Gettin' "Cheekie" in Four States

Our next stop on our trip was the Four Corners Monument. By this time deodorant and make up was on ration. We definitely were not looking or smelling our best. Making sure we didn't get too close to others, we all had a good time. Everyone got to sit in all four states at once and they all thought that was cool. Of course Spencer has to pull out his GPS and let all of us know that the monument was about 1000 feet or yards (I can't remember) off. Whatever, It was still fun. We got to look at all the Indian shops and stretch our legs. Next stop Mesa Verde, CO, and a shower.

What a whirlwind of a trip !

So we planned on leaving the 8th of June on our 10 day summer vacation. By the time all was done we almost didn't get to leave on the 8th and our ten days extended into 22 days. As we started to get things ready to go Spencer had to take care of some of the new plants in the back yard so they wouldn't die while we were gone. He had to run some new soaker hose off the main sprinkler line. As he was searching for it he ended up hitting and that's were all our troubles began. No water for a day due to the break and all preparations for the trip at a stand still. Finally the morning of the 8th pipe was repaired and things back in motion, but we were way behind. Finally get on the road at 3:45 (we wanted to leave at about 8:00) and we start the drive. We drove 2700 miles through out our whole trip, and yes we are airing out the car as we speak. We had a DVD player installed, that was a life saver. Wireless head phones are great. The only down fall to them is that the kids feel they need to talk really loud when they are on their ears, and Aubrey just can't seem to figure out how they work yet. Our first stop was to be Big Lake in the White Mountains of Arizona. On the way there we were almost plastered by three very large buck elk (it was dark by this time) , but Spencer's defensive driving training really paid off. After our hearts stop beating out of our chests and breathing back to normal we finally arrive. Spencer and I set the tent up in about 2 minutes (it was really cold) we had all cooked and eaten in about 5 minutes (did I mention it was cold?), then all settled in for a cold night in the tent. We all got up early to try to catch some fish, but not a single bite was to be had. I think our wards scout troop that went up a week earlier caught them all, and the kids were bored in about 2 seconds. So we went back to the camp site to have breakfast, explore, play some games, and pack up to head on up to Four Corners and Mesa Verde as our next stop/ adventure.

The never ending Vacation

Ok I know that it has been forever since I put up a post, but I have been gone for forever. I am still not a t home and I won't be for another week or so, so don't expect anything exciting for a little while. I can't put my pictures up yet because I don't have my usb cable with me. I know you are all in suspence and can't wait, but you're just going tot have to be patient. We miss our bed and all of our friends. See you all soon.

Patagonia Lake or as Spencer likes to call it the mud pit

We all went to Patagonia Lake with a couple of families from church. The weather was great and the kids had a lot of fun. Almost all of them said the water was cold, but that didn't stop them. Brandon went off and fished with dad for a little while (unfortunately no pictures of that) but to no avail not a fish to be caught. Maybe next time.

Mama's Little Helper

Every time it's time to make a cake I always have a couple of small hands willing to help out with whatever needs to be taken care of. Aubrey always knows when cake is being made. She is always willing to help "clean up" any mess that needs taken car of. I think she can smell cake coming from a mile away, no matter what form it is in.

It never hurts to have your trusty sippy on hand to wash down all that yumminess. Once refreshed she is back to business.

Once all is consumed I always have the happiest child in the world, always looking for more. After all she is mama's little helper.

Hope you're happy

Well I finally did it. I have my own blog. Now all those that really care about what is happening at the hectic Hatch household will now be able to know how hectic it really is. Now I just need to figure out what the heck I'm doing. This blogging thing is a whole other world for me, so bare with me and I'll see what I can do. Here it goes........