January Scentsy Specials...

Hello Friends and Family! It is time again to share with you the January specials for Scensty. The warmer of the month is called Sweetheart...this can be purchased for $27.00. The scent of the month is called Spruce and Citrus...all scent of the month items can be purchased for 10% off regular price.

Also in January, Scentsy if offering Double the Half Off Items. If you host a $150.00 party, you will be able to order 2 half-priced items instead of just one!

I would love to come to your home and share Scentsy with you and your friends...contact me today to schedule a party!

New Experience

Today I experienced something new. Normally Damon has Tuesdays off...it just so happens that I did not work today. I was able to experience a Tuesday morning with Damon. He jumped out of bed at about 8:00 am, and said that we would be leaving at 8:30 am to go to the library. I told him I was not going, I had an order that I needed to get ready. Of ourse he makes a pouty face and says, "I just want to spend time with you!" You might be wondering why he would be going to the library at 8:30 am?? We show up at the library at about 8:45 and he jumps out of the car...to wait in line. This brought back memories of past "Black Fridays" waiting in line for that ONE item that you could not live without. Just a couple of mins. later other people get out of their car and line up behind him. I am thinking...do people do this everyday? Damon wanted to be the first one up to the movie floor to check out the new releases that came out today. He does this EVERY Tuesday...He loves his movies, and he can rent them for .50 and then take them back the next day. I say go for it...it beats spending all that money at the movie place... Happy movie watching! PS...here is a picture of my new haircut...it needed a good haircut. I simply adore the girl that cuts it!

Josh's Christmas Tree

This is a picture of the tree that the family of the little boy that died of cancer at our school donated to us! (that is a long sentence!)

Baby...it's cold outside!!

WOW...can we say cold. Damon and I are headed to bed with hot cocoa and pulling up the covers to our noses...we had a fantastic day in Chicago...I will share more later!

Bad, Bad Blogger...

I have been a horrible blogger. I have so many other things on my plate that I take the time to check blogs and emails, but not take the time to put my thoughts down. I spent most of the day shopping with my mom and grandma...it was fun! I even got a FREE lunch out of it. I have bottles to finish tonight for orders that need to be delivered...and gifts to wrap. We are having Christmas with Bethany and Zoe in Chicago tomorrow! We are looking forward to that. We had a nasty ice storm this week. I think I will have ice on my car until May...HA HA, not really, but I chip a little bit off each time I get into the car...more later!

Full of Emotions...

I am thankful for the beliefs that I have. This week at school one of our first graders passed away. He had been sick with cancer for a long time. I had his sister in my kindergarten class. You know when the principal calls over the intercom for all staff to meet in the library right away...something is up. Josh passed away on Wednesday night. It was a somber end of the week at school. This little guy touched the lives of everyone that he met. Last night was the viewing...I went with other fellow teachers, and today was the funeral. I am emotionally drained that I did not attend this morning. I did however, pass by the funeral home as they were heading to the cementary. The herse was followed by firetrucks, Josh loved firemen, and many, many cars. Many of the cars were filled with co-workers who musterd up enough courage to attend this morning. As I sat in my car while the possesion drove on, I had tears streaming down my face. He is now at peace...he is not in pain...my thoughts and prayers go to his family that they may be comforted in this time. I will post soon with the story of the Christmas tree that our school was blessed with this week.

Fa La La La La...

It is beginning to look like Christmas here in Northern Indiana. It is snowing outside this morning...looks tooo cold to even think about going outside, but I have to much to do today to be lazy. I am going to Card Club this morning, I have a hostess having a Scentsy Party early this after noon...and if I don't get stared soon on Christmas presents, they will get done in February this year. My SIL in Canada won't get her gift in time this year...UGH! Just wanted to check in...I will post pictures of last months card club ideas and this month's! Happy Saturday!

Gathering of the Greens...

We have dear family friends that have some big pine trees on their property. They are wanting to get rid of the ones that provide shade to their garden. They have an amazing garden. They had an wreath making party. It was so much fun!

We used this wreath making machine. The hardest part of this was cutting all the pine so that is was the right size. I have cuts on my hands today!
Kate the dog...seems like I always end up with a dog picture with my sister around!

They had a fire, food, drinks...it was a lovely day. I hope they do this each year. I had been at their house when they were making wreaths, but I had never made one before. I made two...one for myself, and one for my dear friend!

Just anothe crowd shot...and we brought out a keyboard and we did have some Christmas carols

These girls were the best helpers...they really got into the wreath making process.

Thanksgiving...

Here are some pictures from Thanksgiving...I could not get them in the right order...you can get the idea!

This is my sister and I!

Some yummy treats the were brought from Chicago with the girls!

Some of the Thanksgiving spread!

YES...I know that my hubby's pants are ripped. He had just gotten home from playing foorball with the guys from church. Sadie (dog) thinks she is a lap dog...she would not get down for anything!

This is me...(If you could not figure this out) and my sisters partner.

We had a great weekend! Hope yours was full of thanks!

Stand by...

Hopefully soon I will post about our Thanksgiving weekend...it was filled with fun things. Come back soon...

Teaser...Our little buddy

It is a sad day in the Hatch/Cook/Leonard family. Our sweet family cat Teaser is at the vet with tubes in his little paws because he is really sick. All day he was pumped full of liquids...and my mom said that he is on dialisis (Spelling) Teaser had been taken to the regular vet, and been told that his issue was just because of behavior...WRONG...he is sick. I wish I had a picture to share with you right now...but I don't. Tomorrow is a new day...hope he has a good night all by himself at the vet.

In the Mood...

I am in the mood for the holidays. I normally don't want Christmas things around until after Thanksgiving, but I am going to pull some holiday things this weekend while I am at my grandma's house. She has been our storage unit since we moved into a little apartment after having to move fairly quickly the beginning of the summer. We are not putting up a tree...there is just not room, but I have to put some Christmas things up!

I really like this background...it gets me "in the mood"!

I have recently connected with 2 friends from high school that I have not seen or talked to in many, many years through Facebook. I love making those connections again...it is nice to read about the things that have been apart of our lives since high school! Just a short entry on getting in the mood!

Sunday...

I always (mostly) look forward to Sundays. One thing I enjoy is that I get to spend the whole day with Damon. I enjoy going to church...when I don't have massive amounts of responsibility that day. Also on Sundays, I get ready for the next week. Most days it is a relaxing day. My body kind of shuts down and says...enough is enough! Just wanted to share some thoughts before I head off to church.
Last Thursday I passed a dumpster that is in our apartment complex several times coming and going from work and school. When D got home, I said to him that I had seen this cabinet in the trash and it looks nice. We went and loaded it into the SUV and took it to my mom's house. They were just coming home from card club and said we got a good find. D and Papa John are going to clean it up and put some shelves in it...it is going to house the massive amount of DVD's that the Hatch's have collected over time. Well, it is time to head to church. Don't be shy...leave a comment, I can see when we get visitor's to our site! I would love to hear from you...I will also work on leaving comments on the blogs that I visit!

Busy Busy busy...

I am sorry that you have had to look at the same post on my blog for awhile. I WILL take some time this weekend to make a new post. I have not had time to breath. I need to post about our dumpter digging! I know...it makes you want to know more!

Tomorrow is November 1st...

Hello Friends & Family,

Tomorrow is November 1st! This is the day that you can order this great warmer...

The scent of the month for Noverber is Cinnamon Cider...and I have had this warming in my house for a couple of weeks...and we love it!

Don't forget, if you are in the area...I have my Scentsy Launch Party on Sunday, November 2 from 5-7pm. If you want the address, let me know!

www.scentsy.com/Hatch

Cinnamon Cider...YUM!

Today I received the November scent for scentsy. It is Cinnamon Cider! Damon had it in the warmer when I got home...and oh my goodness. I can't wait to burn it at my November parties...which is my moth to start this new business...I sure hope that it takes off! Wish I could send you smells through my blog so that you can enjoy also!

November Warmer & Scent of the Month for Scentsy!

If you didn't already know, I sell Scentsy. Check out the November warmer of the month! I adore it! I love anything that has to do with winter...around here, winter lasts a LONG time! These are lovely! If you want one, or any other Scentsy product, please let me know! This snowflake warmer will be for sale starting November 1st and will be offered at a 10% off discount. I have a feeling they will be really popular... the scent of the month for November is Cinnamon Cider! Sounds yummy to me!

I am holding my launch party on November 2nd...if you are interested in attending, send me a message and I can send you an invitation! Hope to see you there!

More Chicago

Bethany, Grandma Jo, & Zoe
Grandma Mary, Aunt Becca, & Megan

Dad, Krista, Mom, Megan, & Willie the dog

I was TAGGED...

I have been tagged by Maree .

Here are the details:
1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog - some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my 7 random facts:
1. I like to dip my apple slices into the peanut butter jar.
2. I like to iron my sheets when they come out of the dryer {does not happen much anymore...the sheets usually get put back onto the bed really late at night!}
3. I love dryer sheets...I will put my clothes in the dyer in the morning with a dryer sheet to get that yummy smell!
4. My dad is adopted, I am adopted, my sister is adopted, and my husband, Damon is adopted!
5. I have never broken a bone...knock on wood.
6. I can't sleep without two pillows.
7. I am a Martha S. wanna be...I really do try VERY hard!

I am not going to tag anyone...maybe my friend Jenny or Emily will do this!

More Chicago Pictures...

Damon & I at the Ole Lounge {Chicago}
Mom, Grandma Jo, & Grandma Mary...we are waiting for Papa John to come back with the van to take us back to the hotel from just seeing mama Mia.
Bethany & Zoe with the homemade sign that we gave to them as a wedding gift

It is back

I hate when things change when I am just getting comfortable in a program...grrr....

I have lost it all...

I can't seem to find where in blooger that I go and change colors and what not...no longer on my blog to change. I have lost all of my friends blogs...HELP!

One Picture at a time...

I am going to try one picture at a time! Maybe that will work! This is me in the VERY back of the mini van...

UGH

I have tried to post pictures of our weekend...I can't make it work today!

Mama Mia...

We had a fantastic weekend! I will blog about it later...here is a hint...Mama Mia, ABBA...Dancing Queen! We are tired and will be crashing very soon!

My Scensty Website!!

Hello! Friends…

Check out this site to find out more about Scentsy!

http://www.scentsy.com/Hatch

Just trying different ways to get the word out! Have a wonderful day!

New Scentsy Consultant...

Hello Friends,

I am starting a new adventure in Scentsy. Very soon you will be receiving a special invitation to my launch party. Can't wait to see you there! It will be VERY informal and fun! To quote a friend, "These smell so good, I could lick them!" Keep your eyes peeled for that special invitation...I also look forward to having you host a simple party for you and your friends. It is really easy to earn free things when you host a party!

Happy Smelling!

Ouch...

Just a quick post. It is early and I can't sleep...my work out yesturday has kicked my butt. I think every muscle in my arms, legs, and abs hurt! {but a good hurt!} Ok, I think I will try to sleep for another hour! Have a great day!

Starting again...

Tomorrow morning starts my path to a healthier life style. I will be up at 4:45. Anyone want to come along? ahh...those early morning again. I will have to say that I felt so much better doing the bootcamp...and I have kind of missed the grueling, sweaty, sandy workouts. Tomorrow night I am having a Scentsy party at my mom's...if you are in the area and want to stop by...please do. It is going to be very informal. It was a rough day at school today. There needs to be one person who is in charge of telling people what to do...just 7. I felt really attacked. Oh well..tomorrow is a new day! Well...I must get things ready for tomorrow. It will be an early morning!

Wow!

Things have been busy at our house. Nothing out of the ordinary...just busy. Damon interviewd 3 times this week for a new job. We are hoping for a good outcome..hopefully we will find something out tomorrow. I spent the weekend "UP NORTH" {Cadillac, Michigan area} for a 5oth wedding anniverary party. This family is on my mom's side, and boy do they party. Last night there was dancing and drinking {by some...not me}...and more dancing. It is always a good time. Thanks to my friend Jenny about suggesting Cutest Blog on the Block..Thanks! Ok...off to get ready for the week!

Afraid of Change...

I have seen so many very cute back grounds for blogs...but I am scared to try any because I don't want to lose anything on the side bars. I don't know if you have to save them to something? Who knows...is there anyone out there that could help me? I really would like to take just a beginner's class to understand how to change things with blogs and what nots! HELP!

One Week Down...

Well, school has been back in session for one week. This school year, I am working as a Title 1 aid in kindergarten. I have been assigned at the school where I taught KinderClub for several years. It is so nice going back into a building that I am already familiar with the staff and many of the students. Can I just say...WOW...there are so many little, curious & busy 5 year olds intrusted into our care this school year. It is always a bit rough at the beginning of the year because...face it...they are 5 years old and many have not been in a structured learning environment before. The class that I am in there are 28 children...and the teacher and I barely have time to breathe. Each day we see such an improvement in each thing we do during the day. I would not change what I was doing at this time...it is nice to know where I will be each day...and soon I hope to know what responsibilities I have each day! Hope those of you who have children starting school that it has been a smooth transition. Can't wait for the Oylimpics to be over so that I can get to bed at a decent hour! Happy Wednesday!

We are home...

Hello! We made it home about 3:30 AM this morning. We were in bed at 3:45 AM...the I was up at 6:15 AM today for the first day of school. Damon also went back to work today...we will not take such late flights again. We are so tired. I am sure that as soon as Damon gets home from work, we will maybe have dinner and go right to bed. Oh, it was so nice to sleep for a couple of hours in our own bed last night. Bless my mom for making early morning, and late night runs to Chicgao to drop us off and pick us up. We had a nice time with Damon's family...but it is really nice to be home. More later...can't keep the eyes open!

Just an update...

We arrived safe and sound...but late to Portland yesturday. We went to bed so early...and it is all we can do to keep our eyes open tonight. We at least have to go to bed when it is dark...We will post later in the week.

Leaving on a jet plane...

We are heading to the Northwest early tomorrow morning. We will be visiting Damon's biological family. His mom was very generous to buy us tickets this spring...I am sure that I will be able to update while we are gone. One highlight of the trip is going to the Roloff's Farm {Little People, Big World, TLC Channel} D has some friends that live nearby...so they are going to take us there...I will at elast get a picture of the sign...

Today I have been getting ready...laundry, cleaning, packing...all that fun stuff! Anyway...have a great week!

Going Down Memory Lane....

Tomorrow my sister, her partner, and I are traveling to Huntington to show Zoe around our own stomping ground...looking forward to being there again. We are just going to see the sites. My mom and I will be down in Huntington later in the month for a wedding reception...OH...I remember holding this young lady when she was just days old! Have a fantastic weekend...

Craft Helper??

I had gotten my Stampin Up order about a week or so ago and set it next to the computer table. Damon picked up the bag and said, "When are you going to put these stamps together?" I turned around from working on the computer and found this? I know he really wants to pull out all the craft things and be creative!!!

Blogiversary Givaway Extravaganza...

Next month will be Sherbet Blossom's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...or Blogiversary as so many have coined it. This is my way of saying thank you to all of you who read and comment on my blog. I have throughly enjoyed getting to know you and have made so many wonderful friends. It is funny how much a part of my life you have all become. A year ago...I would never have imagined it! I look forward to getting to know more of you this upcoming year!The giveaways start August 1st and we have some AMAZING companies participating. (Be sure to check out their links on my sidebar!!) Don't forget to tell all your friends. I don't want anyone to miss out on the chance to win.For the next month, every other day, I will host a new giveaway. The winners will be announced after 3 days. You will need to comment on EACH giveaway you want to enter.Please help us spread the word! If you post about this on your blog, you will get 3 entries rather than 1 in every giveaway you enter. This is going to be a great month! Don't miss it!!

All Home & Tucked into Bed...

We are home from the surgery center. Damon is resting well...and you would to if you took the pills he took. I am not a good nurse...I don't like to see anyone, let alone my husband uncomfortable...and I get oozy at the site of blood. Oh well...I just have to suck it up! We thought that he would have stiches on the outside of his nose...but you can't even tell he had anything done until you see up the nose and the blood. I am sure that he will be feeling much better tomorrow. We have a post op appointment for the afternoon. {tomorrow}

New Craftiness...

Just wanted to share a few things that I have been working on the past few days. I am actually going to be selling a few of my things at a festival at the end of the week. Enjoy!

It is official...

Damon is the BIGGEST LOSER!!!!!!!!! Damon won the biggest contest within the group of people that we have been working out with...I lost the most inches in the group. The Hatch Family did their best to represent! I will continue the next 2 weeks...Damon will be having surgery next week so he will not be able to do it. Once we are back from the great northwest, we will be starting another biggest loser program...We will just miss one day of that! Just keeping all my loyal fans updated! {I really don't think many people read this...I don't get alot of comments!}

Weigh In #3

Husband 3#
Wife 8#

Weigh In #2

Husband 1#
Wife 1 #

Sand Anyone?

This is the time that we left this morning for our workout!
This is the way that OutPost sports looks like at 5:30 AM
This is after we are done with our workout. Some people hose themselves off after the workout...I just shake out the gallons (LOL) of sand that finds its way to all crevices of the body.
This is ME...Damon's attempt of being sneaky as I am walking back to the car to go home...thank goodness it is NOT a close up...I would not of put that on the blog.

I feel so great today...

Scentsy Party

I have hooked up with a fellow blogger from Utah to have a party with Scentsy! If you would like an invite and are around this area...you know how to get ahold of me. Here is the website to get a peek of all the neat products. http://www.scentsy.com/9761

The party will be on September 9th. More details to follow!

Family...

This past week my mom and John (step-father) had some visitors. John's daughter and her family were at their house for a few days. Here are some pictures of their visit.{Kim & I putting vinly lettering on a candle for her boyfriend...ahhh...young love!}
{Izzy...my mom was cutting some ribbon for me and Izzy had fun with the spools!}
{Trenton...he has the best southern accent. I love to hear him talk. The head in the corner is Greg...Trenton's dad}
{Damon & Trenton...buddies}
{Damon & Kim working on the computer}

This past week my mom and John (step-father) had some visitors. John daughter and her family were at their house for a few days. Here are some pictures of their visit.

Check out this blog...

I want to highlight a blog of a friend that I have gotten to know through blogging. A few months ago she started an Etsy store with her graphic design banners and has had great success...here is the link to her blog...check this out plus her Etsy store. You will not be disappointed! http://mcprincessmaree.blogspot.com/

Moving Pictures...

I just found the camera cord...here are some pictures of the big moving day. We are NOT doing this again for a VERY long time!

Little thank you gifts...

I have spent have spent some time this afternoon making these cute thank you gifts for a few of my friends who took time out of their busy day to help me pack up when we moved...the saying on the top of the jelly jars says: Thanks for "chews"ing to help me pack! I have filled the jars with mini gum balls! I love being able to give something to my friends who help me out!

New Stamping Creations...

At card club this week we made the card & the little pizza box!

Card Club

Last night was Card Club night. We each take a turn in being the "HOST", and if the party makes enough money then we get to pick free things...I scored! It was my turn to play host! I can't wait to get my new stuff!

Weigh In...

Husband 8#
Wife 6#

Tomorrow is the day...

Tomorrow is weigh day #1. I am approaching this with some apprehension...tomorrow will tell. Today I started my job at Wal-Mart. Did you know that it costs $2500 for the hiring of a new person. YIKES...and to think that I will be ending this job at the beginning of August. We are slowly unpacking...I have lost the excitement of moving and unpacking...I am sure it will get done soon. My sister is in England this week...and will be having a civil union with Zoe on Friday. This is a perfect day for Bethany since she loves anything having to do with the United States. I will be sure to post pictures once they are sent to me. Have a good one!