Family of Hatchlings: September 2008

Friday, September 26, 2008

Red Tulip Photography

So, I finally did it...I'm venturing into the world of portrait photography! It's something that I've wanted to do for awhile, but I didn't think that my interpersonal skills were quite up to snuff, and until recently, I didn't have the equipment that I needed. I can't do much about my personality, but with practice, I hope to be more outgoing. That being said, I offered my photograpic services to the MBA families. I'm photographing a few families for free so that I can get practice, and hopefully make the leap from hobbyist to professional. Last night was my first photo shoot, and I was soooo nervous! But, I had a great time. The family was awesome and photogenic to boot! Feel free to check out my photography blog (some of you have already found it) by clicking on the "Red Tulip Photography" link in the sidebar or clicking here. Wish me luck! Oh, and if any of you need a photographer....

Sunday, September 21, 2008

You, Too Can Enjoy the Features of Your Favorite Cheap Motel At Home!

The red glow is nice, isn't it?

Ahhh...brings back such fond memories of Youth Legislature and the King's Carriage Inn in Helena, MT.

The First Day of School

Playing catch-up...again.

The picture I expected to take:

But I had to take this one first:

Dead battery. Dead. On the first day of school. Dead. (thanks Grandma and Grandpa Hays for bailing us out...again.)

Sundays Are Soooooooooo Exhausting!!

Busy Little Boy

Ethan is a busy little boy...

...but at least he rolls it back up after he's had his fun!

Monday, September 8, 2008

Little Boys Welcome

I love living with little boys...I never know what little treasures of theirs I'm going to find next. Finding these pirates all lined up by our TV made me smile. And while most days, I would love nothing more than having a spotless home, when I see something like this, I'm thankful that I don't, and I hope our house never loses those reminders that little boys live here.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I Warned You

So, here are some more pictures that I've been playing with. I've been having fun in Photoshop tweaking these pictures just how I want them. It's so fun taking color pictures and transforming them into beautiful black and whites - playing with the color levels until I get the look I want...so, so fun!

Funny Talk

Driving in the car:
Mom: "Look, there goes a firetruck!"
Matthew: "Yeah, they're going to go wash the fire!"

At the Doctor's office:
Matthew: "I don't want any sticks!"
Mom: "Sticks?"
Matthew: "You know, STICK!" (pretending to poke himself in the leg)
Mom: "Oh, you don't want a shot?"
Matthew: "No, I want a shot."
Mom: "What?"
Matthew: "You, know one of these." (pretending to lick a lollipop (they always get one after shots))
Mom: "Oh, you mean you want a sucker, but no shots?"
Matthew: "Right!"

Watching Survivor:
Matthew: "Look at that awesomest!"
Mom: "What?"
Matthew: "That thing with all the legs."
Mom: "An octopus?"
Matthew: "Yeah, an awesomest."

Contemplating his lack of funds:
Matthew: "I need a credit card so that I can buy some money!"

Reading a book about animals:
Matthew: "Ew!! I don't like stunks!"
Mom: "Skunks."
Matthew: "Whatever they are, they're stinky!"

At the Doctor's office:
Little Boy: (He only speaks spanish, and was showing Matthew and Ethan his orange) "Naranja."
Matthew: "Orange."
Ethan: "Apple! Apple!"
All three boys: (Looking at each other, totally confused.)

I'm not sure what this is in reference to:
Matthew: "Yuck, bacon is NOT for cows!!"

While running errands:
Matthew: "Mom, I wanna get you a flower for Mother's Day."
Mom: "Oh, that's really nice of you!"
Matthew: "Yeah, don't forget to pick one up while you're at Wal-Mart."

Rebecca, the boys' cousin, when she found out that we would be living with Grandma and Grandpa Hatch for the summer:
Rebecca: "They are so lucky. Grandma and Grandpa always have cookies!"
So true Rebecca...so true

Trying to sing the song "You Can't Take No For an Answer" from the movie The Muppets Take Manhattan:
Ethan: "...na na cake for dancers..."

After a Primary lesson on where our food comes from:
Matthew: "Did you know that crackers are made of weeds and flowers?"
Mom: "I think you mean wheat flour."
Matthew: "Nope, it's weeds and flowers."

Pointing at a BYU student walking to class as we go pick James up from school:
Matthew: "Hey, do we know that guy?"
Mom: "No, I don't think so."
Matthew "Hmmm." Still trying to figure it out, "Doesn't Robb have that face? Oh, and those sunglasses?"

Riding in the car:
Matthew: "mumble mumble mumble, okay mom?"
Mom: "What did you say?"
Matthew: "mumble mumble mumble, okay mom?"
Mom: "What did you say?"
Matthew: "Mom, do you need tubes in your ears?"

Discussing the dinner menu:
Matthew: "What are we having for dinner?"
Mom: "Chicken fried steak, snowsnap peas, and mashed potatoes with gravy."
Matthew: "What is gravy?"
Mom: "Scrumptious deliciousness."
Matthew: "I don't know what that means. What color is it?"
Mom: "Brown."
Matthew: "Ew. I don't eat things that are brown."
Mom: "You eat chocolate. Chocolate is brown."
Matthew: Eyes lighting up. "We're having chocolate for dinner?!!"
Mom: "Um, no."

Talking about his cousins:
Matthew: "How come Brittany and Brandon have four kids in their family and we only have three? That's not fair."
Mom: "Would you like another brother or sister someday?"
Matthew: "A brother, but not a sister. I'm afraid of girls."

Running in from the garage:
Matthew: "Last one in is a rockin' egg!"

Singing the BYU fight song:
Ethan: "Rar-rar, rar-rar-rar, Rar-rar, rar-rar-rar, Rar-rar, rar-rar-rar....Gooooooooooooo Cookies!!!!"

Holding up the Seagull Book add:
Matthew: "Look what Jesus sent me!"

While playing:
Matthew: "I miss Justin when he's taking a nap."
Mom: "Aw. You do?"
Matthew: "Yeah, I like his face."

In the living room playing with a toy airplane, after we had just dropped James off at the airport:
Matthew: "The good news is, we're coming into Salt Lake City. The bad news is, we're crash landing." Drops the plane on the floor amid screams for help.
Mom: Thinking, "I sure hope not!"

Talking to Daddy while eating breakfast:
Ethan: "I lost my hiccups. I really need to find them!"

While hanging out:
Matthew: "When are you going to go to the hospital to pick out our new baby?"