Housewife of the Mexican Mormon Colonies

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Wow...it has been a HOT minute!

I haven't sat down to write on here in years! Time to catch up!

Two and a half years ago we moved out to El Paso, TX so the kids could have family around and more opportunities. Since moving here I have:
-competed in a bodybuilding competition, where I took home 1st place.
- brought my dad (Ronald S. Matheny) in from the ICU in Arizona and put him through drug rehab.
- Was asked to be the stake girls camp cook.
- Put on the stake Nativity display, two years running.
- served in YW and the Relief Society and Scouts

Tori has:
- played on the 8th grade, Freshman, and JV girls basketball team
- played her flute in the Stake Messiah
- Served as MiaMaid class President
- tutored Spanish students
- gotten her driving permit
- frequently is asked to teach seminary and Young Womens

Alex has:
- made the 7th grade cheer squad
- mastered her back handspring
- plays in the Middle School Orchestra on the violin
- Served as Beehive class President
- is booked every weekend babysitting
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Benton has:
- played tackle football and won 2nd place in the city.
- plays basketball on various teams
- plays the piano
- become a fantastic babysitter
- graduated Cub Scouts
- gives out a Book of Mormon every year to a new friend

Ada has:
-become a master sewer
- started tumbling
- performed with the Russian Ballet in the Nutcracker as a party guest
- plays the piano
- loves and cares for our dog Daisy
- master hooverboard rider

Brody has:
- started Preschool
- played on a basketball team
- played on a T-ball team
- played on a tackle football team

El Paso has been good for us. We have learned and grown so much. We've made several new friends along the way and have found various new ways to serve. Now we're working on getting Garrett to retire from farming so he can join us full-time in El Paso.

Monday, February 23, 2015

the little things

ada is four years old. she loves primary and whenever she is asked a question she will answer by reciting the first article of faith. this has gone on for months. doesn't matter what the question is, her answer is the first article of faith.

brody is 22 months. he loves to practice running. he runs everywhere he goes. brody like to run laps around my dining room table and his running style is adorable. he pumps his little chubby arms as fast as can be while he runs.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Birthday Boy

Brody Garrett Hatch is 1 year old! I love this little man more than words. Still not crawling, rolling or walking but he sits like a pro, and scoots forward while sitting up and can get around very efficiently. Brody can dribble a ball and "ball" was one of his first words. He says "thank you" very well too. This little man still sleeps with Mom and Dad and we wouldn't have it any other way.

For this birthday I planned to make a great birthday cake for the entire family. Well, the lights went out for the duration of the day so I couldn't bake. I resorted to purchasing a cake from a local bakery instead and invited the family over to enjoy it together. At the last minute a pipe burst at the farm so that took Garrett away and the temperature was dropping in the mountain orchard so that took Grandpa Hatch away, so that left me, the kids and Grandma. I served the cake and gave Brody his very own slice with a candle in it. He wouldn't even touch it. He scrunched up his nose and pushed it away. My girls were next, they tasted it and said something was very wrong with this cake. I decided to investigate with my own slice of cake and just as I was chewing on the first bite my Mother-in-law announced how wonderful this cake was and how much she was enjoying it. At that very moment I learned that I had purchased a cake that had been soaked in RUM! No wonder my kids wouldn't touch it with a ten foot poll! Grandma, on the other hand...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRODY!!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Shoot It

Benton, 6 years old, playing in the Little Lobos Basketball Tournament.

He's been shooting it since he was in diapers.

His first words were, "shoot it."

This boy loves the game.

His uncle Robert made a basketball and hoop for Benton using a garbage can and a tennis ball once to appease this little man when he was a baby.

When at church, during Sacrament meeting, he would wad up paper balls and throw them into a hoop made from my thumb and forefinger (the OK sign).

Benton would draw a basket ball hoop, cut it out and hang it from his bedroom door.

Every birthday he asks for a new ball and basket.

When he was an infant he would cry while in the car unless he was holding a ball. We once, while traveling, had to stop our caravan of family to see if anyone had a ball in their car that Benton could hold so we could have a pleasant trip home.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Every year my mom buys my children Christmas dresses/ties. This year did not disappoint.

Adalyn, my tiny ballerina. 3 years old.

Brody and Ada

Daddy and Brody

Every afternoon Benton drives to Grandma's house to read with her. He loves his little truck and Ada loves going for rides with him, so does our little Chihuahua dog, Bitty.

This is what early morning scriptures and prayers looks like. My four little bobble heads.

The hands of a toddler.

Happy Broday- 6 months

Alex's style

Brody- 6 months

Bryson and Brody- 4 moths

Last summer we had the boys together for 10 days. Everyday was a new adventure.

Benton, Jayden, Kolby

Ballet 2013

Tori and Alex

Benton always seems to injure himself. Today it was his finger and a pencil sharpener.
Benton is our little gentleman. He always gets the doors for me and his sisters and tells us, "ladies first."

My little Tori is growing up so fast! An official Tween now.

Summer fun at the Neilsen's pool.

Alex, Benton, Tori and Ada

Mommy and Brody during church. 4 months old.

Benton's first day of Kindergarten.

Brody

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Adam Hatch

Our cousin and next door neighbor drowned on Mexico Independence day while kayaking with his brothers down the river in town. I had the honor to help prepare him for the viewing and Garrett was asked to dress him. It was the last act of service that I was able to perform for this member of our family. I am forever changed.

father of 4. friend to all. outdoors-men. fisher. camping expert. ice cream connoisseur. chef. generous. hair stylist. high adventure coordinator. million dollar smile. gardener. cement contractor. house renovator. world traveler. family man.

You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Oh Canada

We finally got around to taking our kids up North this summer. It was amazing to take my kids back to my roots. We had a fabulous time. We got to waterski, jet ski, hike, bike, swim, eat, visit, play games, laugh, play tennis, and enjoy being together as a family!

We hiked Bear's Hump as a family.

All the kids did great. After the hike we laid down for a nap and my mom woke up with a blood clot that she could feel traveling up her leg. She was in immense pain and couldn't walk. She requested a priesthood blessing from Garrett, Dave and Rock then was rushed to the hospital. My mom was administered a shot and tested borderline positive for a blood clot. She was sent home until the morning where she would be given an ultra sound. There were no traces of the blood clot the next morning. It was a miracle!

The first morning in Waterton my niece Sydney was baptized in the freezing cold glacier water at Waterton Lake. It was an incredible baptism that we will never forget.

My kids loved the small town and being able to walk or ride their bikes everywhere. Their favorite was the candy store and ice cream shop.

We hiked at Red Rock and then played in the water. The rocks are smooth enough to slide down if you can stand the ice cold water. We saw 4 bears on the way home from Red Rock, including a Grizzly and a Black Bear and her cub.

We started our trip in Montana at Uncle Larry and Aunt Flora's beautiful cabin. We spent every morning on the lake skiing and boating and swimming. The water was warm and the most beautiful turquoise color.