The Patton's 2011

H*I*G*H*L*I*G*H*T*S*

January-Mark and Holly made a serious goal to get super fit. It lasted 90 day and not one day longer.

February-Holly got older. We had many experience with our fixer upper house that we care to forget.

March-Isaac turned 3. We started a major home renovation project to build a 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom.

April-We had a great Easter Egg Hunt in the house because of the constant rain. Everybody got sick and more sick.

May-Esther turned one and began walking and climbing the same day. Mark and Isaac went on their first Father and Son Campout. John Croshaw Family came to visit for Memorial Day.

June-Holly arranged flowers for a friend's wedding. Hannah graduates from Kindergarten. Our big Croshaw family reunion in Kentucky was a huge success. Mark roasted an 85 lb pig

July-Mark got older. Hannah starts gymnastics class. Our truck cab is crushed by a falling branch while parked in our driveway. We finish painting the rooms in our house.

August-Hannah turned 6. The Miller Family visit. We saw Niagra and Palmyra.

September-Hannah starts first grade. Our family visits Peter Whitmer Farm. Isaac starts a Preschool program with friends.

October-We went on a campout in the rain. Esther had surgery on her ears. Our Family looked INCREDIBLE for Halloween.

November-Hannah lost her first two teeth. Grandma and Grandpa Patton visit for Thanksgiving. Esther started going to Nursery. Holly and Mark celebrated their 9th anniversary.

December-Christmas parties all month long included a Cookie Exchange at our house.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Mark, Holly, Hannah, Isaac, and Esther

We're Moving Again

GUESS WHERE...

Big Fun!

Esther's Blessing

Esther was blessed last Sunday. Mark's parents were here to participate in the events. She behaved admirably, meaning she slept the whole time. She was given the right name and blessed with all good stuff. Although, Mark did leave out anything about lips that shame the red, red rose or the gift of song. We forgot to take pictures the day of, so these pictures are a week late.

Grandma and I worked on the dress while she was visiting. The dress was admired as often as Esther was.

Our little bundle

This is an official announcement. After eight hours in the hospital, Esther Renee Patton was born May 4, 2010 at 6:53 am. Weighing a record, for our family, 8 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 20 1/4 inches. So far she has slept 95% of the twelve hours of her life. We can't really make any comparison to the other children yet, but she seems to have a pout similar to Isaac. Here are a few pictures from the hospital as I'm sure thats all you really care to see.

---

The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. Get busy.

---

The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started.

As Handsome as Ever

Happy Birthday Isaac!
Yesterday we had a birthday party/Easter Egg Hunt. The event had a Pirate-Bunny theme. The treasure chest cake was awesome. Notice the outer layer of chocolate bark. YUM! Isaac was pretty much oblivious to the party being for him. But, he was very excited about his new tricycle. He can't quit reach the peddles, but he'll grow into it eventually. We love you, Isaac.

Shh... Don't Spill the Beans

When mom goes off to Relief Society Enrichment and leaves us with undesirable chores like Baths; this is what really happens...



We get Ice Cream at Malley's. As you can see, Isaac prefers the pretzels and ice cubes over the actual ice cream and Hannah finds the most colorful flavor she can find, with Sprinkles!

Don't worry, we got our chores done and got everyone into bed just before mom got home. As if she really needed to apologize for coming home so late.

The best part is that we were able to practice Hannah's two favorite Idioms. First, at Malley's when the waitress said: "Wow, looks like the Ice Cream is starting to kick in," I could respond: "No, Hannah always has Ants in Her Pants." And to keep Hannah from telling mom about our secret mission, I reminded Hannah not to let the Cat Out of the Bag.