RNC INVOCATION

Dad was asked by Mitt Romney to say the opening prayer last night at the  Republican National Convention.  

It was a proud moment for our family.

 And he did a wonderful job.

Way to represent dad!

FOREVER OURS

Brady was sealed to our family in the Boston Temple on Saturday.  It was the one year anniversary of the day we brought this sweet boy into our home.  As much as I would love to share the experience, there just are no words to describe the feelings of that day.  I felt Ben close and the arms of a loving Heavenly Father around me.  It was a perfect day. A glimpse into eternity...

8/25/2012

BRADY'S FIRST BITE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR BRADY!

It didn't take much coaxing for him to take the 

'traditional Hutchins' bite.  

Not bad for his first ever bite. :)

BRADY'S BIRTHDAY

Hard to believe my baby is one already.  It was a FABULOUS day!  He went shopping and picked out this fun new ride.  Grandpa and Grandma Orton and Aunt Suzanne came all the way out from Utah to help celebrate his birthday.  

Mama Kara treated him to some watermelon, his cozy coup and a basketball hoop.  His first shot was a slam dunk.

Daddy worked really hard on these antiques from 1973.  He's spent many hours sanding and painting these tonka trucks to look brand new.  Some day he'll have a sand box to go with them.

He spent most of the day outside riding on his new ride.

He even got Grandpa to take him for a spin.

He also got to ride on his first ride at the mall.  The firetruck was his favorite.

It was a HAPPY day for this one year old!

IT'S ALWAYS FUN WHEN FAMILY COMES

Steve's family was here for the last week of summer.  We had lots of fun visiting and seeing different places.  I loved watching Grandma as she visited with each of my children.

 Aunt Suzanne has such a big heart and I LOVE the way she loves my children.  They have no doubt they are loved by her.

 Grandpa became fast friends with Brady.  They spent lots of time reading and walking outdoors.

I am grateful for a loving family, near AND far that take time out to visit us.  Thanks for your efforts!  

We hope you can come back soon. xoxo

ON LAKE SUNAPEE WITH TINA

Tina came to visit us in NH and she LOVES going to the beach.   We tried going to our local beach one day but by the time we arrived it started pouring.  So...the next good day I decided that she would really enjoy some boating on Lake Sunapee. 

 (it's way better than sitting on the sand)

 Of course I took advantage of the opportunity and went skiing.

It's only the second time on my new ski...

And I am ADDICTED!

 Tina got to experience the little boat and the BIG boat.

 After Brady got a turn at the wheel...

 Captain Kara was brave enough to let Tina have a turn.  Everything was great...except for when she almost ran over a canoe-r.  He paddled for his life.

There is NO such thing as a bad day on Lake Sunapee...

two thumbs up from Tina.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAYLA

 17 YEARS!!!

We LOVE you!

I TOLD HIM...

that Saturday he's going to be sealed to our family FOREVER!

       He's pretty excited!

(and so are we)

BACK ON THE WATER...

Life is busier with our new additions and so I don't have as much time this year to ski.  BUT...when I have a few hours to spare, I run right over.  It wasn't the best weather day, but it was still FUN!  I brought Stevie and Brady along as my side kicks.

Another GREAT day on Lake Sunapee.

MUD PUDDLES

and boys...they go together.