Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

Well, school is well on its way and Avery is doing so well. She was tested for reading, and she will begin at a Level C in Kindergarten. She loves to learn and loves school, she is such a joy!!

We have been very busy these last couple of weeks. It seems like we don't even have time to just hang out at home. We are going to work hard on making sure our lives slow down a bit, and we are able to enjoy more dinners at home as well as time. We are so blessed to have each other, and we really enjoy just being together.

So, Jason and Stephanie are doing very well. I understand she got a new job in Quincy, and Jason is still working at Pepsi. They are a great couple, I hope everything works out for them.

We went to Mark and Megans last weekend and had a great visit. Braedons bday is 9/23, so we took him a present and had cookie bars... yummy!! Avery enjoyed playing with the kids and I pretty much just held McKenna!! - baby hog!!

Avery is also well into dance now. She goes to dance every Tuesday from 5:45 - 6:30. Then we go to Subway and to the track for a walk. That's a lot of fun!!

I will no longer be in Facilities at work, my role is changing. I will now be full IT, I am excited for this change as it is great growth and opportunity for me. It will be challenging, but what's life without a little challenge?

Tracy loves being the Principal.. he set up a group called PACT (Parents Activity Coordinator Team), and I was on the ballot for Kindergarten lead parent. I was very excited to find out that I would be serving on the committee. Our first event is on 10/22, the Fall Festival carnival. I am excited, we will have so much fun!!

We are going to Hannibal this weekend, very excited... haven't been there since July, so it is definitely time. Going to help Dad with his garage sale, Mom's church is honoring Pa, and family reunion on Sunday. Fun, Fun!!

Also, big announcement: Carlie and John have announced their engagement and she has asked that I be her Matron of Honor. Very excited about that!!

Well, that's the Halls for the last couple of weeks. We are loving life, loving each other, and most of all Loving our Great Lord!!!

Lights, Camera, Action!!

Well, I finally had my Hollywood experience. I was an extra in the movie Dylans Wake. I spent 12 hours on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Scottish Rites building in DM just waiting to hear "Rolling", "Cut", and "Action". I went with Carmen, Lisa, Ann, Loresa, and Marjory. It was so much FUN!!!

School is in full swing, along with dance. Avery is back in dance class, now on Tuesday nights at 5:45. She is doing ballet along with tap this year, she is very excited!!

Last weekend Rob Norris and MaryAnn were married, it was a joyous occasion in the Ozarks, despite the fact that Larry (Rob's Dad) was murdered the Tuesday before. The Norris family is amazing!! We went to St. Joseph on Monday to the visitation, and there was a very long line... Larry was a man with many friends. Why this happened, we will not know, but we have to have FAITH and know that God never gives us anything we cannot handle. WoW!! The Norris' are very strong people!