We are excited for the arrival of a new baby in the Thatcher Family. Kyle & Jen are expecting April 11th. Every baby is a miracle & a gift from God. We are looking forward to meeting this new little spirit into our Family. It's amazing how time has flown and now our children are having their own families. We are so blessed with AMAZING CHILDREN. Each day is an adventure and we look forward to all the future has to hold.
So since I took Staci to BYUI I thought since I was so close I had to take the opportunity to see McKenna. I don't want any chance of her forgetting us here in Washington. I watched McKenna on Monday while Charla & Jade worked. We had so much fun! I then made dinner for the entire family. Way too much food but I love having family dinners and sitting back and listening to my children talk. Rare moments that will create memories forever. If I could get on a plane every week I would but unfortunately I do have to make money! Of course I have to share some pics of McKenna so you will understand why I take every opportunity I can to see her. Hint! Hint! Jade, Washington is an amazing place to live.
Staci & I once again began the trek back to BYUI! Ok so I HATE roadtrips! Especially since I can fly cheaper & faster anywhere. But I cherish the rare one on one time with one of my children for 12 hours. I get their full attention & learn all about their life. We listended to the book 'Twilight' ok so I get a little bit of the craze! I am continuing the books just to be able to know what this willful young Bella will do. Bella reminds me alot of my Ashley. LOL!
I am sad to have Staci leave she is my thoughtful one that loves to give hugs and is always willing to listen to my crazy ideas. She will be missed but I am so excited for her to experience college life.
We had so much fun the last week at our annual Crescent Bar trip. Each year we grow in numbers and this year we had 9. If you don't know where Crescent Bar is it is a little know oasis on the Columbia River situated about 20miles outside of Wenatchee. We love this place! Many memories have been made here & continue each and every year. One of the best parts is that cell phone reception is limited & we leave the outside world behind and focus for a week on just being a family. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I do. I marvel that my family is so grown up and at times it makes me feel old. With Charla & her little family, Kyle & his girlfriend Jen, Chris & Staci, & last but not least our baby Ashley, Mark & I feel very blessed go be parents of such awesome kids! Thanks kids for all the memories and being the best you can be in your lives.
Kyle & Jen
Staci & Chris
Charla asked if I could come down and watch McKenna while she went to a work shop in Cedar City, Utah. My response was WHERE & WHEN! If it has anything to do with McKenna I will make it work even if it means working doubles 3 days in a row. I love watching McKenna she is a doll and there is nothing funner then being her Glamma. I just hope she thinks the same several years from now. McKenna & I did some sightseeing while Charla was in class. We drove to Kolob Canyon on Tuesday, July 29th. It was breathtaking! I hope you enjoy the pics. Thanks Charla & Jade for letting me take care of McKenna I can't imagine anything FUNNER!
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