Favorite: A person or thing regarded with special preference.

are you ready for the loaded question?

What is your favorite SPORT?

Now as I ponder this question I don't really think it is fair!

Favorite how?

To watch, to Play, to cheer for?

Do you have to win or lose for it to be a sport?
I did much soul searching and here are my conclusions...

(you can agree or disagree as you choose)

Boating

Yep this is may favorite. Cruising around on the water with the wind in your hair & the sun on your face. Watching the smiles, and listening to the giggles of everyone around you. And waiting your turn to ski, board, or get bucked off "Big Bertha"

Brennon has mastered the *360


This is the 37 year old kid having a turn. (me)

And even though this is how Colby sometimes feels about boating
I'm still pretty sure it's my fav!

But now what about........

Everyone of my boys has played Tennis (except Tuc). Grandma Lawrence won the State tittle in 1938 and then went on to play for BYU, so I guess it would have to be my favorite.

Briggs
Grandma Lawrence 1938

Devon

Well now if we are going to start bringing family members into this.
I would be completely negligent if I didn't mention......

I've heard this guy liked to Run ;)

And more recently so does this one...

and someone I know had the fastest mile in the 8th grade... Jus sayin' ;)
(my kids are soooo sick of hearing this)

Running is not for everyone....

This is how Colby feels about running.

How can Riding not be my favorite? Everybody loves to ride!

Even Colby!

Well most of the time.

Flashback 1999

But I have yet to mention...

My dad liked to play basketball

So do my boys. And so did their dad. *no photo :(

So it my fav!

Now I just happen to know at this time of year if you ask Dev........

It is my oldest sons first love. How could Soccer not be my Favorite? It has taken me 4 years to understand this sport but I am catching on. And I have to admit it is very exciting to watch!

This is how Colby feels about watching soccer.

Now I know what you are thinking Krista Hutchins...

It is Americas pass time, how can it not be your favorite?

Devon 2004

Unfortunately this is the most recent pic I have of any of mine playing Baseball:(

but don't worry I will cheer for all of yours...
lets be honest EVERYBODY loves football!

whether your little...or bigger...

Older...or too young to even play!
Everybody LOVES football.

One thing all of these sports have in common is the dinner. You know what I'm talking about. The dinner my parents always made the night before any race or game. Spaghetti and Meatballs! You needed those carbs to fuel you.
Recently I learned this is not accurate for all sports. When I was preparing this traditional dinner before a big match. Brennon looked at me, a little like I was an alien, and said "I can't eat that! I have to make weight." Great now whats a mom to do? Maybe I can invent a Spaghetti and meatball flavored protein shake? YUM :/

Speaking of matches...

This sport is really fun to watch, when your son is on top!

Not so much when hes not!

Even Dev gave it a try. And admits it is the hardest sport he has ever participated in.

Oh wait I almost forgot this one...

What? You have never heard of teenage boy stacking?

Its not mainstream yet but I think it is catching on.

Why do we love all these sports so much?

We win!

We Lose...

We even bleed.But no matter what we keep coming back for more!

Because we love them ALL!

January, lets face it is not the greatest month of the twelve. What comes to mind when you hear it?

Well for me it means cold & dreary.

And who thought up the whole,
remind me of everything I'm not doing right resolutions list??

Nothing brightens my day better than laughter!

Anyone who is friends with me on FB knows I LOVE a good laugh, and I love making other people laugh. So to help put a little sunshine in our January I am sharing some things that have made me laugh.

People at the gym...

I know what you are thinking..."that's not nice,

at least they are at the gym! and it is true BUT,

I have a sensitive funny bone and when it gets tickled, well... Exhibit A .....

#4- The gal who comes in with her 54 oz. Pepsi and book and heads straight for the hot tub.

*ok honestly I'm just jealous I didn't think of this!

#3- The gentlemen in Wranglers and cowboy boots doing crunches. WTH?

#2- The Asian lady with all her hair in a ponytail on top of her head sticking up 3 inches, who spreads her newspapers all over the treadmill and then runs 10 miles (at a 7!) while reading them! (I have NO idea how she does it)

#1- The lady in her extremely tight skinny jeans (not a slender girl) shirt tucked in, belt on, corduroy waist length button up jacket, big neck less, full hair and makeup done! her only concession to the fact that she was at a gym was her tennis shoes. REALLY?

So even if your new years resolution was not to get in shape, if you just need a good laugh...Go to the gym!

PJ's
How can PJ's make you laugh? When you get the invitation to your family Christmas party and it says wear PJ's and Brennon comes out in these....

How do you not laugh?

When teenagers after a long day of working as hard as you can to pin another strong, sweaty boy to a mat on his back. You decide to curl up and play a few video games, in your "footie" PJ's. Again necessary laugh!

Texts

Sure we all get those funny texts people send around, right? Well the best one I have ever got was from the husband of one of my best friends (you know who you are) it was clearly intended for her and was sent to me completely on accident. I cannot include the contents of this text as it was intended to be "between husband and wife" but I think this was one of the best laughs of the month! Mostly because this quiet, shy, personal, man had sent this and I KNEW just how mortified he would be! Just picturing him blush makes me laugh all over again!!

My Family

Everyday I am thankful for my wonderful family who make me laugh everyday! I cannot post pictures of all of them but know if I haven't posted your pic, if you are related to me in any way you are responsible for making me laugh!

My boys.. Devon~ for sharing my same "quest for a laugh" personality.
Brennon~for his mischievous pranks that keep us laughing.
Briggs~ for his dry one liners..... mom:"were you born in a barn?" Briggs:"Jesus was and if it's good enough for him....."
Colby~for pointing his finger (in the shape of a gun) and saying "touche" when I have finally won an argument.
Tucker~for sharing his, baby of five perspective on things. Like today when he told me "mom, grand theft auto is just like real life!" hmmmm

My other half...

MJ~for always laughing at my made up words, and my perspective of how the world would be in "Heatherland"

My Sisters...

When my sisters and I get together watch out! There will be uncontrolled laughter! We are all crazy, and love to have a good time!

There is one person, no matter how good, bad, crazy, embarrassing my story is I can always share it and she will always take my side even when I am wrong! (actually especially when I am wrong) We can turn the worst situations into something to laugh at. Kristen is my, go to girl when I need to escape reality and just laugh.... at myself, at her, at ANY situation.

My mom...(what?)

Yep, my mom for teaching us that you are NEVER to old to do anything that makes you laugh. Leg wrestle, cartwheel, bowl. You may hurt yourself very severely, but your NOT too old :)

So a great big thank you to everyone who has ever made me laugh!

I Love you all!!