach more good things to my children than bad!

Cheers!!! To another week of parenting!!!!!!!!