The Halls

HaLoWeEn 2009!!!

2009-11-05T17:15:00.000-08:00

Well here they are! I really dressed up three times, but I only have pictures of 2 costumes. Monday I was the tooth fairy, then I was a sailor on Friday for work, and Cruella for on Saturday! Yay I love dressing up!

I was trying to be serious, but it wasn't working!

Our fun friends! We love Halloween!

I was sick of looking mean in all the pictures so I had to have a smiling one!

RiKelle and I. She was Mother Nature, complete with a birds nest in her hair. Look at that serious face! It's a lot harder to do than you would think.

Take a look at that ride! (PS that was also my Cruella Devil car!)

We totally had the best costumes at FHE....hands down.

This Year's Book...

2009-10-18T18:16:00.000-07:00

Hi family. Christmas is fast approaching, and Sam and I have been given the task of choosing the book we read this year. We have chosen Shepherds Why This Jubilee? by Jeffrey R. Holland. It is a Christmas book and is a little on the shorter side for those of you with limited reading time (or abilities - Justin). Would you please be so kind as to comment and let us know that you read this? Otherwise we will personally call and invite you to read with the rest of the family :) We are super excited to see you all! Love you all!

FYI

2009-07-21T19:18:00.000-07:00

Our play day has been set for Thursday the 30th. We plan on going to Bear Lake and have reserved 2 jet skiis/skis? for 4 hours, starting at 10:00. Everyone is invited. Also, we have a couch, a spare bed and bedroom, plus ample floor space for anyone interested. Our home is also equipped with 2 toilets and AC, for our/your convenience. The downstairs toilet has a history of being incapable of handling large man loads. (all FYI) So please feel free to grace us with your presence and if you don't we will hate you for a very long time. That's all.

Happy Anniversary!

2009-06-13T20:31:00.000-07:00

I know this is a few days late, but I want to wish Mom and Dad "Happy Anniversary!" I can't believe you've actually been married 32 years! I'm so thankful that you married and had a beautiful baby girl almost a year later :) Thank you for being such great parents and for being good examples of a husband and wife. I have always known that you love each other. You treat each other well and are best friends. I think I've taken it for granted that I have parents who love and honor each other...and are married! I love you and hope the next 32 years are even better!

Just a little update

2009-05-06T06:29:00.000-07:00

Our blog is so boring these days. I feel like I am the only one who ever posts anything. But now that school is out I find myself with nothing to do.....I guess I could finish unpacking, organizing my new house, all that fun stuff, but that sounds so unappealing to me. So to further delay I guess I will make an update on our blog. School ended with a bang. Finals week was the worst yet, but I say that every semester. I am so glad it's finally over. ONE MORE CHEMISTRY CLASS! That's right family, I only have one more and then I will be done with chemistry forever. If you couldn't tell, I'm a little excited about this fact. I really do love the things I learn in them, but it's so fast my little brain has a hard time keeping up. Next semester isn't going to be very fun though. I am finishing up my minor in business management. Being the incredibly intelligent person that I am, I decided to get my minor in business management, despite the fact that I have absolutely hated every single business class I've taken. Doesn't make much sense does it? But hopefully it will be nice when I am a registered dietician and can work for myself....that's the plan anyway.

I moved into my new house for the summer, and I LOVE IT! It's so cute, nice and big, and I GET MY OWN ROOM!! It's so great! I haven't minded sharing because I really liked the girl I shared with, but it's just glorious to have my very own room. I remember when Heidi and I got our own rooms and I was so scared.....what was I thinking!? Anyway, I am inviting any and all to come and stay at my house. We have a spare bedroom, so come on up!

Other than that things are great. I got a new job at the Wellness Center on campus! It's great! I like working somewhere that is semi related to my major. I still work at the billing company too, but it's summer now so I have time to work 2 jobs. It keeps me busy, but that's exactly what I wanted. I was informed by the second counselor in the bishopric that they have a new calling for me, but he couldn't tell me what it was because apparently they hadn't "prayed" about it yet. Ha ha it was pretty funny. I kind of wondered why he mentioned it to me in the first place if it wasn't a done deal, but oh well. I expect I will find out this Sunday what that calling is, providing that Heavenly Father gives permission. Tami's wedding is this weekend, so tonight I am leaving for Mesa. It's going to be a fast trip, but it will be nice to be in the warmth and to see most of you guys. I can't believe she is getting married. Blows me away! Don't worry, I will take many pictures so you can all see!

Well fam, that's about all for my life as of now. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Love you all!

Here are some pictures from Easter! I know, I'm a little slow, but better late then never!

Oh aren't Grandpa and Grandma so cute!

I love the look on their faces! Makes me laugh every time I see it!

He's so ferocious!

I don't think they know what to think about each other!

He's so smiley! I just love him!

No Boys Allowed

2009-04-27T14:13:00.000-07:00

So Heather, Hilary and I have been talking about going on a trip every year together for awhile now...but this is the first year we are actually doing it. We are going to Denver, CO in July (15-18) and we are going to go white water rafting, among other things. All girls in this family are invited. Even if you can't come the whole time, if you want to come for even part of it you are more than welcome. We would love to make it a tradition for all of us, but we know how crazy summer can get so we understand if you can't make it. Anyway, think about it. Let us know so we can plan for hotel rooms and the rafting and stuff. It will be super fun. The only thing set in stone right now are the dates, so if you have any ideas, or any requests that the rafting be on a certain day, just let us know. Hopefully everyone can come. Oh and obviously this post is meant for mom, Jen and Sherrie. For any questions about that, please refer to the title.

Spring Break '09!!!!!!

2009-03-15T19:49:00.001-07:00

Hey family!

Well, spring break came and went and it was so fun! A bunch of friends and I loaded up in the car and went to Moab. One of my friends had a jeep, and my roommate brought her 4-wheeler and we just partied the whole week long. It was so great! The jeep trails are so great! I couldn't believe the things that we were going over. It's a rush. I think we should all go sometime. We also hiked the arches one day, and that was a lot of fun too. Mostly it was just great to be out in the sunshine! On Monday morning I woke up to a whole foot of new snow! It was terrible! I was really depressed about it! I also got to see Heidi and Jacob for a few minutes. It was good to see them. And that was pretty much my entire spring break. It was really great. I am not looking forward to going back to school, but I guess we all have to do stuff we don't like to, right? Well, I miss all of you guys and hope everyone is doing great!

This was the group. Me, RiKelle, Josh, Trevor, and Dustin. It was so so so fun!

Oh the beauty of moab!

Oh my gosh jeeping is so fun! I was in the back and it was GREAT! Believe it or not it's scarier to be outside of the jeep watching them go then it is to be inside. Both are WAY FUN THOUGH!!!

Just a little nook we found, I'm pretty sure I was in there with some mice, but hey, it's spring break!

Scalin' the mountain. It really was a pretty intense climb, I was proud of myself!

Yay for Moab!

Anyone headed to RV?

2009-02-20T13:12:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone my sister is moving to Colorado next weekend so my mom is going to see her this weekend. She is wanting to stay the week but her ride is coming back Sunday so I am wondering if anyone, Heidi or Heather going to RV next weekend (the 27th) and wouldn't mind bringing my mom with you. I know the chances are slim that you are actually going but I thought I would ask! Thank you. Love you all and hope everyone is doing good.

What a weekend!

2009-02-17T22:24:00.001-08:00

Hello family!

I SHOULD be studying my little guts out right now, but I'm finding it hard to concentrate at the moment. I thought I'd just take a minute to update everyone on my extremely interesting life.....ha ha ya right. This past week has been quite enjoyable though. The other night my roommate and I got an itchin' to do some good ol' fashioned tie dying! So off to walmart we went. We picked up the tie dye kit, a pack of white sports bras, a pack of white underwear, white turtlenecks and these really awesome/awful sparkly tank tops that we had been wanting for MONTHS! We went back to the house and got started! I'll tell ya tie dying is about the greatest motivation to wake up the next day that I can think of. I could hardly sleep from the anticipation! And of course we were not disappointed. They turned out SUPER awesome. We didn't really like the turtlenecks, so we cut the neck part off and use it as headbands. Creative, we know. See pictures below....they'll blow your mind

This past weekend was president's day, and to celebrate RiKelle and I went to St. George with her family to participate in the parade of homes......WOW. Let me tell ya' these people know how to build some houses. There was this one house that was 19,000 square feet! It was HUGE. It had a half basketball court, FULL BLOWN racquet ball court, rock climbing wall, and putting range in the basement. I can't even describe how awesome this house was. It had this little play room for the kids that was ALL harry potter and they had painted it like it was diagon alley complete with the hogwarts express and everything. And all of this can be yours for only 3.5 million. A bargain if you ask me......Anyway I wish I would have gotten pictures. We also went hiking and it was amazing! NO SNOW TO BE SEEN! I almost forgot what it was like to live without the stuff, then I came back to logan.

Also, I just wanted to let everyone know that Tami got engaged this weekend. Her wedding is May 8th or something like that. Little Tami is growing up. I'm a little weirded out by it, but mostly extremely happy for her! Anyway that's all that is going on in my life. School is lame and I hate it more and more everyday. This is a bad week so my hatred is running pretty deep at the moment. I have to talk in church on sunday and I want to cry. I hate speaking in public. My voice shakes and I squeak. It's lame. Anyway I love you all and hope everyone is having a wonderful February!

Me, RiKelle, and her friend Cora.

Just me being Simba on Pride Rock!

Look at that view, and best part.......... NO SNOW!!!!

Yay for tie dye!

Our awesome headbands.......

We have a blog

2009-02-15T22:45:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone I just wanted to let you know that I finally did a blog! It's a work in progress but I am excited. The address is www.jenandjasonhall.blogspot.com

News on Gramps

2009-02-02T15:25:00.000-08:00

Hey fam,

I just got off the phone with Mom and seeing as how her computer is still on the fritz she asked me to pass on the message about Grandpa. His tests came back and they were all good, so they think it's one of his many medications. They are in the process of taking him off certain ones to see if that helps. He's already doing so much better. Good news for him!

Also, I just wanted to tell you guys about an experience I had the other day. I would consider myself to be moderately active. I mean I work out, but I could be much better. Well the other day I went into the wellness center here on campus to talk to my new clients for this semester. They aren't really my clients seeing as how I just assist the RD here on campus, but I think of them as my patients. Well, this new case that we have is a 19 year old girl who has been morbidly obese her entire life. She was telling us that she doesn't even know what it feels like to walk from one end of the room to the other without being out of breath. She has never gone running, swimming, biking, dancing or any of the fun things that I take for granted everyday! So, after we had our consultation with her I did her fat fold measurements. That was one of the hardest ones I have ever had to do! I've done them so many times before, but not someone so big and so close to my age. After she left the RD and I were in shock. Her story is so sad and she has all sorts of diseases and health problems. So, anyway it just really made me appreciate my body, and the fact that I can MOVE. In celebration of my new epiphany, I am planning on running a half marathon in April. I just started training. Ha ha a half marathon isn't even far especially to Jason cause he did a MARATHON and Heidi who runs like a mad man. But it's a big step for me. So don't let me slack. We could all run a 1/2 marathon as a family! Celebrate being able to get out of bed in the morning! If there are any of you out there that want to join let me know! I have a training schedule with your name on it!

Anyway. That's pretty much all that's been going on with me. I hope everyone is doing great! Love you all mucho!

Fam Pics

2009-01-29T09:10:00.000-08:00

Well I got the family pictures. I know mom in planning on burning a copy of the disc for everyone so they can print the pictures they want, but I thought I'd post some previews so everyone could see how they turned out. I personally really like them.

Message from Mom

2009-01-27T19:46:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody. Mom can't post from her computer...her cookies are messed up. She wants you all to know that she has tried to comment on your posts and blogs, but she can't. She asked me to post and let everybody know that Gramps isn't doing very well. He's had really bad headaches, and his hand is still really hurting. He's lost more weight and is in a lot of pain. He could use extra prayers right now. Mom would also like us to fast for him on Sunday. They are doing tests this week and hopefully will know more about what's going on and how to help him. Please try not to freeze to death, and remember who you are. (Mom would say that.) Love you! (She would say that too.)

Something worth blogging about......

2009-01-25T21:33:00.001-08:00

Well family, I finally have something worth blogging about! You all know what it is, seeing as how I called you all before I actually bought it, but I LOVE my new computer!!! I named him Chip, and he has just been my best little friend from the beginning. I am happy to report that I haven't suffered from buyers remorse! I really do love having a lap top.....I feel really spoiled that I actually have one now! It's already came in handy so many times. It's great and I couldn't be happier! I went to Evanston this weekend to visit Grandpa and Grandma. It was so nice to go and visit them and be spoiled and fed! Jessy came with me so it was fun to have her there. We met in Salt Lake and so we left at about 3:30 on Sunday to go home, I didn't get into Logan until 8:30!!! It was terrible! We were stuck in the canyon between Park City and Salt Lake for 2 hours! The snow was terrible and I thought we were going to wreck a few times, but lucky for Jess I am an amazing car driver! JK, we did have some pretty close calls, but someone must have been looking out for us. Anyway, just wanted to say hi to everyone, and make my first official post from Chip. Here are some fun pictures compliments of my new little friend (Chip)! Love you all and miss you!

Quite disturbing, I know!

We are so pretty!

This was added so you all don't think I have mutated into some hideous creature!

2009-01-18T13:33:00.002-08:00

Our New Blog

2009-01-18T13:33:00.001-08:00

Jake and I decided to start a blog. It is:
http://theboddekers.blogspot.com/

Please come visit.

Come on people

2009-01-14T10:44:00.000-08:00

Ok, so this blog has been untouched for far too long. We all know I don't like blogging about my life because I really have nothing to share. I could talk about my classes, but that would mean I actually unstand what the crap my professors are talking about, and at this particular time that isn't exactly what's going on. Most of the lecture is spent with me writing notes as fast as my hand will move and thinking in my head "what the crap is this guy talking about". Good thing I have Justin here to help me. I was in the library the other day with my Biochem study group and I started to freak out a little. Now, let's first say that
1. study groups are good ideas for most people, but maybe not for me. I get so intimidated and I don't want to be the stupid person in the group so I usually just nod my head or stare at the problem trying to look like I'm thinking about it, when in reality I'm trying to figure out when I can go see Justin to have him help me.
2. the fact that it's the SECOND week of classes and I am already feeling overwhelmed about my classes is SO lame!
3. who the crap invented biochemisty. I guess I can see the point behind knowing how your body works, but doesn't the saying go "ignorance is bliss"? I decided that it's an unnecessary evil, and I would rather take O-chem any day....
Anyway, that's pretty much what is going on my life. So interesting I know. Oh I do have one class that is interesting. It's my life cycle nutrition class, and in it we have to be pregnant for a day, meaning we have to wear that hideous body suit that makes you look like your pregnent. So Justin if you see me on campus and I looked knocked up, don't freak out! We also get to pretend we are diabetic and will have to check our blood glucose and eat like a diabetic for a week or something like that. So soon I will be able to relate a little bit with Jacob. I can't wait. I am a little excited to be pregnant for a day. I can only imagine all the looks I will get. Maybe I can work it out so I'll have to wear the suit on a Sunday. Ha ha that would be pretty funny. Just kidding, I doubt I could get the suit on a weekend. Anyway I warned you all that if you didn't keep up on the posts you would all have to read mine! So, consider yourselves warned. On a happy note I am planning on going to Grandma and Grandpa's house next weekend. I am so excited. Going there is so great! I get good food and get to be spoiled and pampered by grandma and aunt cindy......it's really great. Well family I don't really know what else to say. I have some great pictures from my BRAND NEW CAMERA that I could probably add with this post, but that would require more effort, and I just plain don't want to. But I love the camera and some day I will post all of the amazing pictures I have taken. I know, you can't wait.......Well I love you all and hope everyone is doing good!

This weekend

2008-12-15T20:11:00.000-08:00

Well, I thought I would just update everyone on the crazy weekend we had. First of all, Jake and I went to Round Valley this weekend so that I could go through the temple on Saturday. When we arrived on Friday, we promptly began delivering wedding announcements. It was actually pretty fun. We got to see a lot of lights and we talked to a lot of people. Then we went home early because our session started at 8:30 in the morning in Snowflake. Mom and I had to be there at 7.

Anyway, it was great to go through. Justin had me a little freaked out, but it was really cool. Heather and Sam made the trip and others present were the Goodmans and Ashley, Janet, and Jake and his parents. Sister Ziegler was working in the temple that day and she was great. So good times. Then, we had to book it home for a bridal shower. It was pretty great, and thanks to Donna and Ashley and Lori and Ashton. So after all that, I went home and power went out at about 4:00. I decided to take a nap. When I was finished, the power was still out. So mom heated up some soup and we lit kerosene lamps and played Yahtzee (with Hilary's permission).

So then on to Sunday. We were a little worried about the weather, but decided to stay for church. About an hour before church started, Jacob's dad called me. He told me that he checked Jacob's blood sugar (for fun) and it was 552. For those that don't know, that is SUPER high. But Jake said he felt fine, no different than usual and he would wait till we got back to Mesa to go to the doctor. So we went to church and ate lunch. Jacob didn't eat any carbs at lunch, and we prepared to leave. Before we left, we checked it again and it was 480. So we went to the emergency room because it was sunday and there were no doctors in their offices. So they gave him insulin and prescribed him some pills. They wanted to keep him for a couple of days at first, but he has finals this week and he didn't really want to stay. So we went to Dr. Wilson's office this morning and promised we'd find a doctor down here. Then we went and got a machine to check his blood sugar and came home, where we filled his prescriptions and went running to see if we could help bring his sugar down a little.

All in all, it was a pretty crazy weekend. I'm now wearing garments, and Jacob has a chronic illness. And we are getting married in 12 days. We are still very excited about marriage, despite the rest. I just thought I should update everyone.

Braids

2008-11-30T17:19:00.000-08:00

This is not the most exciting post in the world, especially considering Heidi has had all sorts of big news. But I made braid today. I made some last year at Christmas, but I haven't made them since. We got a Kitchenaid yesterday, and I thought I would try it out. Here are the results. Not too bad, eh? They're not Mom's, but maybe with some practice I'll get there. Makes me feel all Christmas-y inside.

A Few Things...

2008-11-27T08:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving family!!!

I wish I was in El Paso right now. But I have some time while I am watching the Macy's parade, and I remember there are a few things that were overlooked that I meant to blog about last week.

First of all, big shout out to Heather and Jason for the way their cougars played last Saturday. If only it were enough. For those who don't know, Utah beat the cougars 48-24. Go Utes!

I also got my real ring the other day. Jacob took several pictures, so here is one. He did a good job picking out what I wanted.

So there it is. I guess I haven't made the official announcement on here that I am engaged...but I called everyone so here is my official announcement.

Happy Thanksgiving!

CONGRATS HEIDI RUTH!

2008-11-20T15:20:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Heidi is an official [RN]. She took her State Boards yesterday and today found out she passed and has a license to practice nursing. Way to go Rufus. We love you and are proud of you! - love mom and dad

Engagement Pics

2008-11-19T13:02:00.000-08:00

Here are two pictures I am choosing for the announcement...if anyone cares, let me know which one you like the best. In the one where we are hugging, we would fix the fact that my shirt is coming up just a little...I don't really want that going out like that. Haha. Anyway, let me know what you guys think.

Quick Update

2008-11-11T16:35:00.000-08:00

Hello family,
I try to avoid posting on here as much as possible because my life is so freaking lame compared to all of you! But I also can't handle it when no one posts, so I guess I'll take one for the team. Things with me have been good....I guess. I finally decided on what to do about my credit dilemma and I am going to go ahead and take the 18 this semester and 17 in the summer. I know you all think I am crazy but it feels like the right thing. Plus I am not even sure I can yet because I have to get all A's this semester to raise my GPA so that I can apply in the spring. So I guess we'll know once I take my O-Chem final if I'm even going to be able to take 18 credits.
Work is going great. There is this one annoying girl on my team that I think is going to be fired, so that'll make work great. I feel bad for her, but she totally deserves to be fired. All she does is play solitaire all day, which leaves all the work she doesn't do to me and one other girl. So hopefully she shapes up!
I got a new calling. I am the Emergency Prep Coordinator for my ward! YIPES! I'm not too sure what all that entails, but I guess I will find out. Don't get me wrong I have been wanting a calling for awhile now, but seriously emergency prep? Why can't I have a nice normal calling where my job is CLEARLY laid out and I don't have to guess I can just do it. Again, not complaining that's an honest question.
Other than that nothing exciting for me. I'm not getting married, having babies, going on fun trips, or have cute kids to liven up my day. So sorry for such a mundane post, but hey that's what happens when you're single and don't have a life! :) I am posting a few pictures of my Wilma Flintstone costume from Halloween. It was way awesome. I would like to point out that I made every single piece of clothing that I wore. My costume cost me 9 dollars, and it was pretty killer if I do say so myself. Anyway love you all! Miss you too!

Wilma and Betty

Me, with my painted red hair!

My awesome dress!

Ode to the Family

2008-11-05T16:28:00.001-08:00

Hey all, I thought since it's been a while since we posted on here that I'd do a quickie. The blessing went well and I am glad it is over. Thanks to all that made it and we wish we could have been with everyone that didn't. Thanks mom and dad for making the long drive and all you've done for us. Having a kid of our own has started to open our eyes to the sacrifices necessary for a strong family. Koy is doing well, although his sleeping habits are sporadic at best. Here's some pics of an outfit Jason and Jen sent. Thanks a bunch for everything. We appreciate everyone.

Next Book

2008-10-17T15:34:00.001-07:00

Tallin has a little more time on his hands since his recent playground accident. He was trying to do a double back with a twist dismount off of the monkey bars (he loved watching the men's gymnastics during the Olympics and decided to try out a few moves on his own) and he over-rotated and landed square on his backside. Hey, it happens. He ended up with a small crack in his hip and has been ordered to stay off his feet for the next 5 days. The doc said it would either get a lot better or worse, genius really I know, he was really going out on a limb there huh. Anyway, Tallin has already memorized "No Dinosaurs at Church" and he said he's ready to move on to some more challenging material. So the next book will be "Hearing the Voice of the Lord" by Elder Gerald Lund.

Boredom

2008-10-11T18:22:00.001-07:00

Hello Family! I haven't posted in quite some time. Not much has been going on in my life. Well actually I have had some pretty bizarre and embarrassing days this past week, which include locking the keys to my COMPANY'S car inside, not having a cell phone with me to call, and being stranded at the post office. Never once have I ever locked the keys inside of a car, and the FIRST time it happens it has to be with the company car. My boss was pretty good about it, although I am still being made fun of for my ditzy moment. The Dietetics students put on a "Fruit and Veggie Fair" for an elementary school this week that I was able to help with. It was pretty fun and we came up with some pretty creative games involving fruit and veggies. At one of the booths the kids won a cucumber as a prize, and I have never seen kids get so excited about a cucumber. I doubt they knew what it was, and were probably really mad when they got home and realized that we had given them a vegetable as a prize for winning, but oh well! I also have been putting together a display for a Health Fair that we are having in a few weeks. It's all about the benefits of eating a lot of lower calorie foods compared to eating a lot less food for the same amount of calories. Sounds like fun, I know. So between all of my fun projects and school and work and play I have been a busy little bee!
It was snowing when I woke up today. I was NOT a happy camper, but it didn't stick so I guess I will live. Our weather has been so great lately that I forgot that I live in Logan where it's winter ALL THE TIME!

Anyway, I posted a few pictures from a few different weekends. My roommates and I went and hiked to the wind caves one weekend and the fall leaves were BEAUTIFUL! The next weekend Jessy came up from provo and we went and got some more pictures in the canyon, so I thought I would share them with you all cause they are so pretty! I love you all and hope everyone is doing well!

Look at all those COLORS!

The view from inside the cave!

This cute little cabin Jess and I found!

The Next Book

2008-10-09T13:25:00.001-07:00

Sorry it's taken so long to post this, but since I was elected to pick the next book for Christmas I figured I better get it done. I have chosen "No Dinosaurs at Church" it is one of Tallin's favorites so I thought it would be something we could all learn from. Also for those of us who aren't studying in institutions of higher education, or molding young minds, I decided to pick something that wouldn't be to challenging. You can find the book online at Deseret Book, or probably anywhere else where Mormon paraphernalia is sold. Enjoy!

2008-10-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

I just want to take a moment and thank you all for the compliments and set a few things straight. First of all, yes I am a tyrant. But that is what has made you all such good kids. And as for being a hypocrite, I'm sure that is true also but you need to know that it is Mom's idea that I have one so I can call if I get lost or something in Chicago. With my luck the dang thing won't work when I need it anyway. It is a camera phone so it will be useful if I want to take a picture of the cows or something. One other thing you need to know, the texting is not part of this contract so don't even try. I know what you are thinking girls. I couldn't figure out how to text anyway so what's the use, right!

Mom and I are looking forward to seeing you all through the next few weeks. There sure are some exciting things ahead for this family and we can't wait. And finally, I need to deflect a little attention from me to someone else. This is kind of a mean thing to do but I can't resist. Your mother got an application for AARP in the mail today. She is pretty excited about that. Luv ya, Dad

A "LEISURE" afternoon

2008-10-07T18:14:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would make a post and tell you about our Friday afternoon. Dad decided he would get some wood for
Cal Eagar who lives in Snowflake. He is the good old guy that has the handicapped sons, he and dad have struck up quite a friendship. Cal can't breath real well and has some other health problems, so dad wanted to get him a trailer load of quakie. His pick-up is STILL in the shop, so we decided to take mine, and take along the old "Cibeque Queen". We headed up to Green's Peak, but before we left we noticed that we only had 1/4 of a tank of gas, but dad said "Oh, we'll be o.k." We found a place where there were many old quakie logs already on the ground. We tried to back the trailer up close, but we couldn't get the pick-up in 4-low. Dad started cutting "logs"! They were at least 6 feet long and were heavy. I tried to roll, push, WHATEVER I could do to get them close to the trailer. We started lifting them end over end, but some of them I couldn't even lift! I asked him if he could cut some of them shorter, so I could lift them, but he said we needed to hurry and that was a waste of time. I was not much help, I'm NOT much of a skidder, and pretty soon I was too tired to lift one more log. Dad just kept cutting and carrying logs to a pile. He decided it would take too much gas to pull the trailer home that afternoon. We left the trailer and piles of logs and headed for home with the gas light flashing. We started to coast after we passed the Greer turn-off. Miraculously, we made it to the gas station. Dad and Dennis went back the next morning to finish the job. I told him the next time he wanted a "skidder" he should call one of you boys, or call someone with a CAT. I guess I'm just a whimp. haha Oh, one more thing. You're dad broke down and got a cell phone today. Don't faint! HIS # is 551-1651, so add that to your phone list. Hope all is well with all of you. I will be seeing most of you soon - and hopefully "baby Hall" will be there when I arrive. Love you all! Mom

RS Broadcast

2008-09-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

I think someone else should post on here besides me, but I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the RS broadcast last night. I particularly enjoyed President Utchdorf's talk. For those of you who weren't priviledged enough to attend, he spoke about two pursuits that can bring us closer to feeling the Lord's happiness: creation and compassion. It was a really great talk. I couldn't help but think about Mom during his talk. She has been such a great example of those things. She has always been involved in pursuits that create something beautiful, but mostly she has devoted untold time, worry, and work into her children. I'm so thankful for your example, Mom. You and Dad both have been great examples of compassion. You are always helping out someone, and I appreciate that we have the kind of parents who recognize when there's a need and do something about it. Thanks for all you do!

New Blog

2008-09-24T20:04:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would tell you all that Sam and I started a new blog. The address is
www.theblackhamspot.blogspot.com
There are pictures of the peaches I canned there. (Yes, you heard me right.) Hope you are all doing great and enjoying the fall.

I Passed!!

2008-09-18T14:42:00.000-07:00

Yay, I passed my last final today. I am going to be a real nurse someday. Now all I have to do is get through my preceptorship and pass the NCLEX. But I don't have to take any classes over again. Thanks, family, for all the support. And I am especially grateful to mom and dad cuz I definitely could not have done it without them. I love you guys! Anyway, even though it's not quite over yet, the worst definitely is. So yay!

A Very Happy Birthday to ME!!!

2008-09-16T19:26:00.000-07:00

As we are all aware, it was my birthday yesterday! Turning 20 will change your life, I mean I feel so much older, wiser, and mature..........HA YA RIGHT! Come on people like I am ever going to actually grow up! :) I just thought I would share some pictures of my great birthday weekend! With the help of Justin, my friends and I had a wonderful bonfire on Saturday night. It was so much fun, but sadly no pictures were taken to document the event. We did however have a wild and crazy Friday night with some masks......I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I also have some pictures of the great cake my roomies bought for me! I also got to go out to dinner with Justin, Sherrie, Sheena, and her boyfriend Matt. It was way fun and SO YUMMY! And of course I got a lot of great presents! I guess I really am spoiled rotten! Anyway, love you all! Thanks for making it such a great birthday!

So creepy, yet so funny! We got these masks for a dollar at walmart! We went to everyones house that we could think of and scared them! It was a great adventure!

Aren't we a cute couple?? Ha ha best dollar I have ever spent!

So I realize that I look really stupid in this picture, but I was super excited about the cake!

The roomies minus one! RiKelle is in the middle and Kayla is on the right! They are way fun girls! We were misisng Kyleigh, she had to go to Sandy.....

Happy Birthday!

2008-09-15T14:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Hil-bug...
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

Sick

2008-09-11T20:36:00.000-07:00

I have learned some interesting news today, and it is the ONLY thing I can think about. I have been obsessed with reading news articles all day. I found out this morning that a girl that I visit taught about 6 months ago was just arrested for MURDER. First degree. I am sick just thinking about it. She is accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, who is responsible for introducing her to the church and baptizing her. She began coming to our ward when they split, in an attempt to put some distance between them. However, they apparently were still having a bit of a relationship even after they broke up. She moved back to California, and he was found dead (stabbed with his throat slit) in his shower a couple of months ago. He was dead in his shower for several days before his roommates discovered him (another creepy detail). This girl was formally charged with his murder yesterday. I would have never in a million trillion years thought that she could be capable of something so horrific. I still can't believe it, and I'm not sure I do, though apparently the evidence is pretty overwhelming against her. Unfortunately the capacity of people to do horrible things is all too real at times. And living the gospel is critical. I suppose you just never know...but who would have ever thought I would VISIT TEACH someone who could possibly be a murderer? I hope I'm not gossiping by putting this on here. I just can't get it out of my head. I feel like I want to vomit over the whole thing. And I feel horrible for both of them and their families.

2008-09-06T14:05:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone I just wanted to put up some pics from Tallins birthday and first day of school and some other ones I just like. We had Tallins birthday at chucky cheeses and it was so much fun. He is such a good boy and I am so thankful to have him. Love you guys hope everyone is good.

Just to let you know

2008-09-06T12:53:00.000-07:00

Dearest Children - I talked with grandma this morning, and gramps is having a hard time getting over his infection. It's been a pretty stressful week, although the last two days he is doing better. Dad and I are going to focus our fast on him and wanted to invited you to do the same. I'm sure our united faith and prayers can only help.

As a side note, dad and I did corn this morning, (what LITTLE BIT the skunks and racoons didn't eat!) I know you are all feeling so bad to have missed out on all the fun. I'm sure it brings back such fond memories! We only got 13 bags, but at least it is done, cleaned up, and dad is chopping the stalks and hauling them to the barn right now. It's a good job done, but I must admit, I MISSED all of you. Hope you're having a great day. Love you all. - MOM

Light at the End of the Tunnel

2008-08-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

So today in class we got all of the paperwork we have to complete for graduation. Which is a lot. Two applications, one to the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the other to the NCLEX test. We also have to get another fingerprint card through the FBI. All of which costs money. Lame...but anyway, the good thing about this is that it is super exciting. Aside from the fact that I have to come up with like $500 just to sit and take a 3 hour test given on the computer, it is nice to know that it's getting close. As long as I pass 2 more tests and then the final, and I do a good job in my preceptorship, then I should be a nurse pretty soon. Yay. So I ask all my wonderful family members to pray for me during this last month...Thanks guys!

Happy Birthday Tallin!

2008-08-26T19:19:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to my favorite 5 year old on the Blog. I also have a few favorite pictures that I want to post of him...

Oh I just LOVE school!

2008-08-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

Well I haven't posted in awhile and decided that now is as good of a time as ever! A lot has happened lately! I moved into a BEAUTIFUL little apartment. I love it so very much! I feel a little spoiled to be living there actually, but then I remember all the food I served this summer, and I don't feel bad one little bit! I came back to work a couple weeks ago and was promoted a week after I got back! They put me on as an assistant manager of a new team in our department.....so I am still WAY down on the list of people who actually matter, but hey, I got a dollar raise! Yippee! It made my whole stinkin' day when they told me! I was starting to get stressed about money...well actually I am ALWAYS stressed about money.....but it made me relax a little bit. And last but not least on my list of changes in my life....I started school yesterday. It was kind of a long day. I have some good classes and some tough ones, but I am still feeling pretty ok about them. I am taking stats and O-chem....so that'll be interesting to see how that turns out.....oh and I am also taking KARATAY! (yes, I am aware that I spelled that wrong, however, once I attended the first class I realized that you can't just mumble out the word....you have to give it some spunk....plus you just sound cooler when you say it that way.) I know can you believe it!? I am the ONLY girl in the class....and while you think this may be a good thing for me....it's NOT! They are all goobers and hippy's. But my Sensai (aka Professor) promised me the "ability to dispose of any component that dared intrude on my space" ya that's a word for word quote there folks. So this should be interesting. I decided I will definitely be practicing my ninja techniques on my dear older bro. Watch out Justin here I come!
So that is about it for me. Kind of a long and boring post, but I just thought you would all like to know what your favorite little member of the family is up doing! Love you all!

Check these out...

2008-08-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

Our photographer posted a few pictures on her blog. She is working on editing them, and I am getting anxious to get them back. I think you will get a kick out of these though. The one with Gramps and Gram is pretty cute. (The parentals are too, but they haven't quite got the grandpa and grandma look yet) The blog is:
www.andreawardle.blogspot.com

Why I didn't make the Olympics

2008-08-21T17:15:00.000-07:00

Don't play this video if you are in a library, work, or any other place where reverence is expected. I also wouldn't recommend wathcing this with a full bladder. Enjoy.

Wedding Pictures

2008-08-12T20:03:00.000-07:00

Here are a few...I can't post any that Sam's uncle took because they are huge files. Hopefully we'll have more back from the photographer soon. Hope everyone is doing great!

2008-07-30T08:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Kim-

So Justin said you would still make bedding for the babe. Here is a picture of one I like.... mostly for the colors and polka dots and stuff. If you want to see if you can find anything along these lines, we would love it! Just make sure you let us know how much it is!

Wedding pics

2008-07-28T18:07:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! I'm still in Utah, but here are a few pics one of my friends posted on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=639248057
If that doesn't show up as a link try pasting it in your browser. I will post some pics soon. Thank you all for your hard work and your support! The day turned out even better than I imagined. Love you all!!!

Wow - I'm Tired!

2008-07-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

I decided I would make a post for the second time in my life. I haven't been on the blog for weeks - and then I see how my second son talks about me and even has the nerve to make fun of me. Just for the record - I think I held up pretty well. I certainly shed a few tears - but that is the right of a mother - and Justin's predictions were way off. I think he sould pay up because he totally LOST!

Between the reunion, dad's conference in Las Vegas, and the wedding we have been about 2,650 miles in three weeks. The reunion was GREAT and Heather's wedding was AWESOME. She was a beautiful bride and Sam looked pretty darn good himself! It was so good to be together with all of you and from what I saw, all of you behaved quite well - (even Justin as far as I could tell). I really do appreciate all of your help. THANKS a million.

We got home Monday afternoon. Today I am bushed - but part of that is because I just mowed the lawn. I am helping give a baby shower tomorrow - and Saturday, Dad is over the Stake 24th of July celebration. We are really looking forward to seeing the end of the month of July. When I get pictures, I will send you some, but someone smarter than me will have to post them on the blog. It was great to see all of you - be good and remeber how much I love all of you!

And another one bites the dust...

2008-07-21T18:20:00.001-07:00

One down, two more to go! I think we are all in agreement that Heather's wedding was pretty rockin'. I even almost shed a few tears, but I held them back mostly because I didn't want to be ridiculed by my older brother (I'll let you all guess as to which older brother I am referring to). The only complaint is that it was so, so hot! But all in all I think it went well. Now we just have to get Heidi married off and then we can all shift our focus to me......but it might be a gruelling task seeing as how I am not bilingual (sp?) and have not and will not serve a mission......I guess I am just a lost cause! Ha anyways, just thought I would tell everyone that we all made it home and that the drive was great as usual. Can't get enough of that reservation! Anyway, love you all and I will be seeing some of you very soon! (namely Justin and Sherrie, seeing as how I will be living with them for a few days! Lucky them!!) Hasta pasta!

Wedding Gambling

2008-07-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

Due to our blog being extremely uneventful recently I decided to make things interesting. I preface my predictions by noting that because of my gender I might not have the expert insight on such matters as this, but I still have a pretty good idea. The only other Hall wedding I attended was my own, and I was pretty oblivious to the perfunctory wedding tasks, not to mention the groom's side is always less stressed than the bride's. So here's the gamble, I am setting the over/under for #of times a Hall female bursts into tears vs. #of times they thank me for trying to lighten the mood at -20/+20. For you non-gamblers out there, that means Vegas is saying that normally tears will be shed 40 more times than "thank yous" will be handed out for well-intentioned sarcasm. Send your checks to me and I'll let you all know how it turns out.

The Wedding Cake

2008-06-17T10:21:00.000-07:00

So Janet sent me this pic to put on here to see if Heather likes it. I think it is really pretty! It makes me hungry too!

What's been goin' down in E-town!

2008-06-16T16:37:00.000-07:00

Hello dear family! I know it has been a long time since I have blogged. There are 2 main reasons for this. 1. I live in Round Valley, so I basically have no life now except for work. 2. Ok I am not going to lie, I don't really love to blog. Don't get me wrong. I think our little blog is super duper, but right now I am kinda feeling like a lame, lame loser. Everytime I get on here someone is engaged or pregnant or going to freakin Brad Paisley concerts! And what do I do? I go to work and help fat people get even fatter! So needless to say I haven't really felt like there is anything really worth blogging about!

Ok so it's not really that bad. Work is pretty lame though. I don't like the new owner of Molly's. He is the guy who invented the swimming noodle thing, and so he is super rich and super snotty, which results in him being super annoying! =) And it is kind of depressing going to school and hearing about food and not getting fat every single day, and then moving home and aiding in the outbreak of diabetes and obesity. I sort of feel like a traitor to my major....but hey, I need the money!

Church has been ok. Like the second week I was here Kim Hunt and I got called to be the young single adult reps for the stake. I shouldn't be surprised seeing as how kim's dad is the Stake Pres. but still, they can't even wait 3 weeks! It hasn't been too bad yet. We even had a FHE and there was more than 5 people there. So hopefully they keep coming. And yesterday I was blessed to recieve another calling! Any guesses on what it is!?? I am a DEN LEADER IN THE CUB SCOUTS! Ya I'm not lying. I want to die. Me and Janet are working together. I don't even know what that is or what I am supposed to do. They mentioned something about cubs and mountain lions and bears, or some other woodland animals, but I wasn't really paying attention. I was still shocked and wondering what the crap they were thinking making a 19 yr old GIRL A DEN LEADER IN THE CUB SCOUTS! Ya so this should be interesting. Serves me right for moving home I suppose....

Ya so that is what is going on with me. I have been able to have some fun while I have been home. I went to El Paso and saw Jas and Jen and the boys. We had mucho fun spending some time with them! Hence the pictures of Tallin chillin' with his favorite Aunt! And the other day Kim and I hiked Escadilla! Oh ya baby! We went all the way to the top! Ok, so it's not THAT hard of a hike, but let's be honest who just up and decides to hike a mountain on their day off?? It was pretty fun, and it was nice to be able to spend some time in nature listening to the birds and reconnect with ourselves. We even had a little butterfly guide. I am not lying this little guy followed us the WHOLE way! We called him our Holy Ghost. =) Ha ha ya we are weird, but we have to keep ourselves entertained somehow!

Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone else! I am a little sad I will not be able to attend the reunion! The Halls will be poorly represented without their funniest, smartest most beautiful child there. However, I am expecting the rest of you to step it up and make me proud! =) I love you all and miss you. Except for Scott and Kim, cause I see them everyday! Toodles for now!

Hey You Guys

2008-06-15T17:34:00.000-07:00

Sherrie started a blog for our little fam, so check it out. Most of my posts on this site recieve ridicule and rebuke anyway. Hope you all enjoy. justinandsherrie.blogspot.com

Brad Paisley Concert

2008-06-13T11:39:00.000-07:00

So for my birthday Jacob took me to Brad Paisley. The concert was last night and it was amazing! Even the openers were good, especially Jewel. I have a new appreciation for her. She actually yodeled. Anyway, Brad came on at about 9:30 and the concert ended about 11. He was awesome. He is even better live, and he is pretty funny too. Anyway, we took some pictures for everyone to see. I know Justin will be jealous. There are some songs that I haven't heard that I think Justin would really enjoy. One of them is about speeding and outrunning police cars. It was pretty good. Anyway, we had a great time! Definitely a wonderful birthday present!

2008-06-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

I guess I will take the risk of loosing some of you to heart attacks and send a little note to all of you. It is nice to be able to get a word around to each of you, all at the same time. I worry a little about the "teacher" looking over my misspelled words, punctuation errors, and poor grammar but she will just have to deal with it. I have many other shortcomings. First, 31 years IS a long time but it has gone by really fast and it only gets better. A lot has changed in this old world since your mother and I got married and those things are a big concern to us. I really don't want my first addition to this blog to be preachy or gloom and doom either so just take it for what it's worth. Every one of you are (is?) making huge and important decisions right now and I think you are doing great. It is really comforting to know and feel that each of you have your feet on a pretty firm foundation of a testimony and you know where to go to get help for the big things. Every other decision seems to be down the list if you keep and improve on that foundation. I wish sometimes that we were rich and I could help you more but I don't really think that would help. I do hope you struggle and worry a little before you make some of these big financial decisons because a little caution now could save you a lot of worries later. To quote our leaders, "BE WISE" and don't let them talk you in to something that you really can't handle. They probably don't realize that you are planning on taking 10% off the top for Tithing and we all know that it really comes to more than 10%. President Hunt is taking the next 5th Sunday to talk to each of the wards and he is really concerned about the economy. He said he is going to emphasize 4 things and they are all what the Prophet has been saying all along. #1- Pay your tithing. #2- Food Storage for 1 year. #3- Get out of debt. #4- Save some money. I don't know if they are in the proper order but I am sure that #1 is right. It is really hard to do all of those things at the same time and they can't be accomplished all in a short time. It is a life long process. But some effort and sacrifice now can sure make it easier in the future.

OK, enough of that. Mom and I are sure looking forward to the next few weeks. We are blessed beyond what we could ever imagine. It will be so good to be together and we couldn't be happier, especially for you Heather!!! Then in August I am going to check out my horse training skills on this horse of mine. He is going to be a champ. I may have to split a little time with Mom's project in that bathroom remodel but hopefully there will be time for both. Then in October it only gets better. We will be making another trip.

Anyway, it's been 31 years and it seems like a long time but you will soon realize that it flies by before you know it. And it is official, your mother is now over the hill. But I think she is probably good for another 30 or so. Hope she doesn't run me off.

Heather, you may regret now setting this up and giving me such an easy means to use to preach to all of you and in the future I will try to lighten up a little! Sure Love you all!!! Dad

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

2008-06-10T20:47:00.001-07:00

What better way to acknowledge to beginning of out little family than our family blog?? I just wanted to say Happy Anniversary. We are all so glad that you guys made the decision you did. Look what it got you...the greatest kids EVER! (well, at least in my case). Never mind the fact that they just suck time and money from you (well, at least in my case). Anyway, happy 31st?? (I think). We love you guys!

Wedding Stuff

2008-06-07T14:35:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you're all thrilled to look at this stuff, but I need Mom to look at some of it, and the rest of you are welcome to comment if you would like. The first is of a centerpiece (capitvating for you, I'm sure). What do you think? Are those ok? Do we need something else with it on the table? The second is the beginning of the dress. I think it's going to be really pretty. The last few are engagment pictures. We took quite a few, but these were some of our favorites. Sam wants to redo them, but I like them. What do you think?

More Updates

2008-06-03T12:15:00.000-07:00

The blog has been dormant for the last little while so I thought I'd at least try to show some activity. First rant, and I say this as a minor tribute to Dad's b-day, is there any way to stop the damn music from busting your ears every time you get on here? What's the point anyway? Can't we just tell people what our favorite songs are and leave it at that? If not, can we make it a friendly option on our site and not compel every viewer to have a brief stroke every time they come to visit? I have Jason-Bourne-like flash-back attacks to my Junior High days, riding in the truck with my older sister, afraid for my life, in a brown chevy luv, rocking back and forth as she approaches a stop sign at the speed of light, while she alternates slamming on the gas and then the brake, all to to the rhythm of the Judds. I think the engine finally blew on that truck because, as dad would say, the damn radio was turned up too loud. In all fairness, it was a tough truck for a woman to learn to drive, but it was possible to navigate without such chaos, and all that required was to turn down the damn radio and listen to the engine purr.

On a totally unrelated note, I think we finally found a town house to buy. The only homes around here that are in our price range are all pretty old, so we are probably going the "glorified apartment" route. The one we found is 2 bed, 2 bath, comes with laundry room, 1 car garage, new carpet and wood flooring, and they repainted the whole thing. It is super clean and affordable. The loan process has been an educational roller coaster, but hopefully we're not getting screwed. So that's all for now. Consider this post a petition to the site administrator, whoever that is, to turn off the damn music. If I wanted to listen to music I'd listen to music. It is almost BYU-like to compel each visitor of our site to such mind-numbing fanfare.

Happy Spring or Merry Christmas

2008-05-23T08:29:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is good old Arizona. You would think we were in Wyoming on the 23rd of May. Yesterday morning we woke up to a little skiff of snow and it rained and spit snow all day long. Last night it started sticking and this morning we woke up to at least 4 inches of snow (according to dad, anyway). Just thought you aould enjoy seeing pics from home. (by the way - aren't you impressed with my knowledge of technology - you know, taking a picture with my phone camera and posting it on the blog. I amaze myself!)

P.S. Just an update on gramps. He had to stay overnight at the hospital, and got home Tuesday afternoon. He is doing o.k. but still feeling kinda yucky. If you get a chance, give him a call, it will make his day. Love ya all and be good!

Sorry

2008-05-21T19:40:00.001-07:00

I think I've figured out why Dad hasn't posted anything on the blog, it's kinda tough to use sometimes. I meant to leave a little post under the last title, but I goofed up. I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Dad. I've tried to call him today at work and home, but I guess he's become a pathological call screener. I wasn't even going to tease him. All I wanted to say was we were thinking of you and we love you. He probably thought I was going to make some snide comment about how old he is, or he might have thought I was going to ask him some of those funny remember when questions like; Remember when you didn't have indoor plumbing, or remember when you used to walk to school barefooted in the snow, or remember your old buddy Muthusela, how is he doing? I really wasn't going to do anything like that. He hasn't realized that I have blossomed into a mature responsible adult. Oh well, I guess it's his loss. Anyways, Dad we do miss you and hope you had a great day. I don't know if you ever get on here and see what everyone has to say, but if you do, know that we love you and we couldn't have been blessed with a better father.

Jas

Happy Birthday DAD!

2008-05-21T19:39:00.001-07:00

NEVER BUY A VOLKSWAGEN!!!!

2008-05-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

So we all know how much I love my car..well, I love it even less after today. I left school today in the 107 degree weather and got in my car to go and I could not get it into gear!!! I have to put the brake on to get it into gear, and for some reason it was not registering that the brake was on. So i sat there pumping the brake for awhile (in the meantime I was rolling up my pants and stripping off my shirt cuz it was SO HOT. Luckily, my undershirt was sleeved, so I was not immodest mom, don't worry), anyway, after about half an hour I decided to try calling a volkswagen dealership (thank goodness for google text). Although at first the guy told me that the method of getting it into gear was 'too complicated' to explain over the phone (he may as well have said he couldn't explain such things to a woman), I finally got him to realize that unless someone could explain it to me, I would never be able to get it in to get fixed. So he told me the method, which was not as complicated as he had made it sound (shocker), and I went on my merry little way to the salvage yard where I got the alternator for my car that is now sitting in my closet.

I would like to take a moment for any of you who still may ever have the slightest desire to buy a volkswagen, and tell you what has happened to that car since I have been its owner. When I got it in May the cruise control worked sporadically. By August, when I made my first long trip to Utah, it no longer worked. It was fine, nothing big all the way until last year. The lights on the radio stopped working. Then one day I was driving down the freeway, every possible light that could flash at me started flashing and my car started losing speed. This turned out the be the timing belt, which resulted in a new engine. At this point, the odometer read 92,000 miles. $4,000 later, the engine was fixed. 3 days after getting it back, the driver's side window fell into the door. Calvin fixed that in Round Valley for $20 by putting a board under it to hold it up. It no longer rolls down. I came back to the valley of the sun, and 2 days later the passenger side does the exact same thing. Back to Calvin, now both front windows don't work. About 6 months ago, the car didn't start and since I was told it was the alternator, I got a new one. It turned out to be the battery, the salvage yard wouldn't take the alternator I got back, and so now I have an extra one. Today, this happened. If you need more reasons not to buy a volkswagen, please speak to Jason.

I do have to say that even though this happened on the first day of a two day heat advisory, I am pretty lucky. It happened AFTER I got out of class on a test day. Imagine if I had missed my test! I didn't have anywhere else I HAD to be, so I could spare the 2 hours it took to finally get it to the repair shop. I have an online class for school tomorrow, so we are not required to go to the school. Jason knew what was wrong with it, and probably saved me from excessive tears worrying that my brakes were out or something. Mom calmed me down and said a prayer for me (for the record, I had said a couple) and shortly after that I was driving. Her prayers must have higher priority than mine. It happened when Jacob was back, so I had someone to come pick me up. And he went above an beyond by bringing me some of a quesadilla and a dr. pepper from Cafe Rio, since he was there eating with his sister when I called. He said he knew I would probably be hungry. What a great guy. So thanks to mom, jason, and jacob. And to everyone else, don't buy a volkswagen!!!! (Sorry Justin, but this really required exclamation points.)

Change in Plans

2008-05-15T11:54:00.000-07:00

Sam and I are moving our wedding day. Just wanted to let you all know the definite plans. We are only moving it one day, so hopefully it won't cause any major problems! We are still getting married in Mt. Timpanogas, and it will be on the 19th (Saturday) instead of Friday. The blessed event will take place at 2:00.

A Little Bit of News

2008-05-13T14:53:00.001-07:00

Just thought I would let everyone know the latest news (other than Sam & Heather's engagement). Brooke & Brad are expecting a baby around the middle of November, and Waylon & Chelsey are expecting around the middle of December. Lots of little 2nd cousins will be running around by next year. It's awesome. Also, Grandma just told me thins morning that Gramps is having bladder surgery on Monday -- she didn't know what time as of yet. Please remember him in your prayers. Thanks to each of you for your lovely Mother's Day gifts. You are wonderful children. You must follow after your father! Love ya all and BE GOOD!

I'm Engaged!

2008-05-12T22:41:00.000-07:00

Surprise! I am getting married. Sam gave me the ring yesterday, as a Mother's Day gift. (He actually gave it to me the other day, but it had to be sized.) This is the real deal. I'm not used to this much bling yet and often find myself mesmerized by the sparkly rocks on my hand. It's beautiful. He knows how to pick diamonds (and women). The date is set for Friday, July 18th at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Timp temple. Truthfully, it's still sinking in. We are super excited and can't wait to see you all!

Change of Plans

2008-05-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Well, I think I'll start by apologizing to Jas and Heidi. I would often shake my head with how often you seemed to change your minds or wanted to change your minds. I have flirted with a few different ideas all along, but always convinced myself that I would just stay the course and finish what I started. I have come to grips with not getting in to vet school and with not finding a very good and enticing job in Fort Collins for a year. I'm sure people would love to hire me, they just don't know how they would go on living without me after one short year. Anyway, Sherrie has good insurance, we've almost met our yearly deductible, and I have a lot of horses to shoe here. These are all good reasons to stay, but I went and talked to a professor and he told me to get into a Master's program and re-evaluate after two years. At USU there are graduate programs called Departmental Assistantships, which means basically that they give you free tuition and a $1000-$1500 monthly pay for being TA or working in one of their labs. He told me that the positions are probably already filled, but even if they were that He would pay me instead. He said he has lots of money for his lab and would love to have me. So I talked to the Department Head and he said that there are actually 2 positions still open. Either way, my school would be paid for and I would have some money on top of that, plus all of the horses I still have to shoe. He said that the last guy to leave his lab with his PhD is making around $200,000 working with a company that does genetic engineered embryo transfers. Not bad eh? So if you are all making fun of us then feel free. We still think this is the best thing. There is a song that says something like, "If you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans." This probably wont be our first change of plans either, but at least it's a start.

The end is in SIGHT!

2008-05-01T09:59:00.000-07:00

So, I am almost officially done with my first year of college! Doesn't that make all of you feel extremely old?? =) Ha just kidding. I am just waiting to walk up to campus ( uphill in the snow, I might add) to take my last final. Yesterday I had two killers right in a row, Chemistry and then Nutrition. I did well on the Nutrition one, but chem was pretty bad. It was 15 pages of hell! I thought my little brain was going to explode from all of the stress I have been putting it through. Luckily for me, it held strong. Now all I have is my math final which could be interesting. I have already had this level of math, but for the life of me I can't seem to remember anything that good ol' Mr. Fritz taught me except for maybe the 2 prong fork lesson, and a few others. Isn't that so sad? So wish me luck, even though by the time that you all read this my final will probably be over and done with, and I will already be joyously celebrating my release from academic responsibility (even if it's only for 3 months) . I hope you are all doing well, and that you all miss me terribly......Toodles for now!

New Temples

2008-04-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

So I was looking at the Church website seeing if by chance they had finally anounced a temple for Brasilia when I saw that they had announced 2 new temples, but not in Brasil. You guys probably already knew, and have just failed to relay the news, but they announced a new temple for Gilbert, and one for the Gila Valley. I thought it was pretty cool.

PS this is Jason

Thank you Ashley!

2008-04-24T09:21:00.000-07:00

So Ashley put together our amazing new layout! She did a great job huh!? I just wanted to tell her thanks for doing that for us.

What a day!

2008-04-23T07:45:00.000-07:00

I'll warn you first off that this might be a lengthy post. Yesterday was quite the roller-coaster. We went in to the Doc to listen to the fetal heartbeat and all. We waited for 2 hours, but finally got in for our 2 minute visit. All is well. It is week 16 now and we scheduled an ultrasound for week 20, and it falls on dad's b-day. Anyway, I was heading up to the school at about 5:30 for a study group and called Sherrie. She was staying late at work because the Doc took so long at lunch. At about 6 she called me, but I didn't answer because I was in my study group, and deep down she knew that. She called again as soon as it stopped ringing, and I just figured that she wanted to leave a message and hung up on the first call out of habit, so again I didn't answer. Call 3 was right after call 2 quit ringing, so I decided I'd answer. She was crying and could hardly talk. She was on her way home from work and had to pull over because it felt like she had been hit in the kidney. So of course I go running from the library in a frenzy, run every red light on the way to her car, all while thoughts of kidney failure, dialysis and transplant, saving the baby and my wife. I was a wreck. I just pulled the truck over by the car, left keys in it and all, jumped in the car, and flew to the ER.

I pause now for a comment on the marvels of modern medicine and science. They can send ultra-high frequency sound waves through a probe, rub it on your belly, and the waves will reflect a picture of your fetus growing inside. Simply amazing and astounding, yet the hospital has not come up with a way to get the hurt patient into the ER and the car into the parking lot. NO VALET PARKING at a hospital? What if I had to drive myself to the ER? Is that not the biggest neglect or oversight on earth?

Back to the story. They put her on an IV, just out of practice mainly, then drew some blood and had her give a urine sample. After about 30 minutes she was back to normal, yet they didn't know what the problem was. Of course they wanted to check the fetal heart beat, so a nurse walks in the room with what looks like a toy they picked up out of the little kid's waiting room and turns a speaker on to listen to the heartbeat. Apparently it was an ultra-sound machine, but it looked like that little microphone and speaker that Heidi and Hil had so many years ago. I'm pretty sure this thing was made by Toys R Us. So the genius nurse turns the speaker on and then probes, and COULDN"T FIND THE HEART-BEAT!! It took her about 2 minutes to find it, all while we are both listening. Wouldn't it be better to find the heart beat and then turn the speaker on? She finally found it and it was just fine. They couldn't tell anything with the urine or blood, so they sent us to real ultra-sound man to check the bladder and kidneys. The ultra-sound was still inconclusive, but while he was probing her belly I pointed out our little fetus. Ultra-sound man was surprised because you still can't tell Sherrie is prego. He was amazed that I could see the fetus, so I pointed out that although my formal training is in Equine Health, I can still see my own fetus.

Another pause to recall my first comment on this site about a SURPRISE and how I thought I saw a penis. Well, it is still only week 16 and they usually wait until week 20. I told ultra-sound man (I kind of like saying ultra-sound man) that if it was a Hall then we could tell what it is at 15 weeks. So alas, he probed a little more, the fetus waved hello, and behold, this will come as no surprise, I am right!! IT'S A BOY!!!!! (And no, this is not some freak joke. I'm being serious.)

Well, back at the ranch, the Doc was still not definitive about Sherries pain, so they put in a catheter and got a fresh urine sample. I'm sure that was like Christmas morning, but they finally got blood in the urine and said it was a kidney stone all along. Poor girl! We were released at about 11:30 and she is staying home from work. Needles to say I will answer my phone on the first call now. She is feeling fine this morning and thinks that she already passed the stone. And that concludes my post.

Hilary

2008-04-22T15:29:00.001-07:00

Anyone that loves our little sister needs to ask her about her date last night. She wants to share.

A worthy idea

2008-04-21T08:21:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking lately about how easy it is for me to argue with everyone. I have many opinions, and if I do have an opinion then I am positive it is right. I think that it would be a good idea, not just because mom said it but because I have been thinking about it a lot lately, for me to not be demeaning or argue with every little thing. Heather mentions my comma use and I go over and over each and every future post just to make sure the grammar police doesn't pull me over. (I still maintain that comma use in a blog is somewhat subjective.) But enough already. I am going to take a vow of arguing silence. If a job doesn't pan out in CO then I'll probably apply to law school and argue for a living, but I am trying to just ignore the stupid little things that bug me. I know, how can anyone rationally believe that BYU doesn't "compel in all things?" much less not offer a comment about it. But I vow to try, unless of course, your idiocy is outright. It is kind of ironic that I am writing this "non-argument" post during a class where the lecturer is droning on and on about the "severe eye-sore" of the wind-mill generators that are all over the landscape in WY, MT, and some of UT. He even made points about how horrible the reflection is on power lines and how it would be best to paint the power poles and lines in order to decrease the reflection and contrast that they produce. In my heart I'd like nothing more than to beat the hell out of this guy, but alas, I must coral my anger and shut my mouth. AAHHH!!!!!

Hello Hello!

2008-04-20T14:57:00.001-07:00

Hey family! I haven't really blogged much these past few weeks, mostly because I have absolutely nothing to share. However, after reading the extremely pointless (although still enjoyable) posts of my siblings, I have decided to blog once more.
I really don't have much to say. School is ending, and I am both sad and extremely happy. I will be glad to see the end of this semester of classes, but I love my roommates and will be sad to leave them. But I am also very excited to come home, so needless to say there are a lot of emotions flowing in me right now.....not like there isn't always a lot of emotions flowing inside of me, but still.
I do have some news for you. Today in my ward I played a special number. I was part of a trio where I played the piano, a girl in my ward played the flute and another boy played the clarinet. It was an arrangement to "If You Could High To Colob". It was pretty, but honestly that has never been one of my favorites anyway, so it wasn't that great. I was very nervous because I am not the best pianist in the world, but I did pretty good until the very last page (of course) and I completely lost my spot and messed up. It was so embarrassing and I was shaking like a leaf and I was turning red and it was horrible. I am not being dramatic....it was bad. I felt like the biggest loser! But.....it's over now so oh well! I have learned something from this, and that is to never tell anyone that you can play the piano! It's not worth it!
So that is about all that is happened to me. I know, I have a boring life! But I would love to go to the Valley that weekend, I also want to go to El Paso Mom, so we need to chit chat. I love you all and hope you are doing well! Pray for me and my finals! I definitely need them!

Evils of Contention!

2008-04-20T12:02:00.000-07:00

Dear children, if we are going to quote scriptures to each other, I would just ask for your attention to be turned to D&C 136:23, which reads "Cease to contend one with another..." I'm certainly grateful that you each have enough self-esteem that you are confident enough to be different and feel free to share your opinions. I really do enjoy reading your thoughts.

Heather and Heidi: I won't be coming to the valley this weekend, your father and the boys changed their packtrip to the 7th-10th of May. I was wondering if that would be a good time to come? Hil will be home and maybe she can come for a day or two. We could celebrate Heather's birthday a week early. Let me know what you think. All of you be good!!!!! love ya lots.

Suns game

2008-04-19T16:43:00.000-07:00

So I don't know if any of you watched the game today. Almost everyone lives in Utah now so you are probably all Jazz fans now. If you are all not that stupid, I am sorry. But I just don't know what to expect, what with SOME of us ruining the good Hall name by being BYU fans. Anyway, on with my story...

If you didn't watch the game, you need to watch this series. This game went into double overtime...it was so good. I was at work the whole time, and every time that the shot was made to tie the game I was taking an order, but it was still exciting. So pay attention to the Suns. I think this family needs to remember that we all come from Arizona.

PS I am really just trying to kill time. I am procrastinating doing a little homework, and the game is still fresh on my mind. Besides, wasn't it Justin who said that's the point of a blog. to blog.

Hilary, Where are you?

2008-04-17T16:09:00.000-07:00

Thank Goodness It's Friday!

2008-04-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

Well family, I am not purchasing a house, or changing jobs, or moving anywhere. The most exciting thing I have done today is kick a kid out of class for swearing and calling other kids really mean names. However, this is the first time in my long career of teaching that another student has thanked me for kicking a kid out. There is at least some justice in the world. The good news is that tomorrow is a Spring Holiday. Normally, we would have Good Friday off of school, but we can't call it Good Friday because that's religious, and so we have Spring Holiday. And even though it's not Good Friday tomorrow, we have to keep up appearances so no one will suspect that we get a religious day off of school. So I will be celebrating Spring tomorrow. Lest you all think teachers are lazy suckers who get too many days off, let me assure you I will be grading essays tomorrow. But if you want Spring Holidays too, you should all consider the teaching profession. Happy Spring Holiday!

Who Is This?(Notice I only used 1 question mark!! But I don't have any control over the exclamation point- signed Jennifer)

2008-04-17T14:11:00.000-07:00

Damn, I knew it. It seems my email has been hijacked by my wife (I know because at the bottom of each post it says Jennifer, even when I do it. I thought these computers, and Al Gore's almighty internet was supposed to be smarter than that. You can also which one of the posts are Jen's because she swears a lot. She started this post with a swear word, and I just happen to be the one who has to clean up the mess.) I don't have much more to add. I like checking the site and seeing what's happening, so keep it up. I don't like the fact that I've never been so self-concious of my grammar knowing that Heather is reading and probable keeping a separate file on her computer of how everyone's posts should have been if they were typed using correct grammar, and now that the punctuation police have decided to set up camp on the site I'm just a little bit on edge so cut me a little slack. That's all, and I'll let you all sit and wonder if each post was actually written by the person's name at the bottom.

Test

2008-04-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3?

Update

2008-04-16T16:30:00.000-07:00

So I had my interview today. I got the externship, but alas, it was not quite as ideal as I thought it was. It is only one 12 hour shift every 2 weeks. But the experience in the hospital will still be great. However, I still have to make more money, so I have to talk to Applebees and I also spoke with the tutoring company I work for about getting more hours there. If I can tutor a couple hours a night Monday through Thursday, then I will be all set. They are trying to set something up for me, so we will see. Anyway, I am so glad we got to hear from Justin. It is always enlightening. Sounds like he is in academic decathlon, agricultural style. Fun stuff. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

No News

2008-04-16T08:43:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone. I get on here a few times a day, mainly because my classes are boring, I am unemployed, and my wife is pregnant. Sounds like the recipe for success right? I am not worried about boring you with the mundane details of my daily life, because that is basically the point of a blog right? to blog? Anyway, Sherrie is doing well, but won't go and buy herself any new clothes because, well who knows why. Her current wardrobe still fits, but she is having a hard time thinking that she isn't getting fat. Trust me, you can't even tell. But, I am trying to be supportive and tell her how hot she is, all to no avail. I've tried reverse-psychology and told her she's about to blot out the sun, which would account for the temperature fluctuations in Cache Valley, but that approach doesn't work either. What to do? What to do?

On a totally unrelated note, reading everyone's posts, especially Hilary and Heidi's, reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where Elaine breaks up with the perfect guy because of his careless use and disregard for the exclamation point!! I know you two are excited to communicate to your loving family, but seriously, think about it the next time you hit shift + 1.

Well, I am almost done. With class that is, not my pointless rambling. I have been searching for jobs in Colorado and posting my resume online wherever I can. If any of you have any hook-ups or know of anything in CO then please let me know. I am getting a complex about having my wife knocked up and me being unemployed. I get to visit the great city of Laramie, WY next weekend for an Academic Quadrathalon. I am on a team of 4 and we won the district competition and are now going to the regional in Laramie. If we win that then we get to go to Nationals at the Houston Stock Show next year. The school pays for it all, even if we graduate and are gone next year. Pretty cool eh? Well, that's all for now. Have a lovely day.

Finally....

2008-04-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

Hi fam. So I just wanted to let everyone know that I think I finally got an extern position. For those of you who have not heard me talking about this, it is pretty much just a paid internship which means that I would be able to quit Applebees and I have been trying to get one for awhile. I am setting up an interview for one (hopefully this week, but I have yet to hear back) and then hopefully I can start from there. I just wanna tell mom and dad thanks for praying that I would get one, cuz I asked for their help. Now if everyone could pray that I get it and that I am able to start soon, that would be great. And don't forget to pray for me to pass nursing school. In the meantime, I am prayin for all of you too!! And, if I get this job, I am so coming to visit El Paso cuz I SHOULD have every Saturday off. How great!!! Anyway, love you all! I will keep you posted as this develops further. I know you are all breathless to find out...

2008-04-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Jason and I have been doing some house hunting YEAH!! it is very exciting. We are not looking into getting a house till our contract ends in the apartment which isn't till June but we are still very excited so we have been everywhere looking! We found this house that we LOVE. I don't know if we will get it but I wanted to share anyways :) It's actually pretty well priced which is great for us but there are a billion other houses that are cheaper. And there is a chance that we could decide to stay put, we have to see how things go here. Everything else is going great with us. We

had a wonderful time with Grandma and Grandpa :) It's always nice to spend time with family. well I better get going hope everyone is doing great. We love you all!

You are my Blessings!!

2008-04-08T15:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Family,
Just want to say "hi". We had such a good time in El Paso. It was so good to see Jas, Jen and our boys. We had a great time. I'm with Hil - Conference was awesome. It always makes me kinda homesick for Wyoming and you guys. So many times I've wondered why I was so blessed to be born when, where and to my parents, and especailly being blessed my whole life with the gospel. I often think of all our ancestors who have gone before and the sacfiices they made for the gospel. Everyday I pray that I can be as committed as they were. I love the mountains and think of the hymn "Firm as the Mountains Around Us", and hope I will always be that "firm" in my convictions and testimony. I feel so blessed to have each of you in my life. I appreciate the way you are living your lives, nothing gives me more joy than to know you are trying to "walk in the way of the Lord." Keep up the good work and know dad and I pray for you each day. Love you all!!!

One last thing......

2008-04-07T21:20:00.000-07:00

In institute our teacher showed us this clip on YouTube about growth in the church.....and I thought it was really cool to see. I added it to the side of the page, you just have to click on the top one to watch it. But make sure you turn off the music player first, or it kinda ruins the mood! :) It's just cool to see how much the church has grown! So anyway, just thought I would share. Hope you like it!

Hey Family!

2008-04-07T21:00:00.001-07:00

So, I just wanted to make a quick post about Conference. I wasn't going to, because I don't want to be all preachy, but there were so many times in Conference that I thought of how grateful I was for my family. The Saturday morning was my favorite, even though I loved them all! But several times throughout the Saturday morning session I thought of how blessed I am to have such an amazing family. Moving out has made me so much more thankful for you all. I think we all know what I mean! Being homesick makes you realize so many things that you took for granted.
So I basically just wanted to let you all know how grateful I am for every single one of you! Being the youngest is the greatest. I have 6 amazing examples to look up to and to help guide me in the decisions that I make. It really makes my life like 10 times easier! I loved in Elder Ballards talk about being young mothers. Not that I can really relate to the mother part.......but I loved when he said he wished he would have enjoyed the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less. I know that that is something I need to start doing.
That is pretty much all I wanted to say! Thanks for being such a great family! I never really realized how awesome we are......but we really are an amazing family! Yay for us! :) I love you guys and missed being able to watch conference with everyone at Granny's. Conference always reminds me of her.......anyway, I hope everyone is doing well! Love ya lots!

Quick Update

2008-04-03T13:36:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone I just wanted to update you all.. We had a doctors appt with the boys today. Tallin can hear yea!!! Both his hears looked great so I don't know what was up at school but I am happy that he has no problems. As far as Colt goes there is a still a huge hole in his eardrum but it's not infected anymore so that is good. His hearing in that ear is not great now but when or if the hole heals his hearing could be fine. So far it hasn't healed at all on its own. We have to go back in 3 months to get it checked again if it doesn't heal on its own then he will have to have surgery in a few years when he is about 4. Hopefully it will heal and we won't have to worry about it. They gave us these earplugs "ear putty" to put in his ear when we swim and stuff and I already know that is going to be a huge problem and not going to be fun but we will do it.
Other then that we are doing good as always. Hope everyone is doing good. Love you all! Have a good day and smile :)

Hey Family

2008-03-31T15:10:00.000-07:00

So I made a poll so we could all vote on what we think Sherrie is going to have. It's at the top right, right below our family picture. It's kind of hard to read, but it asks "What's growin' in Sherrie's tummy" and the choices go boy for the first choice and girl for the second. So vote, cause it ends soon. I think it will be fun to see who's right! Hope everyone is doing good. I decided I hate Logan.....I woke up to SNOW THIS MORNING! Yes, snow in March.....don't you all feel so sorry for me! :) Well anyway, love you guys!

Hil

2008-03-31T14:11:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. The weather here has been so nice so we dicided to go out to the pool on Saturday. We stayed out there for like 2 hours and the boys loved it. There were some other little boys down there too that Tallin made friends with and had a blast. It was such a wonderful day. I was feeling so thankful for my little family and so happy. Just relaxed and content. It doesn't seem very often that we just get to hang out it was so much fun.

We are so excited to see Grandma and Grandpa this weekend the boys can't hardly wait. Last week Tallin kept saying "I am never going to see Grandma and Grandpa again" in his new little whiny voice with his arms crossed. And when we pulled up to church yesterday Colt was asking for Grandma and Grandpa. I think he got so used to seeing them at church he thinks every time we go there they should be there too. Anyways I guess I better get out of here.. Hope everyone is doing good we are doing great! I am so excited for Justin and Sherrie I can't hardly stand it. Jason won't let me buy anything for the baby yet, but as soon as we know what they are having he has no say :) love you all!

My 'moment'

2008-03-30T13:32:00.001-07:00

So I had an experience the other day that I wanted to share. Since I don't write in my journal very faithfully, I think this is the next best thing. Anyway, so at my clinicals the other day I got sent to an ICU floor. This is the first time that I have done any kind of critical care, and I was not quite sure what to expect. I was also very skeptical that I would like it at all. But I got assigned a patient to take care of and a nurse to work with, and it actually turned out to be one of my favorite rotations so far. The lady I got assigned to take care of was a quadriplegic who had been hit by a drunk driver. She was 52 years old and she was a beautiful woman w/ a beautiful family. Anyway, she had a great attitude and she was awesome. And then later I was on a run and I was thinking about her and how thankful I was to even be able to run, even if it is in the heat. I was thinking about how I have no right to complain about anything. I know that Mesa is ugly and hot, but the sunsets are gorgeous and the orange blossoms smell great right now. Anyway, I guess it was just such a great 'count your many blessings' moment and I just wanted you all to know that I am so thankful to be a part of this family. I love you all and I am grateful for everything you have taught me. So, enough of this sentimental stuff! Have a good day!

I'm a dummy

2008-03-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

Dear children: I'm stupid, I made a post, but I did it as a comment to Justin's surprize. Go to his post and see the comment. i love you all and this is great!! MOM

Suprise!!

2008-03-28T15:49:00.000-07:00

We just got back from the Dr.'s office to see why Sherrie was so fat, and look what he found. By his estimations we are about 13 weeks along. That puts the due date October 7th, that's right, in the thick of deer season. I don't know what I was thinking, but I couldn't keep her off of me. We can't tell what it is for 7 more weeks! Imagine, the livestock industry is leaps and bounds ahead of the human health industry. Horses can be ultrasounded and sexed in a matter of days. Oh well, I guess we'll just wait. I don't know what else to say, other than I am pretty sure I saw a penis in the ultra-sound. I'm no Doctor, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn last night. No, seriously, it was there. So, we're excited, Sherrie thinks she's fat, and that's about all the new news in our lives right now. Over and out.

Colts Haircut

2008-03-28T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone so I am at a friends house and she is letting me use her computer to post some pics of the boys so here is goes. Enjoy hahaha! love ya

Hello again

2008-03-27T20:08:00.001-07:00

So, I have no life and am a huge procrastinator, so in order to escape the horrors of homework I made our page a nice little music playlist. I think I picked some winners but I could only think of a few songs. I did get some really awesome ones by the carpenters and other memorable artists ;). Anyway, if you would like to add some songs (and I think you all should), then you simply click on the music player and it will take you to the site. The login and password is the same as this one. (sandkhall@gmail.com password: 9283337283). Then you can search for the song or the artist you want. It's pretty easy, and it makes our page better. So go add some stellar tunes! Word? Ha ok, I am going to go study now! I love ya'll! :)

Hi Family

2008-03-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

So I don't know who's idea it was to start this because it wasn't mine, but I do think this is a good idea. I don't have much to say. My spring break was good. Hilary came down and visited and Jacob had his spring break at the same time, so it was a lot of fun. The biggest thing I remember was that we all went to Nicole Stroud's yoga class and almost all melted. And we were super sore the next day. Anyway, other than that, there is not anything very exciting to report. School is hard, but only 7 more months!! YAY!!! but I have to pass first. Anyway, other than that i don't do much. Applebees is horrible but it pays the bills (at least most of them). Anyway, hope everyone posts. It is good to hear about how everyone is doing. Love ya all!

This is great!

2008-03-27T14:58:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone I think this is wonderful idea. It will be so good to keep in touch and let you know what is going on with us. I don't have a lot of time right now because we don't have a computer of our own to use so I am at Direct Buy using theirs. When we get one I will post some pics.
We cut all of Colts hair off yesterday I wish I could show you some pics he looks sooooooooo cute and so much like Tallin it's crazy. He did so good too. Tallin was right by his side the whole time telling him "it's ok Colt I am right here if you need me" such a good big brother. Heather it was so good to see you and Sam this last weekend it was a great visit. Thank you for coming Tallins been talking about you and Sam since, he really likes Sam. Well I better get going. Talk to you all later. Hope everyone is doing great!!

Spring Break is Officially Over!

2008-03-27T14:24:00.000-07:00

I guess I will follow Hilary's example and post about me. It's been a fun few months. I got to go to Hawaii last month! I'll post a few pictures of that maybe. It was super fun. Sam's company paid for several employees and their guests to go. We went to Maui and enjoyed some beautiful scenery, beaches, snorkeling, and whale watching (which was my favorite). Hilary came down to AZ a couple of weeks ago, and though I didn't get to see her much because I was working, it was still fun to be able to spend some time with her. I think she and Heidi had fun spending some of their Spring Break together out by the pool. My Spring Break was last week, and Sam and I took a little trip out to El Paso and visited Jas and Jen and the boys. It was fun to see them. We had some awesome Mexican food and colored Easter eggs and relaxed. Spring Break is definitely over, and it's been a long week at school. It's officially Friday Eve though, and I'm looking forward to the weekend. I love my students, but they have worn me out this week! Hope you are all doing well!

Hola Familia!

2008-03-27T11:56:00.001-07:00

Hey way to go Heather and Heidi! I think this is a great idea myself! It really is quite difficult to stay in touch with everyone! I get sad when I don't know what's going on with my family! Plus it will be easier on Mom to just put it up on here!
But what's new with me? Well, I am moving home for the summer to work at Molly's! I am excited about it. I miss home, and I will be able to make and save more money at home than if I stayed in Logan! I miss Mom and Dad too! I know they are excited to have me come home! :) I am also in the process of becoming certified to be an aerobics instructor! It's really interesting! I love it! I want to take my test on May 10th, but I am still not sure if that is all going to work out......that is about it for me! I have a pretty boring life! I miss you all (even Justin and Sherrie, who I NEVER see). I really like our blog idea! Oh and I hope you like what I did with the layout, if not then we can try something else!

Family Blog Time

2008-03-26T14:47:00.000-07:00

This is our first foray into blogging. It seems like a fun and relatively easy way for our family to keep in touch. We all know that Mom is getting older now and forgets to tell us things. For example, who knew that Jason and Jen were moving to EL PASO? And let's be honest, it's not really Mom's job to keep us all informed about EVERYTHING. So, please post to the blog and tell us what you're doing, as long as it's legal (Justin). I think it's important that we make more effort to stay better connected with each other. Let's give it a try and see how it works. Mom already said she would test it out, and I think with enough coaxing Dad will even give it a whirl.