Logan, Melissa, and Miles

The Next Big Step

2010-05-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

In the past I've always wanted to attend Cosmetology school,

but I never acted on it.

Recently I've had an even more desire to start school,

but that feeling was put off by baby fever.

Even though I had baby fever,

and Logan and I were pretty much try,

I decide to look into school anyway.

I ended up deciding to go to Avalon, a.k.a Earl's Academy.

I was so excited, I was suppose to start June 15th.

Then one day Logan called me,

and said that his co-worker's wife went to Toni & Guy

and she was offered a job just because she went to T&G for schooling.

So I decided to look around just in case.

After talking to a few people, and a lot of high-end salons,

I decided that the best schools are, Kohler Academy, Toni & Guy, Paul Mitchell.

First was Kohler, and they were amazing,

only issues is that they don't offer financial aid, and their tuition is $18,000.

Toni & Guy was ok, and the same goes for Paul Mitchell.

I really wanted to go to Kohler, but it was way to expensive.

One day I decided to call Kohler's admissions and

I found out that they should be getting financial aid either this fall, Jan 011, or Dec 011.

After a great deal of prayer and thought I came to the feeling that Kohler is the best option once they have financial aid.

So I cancel with Avalon, put the baby trying on hold, and I will soon be a student at Kohler Academy!

What makes Kohler the best:

1. They work Bumble and Bumble (which looks amazing on a resume, very exclusive)

2. They work with Bare Minerals

3. Their kit is amazing, 7 books that teach everything, none of the other schools offered these books! Also, a $200 flat iron that is ten times better than the Chi!

4. They teach you not only hair, but make-up(bare minerals),

nails, and skin care(Dermalogica)

5. The Academy is awesome!!

6. They have a spray on tanning area that I get to use.

7. They do study aboard, like France, England, Japan, and may more places!

8. They have tons of fashion shows through out the school year.

9. The staff is very nice.

10. Very professional all the Salon's love Kohler!

I'm soooooo excited!!

Meet Harry and Floyd

2010-03-15T20:16:00.000-07:00

Meet Harry and Floyd!

Since Logan won't let me have a malti-poo dog,

I had to settle for some gold fish.

Harry and Berry was the first to join our family.

Both Harry and Berry were suppose to be used for a wedding center piece,

then fed to someone's pet alligator.

But I saved them.

Harry is a very active fish,

and Berry was lazy.

Well it turned out that Berry was actually sick

and ended up dying the next day.

Poor Harry was very unhappy to be alone.

So I decided to upgrade his little home from just a bowl of water to

larger bowl, fun rocks, and a fish house.

Most importantly I bought him a friend, Floyd.

So, meet Harry and Floyd.

Can you guess what movie we named them after?

My Birthday Wish... Is March to early to be thinking about my birthday?

2010-03-11T13:21:00.000-08:00

I wish that ...

I could spend a day just shopping

for new clothes.

I believe the last time

I really went shopping for a good

amount of new clothing was when I was pregnant.

The majority of all my clothing has long ago

reached the end of their days.

I want to go to all my favorite stores.

I want tons of color.

I want plenty of options.

I want to feel attractive again.

I shop with at a little one, sorry Miles.

I want someone to go with me.

That's my birthday wish.

My Baby Can Read! Well not yet, but soon!

2010-02-25T12:13:00.000-08:00

I've been worried about Miles and his education.

I remember when I was in school I hated it.

So I wanted to find away to give Miles a head start.

I've heard a lot of good reviews about this product.

Even Tara uses it, and she told me that it works.

Miles is already very intelligent, and I know he will catch on.

I made up my mind!

I bought it!!

I'm very excited about this,

and it will give my something to do during the day.

Yayyy for learning!

Good news!

2010-02-23T10:34:00.001-08:00

We are officially owners of our beautiful piano!! We were originally renting our piano from Milano's. The deal was we would put down $200 and pay $50.00 per month for 1 year, and in the end all the money we put towards to this piano could be used to buy the piano or buy a different piano. Anyway, money has been really tight, we already paid $300 on the piano, but I started to feel that we couldn't afford the piano. I mean we could afford to pay $50 each month, but at the end of the year we would have $800 paid towards the piano, but we would still owe a $1395. I didn't really want to buy a different piano. Ours is every pretty and it's Baldwin, which has a beautiful sound. Well, right before we were about to return our piano, Logan talked to the Milano's people, and it turns out that the owner what some quick cash. So if we gave them $1000 right then we could have the piano! Thank you tax refund!! But seriously we saved some bank, because the piano original price was $2195, and we paid $1300 for it. We saved $895! So now we are officially piano owners!! Yayyy me!

Coloring Time

2010-02-04T17:28:00.000-08:00

Today I decided to let Miles paint.

So I dressed him in one of Logan's old work shirts from R&K,

put him in his highchair,

gave him is Toddler Paints Brushes, and a piece of paper.

It didn't take long for him to jump right into it.

It wasn't long before idea became a mess.

Cute close up his little hands holding the paint brushes.

Messy Hands!

Right after he was done I decided to give him a bath.

I thought he looked so cute in his outfit.

I had to get a after picture.

I think he looks like me in this pic.

Miles really enjoys his bath time.

Hence the water flying every where.

Mom I was far away from the tub, your camera is fine.

That's my baby boy!

The End!

This is for my brothers.

2010-01-24T20:59:00.001-08:00

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Craigslist... my new best friend!

2010-01-08T15:16:00.000-08:00

The other day I was on Craigslist, and I was searching under Shabby Chick.

I ended finding this really CUTE candle sticks.

Both are metal and weight like 2 lbs. each.

The best part was that they were only $25 dollars.

Apparently, they're definitely vintage, but the seller wasn't sure if they are antiques.

I couldn't pass them up.

Luckily, I called the lady in time, because when I went to go pick them up

some other lady called about the ad.

I had to drive all the way to Northern Phoenix, but it was worth it.

Anyway, I can't decide if I should paint them, or just leave them the way they are.

What do you think?

lil' RoCkStAr!

2010-01-08T15:04:00.000-08:00

We've had Rock-band for the Wii for sometime, but just recently we decided to play it.

Miles really wanted to get in on the action.

I would let him sit in my lap, and help me hold the sticks for the drum.

He would stare at the screen, and concentrate as hard as he can.

Eventually he would actually know when to hit the drum.

What was really cool he would know what drum to hit at the right time.

He's so smart.

I would let him play the drums still holding his hands, but some of the time

I wasn't even playing and he was.

The pictures below are of him just playing with the sticks on drums. I turned of the game.

Lil' Rockstar

"Check me out!"

Jamming out!

Sorry it's been a while...

2010-01-08T14:25:00.000-08:00

Sometime in November, Logan, Miles, and I went to the Las Sendas park to have a picnic. We had such a great time. We sat on a blanket in the grass, and made sandwiches. Miles loved it!

Once we were finished we walked over to the play ground. Miles couldn't stop talking. He would say cute little phrases like, "dah-dee oooooooo ohhhhhhh may may, dis mama oooooo...". I'm assuming he was talking about how cool everything was.

He had such a blast climbing all over the jungle gym, swinging on the swings, running ever where. There were no limits while playing at the park. I love doing new things with Miles. I love to see how he reacts. Gotta love that baby boy.

Miles and I on the slide.

Logan and Miles on the slide.

Miles walking in the tunnel.

It took a while to get him to actually go inside of the tunnel.

He wasn't all the that happy to be leaving the park.

How come?

2009-11-25T00:08:00.001-08:00

Have you ever noticed that lots of "just marriage" couples have all the luck with money and success, and then there are other couples who progress slowly? Seriously, that's what it feels like to me. I know that one way I can solve our financial issues is by getting a job, but then I think there is no one to watch Miles. There is no way I would ever allow someone I didn't know take care of him. Even just the though of leaving him brings tears to my eyes. I wish there was a way I could do both, raise Miles and bring in the bacon.

I feel so sorry for Logan, who is under a great deal of pressure from his job. I wish there was something I could do to help him be more successful.

I know the answer is patience, but honestly it's so hard to have patience when nothing never seems to go right. I don't know what to do.

No Longer Venting

2009-11-19T09:14:00.000-08:00

Mom that title was for you :)

Merry Christmas to me!

Thank you Logan for buying me the most wonderful gift ever!

I haven't stopped playing this baby as soon as it arrived.

It's an Upright Baldwin Piano.

The sound is amazing.

Can't wait until I can get on to the real music instead of the beginner music.

I'm so happy!

Venting

2009-11-10T12:19:00.000-08:00

For months now, I've been look ALL over the internet, and even called companies to see if they had any beginner pianos that are reasonably priced. No such luck! Then yesterday I found a company that had just what I wanted. I finally got a hold of them and it turned out that they sold it a while back. This is so frustrating. I want to learn to play the piano so badly. As of now it's never going to happen.

Alas, a great haircut done by mwha!

2009-11-02T13:15:00.000-08:00

Before I show you Miles's haircut, I need to tell you a story...

Once upon a time when Miles was a little lad (6 months old),

his mommy decided that he needed a haircut.

Stupidly, his mommy thought that beard trimmers would be good enough.

As a result of her stupidity her little lad didn't look quiet himself.

He had long hairs and short hairs.

He had bald spots and spots that were not so bald.

Since then Miles's mommy never trust herself to cut his hair,

and had her mommy cut her little lad's hair.

After several months have gone by,

Miles's mommy decide to give it a try.

This time she used actual hair trimmers.

And in the end...

Well you decide.

The End!

Miles's 6 month haircut.

Several months later, Miles's new haircut done today by me!

Happy Halloween 09

2009-11-01T21:22:00.001-08:00

This year isn't Miles 1st Halloween, but it was his 1st to go

trick or treating.

Miles went as a pirate and

Logan and I went as white trash 80's.

We stopped by mom's house to show off our costumes and

for some pictures.

Then we went to Tara's house to go trick or treating.

We had a great time eating, talking, getting free candy, and

enjoying everyones company!

I just love Halloween!

Such an attractive family!

Miles = Cute! White Trash Logan = Sexy!

FaBuLoUs!

Miles's 1st time trick or treating!

A Little Glimpse to What is to Come This Halloween...

2009-10-29T23:14:00.000-07:00

This is not a trick.

Yes this is a treat.

Hahahahaha...

I was the lucky one!

2009-10-29T01:04:00.000-07:00

My favorite picture of Logan!

When I was growing up I never imagined that I would end up with most, well right down to it, gorgeous man. I've always ended up with guys that were never attractive, and well just plan dumb. I remember always dreaming that I would get to date the most attractive guy in grade school, but of course I wasn't apart of "that" group. I would look at the popular girls, and think how lucky they were to get to go to on dates and go to dances with really cute guys, but all those girls ended marry really goofy looking guys. I'm sure they are really nice, but honestly they aren't very nice to look at. I know it's mean. ANYWAY, as time passed I graduated high school dropped the losers and went for the "better" men. In the end I found out that they were losers too. Was there any hope for a girl? Is it possible to find a man who was a gentlemen and yet still very attractive? I began to think not, then one day I came face to face with "that man". Now he is my husband! I guess it paid off to date all the losers, because then you are rewarded with the "Grade A top choice meat" quote from the Wedding Singer.

I love you, Logan! You're so prefect, Mr. Grade A top choice meat! :)

What a lovely surprise!

2009-09-29T16:01:00.001-07:00

On the morning of Miles's 1st birthday, I walked into his room to

wish him a happy birthday.

But to my surprise Miles was still asleep.

As I made my way over to his bed I could see that there

was something odd about Miles's outfit.

I notice Miles had no pajama pants on, but

what made this rather funny was that he had removed his diaper and was sleeping on it.

I guess since it was his birthday he could sleep naked if he wants to. Hahaha...

"Bay Bee" and Tasty Cakes

2009-08-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

Miles has officially said his first word! "Bay Bee"

Well he's been saying "da da", but he isn't aware of it, so we say baby is he's first real word.

Yesterday, Meredith and her niece Chloe came over to play and

Miles loved that he was bigger than her.

He kept on trying to push her around, but we would stop him saying,

"Be nice to the baby."

Then out of no where he pointed at her and whispered, "Bay Bee."

Now he looks in the mirror at himself and says "Bay Bee."

If you show him a picture of him as baby he says "Bay Bee".

He for sure knows that he's saying!!

Yayyyyy Miles!!

We've taken Miles off formula.

Which meals that I have to actually put effort into feeding Miles.

Hahaha... That sounds so horrible.

What I meant by that was when he was on formula it is so easy to just give him a bottle.

He's doing a great job with eating.

He loves that he's eating something new everyday.

This morning I decided to make some pancakes and

Miles was so excited.

He wouldn't stop eating.

He ate more than half.

Good job Miles!!

You're Invited!

2009-08-27T18:00:00.000-07:00

Mmmm... A special food surprise!

2009-08-25T16:18:00.000-07:00

A while back mom gave me a fabulous breakfast cook book for my birthday.

One random day Logan and I decided to cook this

delicious breakfast treat.

The breakfast treat was a creation of egg, bacon, tomato, a top secret sauce, and muffin.

Delicious!! Highly recommend it! :)

Thank you mom for the wonderful gift.

My Savior

2009-08-13T10:38:00.000-07:00

Our Savior is so compassionate and loving.

Times have been difficult for us and the Lord has

shown Logan and I a lot of compassion.

I love that when we need him we can always turn to him.

He listens to our concerns and gives our home a peace feeling.

I love my Savior.

Happy Anniversary!

2009-08-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has taken me 4EVER since I update my blog.

I've been lazy!

Last Sunday was Logan and mine's 2nd year anniversary.

We celebrated it the night before.

We went spent the day relaxing at home.

We went to Cheesecake Factory and pigged out!

Overall we enjoyed spending time together.

Logan gave me roses and ordered me these adorable frames!

A lot has happened in 2 years.

Our 1st little man joined our little family and now

Miles is walking all over the place and will be turning 1 next month.

We've moved into our 2nd apartment back in January.

We've had our fair share of trials and I'm sure there will be more, but

no matter what happens Logan and I will grow closer every day.

Official Walker

2009-07-12T00:49:00.000-07:00

Miles is officially walking. He can take 5 steps by himself. He's done it like 4 times today!! Cute baby boy!!

First Step

2009-06-22T10:58:00.001-07:00

Miles took his first step yesterday at my parents house. The funny thing is, once you praise him he gets way excited and has to sit down. Too cute! He's finally learned how to stand for a good amount time, so seeing him take that step was very exciting. I know everyone always says, "You don't want him to start walking, because that means he'll start getting into things." Well since Miles can crawl he's already getting into things and even breaking things. The only difference with walk is that Miles will be able to run from me quicker when he gets caught. Plus, I think it's going to be so adorable seeing my lil' man running around in his cute clothes!

Happy Father's Day

2009-06-21T11:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day Logan!

Miles is very lucky to have you for a father

and

I'm so lucky to have you for a husband!

We Love You So Much,

Melissa & Miles

Happy Father's Day Dad

2009-06-21T11:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day Dad!

I love you so much!

Thank you for all the help you have given me throughout my life!

Some of the best times of my life was spending time with you!

Love,

Melissa

High School Musical 3

2009-06-20T00:28:00.000-07:00

Starring:

Logan Hatch and Connie Miles

Rating: H for Hilarious

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9 Months Later

2009-06-12T22:41:00.001-07:00

Miles has reached his 9 month marker. He's 18lbs 10oz 30.5in tall. My boy has grown so much since he was born. I was looking at some old videos of him when he was 1 month. So stinkin' cute! I love this little boy so much! Miles is learned a lot in only 9 months. He's learned to say Ma Ma and Da Da, roll over, crawl, pull himself up, and finally stand. Hopefully he'll walking before his 1st birthday. Good job Miles! Mommy is so proud of you!

Taylor Swift

2009-05-22T11:50:00.001-07:00

Last night Meredith invited me to come with her to the Taylor Swift concert. It was really fun! She put on quite a show. I came to the conclusion that no guys should ever cross her path. Swift has the tendency to write about the dumb boys she dated. There was one song I could really relate to, I think it was called Picture Burn or something like that, every guy I ever seriously date that ended badly ended up being a bon fire for me. I would take all the pictures, things we did together, and everything he gave me and burn it. One ex-boyfriend bon fire had, a golf ball, a few stuffed animals, shirts, pictures, flowers, letters, and things that he gave me that were his. I probably should've returned a fews things, but he didn't deserve it. Muhahahaha.... Anyway, the concert was great and I want to go to another concert in the future. Meredith thank you for inviting me and being a special evil side-kick in burning all their things.

Mother's Day Weekend!

2009-05-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day has come and gone! This would be my second Mother's Day, but "official". I was pregnant with Miles last time and this time he was here to spend the day with me. First things first, Mom got a new camera lens for her new camera and so she is letting me borrow her other camera! Thanks Mama Mia!

Anyway, it's Saturday, the day before Mother's Day and Logan and Miles's are out shopping for me. When they came home I was very happy with what they bought me. Bath and Body lotions, bubble bath, and lots of chocolate! Thank you! Later that day my family got together at my parents house for a BBQ and swimming. I had a burger and well it was delicious. And the amazing part about Me eating a burger is well for one it was homemade and secondly it had everything on it! For those of you who didn't know me when I was growing up I had a thing were I would never eat home cooked burgers and when I did eat one it had to be from Wendy's and with only ketchup. Then I met Logan, who then later converted me to the real burger! That's why it was so amazing for me that I ate a burger. So... As the day went on everyone went swimming and I took pictures with my camera. Miles was adorable! Just chillin' in his floaty and watching everyone play and Logan entertained all the kids.

On the day of Mother's Day I woke to Miles crawling all over my and the smell of bacon. Logan and Miles made me a candle light breakfast. It was delicious! In the end it was a wonderful Mother's Day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

The BIG 21!

2009-05-14T11:26:00.000-07:00

Well I'm finally 21 and it feels the same as 20! I had a wonderful birthday! I got a pedicure and a massage. Then Logan and I went to Cheesecake Factory! My fave! Logan bought me some customized flip flops, (Melis I loved your flip flops so much that I had to have a pair!) curling iron, and core rhythms work out! Good Job Babe! My parents gave me some bank to go shopping. I bought some fabulous wedges for church! Then the Hatch's all got me a fabulous chunky necklace! I love it! So cute! Tara bought me bath and body goodies and a way cute compact mirror that goes with my zebra print purse. Also, she gave me a gift card to Down East Basic or as I call it the Mormon Girl Shop! Finally, Meredith gave me an amazing gift card! A gift card to COSMOS!!! LOVE IT!

Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts and wishing me happy birthday! I love you all! Mom and Dad thank you for the Fabulous Shoes! See pic below...

21

2009-04-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

It's my Birthday! Finally 21! Feels the same. Hahahaha... I will post more later! :)

Lara and I baked...

2009-04-02T22:15:00.000-07:00

A few days ago Lara came over for a visit. We always bake something whenever we get together and all I had in my pantry was chocolate cake mix and strawberry frosting. Also, I just got a really expensive cake pan which, I got for free with a gift card from my wedding that I lost. Which by the way, the wedding was a year and 8 months ago. Anyway, whenever I bake cakes they always seem to raise in the middle. I don't know.... SO, when we finished we waited four-ev-er for the cake to cool. We were impatient and well this is what happened.

The Finished Product!!

Lara cut into the cake it crumbled all over and the knife fell with which explains the frosting mess. Silly girl!

In the end, I had a Fabulous time! I <3 you, Lara!! :)

Miles's 6 month photo's & his 1st tooth

2009-03-17T13:01:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry it's been so long that I've blogged something. I'll do better in the furture! ANYWAY...

Miles had is 6 month photo shoot done, the fabulous Tara Bowman! Thank you again Tara! Isn't he adorable! I have the rest posted on my smugmug! I love my lil'guy!! Cute tongue!!

Today Miles's 1st tooth popped through. It's so fun to see my lil'man grow. What a handsome boy! Do you like my design I made with the *'s?

Miles's 1st Tooth

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Miles's Sitting Up

2009-02-17T23:10:00.001-08:00

We bought Miles's a Bumbo. Which is a little seat that is suppose to teach baby's to sit up and I think it's working. He can sit by himself for a about 7 sec. Hopefully, he will be sitting up all by himself by is 6 month pictures.

I highly recommend this product to mothers. It's for ages 3 months to 12 months.

A lot has happened

2009-02-17T22:49:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry it has take me so long to post something. I've been really busy. We ended up moving from our apartment to a much larger and nice apartment, 2 bedroom and 2 bath. I'm so happy to be in a new place.

Right before we moved we filed our taxes and got lovely refund. We received it about a week after moved into the apartment. So, we went to Sears and bought a washer and dryer, 40" Samsung plasma tv and cute tv stand. I'm so happy to have a washer and dryer. It was murder to have to pack everything up and take everything to my mom's and do laundry, especially when I was pregnant. I've learned to truly appreciate our washer and dryer. What a blessing it is for me.

Anyway, we're all moved in. All we need is a new couch but, who knows when that will happen. I want a section just like Robby and Melis's. It would go perfectly. Here are some pictures of the almost finished product. I'm going to have Amy make some fun signs for me. Once I have that and a new couch I'll be satisfied.

1st pic: entrance 2nd pic: kitchen

3rd pic: dining room

4th pic: the decorating I did above the couch 5th pic: the entertainment center

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Lara!

2009-01-27T09:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Lara.

Happy Birthday to YOU!!

Happy Birthday Lara! I hope that you have a wonderful day! I love you!! :)

Love, Melissa

It's a GREAT honor to be Fabulous! :)

2009-01-15T21:27:00.001-08:00

I like to thank Amy for give me the Fabulous Award, it's fabulous! Thank you again Chiquitita. Now it's my turn to pass this fabulous award to some else who has a fabulous blog.

The rules are like this:

1. Put a link on your blog from whom you go it.

2. Give it to 5 (or 4)new blogs (which in their turn have to give it to 5 new blogs).

I will be giving this "Fabulous" award to:

3. Put a ling on your blog to those blogs you give it to.

4. Give the blogs you give the award to a note that you have give them this award.

5. Write 5 things you are addicted to:

Logan

Miles

Chocolate

My Apple

Sleep

Miles Rolled Over!!

2009-01-05T13:28:00.000-08:00

Today, Miles rolled over for the 1st time!! It was pretty exciting. I was lucky enough to catch it on film. So, when I learn how to compress a video for my blog I'll put it up. Yayayaya! Miles!!!

My Little Bath Baby

2008-12-22T13:37:00.001-08:00

The other day I gave Miles a bath I thought he look adorable in his green pig towel I had to get a picture for memories! I love my little boy.

Also, Miles has found his hands, he's trying to roll over, laughing, smelling, and baby talking away. I love seeing him develop!

Happy BIRTH-day Quinci

2008-12-16T13:28:00.000-08:00

Happy BIRTH-day Quinci! We so excited that you're finally here! You're a doll! Can't wait to meet you! :)

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Meredith!!

2008-12-14T13:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Meredith!! You're 21!! Legal! I hope you had a wonderful birthday! You're beautiful and the best friend anyone could ever ask for!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Melis!

2008-12-10T11:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Melis! I hope it's a wonderful one! You're so beautiful and we miss you so much!

Thanksgiving 08

2008-11-27T10:57:00.000-08:00

I think it's time for me to catch up on my blog. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to do so. I've been busy, lazy, and sick. Anyway...

This Thanksgiving we celerbrated over at my parents house. Most of my family was there except for Kellie, Daniel, Robby, Melis and their families. We missed you guys by the way! Anyway, Mom and Dad ordered a meal from The Golden "Crack" aka Corral. It was really good! It had everything that was requird to eat on Thanksgiving Day. If fact that is the way to go. I would rather spend money on pre-made meal than spend all day in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. So... The time that we spent was full of laughter, good conversations, and pretty much enjoying everyone's company.

At the end of the day Logan and I drove up to Flag to meet up with his family. When we arrived it was one big reunion. Everyone was either playing games, watching TV, or deep in conversation. We played a couple of games which was pretty fun. The next day we went up to the mountains to see the snow. It was so beautiful! It remind me of the "Red Nana". Hahaha! Also, this would be Miles's 1st time in the snow and he slept through it. Here are some pics.

The next morning we drove back to good old Mesa. Were it was much warmer. Hahaha... Although, I wouldn't mind going back to Flag to see the pretty snow again.

Day of Little Love Notes

2008-11-18T12:22:00.000-08:00

This morning when I woke up I thought it was going to be a normal day but, to my surprise it sure wasn't. I was headed to the bathroom when I noticed something on the wall in our hallway caught my eye. It was post-it from Logan to me. Here is what it said...

"GOOD MORNING BABE!

You are probably wondering what this note is for, well I know I haven't showed much love to you and so I want to dedicate this whole day in showing how much I love you and appreciate you. I have hidden 5 notes through out the house, each note will lead to the next. Each note has one reason why I love you so much, starting with the 5th reason. However, I want you to look for each note at a certain time, so that the whole day you will get notes from me telling you why I love you. Therefore, all day I will show my love for you. So if it is 10:00 am or later you can go find the first note, it is in the bathroom above the shower on the ledge of the window. Good luck :) I LOVE YOU!"

So fun! Anyway, it was 10am I quickly ran to the bathroom to find the next note. I'm going to give you the first line of each note; the rest of the note is for me and me only. Hee... Hee... I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what the note is about just by reading the first line anyway.

REASON #5

"One thing that I love about you is your amazing body!" ----- He then goes on in each note why he loves the specific thing.

The next note is hidden behind the vacuum (12pm)

REASON #4

"I am so lucky to get a wife that works hard in whatever she does."

The next note is under Miles's crib (2pm)

REASON #3

" When we were dating I could just tell by the way you acted and what you stood for, you would be a great mother."

The next note is is in your scriptures, Alma Chapter 48 (4pm)

REASON #2

Another reason on why I love you is because you are someone that lifts me up spiritually."

The next note is behind our wedding picture in the living room (6pm)

And...

REASON #1

"Do you remember the day we got married?"

What a wonderful note to end the day with. Logan really knows how to make me feel special and important. :) I love you Logan.

Fireproof

2008-11-17T12:59:00.000-08:00

On Saturday I saw the movie Fireproof with my mom and sister. This movie has a wonderful message for married couples who are struggling and even those who aren't struggling. I highly recommend this movie to all my friends and family, plus those who aren't married. The movie is so touching that I ended up bawling through out the entire movie. It has a very touching message about the really meaning of love and where to find it. In fact, I enjoyed this movie so much that Logan and I have decided to go see it for FHE tonight.

For those of you who have see this movie, the book that his father wrote is an actual book called, The Love Dare. I'm very tempted to buy it.

Anyway, thank you mom for taking me to such a wonderful movie. This is a movie I, foe show, am going to buy as soon as it is on DVD. The world needs more entertainment like this.

Also, Melis if you've seen this movie then you probably already know how much the main man acts like Robby. If not then you're going to die laughing because, the main man looked and acted(meaning the faces he makes, the way he stands, and well you'll see what I mean) exactly like the Brother. Hahahaha...

GO SEE IT!!

Poor Lil' Man AGAIN!!

2008-11-11T22:22:00.000-08:00

Oh dang! Miles is not happy! Today Miles was grumpy still from the day before. Then around 4pm I noticed that he had a temp at 99.8. Then from that time to 5pm his temp raised to 101.7. Logan ended up coming home early so we could go to the doctor's office. When we arrived to the doctors office we wait for a while because we were there after hours for their "Twilight" services. It definitely beats having to go to the Emergency Room.

When they finally called "LOGAN?" We found out that Miles is now 12lbs 3oz. Are you kidding me?! I bet by the time he's 3 months he'll be 20lbs. Just you wait! Hahaha... Anyway, we waited in the little room for the nurse to come check Miles when she finally did we learned that he was OK and that he probably has a fever because of his shots. She told us to use Baby Tylenol, which is doing wonders, about 30 mins after taking his medicine his fever dropped back down to a normal temp. Yayyy!! At least today ended on a happy note.

Poor Lil' Man

2008-11-10T22:13:00.000-08:00

Today we went to the Miles's ped. for his 2 month check up. He's a health little toot. He now weighs 11lbs 13oz. He's about the size of Autumn but the funny thing is she had a month head start. Bottle feeding really puts on the pounds. Hahaha...

Anyway, the visit to the doctor wasn't all good news. The bad news was that Miles had to get his shots. 1 in 1 leg and 2 in the other leg. Sad day! I've never seen Miles cry so hard. Talk about traumatizing for my little boy and for me! I nearly cried myself, but I had to be strong. I'm glad today is over!

Something is wrong with our water...

2008-11-07T15:26:00.001-08:00

I discovered that our water isn't working. I went go clean Miles's bottle and lone and behold nothing. Now I can't take a shower or use the toilet. First thing first, we have no reason to believe the bill for our water isn't being being paid because we have the luxury of not having to pay for it, our landlord does that. Secondly, I would think that our landlord wouldn't shut off our water without letting us know. We've made our apartment payment on time. So what's the deal?

**UPDATE**

YIPPE! It well be back on soon. They're just working on someone's plumbing.

New Header

2008-11-07T12:10:00.001-08:00

What do you think of my new header? I played with the coloring and then well obviously added words. Hahaha...

Eight Things

2008-11-03T17:19:00.000-08:00

8 Things that I am passionate about...

1. Trying to improve.

I know I'm not perfect, but when ever I see that I need improvement in something I do what I can to do better in that area of my life.

2. Cleaning/being organized.

I try my very best to keep our home clean. I'm always de-junking, remodeling, or washing something. I actually find it rather entertaining.

3. The Gospel.

The gospel has always been a major part of my life. I can always find comfort and safety in it. My faith continues to go everyday.

4. Logan.

He's a dream come true. Never did I think I would be blessed with such a kind, hard working man, who loves Miles and I so much!

5. Lil' Miles.

What a little miracle. He is so sweet and always melts my heart with his cute little smile.

6. My Home.

I have a special responsibility to my family and Father in Heaven to mirror my home after the gospel.

7. Family.

I love my parents, brothers, and sisters. I have 3 wonderful families. Filled with wonderful people!

8. Exercise.

I'm very determined to get into shape and stay in shape. I'm way excited for my soon to be TIGHT BUM! :)

8 Words or phrase I use often...

1. Oh Babe

2. I love you

3. You know?

4. You're a stinky bay-bee!

5. Babe?

6. I'm hungry

7. I don't know what I want to eat

8. What are you thinking?

8 Things I want to do before I die...

1. See all my babies marry in the temple

2. Go on a mission with Logan

3. Meet all my grand-babies

4. Visit the temples my grandparents and parents where married in on Logan's side and my side.

5. Visit another country other than Mexico

6. See a certain friend baptized, get her endownments, and sealed in the temple.

7. Attend General Conference.

8. Grow old with Logan.

8 Things I've learned from my past...

1. Trust in the Lord

2. Forgive and forget

3. Let the good things about people affect me.

4. Love one another

5. Heavenly Father loves me.

6. Always have faith.

7. Be Kind

8. Love myself

8 Places I would love to go or see...

1. Hawaii

2. the beach

3. Disneyland

4. It-Lee

5. New York

6. Niagara Falls

7. Ancient Ruins

8. Church History Tour

8 Things I currently need or want...

1. A larger apartment!

2. Camera

3. Eat

4. Wash my car

5. Share the Gospel

6. New Clothes and shoes

7. Hold my baby

8. Go on a trip

Your Turn!

The Greatest Investment!!

2008-11-02T23:58:00.000-08:00

Logan and I realized it was time to get Miles a swing. He had no idea how much we needed it until we bought it and had Miles try it out. It's a great way to rock him to sleep or to entertain him while we are doing other this around the apartment. This swing matches all of his car seat, stroller, and bed. Love it!

Baby Dr. Evil

2008-11-01T14:45:00.000-07:00

Hello I'm BABY Dr. Evil and I want ONE BILLION DOLLARS and a nap or else I will plant a "stinky bomb" on your chair. Muhahahahahaha!!

BAT FAM

2008-10-30T01:12:00.000-07:00

Dunna na na na na na na na BAT FAM!!

My Handsome Boys ;)

2008-10-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

Aren't my boys HANDSOME? Hahaha...

Thank you Leslie for the pics!!

Lil' Miles

2008-10-22T23:30:00.000-07:00

Today I went over Mom's house and of course she took pictures. Miles is so alert now. Out all the pictures this one is my favorite. He's such a cutie!

Also, I took Miles to the doctor about his diarrhea problem and I ended up find out the Miles is having normal bowels. I'm not going to write exactly what the doctor said, too much detail, but it was really good to know info for a parent. I can see that Miles is doing better, though. He's starting to smile. I just can't wait until he smiles all the time. Also, Miles now weights 9lbs 12oz.

Another thing, I'm copying you Melis. I thought that your blog for Reed is such a cute idea. So, I decide to make one for Miles.

In conclusion, I just realized my post is full of random things. Oh well. Enjoy the pictures of Miles!

More Maternity and Newborn Pics

2008-10-21T23:51:00.000-07:00

Today I got the rest of my pictures from Tara. She did a wonderful job!! Thank you Tara! You're amazing!! We love you :)

If any of you haven't checked them out already go to my smugmug link on the -------> right.

A Mother's heart ache for her baby boy

2008-10-15T16:45:00.000-07:00

Miles is having a hard time. We started with Parent Choice(Walmart brand) Soy base formula and that hurt his little tummy. Then we try to move him over to Milk base and he threw all that up. Then we try Lactose and he has gas and now he has diarrhea and a really bad rash, which hurts him to much to sit on his little bum.

It pains me to see my little one suffering and I feel it's all my fault. Some times I feel like I've should've breast fed, but then I think, the same problems can come from that too. I would have to watch what I eat and even still he could end up with diarrhea or gas if I ate the wrong thing.

Anyway, I thought that if I kept Miles hydrated he would eventually stop having diarrhea, but I see no sign of improvement seeing how he started Saturday night and now it's Wednesday. So, I call the doctor and she told me that we should start all over. We will move back to Milk base, but it has to be Emfamil or Similac. If he does well on that then we can slowly move to a cheap brand. Which I will make sure it's the Kirkland brand because I hear it's really good.

I hope that he will do better this time around.

Miles's Baby Announcement

2008-10-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

I just finished designing Miles's Baby announcement. I did it all in black and white, because I love the classic look. Also, I had to make a few chances. I'm ordering my prints off of Costco and they crop it which cut everything off. So, if you saw that one that I post early I'm sure you can pick out the chances, which aren't much. ANYWAY, what do you think?

Lil' Miles by: Tara Bowman

2008-10-12T21:57:00.000-07:00

I just got some of Miles's newborn pictures from Tara. She did a great job. She's still working on the others, but here is a glimpse. Didn't she do a great job? Thank you Tara! You're amazing!!

Our Wedding Journal

2008-10-05T00:12:00.000-07:00

Logan and I decided that we wanted to be more productive with our time. So, I decided to start on a little project. For our wedding someone gave us a polka dot journal, titled "Our Wedding Journal", with our wedding announcement in it. Apparently, I'm suppose to write about my wedding in it. I remember when I opened the gift and saw the journal I thought to myself, "When will I ever write in this. I mean I've never been able keep a journal before."But since Logan and I came up with this plan I found it the perfect opportunity to actually do some journal writing.

So, I decided to write Logan and mine's story, except I'm taking it to the next level. I'm having Logan write his side of the story and I'm writing mine. Then, I'm going to place both in the journal. I'm rather excited about this and I've already started on it. I think it will be a while before I finish my side of the story, because I'm going into detail. I told Logan he has to as well, because down the road it will be really fun to look back on what we both wrote.

No More House

2008-10-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Logan and I have been feel pretty "ify" about this whole house thing for the past few months now. Economy is falling farther and farther down and we were afraid that we were going to be sucked into the mess. So, we prayed and fasted, and we feel that moving into a larger apartment would be better for us right now. It will be good for us. Logan will be able to finish his schooling, get a better job, we can save some "bank", and we won't be stressed.

I'm not sad about not getting the house. Since I feel that my family will be better off. One day we will get a home. All in good time. We must be patient. We may have lost some money, but we both agree it's better to loose that money than to go bankrupt and go through foreclosure. I feel happy with this decision.

Like Father Like Son

2008-09-19T00:32:00.001-07:00

Logan and Miles are identical! That's so amazing! I was hoping that my lil' guy looked like Logan. This explains why Miles is so DANG CUTE!! I'm so excited to see how Miles looks when he is 2. I think we for sure picked the right name. Logan Miles! Hahaha. The only thing that isn't Logan about Miles is the fact that Miles takes after his Uncle Robby. How you ask? Well, Miles is one hairy lil' man! Robby you should be proud of that! :)

Happy Birthday to my Boys!

2008-09-14T15:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my wonderful Husband and to my sweet little boy! I love you both so much!!

Lil' Miles

2008-09-10T22:29:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION: Miles is the cutest lil' man in the world!!

I'm proud to announce the birth of my precious baby boy, Logan "Miles" Hatch. He was born September 10, 2008 at 4:45 am 6lbs 7oz 19in. I truly don't know how I was able to live without this lil' guy.

On 9/9/08 I checked into Labor and Delivery to be induced expecting to have Miles in the morning around 7 or 8. Little did I know that 10 hours later after being induced I would be holding my world! I've never been so happy! I love my baby boy!

Tonight is the night!!

2008-09-09T10:14:00.000-07:00

Tonight at 6:30pm I will be going to the hospital to have Miles! So, by tomorrow morning Miles should be our newest member to our family!! :) Yayyyy!!

I Love Mummy!

2008-09-04T21:52:00.000-07:00

Tonight, Logan and I went to Target to get some stuff and we made a quick stop at the baby section and I saw the cutest outfit for Miles to wear on Halloween. Miles is going to look adorable!! Happy Early Halloween! Hahaha

Making Progress

2008-09-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

Today was another OB appointment. I found out that I've dilated to a 2. I'm making progress! Slowly... But it's still progress. My doctor said I'm all baby. There's no fat on me! Whoot Whoot! I take after my mom. My doctor asked me if I want to wait until I go into labor and I said I don't want to be over due that's for sure. So, if nothing has happened by my next appoint, Wednesday Sept. 10th. Then I'm going to be helped along. That's 2 days before my due date so that's good. If not this week, then most defiantly next week we will have a baby boy!

Exciting news!!

2008-08-28T16:31:00.001-07:00

No... I know what your think and I'm sorry to inform you that I'm still pregnant. But I really do have good news! I just got a call from our Sales Person from were we bought our house and she told me that they've already started the underground plumbing for our home. Yayyy for progress!! She told me that they are planning on finishing the home by December. Also, I'm happy to know that we don't have to wait to move in until all the other 8 house in our little area are built. For those of you who didn't know we are moving into a division were they build homes of 8 at the same time that are sharing the same driveway entrance and I was afraid that they would make us wait to move into our home until all 8 are built.

Anyway, I thought that was pretty exciting! The only downer point is that we are going to SAVE SAVE SAVE. Which isn't bad, but we are pretty much cutting way back on all entertainment. So, it will be rare that we will be spending money on dinner or a movie. I wish there plenty of dates we could do that didn't involve money, but the only one I can think of is going for a walk. I guess I'm just going to have to get creative. Have any ideas?

I've decided...

2008-08-26T13:02:00.000-07:00

I've decided that I'm not going to set an inducing date. I'm just going to let Miles decide when he wants to come, but I'm only going to give him until my due date. If he still hanging out after that I will intervene. There is no way I'm going 41 weeks. So yeah, that's what I decided. I'm just going to chill and be patient. Well... I'm going to at least try. Hahaha.

Also, for those of you who didn't know, I had 2 trips to the hospital. Both were obviously FALSE ALARMS, but I've notice that when they tell me the difference between pre-labor and actually labor it pretty much sounds the same. So, I believe by the time I realize I've gone into labor Miles will already be born. I'll end up walking into the hospital with Miles rapped up in a blanket and I say to the nurses, "You know, I think I went into labor, but I'm not sure. Can we check to make sure?" Or I'll be waddling in yelling, "HE'S COMING!!" Due to the fact I wasn't sure I was in actually labor and so I waited wayyyyy toooo longggg!

We shall see which one of the stories will happen. I'm kinda hoping that neither of those happen. But do you think?

I've made progress!!

2008-08-22T08:05:00.000-07:00

First things first, I've finally reached FULL TERM!! Yap! That's right bay-bee! Miles could be here any time!

Anyway, last night Logan and I thought I was going into labor, but it was a false alarm. So, that was a bummer. BUT! I did find out that I was 1.5 centi. dilated and 80% phased. Which means I will be setting the inducting date on Monday!! It's possible that I might have the baby sooner than 38 weeks. I have other sources that leads me to believe that labor is JUST around the corner, but I won't put that info on my blog. If your wanting to know then text me or call. Hahaha...

I'M SO EXCITED!!!

Little Miles

2008-08-17T00:04:00.001-07:00

To My Sweet Little Boy:

Even though I haven't met you just yet, I still feel like I know your sweet little personality. You are my cute little guy and I love you with all my heart. I promise you to do all that I can to raise you right. I love you, my little one. Can't wait to hold you in my arms.

Love,

Mommy

King Logan & Queen Melissa

2008-08-15T14:45:00.000-07:00

A little while back I bought adobe photoshop so that I could teach myself how to D. Scrapbook. Here is one of my little experiments. I think I did pretty good for a ROYAL! Soon we shall have a prince who will be our rightful heir to the Hatch throne.

Maternity Pictures

2008-07-26T11:05:00.000-07:00

I just got back some of my maternity pictures that Logan sister, Tara Bowman, took for us. I love them!! We took the pictures at the Mesa Art Center. Here are a few...

What do you think? There are more pictures on my Smug Mug, if you want to see more.

Everything is working out

2008-06-17T18:33:00.001-07:00

Everyone knows the exciting news about Logan and I buying a new home and that we are expecting a little one here shortly. In order for our little family to live comfortably you have to make sacrifices. At first, I was planning on not working and just staying home to take care of Little Miles while Logan was off at work, but then we realized that we need to buy a home and that would cost us. So, I had to make a decision... I either stay home with Miles and live in a small one bedroom apartment until Logan makes enough or I work and have family watch Miles while I'm at work.

I decided that I would work to help out with the money and plus that would take a lot of stress off my wonderful husband. Sadly, I was giving up one of the most important things to me, time with my little one. :( At first it didn't bother me, because I would only be working 32 hours a week, but recently I started feeling the pain of leaving my little one in the care of others (not that I don't trust my family) because I would not be able to spend that precious time with Miles. I started thinking that I might miss a lot of those big special moments, like the first smile, when he rolls over, starts crawling, etc. I started to feel a great lose. Then one day at work, the thought popped in my head. "What if I did work for the office at home?!" The more I thought about it the more I felt that I should ask my dad and Jackie if it was possible.

Soooo... I did and well, apparently there is something I can do at home. YAYAYA!! Everything is working out perfectly. Now I will be able to work and take care of my baby. I'm so happy. :)

Go Sling

2008-06-16T10:49:00.002-07:00

I've selected my Go Sling!! I'm excited for when Miles is here so I can carry him around in this ADORABLE Go Sling! I love it! Don't you? Hahaha... I'm so excited!

We are really doing it!!

2008-06-07T20:07:00.000-07:00

Logan and I found our home! It's in Power Ranch on Higely and Germann. We've been looking at this house for sometime and we fell in love at first sight!! But this isn't all of the good news!!

We made our first down payment TODAY!! We are paying half right now then in 30 days we will pay the other half, which helps. We are so excited!!

I didn't get pictures of the house, because there is A LOT of paper work and plus Dad was making sure we got a really good deal. THANK YOU DAD FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!!! :) Anyway, I will be sure to get some pictures. Logan and I are going to go back next weekend to take some measurements and I'll be sure to take lots and lots of pictures!!

For now here are is the floor plan and the elevation we are getting: 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths and 2 car garage

ashford

What do you think? We think it's perfect!

To The Love of My Life

2008-05-22T21:42:00.001-07:00

Logan, I would like to just say how blessed I am to have you as my husband! I never known someone who's so hard working, so kind, so loving and so understanding. I thank the Lord everyday for entrusting me with your happiness.

Logan, thank you for always be so supportive. Thank you for listen to me when I needed someone to talk to. Thank you for letting me cry on your shoulder, even when I don't have a reason for crying. Thank you for always kissing me good night and waking up next to me with a smile on your face because you're happy that I'm your girl. Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement that you give to me everyday. Thank you for all your silly ways just to make me smile.

You light up my day, everyday. I'm so happy that I'm your wife and that you are the father of my little one and one day more little ones. Thank you for doing what you can to provide for our little growing family. Thank you for being a great leader in our family. Thank you for always knowing what to say to make me smile again. Thank you for all the back rubs, head scratches and foot massages. Thank you for your sweet heart. You truly are the greatest husband. I Love You, Logan!! :)

Love always and forever,

Melissa

Mood Swings

2008-05-18T20:15:00.000-07:00

Mood Swings. Another unpleasant feature during pregnancy. One minute I'm smiling and enjoying everything, the next I'm irritable, impatient and want to cry. Doctors say it's caused by an increase of hormones. What do they know? I say it really depends on how you and your body is feeling. When I feel comfortable and not under any pressure I'm in a happy mood, but anything thats the opposite of that results in one P.O.ed woman! I'm sorry for to everyone who has to put up with me during this 9 month period.

Much has happened and will happen in the future!!!

2008-05-06T15:31:00.000-07:00

A lot has been happening for our little growing family and it's only been the 1st year of our marriage!! Let's reflect, shall we... Logan and I are married on August 9, 2007. Logan starts a new job at University of Phoenix. Then, in December Logan brakes him right wrist. (Our 1st injury in our family album!) Next, a few weeks later we find out that I'm pregnant and then I end up having big time morning sickness and can't work. Later down the road, we find out it's a BOY!! I know that everyone already knows the news, but Mom did such a good job on this picture that I just had to put it on my blog!!

Continuing on... We all know that when a baby comes into the picture you have to make LOTS of adjustments. You see, Logan and I live in a small one bedroom apartment and that won't go all to well with a baby. So, now we have to relocate. First, we were thinking on renting a two bedroom apartment, but since the market as dropped the apartment prices have SKY ROCKETED!! Seeing this new price range we had a decision to make. Either we rent an apartment or we buy! And since prices for an apartment are pretty much the price of owning a home we decided to BUY!!

WHOO!! What an exciting, but nerve racking decision! We are looking all over from, Mesa, Gilbert, QC, Apache, Gold Canyon, and Chandler. We now have decided to sale Logan's truck and have one car, so that we can save LOTS of bank. Plus, that will help us even more on buy a home because we won't have as many payments to make. What an exciting year!! What could happen next? Hopefully, everything runs smoothly and we live Happily Ever After!

Uh Oh!!

2008-04-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

Home full of Boys!!!

What ever shall I do? Should I be scared? Hahaha... It will be 2 against 1. Oh well, I shall have my way. I shall be the Queen of the Home and they shall be my servants. Just Playin'

Logan Miles or Miles Logan?

2008-04-29T14:18:00.000-07:00

There has been some debating between family and friends whether or not to name the baby Logan Miles or Miles Logan. I for one like both names, but I never really cared which it would be. I listen to everyone's opinion and I shared them with Logan. I felt that which ever Logan wants it to be that's what I'll go with, cause like I said I really didn't mind. Logan told me that he wants to name baby after him and if Logan is the middle name, to him it will be just a middle name. And since that's what my husband wants then that's what he shall get, cause I love my husband!! Also, I could tell that it means a lot to him to name the baby Logan Miles. So that's what we are going to do and we are going to call the baby Miles. If the baby has problems with the name like in school, it doesn't hurt him to just tell his friends and teachers that he goes by Miles. So my lovely family and friends please except what we are name our little boy. Thank you!

Check Out My New Mouse Pad

2008-04-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

I'm excited! It should be here in a couple of days. There really isn't much to say just that it's really cute and I'm excited! I love getting packages in the mail. Oh and the reason why I pick the one with the word "Create" is because I will be using my computer to "create" D.S.

My BiRtHdAy Week

2008-04-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

So, last week was a really busy week! I was able to celebrate my birthday from April 18th to April 27th! It was really wonderful. Let's see here...

I went to cheesecake factory with Logan on Friday and later 2 other times (blog explains), then with my mom and sisters on tuesday. Also, Meredith gave me a gift card to the Factory so Logan and I end up splitting it so we could go 2 times.

Sunday, I was able to spend my birthday with my family at my Mom and Dad's house. My mom made me a cute, yummy cake with 20 candles on top. After we had dinner Amy gave me the Damask kit to use in the baby's room.

Also, she gave m e some way funny cards to give to people who are getting on my nerves. There were 2 sayings, "a birdie told me that you suck." and " you park like an idiot". What makes these really funny is that the cards are decorated all cute. You crack me up Ames.

Continuing on, I've already told you what Logan gave me on my birthday and that the baby was a BOY on the thursday in previous blogs! So, I'm going to skip those in this blog. Anyway, along comes saturday and I spent the whole day with mom. She took me shopping at Motherhood and I found a lot of clothes and at Dillards I was able to get 2 pairs of cute shoes. I had a lot of fun! THANK YOU MOM!! :)

I bet your probably thinking that my birthday has to come to an end, but I'm sorry my friends it isn't over, but I can tell you soon it will be. Anyway, that saturday night the Hatch's through Keshia and I a birthday party (Keshia is Logan's younger sister and her birthday was the 26th). They gave me flip flops, yummy candles, 2 maternity shirts, and all the sweet pea products from Bath and Body Works,

finally, Logan's Mom and Dad gave me the...... MIGHTY MOUSE! Isn't he cute?

I'm a step closer to being able to start digital scrap booking. All I need is the program. Soon... Ok, now my birthday is ending, the last and final thing that happened was that the Primary sang me Happy Birthday. :) HaPpY BiRtHdAy to me! The End!!!

It's a BOY!!

2008-04-24T21:36:00.001-07:00

LOGAN MILES HATCH

Say hello to Baby Miles! Isn't he just the cutest baby?! Yes, everyone it's a BOY!! I'm so excited!! Originally, I wanted a girl, but the closer I got to the day of finding out I kind of started feeling that I really didn't care much. So, I wasn't disappointed, I was very happy!! I already feel a motherly connection to my little one, so there is no way I could ever be disappointed! I'm so anguish to actually get to hold Miles. Just from looking at him at my ultrasound I can tell that he is going to be adorable.

Miles was most defiantly tired of us all calling him a girl. When the lady was looking for all the things she need to see he couldn't wait very long before giving us a show of his manhood. Logan is proud of his son for being proud of being a Hatch! That's for sure. If you don't believe me take a look for yourself...

See what I mean? If you still don't believe me, you must be trippin'...

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!

2008-04-22T22:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to me!! I had a wonderful birthday, but it isn't over yet! So as soon as this week is over I will write about it. But I got so excited about what Logan gave me, I had to blog it right away! Talk about the ultimate birthday present. What he did was, I had a old pearl bracelet which Grandma Miles gave to me a long time ago and I wore it so often that it end up braking. So, Logan call a Lady that Keshia, Logan's younger sister, knew from her wedding who made each of the bridesmaids a crystal necklace and a pair of earrings and had her recreate the my pearl bracelet. I told Logan that I would love to have it clip together and have a cute dangly heart.

Anyway, when he went to meet with the Lady they talked about some ideas and what they came up with was that the bracelet would look like: pearl, crystal, pearl, crystal and so on... then at the clip there would be a dangly heart and the bracelet was made to rap around my wrist twice also they even made me a pair of earrings to go with it. When Logan came home he told me that he would have the bracelet in time for my birthday. (By the way he called the lady about the bracelet the night before my birthday and she had it done in time for my birthday, I give her props!)

Finally, my birthday comes along and I waited all day to see my new bracelet. I was so excited! Logan ended coming home at 9pm. When he walk into the door he had a big smile on my face and I looked at his hand and he was carrying a large black box. I wanted it right away. He tried to make it so that I wouldn't get to see the it until after we had dinner, but I said NO!!! He handed me the box and it most defiantly wasn't what I was expecting it was way better!! The lady add more to the design which made the bracelet all the more beautiful!! This is what I saw... Drumroll Please?! Dum Dum Dum Dummmmmmmm....

MELISSA"S BRAND NEW BRACELET and EARRINGS W/ PEARLS FROM HER GRANDMA!!

MY BABY!!!

2008-04-17T20:57:00.000-07:00

Look at my new purse!!! I'm so excited to show it off! We got a gift card from Macys's for registering there. They gave as a percentage of from each present someone bought us from our list. So, we got a $50.00 gift card! SWEET!! Plus, my purse was 25% off. So all we ended up paying was about $20. I'm so excited! Happy Birthday to me! This purse will not go on the floor. It's to cute to be flopped around. Don't you just love it?! I sure do! :) Now I need cute wallet to match!

I thought wrong

2008-03-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

So, last week was the first week that I didn't vomit. What a major improvement. I actually thought that as soon as my cold let up I would most likely be better. BUT Noooooooo... My body is always laughing at me. Every time I begin to think that I'm better it ends up going down hill. I'm beginning to think that I am one of those woman who are sick their whole pregnancy. Bummer man!!

I felt the baby!

2008-03-24T11:22:00.001-07:00

I felt the baby move! It's way fun! I remember I was sitting on the couch watching American Idol and I felt this weird rolling feeling in a spot of my tummy. It felt like a fish swimming in my tummy. I love the feeling. I'm excited for when Logan gets to feel the baby. Soon soon! :)

Is this ever going to end?

2008-03-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

So, it's been nearly 2 months of never end morning sickness. Whoever decided to call it morning sickness should know better. It isn't morning sickness it's the A.D.N.E.S. a.k.a the All Day and Never End Sickness. Anyway, I've felt useless for quite sometime now. Here is Logan off to work everyday working away to take care of me then comes home and continues taking care of me. Then there is me, the woman that seems to be laying on the couch all day long. Anyway, sorry if this seems like I'm complaining, but I need to get it out. Now I'm going to try to go back to sleep. Hopefully, the A.D.N.E.S. will let up long before my due date.

Funny Story

2008-03-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

I have a funny story to tell. Today, is Keshia's, Logan's little sister, wedding. The sealing went really well, but later, when we were waiting to for the newly weds to come out the temple, I was feeling a little weird. I realized that I was going to faint. I toughed on Logan's arm and said, "Logan, I'm going to faint." He looked at me and I clapsed in his arms. He sat me down on the ground and everyone quickly ran over to bring me water and yummy snacks. I feel better now, but I find it kind of funny. Well anyway, thought that would be an interesting story. Hahaha... Fooooood!!

Easter Decor'

2008-03-06T10:59:00.000-08:00

This is my new project! I'm going to go to Michaels today to get all of the supplies. I'm so excited! I went with Meredith the other day to Michaels and she found this paper that told you how to make this. I fell in love with it. Isn't it the cutest? If you think you may want to make this way cute Easter Tabletop Decor' click on the link: http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=25377

Could It Be?

2008-01-10T16:44:00.000-08:00

(This picture was taken after work)

Wow! I can't believe it!! I'm actually pregnant! This is so exciting. I took the test this morning at exactly 4:14 am. For the past couple of weeks I've been feeling really sleepy, hungry, a little queasy here and there. Everyone kept on saying "Take a Test!" but I was to scared of disappointment. The weird thing is I kinda had a feeling that I was pregnant, but to just to scared to take the test. Anyway, yesterday mom forced me to buy a test and take it in the morning.

So, when I woke up this morning I did it. Of course the test showed up negative right off the bat, but then I thought, Hmmmm... Maybe I should just wait a little before I throw the test in the trash. As I starred at the test I could begin to make out a line which seemed to be getting darker. There it was the +! I starred to freak out. I ran into our bedroom an woke up Logan. When I told him, he slowly came into the bathroom with me and he said that the + was defiantly there.

I couldn't sleep after that. I was to excited. So went I online to find out when OUR BABY was due and what OUR BABY looked like. It's a wonderful feeling to know that I'm expecting. I'm excited for the whole pregnancy and when the baby is born. I'm so HAPPY!!

I'M A FUTURE MOMMY!!

I lost all of my wisdom

2007-12-15T10:26:00.000-08:00

So yesterday I had my wisdom teeth removed. When I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror I didn't see Melissa, I saw a chipmunk. The pain isn't so bad. Just a few Ibee and botta bing, botta boom the pain goes away. Right now I'm not to happy that I got my teeth out, but as soon as the pain and the swelling is gone, I'll be happy that I will never have to go through that again. I'm sorry everyone no pictures of me and my fat face. Hahahaha!

Christmas Tree

2007-11-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Logan and I went all over looking for a Christmas Tree. We end up finding one that, was pre-light, we like from Walmart. So far all we have done is fluffed the tree and put it in the corner next to the family room window. Our couch maybe a little off set, but that doesn't really matter. Once we have the tree completely done I'll take pictures and put them on my blog. It's way fun having our first Christmas as a married couple!! I'm so excited!!

Before and After

2007-11-20T19:31:00.000-08:00

If you were ever wondering what our apartment looks like, I decided to show you the before and after pictures. The first 2 pictures when Logan and I first moved in. It took us a week to completely go through all our boxes and put everything way.

BEFORE

AFTER

The Hatch Family

2007-11-18T20:21:00.000-08:00

For those of you who know me, I'm a newly wed. I'm married to Logan Hatch and he is my world. Logan and I were married in the Mesa Temple, August 9, 2007. Our favorite activity to do together is stay in, order a medium pepperoni pizza from the world's greatest pizza maker, Papa Johns, and rent a movie from our local Blockbuster. We agree on pretty much everything except for anything that has to do with peanut butter. We've been married for nearly 4 months now and we are loving every minute of it. Logan is a black belt in Karate and is amazing with a Shot Gun. Oh Baby!! I enjoy decorating our apartment and recently took up a new hobby called ditigal scrapbook which is duh bomb and I'm going to try out this blog thing that my mom and sisters seem to think is duh bomb. I enjoy eating Sugar Snap Peas while Logan prefers to have a PB and J. We are a prefect match.