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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
December 4, 2013
Wow! Just found this blog I started a few years ago. I will try and keep it more updated. It's December 2013 and its a very foggy day. Tracy took Landry to Carmens and Avery to school today, I am going with Lisa to a Dr. apt in DM.
We are in full swing and ready to spread the joy of Christmas. We have our tree up and Snow (the elf) is up to her tricks… the girls love finding her every morning. This is the first year that Landry has really been able to enjoy her. She definitely didn't like when snow put chocolate on the kitchen counter.
Avery is having a great year in school. I cannot believe she is in 4th grade already. She has grown up so fast. She is in Soar and lots of activities. She has a piano performance on Saturday at the nursing home. She has piano lessons on Monday, pitching lessons on Tuesday, and Dance lessons on Thursdays… and now she has basketball on Saturday mornings. She is a busy, little girl.
Landry is full of life and joy. She is really coming out of her shell. She loves Doc McStuffins! She is also a big fan of her leap pad and Team Umizoomi. She makes me laugh daily!!
Tracy is the high school principal and still the most amazing guy ever!! I am so blessed to be able to call him my husband. I love him so much!
My family is my world. I thank God everyday for such a wonderful family!!
Wow! Just found this blog I started a few years ago. I will try and keep it more updated. It's December 2013 and its a very foggy day. Tracy took Landry to Carmens and Avery to school today, I am going with Lisa to a Dr. apt in DM.
We are in full swing and ready to spread the joy of Christmas. We have our tree up and Snow (the elf) is up to her tricks… the girls love finding her every morning. This is the first year that Landry has really been able to enjoy her. She definitely didn't like when snow put chocolate on the kitchen counter.
Avery is having a great year in school. I cannot believe she is in 4th grade already. She has grown up so fast. She is in Soar and lots of activities. She has a piano performance on Saturday at the nursing home. She has piano lessons on Monday, pitching lessons on Tuesday, and Dance lessons on Thursdays… and now she has basketball on Saturday mornings. She is a busy, little girl.
Landry is full of life and joy. She is really coming out of her shell. She loves Doc McStuffins! She is also a big fan of her leap pad and Team Umizoomi. She makes me laugh daily!!
Tracy is the high school principal and still the most amazing guy ever!! I am so blessed to be able to call him my husband. I love him so much!
My family is my world. I thank God everyday for such a wonderful family!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Avery's First Concert: Miley Cyrus
We had an awesome time at the Miley concert!! We went with Stacy Smyser and Lexi. We had awesome seats!! 8 rows from the stage, we could see Miley so well!! Avery and Lexi rocked out the entire time, and so did I!!
We ate at A&W, then went to DM for the concert. It was a great time, and Avery was so happy! She kept telling me thank you... so sweet! Now she wants to go to Taylor Swift!!
Everything else is going well. We are gearing up for the annual HALLoween party on the 24th. We always have so much FUN!!!
Avery and Tracy have been busy at school, and I have been working... same ol' same ol'. Last weekend Mark and Megan came down and we hung Tracy's new flat screen tv above the fireplace. It looks great!
The weekend before that we went to Graceland homecoming, that was lots of FUN!! Avery got to play with Martins daughter Cameron, Kias's daughter Riley, and Coffeys daughter Carci. They are all the same age, it was adorable!! They had a lot of fuN! Tracy and I had a great time too, unfortunately the YellowJackets did not win, but the chili was a winner!! Thanks to the Martins for opening their house to all of us.
We ate at A&W, then went to DM for the concert. It was a great time, and Avery was so happy! She kept telling me thank you... so sweet! Now she wants to go to Taylor Swift!!
Everything else is going well. We are gearing up for the annual HALLoween party on the 24th. We always have so much FUN!!!
Avery and Tracy have been busy at school, and I have been working... same ol' same ol'. Last weekend Mark and Megan came down and we hung Tracy's new flat screen tv above the fireplace. It looks great!
The weekend before that we went to Graceland homecoming, that was lots of FUN!! Avery got to play with Martins daughter Cameron, Kias's daughter Riley, and Coffeys daughter Carci. They are all the same age, it was adorable!! They had a lot of fuN! Tracy and I had a great time too, unfortunately the YellowJackets did not win, but the chili was a winner!! Thanks to the Martins for opening their house to all of us.
Friday, September 25, 2009
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!!!
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!!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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!
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!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Avery's First Day of Kindergarten
Can you believe it... Avery is in Kindergarten. She was so excited!! Tracy and I walked her down the hallway, and she went to Mrs. Blakes room, gave her a hug and started her day. No tears from Mom or Avery, what a wonderful moment! My baby girl going to school! And then, it was off to the Principals office with Mr. Hall. I helped out at the school on Wed. 8/19, and had lots of fun! Tracy had an assembly, and he did a terrific job. I was so proud of him. He is an awesome Principal, I knew he would be.
Avery came home and was so tired! She had such an awesome time, she couldn't wait to go back the next day. Recently, we reconfigured her bedroom. We moved the bed, got a new dresser, and painted the walls. Her room looks awesome, she loves it!! It is a very cool room for a 5 year old!
We went to the State Fair on 8/15/09, it was a very nice day!! Avery did the trampolines, she tried to do a flip, but couldn't quite get over. We had a great time, but it was crowded! We have such a nice time together, we are a very happy family!!
I am feeling so blessed right now, my husband, my daughter, my family, my life... What a Great God we worship!!! Thank you for such an incredible life here on earth!!
Throw out a smile to the world.... You might get one back!
Avery came home and was so tired! She had such an awesome time, she couldn't wait to go back the next day. Recently, we reconfigured her bedroom. We moved the bed, got a new dresser, and painted the walls. Her room looks awesome, she loves it!! It is a very cool room for a 5 year old!
We went to the State Fair on 8/15/09, it was a very nice day!! Avery did the trampolines, she tried to do a flip, but couldn't quite get over. We had a great time, but it was crowded! We have such a nice time together, we are a very happy family!!
I am feeling so blessed right now, my husband, my daughter, my family, my life... What a Great God we worship!!! Thank you for such an incredible life here on earth!!
Throw out a smile to the world.... You might get one back!
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Balloon Classic
What a fantastic week for the Indianola Balloon Classic. This is one of my most favorite things to do in the summer. We ususally see the balloons at least 3 times during the week. We succeded in doing that this year! We went to see the balloons on 8/1 at Darrah's house. Then again on Wednesday 8/5 (this time we went to the field with Ken and Ronna)... it was the mass night glow...beautiful! We went over to the Knolls balloon, and Avery got in it for a pic. We went to Darrah's on Thursday 8/6 with Van Allen teachers, and the kids played. Avery really enjoys playing with Logan and Meleana. Once again, lots of FUN!!
We left Friday at 4pm and headed to Clearance MO for Randy's 50th Birthday Party. Bub and his family were there, and it was nice visiting all of them. I haven't seen him in forever! Then we went to Mom and Dad's. Mom had to work on Saturday, but we went over to see Ma and then to Subway for lunch. Mom met us at WalMart later and we got all of Avery's school supplies...she is ready for school!!! Mom and Dad took Avery downtown to run around in the fountain, while Tracy and I had a date night at the movie theatre. We saw Funny People with Adam Sandler and The Purposal with Sandra Bullock. Our favorite was The Purposal... very funny! We had a great date night.
We left early Sunday morning and went to Ken and Ronna's. Tom's family was in town and we had a mini Hall reunion at Ken and Ronnas. We had a nice time. Jenny is pregnant and due Sept 21. She is having another girl, she looks great, and Raegan is adorable! We had a great time.
The weekends seem to fly by, and another week of work is ahead. This week should be a little bit less hectic.. hopefully. Our plan is to stay home all week, and get some housework done. We are on the go a lot. Avery will be starting Kindergarten soon, and she will need to get on a much needed routine... I cannot believe she is old enough to go to school... oh my goodness!!!
**Avery is so funny! She just loves hanging out with us. She told us that she would never marry, because she wants to live with us forever. I am sure when she is 18, her tune will have changed, but I do love the innocence of a child. She also keeps giving us the peace sign and saying Deuces... she is something else!
We left Friday at 4pm and headed to Clearance MO for Randy's 50th Birthday Party. Bub and his family were there, and it was nice visiting all of them. I haven't seen him in forever! Then we went to Mom and Dad's. Mom had to work on Saturday, but we went over to see Ma and then to Subway for lunch. Mom met us at WalMart later and we got all of Avery's school supplies...she is ready for school!!! Mom and Dad took Avery downtown to run around in the fountain, while Tracy and I had a date night at the movie theatre. We saw Funny People with Adam Sandler and The Purposal with Sandra Bullock. Our favorite was The Purposal... very funny! We had a great date night.
We left early Sunday morning and went to Ken and Ronna's. Tom's family was in town and we had a mini Hall reunion at Ken and Ronnas. We had a nice time. Jenny is pregnant and due Sept 21. She is having another girl, she looks great, and Raegan is adorable! We had a great time.
The weekends seem to fly by, and another week of work is ahead. This week should be a little bit less hectic.. hopefully. Our plan is to stay home all week, and get some housework done. We are on the go a lot. Avery will be starting Kindergarten soon, and she will need to get on a much needed routine... I cannot believe she is old enough to go to school... oh my goodness!!!
**Avery is so funny! She just loves hanging out with us. She told us that she would never marry, because she wants to live with us forever. I am sure when she is 18, her tune will have changed, but I do love the innocence of a child. She also keeps giving us the peace sign and saying Deuces... she is something else!
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