Decorating the Tree

Ya gotta love the tradition of decorating the tree?! I absolutely adore watching the children as their faces just sparkle while placing ornaments on the tree. We had just gotten home from Grandpa and Grandma's Ward Christmas party, so the kids had just seen Old St. Nick himself. It was another memory-maker well worth keeping.

Happy Birthday Scott and Jen

Yes. It is true. We have aged! Scott celebrated his birthday in California on Sat., Dec. 9th and Jen enjoyed an evening out with her bo on Wed., Dec. 13th! We are officially members of the 30-Something Club! Scott just turned the weeee-age of 37 and Jen is a whop'n 33! Some say that we should be nice and mature, but I say . . . (well the picture says it all!)

Disneyland in December

We have just returned from another wonderful stay at the happiest place on earth . . . Disneyland! We love this place! We enjoyed having Grandma and Grandpa Hall join us on our little get-a-way as they always add an element of pricelessness! We drove to California on Wednesday and spent all day Thursday and Friday on "hopper passes" giving us the option of Disneyland or California Disney. Thursday was absolutely amazing simply because the park was empty! We literally just walked onto rides all day! The temperature was great and the trip was perfect. Once again, the kids were in fantasy heaven :o)

Thanksgiving in Denver, CO

This year we are on Track 5 on a year-round school schedule. With being on Track 5, you get out of school on November 21st and you do not retun to school until January 2nd! With that information, I told my husband that we needed to plan a few trips, or I'll go stir crazy! We had enjoyed Denver, with Scott's family, last year for Christmas, so we thought that coming just one month earlier this year would be equally as fun! It was great being able to see everyone! The kids absolutely adore their cousins and Grandpa Flinders keeps all of the children in a constant giggle! The food was delicious and the company was wonderful. P.S. Great Grandma Flinders, now just 96 years old, was the star of the show and we wish her all of our love and prayers for her gentle heart and precious wisdom.

Soccer Season Comes to an End

Yet another Soccer Season has come to an end! For three months . . . Scott, Chase and Grandpa Hall wake up every Saturday morning, bright and early, to enjoy time with one another as they share their love for soccer! I realized, about two years ago, that this was the only time Chase has some time with only the men in his life; And, believe me, when you are surrounded by the head-strong women that Chase is in company with on a daily basis, it's a much needed break! Here are just a few pictures of his last day of the season. Way to go you guys!

Halloween 2006

Boo! Another successful Halloween has come and gone. We had our friends, the Barney's, and Grandma and Grandpa Hall join us for the festivities. First, we gobbled up some chowder soup with homemade bread for dinner along with some Halloween treats! Then, we hit the road for Trick or Treating. While the dad's and kids played, Grandma and I carved out the rest of the pumpkins and decorated the sugar cookies. When the kids returned, we had hot cocoa and cookies and fire dancing pumpkins ready to be enjoyed! What a wonderful evening :o)