30 weeks

Wow!! I can't believe I only have 10 weeks left till we get to meet our little Easton. I am still feeling great, no morning sickness, still no real cravings, with it getting hotter I mostly want fruit and salads and sandwiches. We don't cook inside much, we do alot of grilling, well Braden does most well all of teh grilling.. :) He has been such a husband. He has been doing 95% of the cooking since we found out I was pregnant, mostly because I really couldnt cook much because of the smells of food, but I am over that. We grill alot because of the heat.. Easton is doing great growing every day and kicking and punching everyday. he moves from the point I wake up to the point I go to sleep which is about 1030pm, not too bad.. if he does stay awake at night I don't know cause he doesn't wake me up, which I know for some woman they can't sleep, I feel lucky I can sleep thru his movements at night.

here is my 30 week bump

We had a dr appt at 29 weeks and had out final ultra sound, along with more blood work and my rogham shot. Easton is growing right on track, due date right now is still Aug 8th. We got the 3d pictures, he kept trying to cover his face with his hand, he is soo precious. I can't wait to hold him i my arms.

The nursery is coming along great. I have started working on the crib bedding. the bumper pads are complete, I have 2 sheet to make, a matching quilt and throw pillow and then just some small accent pieces to add to the room then it will finally be complete.

this is the bumper pad i  made

It has happened......

Well it finally happened... my littlest sister is engaged. She was proposed to last night at the LA Temple. we skyped with Melanie and and Jacob on Sunday and he had asked my mom for her hand in marriage and Braden and I gave our approval too.... He is such a sweet guy and they are perfect for eachother I am so overcome with joy for Melanie and Jacob.

BIrthmothers Day

This special day occurs every year on the Saturday before Mother's Day. Its a day to remember Birthmothers all over the world and let them know they are loved and not forgotten.
This day was created by a group of woman in Seattle Washington in 1990.
Many, if not all Birthmothers will say that Mothers day is one of the hardest days for them. I know that for my it has been a hard day for the last 3 years. Knowing birthmothers have a day to celebrate and be remember for their selfless sacrifice has helped ease the pain, but doesnt completely take it all away.

Yes I know this time time year I will be celebrating my first Mothers day with my little family but it doesnt mean I won't feel the pain of not havin my angel with me, but I always remember the gift I was able to give Lynzie, the gift of being a MOM herself and having that opportunity to raise her child and have an eternal family. I am grateful for them and forever will be grateful and never forgot my little angel on Mothers day.

My sweet husband made sure this was a special Birthmothers day for, especially since he had to work and The Allens are on the eastcoast. My day started off very relaxing, I got to sleep in, the house was already cleaned(braden did that during the week) I recieved my favorite flowers and candy and soda, then meet up for lunch at a little cafe in Gold Canyon, on my way to lunch I recieved a much needed phone call from The Allens wishing me a Happy Birthmothers Day, my sweet Evelyn sang to me and told me I love you. My day was complete after this, no one could bring me down, then I was able to go shopping for soe ewell needed clothes, then Braden and I went to dinner at La Grande Orange in Phoenix, The Allens took me there for dinner on one of our many visits, then we went to the movies with our dear friends Kelcie and Taylor. My day was an amazing day, a day of relaxation and reflection of the past 2 1/2 years. I am grateful for all the love of my family and friends and the support for the past 2 1/2 years.

                                                                  

 less than 1 day old

3 days old

                                            

Placement day Oct 31 2008

3 weeks old

(my first Birthmothers day 2009)

(birthmothers day 2010)

HAPPY BRITHDAY BRADEN

Today is my sweet husbands birthday. also Easter and our 2 year anniversary of getting engaged. Honey I love you so much and I am so grateful every day for Heavenly Father placing you in my life. You are my everything. You have been there thru my toughest days and never left my side, you took care of me when i needed it the most. I couldn't ask for a better husband than you. I love you so much.

THE MANY FACES OF BRADEN

(Florida 2010)

(Florida 2010)

(Disney World 2010)

(Disneyland- 2009)

(Halloween 2010)

(Our first baby-7 weeks old)

OUR FIRST DATE

YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME, THRU MY TOUGHEST DAYS

(braden and Miss Evelyn-2 days old)

(Birthmothers day 2009)

I WILL FOREVER ALWAYS LOVE YOU

HAPPY 2 YEARS OF ENGAGEMENT

YOU TOOK ME TO THE TEMPLE.

( I married my best Friend 8/28/09)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!!

23 weeks and counting

I am officially 23 weeks .. only 17 more to go..sounds so close but so far away... the bad thing about being pregnant right now is the heat.. it may only be 96 outside and braden thinks its beautiful weather but I HATE it, i am miserably hot, this is going to be a long 4 more months.. I hope they go by fast. we have our next dr apt on april 11. I am doing great, no sickness, headaches are calming down and not too many or bad cravings. I feel super big but the hubby tells me I am really not.  we have our next ultrasound in 6 weeks so excited to see our little guy...OH YA he officially has a name, Easton Mark Hatch ( mark is my dads name, he passed away when I was 3) and Easton, well we just loved the uniqueness of it.. here is my 23 week bump

last weekend we went up to holbrook to get little miss Sadie spaded. she did really well and stay relaxed and calmed the first day at home and then was back to her hyper self... thanks to my old roomie and having an animal degree told me to give her baby benydrl, what a life saver that was...she was lucky and didnt have to have the collar of shame.... she got her stiches out today and braden said she did well..  she is pretty much full size at this point, she weighs 19 pounds now, we have to monitor her food intake or she will eat and eat with out a care :) she will be a year old on july 4th.

Happy Birthday my sweet sister Melanie

This is my Melanie AKA MEL MEL, MOMO, MEL, M, Little, little sister, sis sister, saster, seessstteerrr, best friend.

Today she is 26 years old. Dang she is getting old. She told me today she is officially in her late 20's lol.

She is my best friend (besides the twin). I love this girl so dearly. She has been a rock and supporter to me throughout the many trials I have had in my life. She is a wonderful person to talk to and a great listener and advice given, even when it’s not ask for (but that’s why I love her).

It's hard not having family in the same state but i love that she is only a phone call away. I get to email her all day long and text her and call her on her way home from work hoping she doesn’t fall of her bike talking to me.

She takes amazing photographs. She loves the outdoors, a very family oriented girl, she has an amazing knowledge of the gospel and can speak with such clear insight about the gospel, very spiritual, outgoing, creative, unique(in every way, especially her dress) and doesn’t care what others think about her or how she dresses granted i am unsure if she matches sometimes but hey i love her style and she is my sis.
 

 (she breaks into places to take her famous pictures)

 (we love mom's guacamole)

 yes she is def shorter than us all

my best friend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE SISTER. LOVE YOU SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT EXAMPLE TO ME

San Diego Temple

My dear sweet little sister took some amazing pictures. I am so greatful to have some amazing pictures of our sealing day to be displayed in our home and be that example to our kids