Danielle

Our sweet girl turned 12 this past weekend. We love her so much and she brings such a sweet spirit into our home. I cannot believe that she is getting so big. She went to Young Women's for the first time yesterday and she was so excited about that. We love you Danielle!! Happy Birthday.

Highlights of the Week

We went to St. George for Thanksgiving this year and really had a great time. It rained a couple of days, but it didn't stop us from having fun. We brought the kids' 4-wheelers down and they rode them all over Grandma Hall's property. On Friday and Saturday, Dean took the boys and me repelling at Red Cliffs. The boys loved it and they loved hiking around with their cousins. I even went down the cliff!! SCARY!! Overall it was a great trip.

I am Thankful

10 things I am So Thankful for:

1. A husband that is not afraid to work
2. Four healthy beautiful children
3. Good friends that make me a better person
4. The Gospel
5. My calling in Young Women's (I learn so much)
6. My family
7. The temple
8. Grandparents that love my children
9. My house
10. A Prophet to guide me

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

We ArE ThE ChAmpiOns!!

Billy's football team won the Championship game on Saturday against
Alta 14-0. They ended the year undefeated! In fact, only 2 touchdowns
were scored against our defense all year. We had the best coaches this year.
GO SILVERWOLVES!!

More California Pictures!!

California

We had a great time in California. We went to Disneyland for two days and Seaworld one day and was able to go to the beach a couple of times. The kids had so much fun and it was really great to get away for a week. Here are some of the pictures of the good times.

New Addition to Our Family

This is Tank, our new one year old English Bulldog. A family couldn't keep him and was giving him away and we decided to take him. Him and Sargeant are so cute together and they get along sooooo good. They are so cute together. The kids love him and it gives the boys one more thing to wrestle with. Isn't he adorable!!

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?

The Riverton Football season has begun. Billy's team is now 3-0. They are doing awesome!! We played the best team in our league last weekend and it went into overtime and Billy made the winning touchdown! It was sooo great!! Needless to say I lost my voice for a couple of days from all of the screaming. Go Silverwolves!!

9/11

Take a minute today and remember those that lost their lives that day seven years ago. Also, remember those that have lost their lives SINCE fighting for our country. We are so lucky to live in this beautiful country with all of our freedoms. I LOVE THE U.S.A.

Kevin is 7 !!

Kevin is 7 years old today. He is the sweetest, thoughtful, sensitive kid I know. He is so kind to animals and to his brothers and sister (most of the time). We love him so much and am so lucky to have him as a son. We love you Kevin!!

My Baby Goes To Kindergarten

Our youngest child has started school. It makes me feel so old. Nate has done so good this past week and he loves his teacher and class. The only myth is I would have more time. After I drop him off, it seems like minutes before they are all home again. I really thought I would have more free time, not true!! He is so proud of himself when he comes home with Billy and Kevin after school and is always excited to show me his homework. He is the best little kid ever. They grow up way too quick.

Hall Family Reunion

This past Labor Day weekend we had our annual Hall family reunion. We went to Palisades State Park, just outside of Manti. We had a lot of fun. It rained on us two nights, but we stayed dried. Sorry to those of you that did not. The kids had so much fun playing in the mud and catching frogs and snakes. Kevin was in heaven with all of the creatures he could catch. Jodi's blog has some great pictures of the reunion as well. We rode the 4 wheelers a lot and that was great. We could ride them a few miles up a mountain and had a really beautiful view of the Manti temple. See you all next year!!

First Day of School - WHOO HOO

wE MiSs YoU DaNieLLe!!

Danielle is down in St. George staying with Grandma Hall for a few days and Grandpa Ludlow's for a few days and we sure do miss her. We hope you are having fun girl!!
We love you.

I survived Girl's Camp

I haven't blogged for awhile, so here is a summary of the past week or so. Last Tuesday, I left for Girl's Camp. We went up Ogden Canyon. We had a really great campsite with a stream/river right next to us that the girls could play in. (It was freezing though). I just have to say that the youth of today seem so much stronger and sure of the gospel then when we were kids. The spirit and testimonies these kids have is just amazing to me. We have a really great bunch of young women in our ward. There were no problems at all. I forgot how much I loved Girl's Camp and the spirit you feel there. Also, a personal thank you to Grandma Janet for watching my kids while I was gone. ( I am sure that was a humbling experience :) I leave for Youth Conference in two weeks and it will be Grandma Hall's turn. (Good Luck with that) For Youth Conference we are going to Wyoming to white-water raft. Dean is going to Boy's Scout Camp in two days. I know that he is looking forward to that. Dean pointed out that he thinks he has the Church figured out. They keep you so busy that you don't have time to sin..hee hee hee

Independence Day Kid

Happy Birthday Billy. Today Billy is 10 years old. We want to tell him how much we love him and how good of a job he does being the big brother. He is so talented and smart. He is very excited about the new skateboard he got from Mom and Dad. We love you Billy!!

Kevin

Kevin graduated from Kindegarten. We are so proud of him. He has learned so much this year. He is one smart cookie!

To Mark

We hope you have a wonderful Father's Day. We couldn't ask for a better grandfather to our children. You make quite a good father-in-law too :) We love you very much and we appreciate all that you do for us and for who you are. Thank you for being so good to our family. You are loved!

Memorial Day

Our family was able to go to the Spanish Fork cemetary today to pay tribute to our ancestors and family that have gone before us. We love to take this one day of the year and teach the kids about their grandparents, great-grandparents and others that have died. It was so nice. It rained all the way down there and then it stopped for a little while once we got there. It was perfect.

Happy Birthday Jodi

Happy Birthday Sister! I love you very much and hope you have the best day.

Special Olympics

Danielle went to "Sports Day" yesterday and did awesome! Sports Day is all of the Special Ed kids in the whole entire school district that get to go and do special events. Danielle did the Long Jump (2nd place!), the softball throw (4th place) and the 50 meter dash (5th place). We are so proud of her. She was soooo excited to see Aunt Jodi and Uncle Brad there. (Thanks guys for being there) I even let Billy and Kevin miss school to go and support her. We love you girl!!


50 Meter Dash

Danielle & Mrs. Duncan

Softball throw

2nd place in Long Jump

Long Jump

Long Jump

Danielle's school

Opening Parade