BALER

'Practice makes perfect' says Carty.  Getting pregnant took some doing So naturally you never saw someone so proud of a speed bump. She was sick since day one.   Had everything but the sink thrown at her.  thyroid, numb hands, kidney stones, Aversion and Acupuncture treatments and she still had a Breach C-Section.  AND a big smile through it all.  Thursday 8:30 AM  March 10, 2016 John Baler Hatfield was born. 7 lbs 15 oz 20 in long.   First picture I got I said ' Oh he looks just like McCarty pointy chin and all'  every other Picture since then.  'Oh he's all Brenden.   J.B.H. the 4th. 

Rhonda Maureen DeGroot Proctor

Rhonda Maureen DeGroot Proctor

Rhonda died peacefully in her home Tuesday, February 16, 2016 after a year- long battle with cancer. Rhonda was born on August 11, 1947 in Lusk, Wyoming to Viola Lavona Peterson and John Alden DeGroot. She became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 14. She graduated from Aurora Central High School in Aurora, Colorado in 1965.
Rhonda married Gary J. Proctor in the Manti Temple on February 11, 1969. She had three sons and two daughters. She is survived by her mother, Viola Thatcher; brother, David DeGroot; and her children, Gary Jay Proctor, Troy Proctor, Tana Proctor Olsen (Corey Olsen), Sonya Proctor Crawford (James Crawford), and Greg Proctor (Syringa Amy), grandchildren and a great grandbaby.
She graduated from Brigham Young University in August of 1991 with a degree in Special Education.She later earned her Masters Degree in Education. She taught at Park View Elementary and Taylor Elementary schools for over 25 years.
She is leaving a great posterity including 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mom loved teaching, reading, crocheting, and doing crafts. She especially loved taking care of her family which she did up to the very end of her life. She loved tremendously, served selflessly, cared abundantly, and lived beautifully.
She will be missed, but we know she will continue to be with us as our guardian angel.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elk Ridge 3rd Ward Chapel, 259 E. Alpine Drive, Elk Ridge, Utah. Family and friends may visit Friday evening, February 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, and on Saturday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery.

Valentine's Day

I just couldn't narrow it down any more so I kept a few photos from the V-day shoot.   I made Katana write her name on her Valentine cards.  By the end she was quite proficient. For Christmas Preston got a pull string helicopter.  It was a warm nice day so we went out and flew it.   It actually goes really high and fly's pretty good. 

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Dan's

Dan invited Preston to go snow machining.  The kids and I tagged along to Moore for a day with cousins. Malena and I were starved for adult conversation as well.  Their hot tub was a huge hit.  Its the best to be in hot water surrounded by white snow.  Of course the kids had a blast in the snow also.  We don't get snow in Wendell.  All in all Dad had fun and so did we.  (Thanks Dan for the pictures.  I guess you know how much I love blogging)

Blessing

Proctors and Mcphauls came 2  days early to visit and play.  I probably have the mildest weather of all my siblings so we were able to kick the kids outside. Besides catching up there was movies, games and a 3 hour trip to Miracle hot springs. It's funny that the younger kids are more into Mace then say Katana and older.  Colvin - Holden  they just loved the baby.  

Trujillo's Family surprised everyone by making a 24 hour run for the Blessing.   Carty is absolutely glowing at 36 weeks.  It was so nice to see everyone.  We felt very loved and supported.  

Mace Mcky Kelly was blessed by his father Preston Reed Kelly Feb 7th  at 9am in the Wendell 1st ward sacrament meeting.  He was surrounded by the priesthood.  Trujillo Amy, Ace McPhaul, Greg Proctor, Brenden Hatfield, Calvin Amy, Marc Kelly, JD Kelly, Dan Kelly.  I love this little man.  He is already  a huge part of our family. I am so greatful to be a mother and wife.  I love my life.  

I can't believe it.

Preston's high school shop teacher, and mentor passed away from cancer the the 30th of December.  His funeral was held in Moore on the 4th of January.  We made a weekend trip to the Kelly's.  Kylin and Hattie were visiting  and there were 2 foot drifts.  Not sure which was more fun.    

I can't believe Mace is a month old.  It seems like he's always been a part of the family.  He's almost outgrown the sink (for baths) .   Second thing I can't believe is I've been married 7 years.  Crazy.  We were a week late celebrating cuz Preston was on call.  Mom and Dad watched the kids while we were in Boise.  The Temple, late lunch at Tucanos Brazilian Grill and the new star wars.  Preston was so excited for me to finally see it so he could talk about it.  " I've waited a month to hear that gasp." AHHH I can't believe they killed him!!!

For a few days after we got home Katana was a little  turd every time I had to feed Mace.    Finally I figured it out. She wanted to.   I'd pumped for Grandma.  Maces first bottles.  So I made one for his next feeding and let her help.  Problem solved.