The Swinging Pendulum

My Dad once explained to me that life is like a swinging pendulum and no matter how bad things get, they will get better, and no matter how good things seem, they will get worse. The pendulum swung wide this week. Just hours after learning of Jake Bergeron's untimely passing, James' wife Tiffany gave birth to a perfect baby boy, Hudson James. As Mark aptly put it, it has been bitter sweet. Jake (B.J.) was like a brother to all of us, but especially Burke, Mark, and James. I have so many childhood memories with the sweet Bergeron Family. I'm not going to pretend that I knew much of the recent struggles that Jake faced in his brief life, but I do know that he never lost his kind and gentle spirit. His memories will live on and always be cherished by those who knew him the longest. I hope you found your peace B.J., and that your reunion with your dad was sweet. We will see you on the other side.

Waiting for the plane to leave for Hawaii. B.J., Burke, Geoff, Cheryl and James.
Geoff, Brittany Riches, and B.J.

In happier news, I couldn't be more excited for the arrival of Hudson James. We've had a few years of a baby drought in the Hatch family so it is fun to think of having a new one around. He is sweet, handsome, and perfect in every way. Congrats to a long suffering Grandpa Hatch for finally getting that elusive grandson that will carry on his name. And Congrats most of all to James and Tiffany, whom I have no doubt will be top notch parents. It seems like yesterday that I couldn't wait for baby James to come home from the hospital. Your lives will never be the same. To quote Burke, "You'lllll seeeeeee." Enjoy and cherish Hudson and sometimes share him with us! I hope you don't hate me for posting pictures so soon. (Don't worry, no one reads this blog.)Me and new Jimmy. How time flies. James is a Daddy now!

Hudson likes his mommy the best.Hudson takes a peek. Knuckles, anyone?
Cute chubby cheeks! (Hudson, not Cheryl.)