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Sweet, sweet summertime.

Well summertime is finally here and one of my goals this summer is to get back into blogging about the crazy times at the Hutchings' household.  Seems quite comical that my last post was about being a busy mom.....and that was FOREVER ago! :)

Life is still busy and I'm convinced that is pretty much going to be a constant in our lives.  But with SUMMER....comes more quiet moments, more cuddle time, more sitting while drinking coffee, more sunshine, and more time spent just hanging out being mom.  Although I love spending time with my sweet 5 year olds in kindergarten, there are two little people that have captured my heart in two short years.

Reid is one of the most joyful, loving little boys I've ever met.  He is always willing to give you a BIG hug and hold your hand as he leads you around.  He is such a sweetie....and soooooo ornery at the same time!  He is always finding something to get into, take apart, or use to antagonize his sister.  He also has his own little jibberish language that I'm not sure his sister even understands anymore.  Reid has many words and sayings but some of our favorites include, "TAA-DAA!, I did it! Nickey, Ninnie, Ewww..yuck..I don't like it.  Tank-choo! (Thank you), bubbies (bubbles)"


Rylee is most definitely the GIRL!  She has such a sweet, charming disposition and definitely knows how to work that to her advantage.  BUT-that sure can change in a second if you tell her no...or just look at her when she isn't doing something she shouldn't be.  The water works begin. :) Ry is such a snuggler and would rather curl up with a blanket than chase her brother.  Rylee is more reserved than her brother, but can definitely hold her own when he starts his shenanigans.  Ry has many words/sayings as well but some of our favorites include, "Cuddle? No way...Reid Reid...You're welcome(instead of saying thank-you)."

Dan and I feel so blessed to watch these two little sweeties grow and change.  They make us smile...make us laugh..make us grow...make us crazy:)....but mostly they make us thankful for each day together and remind us to enjoy God's little blessings.

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