25 Wonderful Places To Visit In Your Lifetime!

25 Wonderful Places To Visit In Your Lifetime!
Here is my challenge for the year!

Oh how time flies

My last post was in July! It seems like just yesterday. The Thatcher home has been going thru so many changes its no wonder I feel like a whirlwind has been going on the last few months. Let me explain.

August was one of the busiest months I have ever had. Moved Staci, Ashley & Chris to Utah to attend school. One U-haul, trailer for Chris's truck & about 6 suitcases taken on an aircraft we made it. Ashley is attending BYU, Staci-Paul Mitchell Beauty School & Chris is attending UVU. They are all enjoying themselves. Charla & Jade have become the designated serrogate mom & dad in Utah. They have been doing incredible. Sunday dinners, holidays, etc their house has become instantly full with the Thatcher Clan. I am so glad they all have each other to rely on and enjoy each others company. Family is so important.

Mark & I took a few days and flew to Hawaii for R&R it was fabulous but much to short of a time. We have been enjoying our emptynesting time together. We also in the middle of this received new callings to serve in the Young Single Adult Branch. Wouldn't you know it the minute you think you are going to get some quiet time your calendar gets instantly full!

The most important event was Staci & Chris's wedding in October. The day was rainy but we really didn't notice. The reception at the Country Club was beautiful and the perfect party for these two. Pics will follow of course I didn't take any of my own pics that day.

In the middle of all of this there have been huge changes at my work. Learning a new computer system and a new culture has been challenging and at times frustrating. I can tell you that each day gets a little better and that I will become a pro at the system in a few years! LOL! Just kidding.

Lastly, Lily our maltipoo gave birth to 3 pups a few days ago! Ok so now I admit I have lost my mind. They are so cute and hopefully we will find good homes for them but WHAT WAS I THINKING!

As we enter the Holiday season I hope and pray that we all will be able to enjoy the time together with family & friends.

Sunday Afternoon

Today was a lazy Sunday. It was so much fun to have Kyle, Jen & little Tessa come visit for the afternoon. McKenna loves her cousin Tessa maybe a little too much by the looks of the bear hug she has on little Tessa.

The Thatcher Grandbabies

Perfect Day for the Pool

What a beautiful day to fill up the pool. Charla, River, McKenna & I brought out the lawn chairs and filled up the pool. It was fun to watch McKenna enjoy herself in the pool.

I'm already tired!

Today's events:
Alarm goes off at 5:10am, Leave the house at 5:30am, 5:45am Ashley, McKenna & I visit Charla, Jade & River. 6:30am Leave for airport. 7:30am Drop off Ashley at the airport. 8:30am arrive back at Charla's house. Feed, bath, play, clean-up, play some more, lunch (McKenna had a blast with the peanut butter), bath again to get the peanut butter out of her hair. Finally its nap time! Yeah! I am taking advantage of the time and closing my eyes as well. And it is only 11am! I love this crazy crazy time.

The grandbabies.

It was so much fun all the grandbabies were in one place last night. I can't believe that only 18months ago we had only 1 grandbaby and now we have 3! McKenna isn't quite sure she is all that excited about River. Tessa is just a sweet little one. She is getting quite the little personality. She smiles all the time. Everytime I look at her I feel like I am looking at Kyle when he was a baby. Of course River's personality is yet to be seen but I am sure he will be just as fun as the other 2. Mark & I love being grandparents!

River Jade Andersen

River Jade Andersen

River entered the world at 4:39pm. He weighed in at 9lbs 3ozs & 20in long. We are so glad he is here and Charla did fantastic.

1:30pm Update

River is getting a little irritated that his cozy little world is being disturbed. Charla is certain that he would have stayed a few more weeks if it was up to him. Charla looks fantastic but is in active labor so the fun is really starting. Ashley & I are so glad we get to be here.

And sooo we wait!

Yeah! Ashley, Jade & I are anxiously awaiting the appearance of little River. We all are just watching Charla. LOL! Not much going on right now but we are so glad to be here. Doesn't Charla look FAB! We will update as the day goes along.

Fun in the Sun

We had so much fun having Charla & McKenna visit for almost 2 weeks it was hard to see them go but it was time! I was starting to worry this new baby would be born in Washington. We love McKenna around she just makes us laugh non stop!

Ashley Graduates!

Thank Heavens for small miracles! We are officially done with putting kids thru Lake's High School. It was fun and a beautiful evening. Congratulations Ashley!

Tessa Rose Thatcher

We had so much fun going down and being part of Tessa's blessing. Moments like these are priceless. Especially we want to thank Jen's family for always being so gracious to us when we visit.

End of an Era with Lake's High School Concert Choir

Mark & I have been involved with the Lake's High School Concert for the last 13 years! Tonight was the final concert that we will have one of our children singing in. It was very bitter sweet. Excited for the future but sad in the fact that we truly have loved being involved with the choir and the kids. For years we have chaperoned choir trips, helped with fund raising, and attended concerts. The kids were always such an inspiration to listen to and we enjoyed the journey. Of course Ashley was excited to have it end as you see in her final pic!

Busy Busy Week!

I think the Thatcher Family is on overload! Always this time of year we become consumed in the events of the kids. Ending our busy week was the Lakes Senior Prom! Ashley went with her friend Sarah. She looked beautiful and I can't believe she is graduating in just a few weeks! There are sure alot of things I wish I would have done now! Time is so precious and before you know it your baby is graduating. There are times I wish time could be turned back I would be sitting at the Country Club watching my 4 little ones play for hours without a care in the world. Dang why is it that real life has to take over. LOL!

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY!

Where have the years gone! Happy Birthday Staci! Hard to believe you are 21 today. Luv, MOM & DAD

Family Time

We were very lucky to have Kyle, Jen & little Tessa come spend 10days with us. What fun! First of all we spoiled Tessa to death. Sorry Jen & Kyle she probably will never want to be layed down again. Someone always had her in their arms. Life just keeps getting more interesting and definitely more busy!

Proud Mom & Dad

Mark & I are always so proud of our children. So of course we like to brag. We were invited to attend a Dessert Recognition for All Honor Grads of Clover Park School District. It was a fun event. Congratulations Ashley! We love you!
A Big Congratulations to Courtney & Katie as well. These three girls are going to take BYU by storm.