Hall Family

Family Pictures 2010

2011-04-07T20:57:00.000-07:00

8 Year anniversary

2010-09-20T09:11:00.000-07:00

Someday, many years from now, we'll look back on this crazy time in our life together and wonder how we did it all...and then, those ordinary, everyday moments that we often take for granted will shimmer like stars as we recount them....I'll sit close beside you, you'll take my hand in yours. We'll look at each other and say: "I'd do it all again....and I wouldn't change a thing."

There's no one I'd rather go through life with than you.

Happy Anniversary!

This is the card Theron gave me this year. I know it is cheesy but I really liked the card selection this year. He told me that it took him a long time to pick it out. When I read it I cried. Sometimes those everyday moments get overlooked. Lately I have been so cranky dealing with a messy house, and kids. I guess I need to relax and enjoy those little moments everyday that make everything worthwhile. Theron and I need more pictures taken together!

Jonathan's 2nd Birthday

2010-06-05T14:44:00.000-07:00

Jonathan is 2! We can hardly believe our baby is now officially going through his terrible twos. He is still obsessed with Elmo and so we indulge him of course and gave him an Elmo party. There were of course Elmo balloons, Elmo cake and an Elmo pinata! He loved being the center of attention and he really enjoyed opening his presents this year. We love this little guy!

BURNING CALORIES!

2010-02-26T14:20:00.000-08:00

The other day Theron and I were talking about how many calories we burn when we work out. The key word in that sentence is "when." Anyways Ty overheard us talking and he asked "What does burn a calorie mean?" So Theron went into this long explanation of how a calorie is a measure of energy expenditure and so on...really boring...Later that day Ty and I were sitting on the couch just hanging out and he farted really loud and looked at me all surprised and said, "Mom, I just burned a calorie!" We started laughing and he farted again and said, "That one was two calories." So now in our family when we pass gas,toot, merdle, fart or whatever you'd like to call it we like to announce how many calories we have burned. And some of Theron's at least have to be 100 calories!

Christmas Pictures 2009

2009-12-08T18:49:00.000-08:00

Once again I am so lucky to have a talented sister in law to take our pictures. Thanks Elyse! Jonathan was a little pill but a cute one and Ty just wanted to go eat pancakes at Matt's Big Breakfast so it was a challenge but Elyse got some great shots of the kids. I love how she captured their personalities- You can tell that Ty is more serious and Jonathan a little more fun loving.

Halloween 2009

2009-11-09T20:53:00.001-08:00

Jonathan was a garden gnome for Halloween this year. I love the age when you can dress them up however you want and they have no say in the matter. He actually liked his pointy felt shoes and beard. My sister Dessie had some garden gnomes laying around (don't ask me why) so we took some pictures with his little buddies. I had to correct people- He is not an elf!

Ty was a Clone Trooper or is it Storm Trooper?-I am not quite sure. He loved his cheap costume and I'm glad we didn't spend anymore on it than we did. Although after we bought it he decided he wanted to be Darth Vader instead and I told him he had to stick with what we bought. He really enjoyed trick-or treating this year. In fact, I had to leave without being ready because he was out the door, ready to go.

Kate minus John- She hates the paparazzi! How do you like the reverse mullet?

Ty turns 4!

2009-09-15T09:51:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that this kid is already four! Next year off to kindergarten...the real world. Ty had a fun but crazy party two weeks ago. Why didn't I realize that cupcakes with dark red frosting would be a disaster? It was fun and all the kids were really sweet. He loved it and keeps talking about his party when he turns five...we'll see if he gets one. He is maturing in some ways and then sometimes still acts like he is two. I think that this year will be a big year on becoming a big boy!

Bethany's shower

2009-09-01T20:01:00.000-07:00

We had fun trying to think of a 'gender neutral' shower theme for Bethany. Dessie and Angela came up with a movie theme, since Bethany and Ryan love going to the movies. Dessie and HeartLee were the master decorators and we all pitched in on the food. Overall it turned out to be a success and Bethany had a great turnout and got lots of cute stuff for baby Hutchins.

The 'El Camino' obsession

2009-07-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

OK I want to hear why everyone loves El Camino? I too am guilty of this weird obsession and I am not even a St. John's native. Every time I have been there we are treated poorly. Who are these people? The Sopapilla Nazis? It is like they know they have something we crave and so they can get away with treating customers poorly, closing at strange hours, and not keeping the cleanest conditions. This time we arrived at 3:30 so the restaurant was basically empty and we were waiting to be seated (as the sign indicated). After five minutes of waiting (with 2 children mind you) a waitress told us someone would be with us soon and then she sat down right in front of us and started eating a zappy burger with fries! Ty then starts complaining that he is hungry and Jonthan is being a bear. We wait five more minutes and then we are seated. Our waitress was nice enough but why can they get away with bad service? It is because I had the best Mexican Pizza, and sopapillas that I can remember. Theron had his usual stuffed sopapilla and even Ty and Jonathan gobbled up their cheese sandwiches and burgers. This place is addicting! Right now I am craving a greasy, delicious Mexican pizza supreme with red sauce (grande) and yes I can eat the whole thing alone.
So what is it about this place? Theron claims it is the enchilada sauce. I say that it is the grease they use to fry everything in. Those of you who are 'El Camino' addicts-don't be ashamed and let me know what you think....

I remember this Spanish bull rug since I was a little girl(maybe around five). It is actually one of my earliest memories. I was staying with my Grandma Brown(Elda) and Uncle Art (her brother) came by to visit and he wanted to take us out to lunch so we went to the only restaurant in town "El Camino." I didn't like Mexican food when I was little so I picked at the chips and stared at this bull rug for about an hour. I couldn't understand why they would want to show a bloody bull fight in a restaurant?

Just getting the hang of walking

2009-07-16T22:55:00.000-07:00

Ok sorry I posted the pictures in the wrong order! View them starting at the bottom-

I love these Pictures that Sara took of Jonathan walking. His little right foot turns way out (just like his daddy) and I think it is so cute. I would have never thought to take pictures of his little legs, but I love it. Thanks Sara!

Biggest Dimples Ever

2009-07-16T22:53:00.001-07:00

Father's Day Pictures

2009-06-28T21:18:00.001-07:00

Jonathan's First Birthday

2009-05-31T16:40:00.000-07:00

We can't believe that this kid is one already! We had a fun Seasame Street party at Chuparosa park with a splash pad. He loved getting wet and screaming with the kids! I can't believe how he is a little boy toddling around, screaming and demanding. What happened to my sweet baby? He still is sweet he just knows what he wants now and how to get it. When Ty tries to take a toy away from him he will just hang on for dear life and not let go. He won't be pushed around and holds his own with his older brother.

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Croquet Fun

2009-04-16T14:49:00.000-07:00

We had a great time playing croquet and the weather was perfect. Jeff, Ryan, Bart. Davey, Ashley and Scott gave Theron a run for his money! He better practice before the next tournament because the champ has some good competition.

See Ya Later Giraffe Boots!

2009-04-16T14:13:00.000-07:00

Those of you who know Ty knows he has an obsession with his giraffe boots. He wants to wear them everywhere and usually gets away with it. He wore them to his 3 year Dr. appt. last summer and everyone complimented him and made a big deal about them so he thought that he should wear them all the time. They have served their purpose and have come in handy like when we go camping or go play in grandma's sand box. But they have had it and are starting to look trashy and have big holes in them. We were pleasantly surprised when the time came to get new ones. He wanted blue ones and picked them out and trashed the giraffe boots with out a problem. He always grabs his blue boots when I tell him to put his shoes on. He wore them to swim lessons the other day and I thought it was kinda cute.

Second Child

2009-03-08T15:49:00.000-07:00

Ok so I admit that after our first child our germ phobia is completely gone! Jonathan is a little vacuum cleaner. He eats stuff off the floor and gets into who knows what! I was unloading groceries the other day and he crawled into the garage and somehow got oil smudges all over his face and clothes. He is one active little baby and keeps us on our toes! It is funny now because when he knows that he is doing something wrong (like getting into the trash) he will look around to see if someone is going to stop him.

I love this picture of Ty! He looks like he always does....mischievious and full of energy. I like to call him "spirited."

Let's Go Fly a Kite!

2009-02-24T14:03:00.001-08:00

A couple of weeks ago there was a perfect day for flying kites. It was not too windy and sunny....perfect. Theron hurried home from work and grabbed Ty and and the kite and headed over to the park right by our house. I couldn't tell who was more excited, Theron or Ty. He is just like a big kid sometimes. Jonathan and I joined later and I got to take a turn. There is something so soothing and relaxing about flying a kite. I love the picture of Ty all tangled up in the kite string.

Family Pictures Dec. 2008

2008-12-09T18:53:00.001-08:00

Thanks Aunt Elyse for your patience with us!

Amy's Wedding

2008-12-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

Amy and Davey's wedding was beautiful. Everything looked great and there was so much attention to detail. I loved Amy's dress-it was unique and looked gorgeous. It turned out to be a very fun day with the trolley and photo booth. Great ideas! Timothy and Ty got a little tired on the trolley ride and started sucking their thumbs. It's great to have someone else have the same habit! Ty wants to know when he will get married in the temple with Eleanor. Sorry buddy-she's your cousin...

Historic Occasion

2008-11-07T08:24:00.001-08:00

A picture with Ty in front of Obama's acceptance speech
Lisa and I grinning after the results!
Angela and Lisa couldn't contain their happiness!
Aunt Sara with Ty down in the hotel lobby-there were a ton of people there!

Ty got to party down at the Wyndham hotel in Phoenix with all of the Obama supporters. We had a fun night hanging out in the hotel room with Sara and Dick, Ryan and Bethany, Lisa and Angela who drove down from Taylor for the fun!
I love the story of how my dad woke up Dessie and Morgan when they were small children so they could see the man landing on the moon. I wanted the same for Ty. I wanted him to see the first time our country elected our first African American President! Even though all night long he kept saying, "I want McCain to win!" He had a blast in the hotel and we will let him be a conservative Republican if that is what he wants!
It was a historic event for our country!

Spider Baby!

2008-11-07T08:18:00.000-08:00

I had to post these pics of Jonathan in his spider costume. He was almost too big for it! I still can't tell what color his eyes will be-maybe a hazel or green or they might turn completely brown. I love brown eyes so I don't care but it would be cute with his dark hair if they were hazel.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-06T18:19:00.000-08:00

Spider baby-he wasn't crazy about the hat but I made him keep it on!
Jonathan with Bethany as a lovely maiden.
Ty really wanted to be a policeman with a gun this year but by the time I got to the party store the police officer costumes were sold out. Bummer. He decided that he would be a fireman with an ax instead-only problem was that the costume didn't come with an ax. All they had was a bloody ax that I bought! He loved it! I just couldn't handle my three year old running around with a bloody ax so I ordered the one in the picture online and it got here just in time for Halloween.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

My cousin Chelsea posted the cutest pictures of past Halloweens and it made me want to find some of ours. The first one is of my dad and Ty last Halloween. I would have never thought that he wouldn't be around for this Halloween. I should have taken a ton more pictures! He is holding his megaphone which he loved to use to be annoying. He loved that megaphone! My dad wasn't one to dress up or really get into Halloween but he always enjoyed a good 'dinner in a pumpkin.'
The other pictures are of Halloweens past. Daniel as the 'Hulk' and Angela as a princess-which reminds us all of Lily. The best is Morgan's mummy costume. Just strips of an old sheet? And I am not quite sure what Dessie is but I think some sort of HillBilly? I am the cute little girl with the bottle. Mom-I should of been off the bottle! JK Fun memories. I need to find some more Halloween pictures!

Do the Dew!

2008-10-20T22:58:00.000-07:00

Holy cow! I drank a Mountain Dew today at around noon. I can't stop! I haven't had one since I can remember and I was over at my mom's house and my brother in law, Bart, left his 12 pack laying around so I decided to drink one and I have accomplished more today than I would in a week. I cleaned out the car, cleaned the porch, made dinner, did three days worth of dishes, cleaned out the fish bowl, mopped the floors, wiped out the nasty fridge and then I started organizing kitchen cabinets! What! I can't sleep so I have been blogging and even organizing our office. I even clipped and organized coupons! All I have to say is that while I loved the bionic energy- I know that tomorrow a.m. I will be so sleepy and cranky with my kids and husband. Yikes!

Just A Little Attention Please!

2008-10-06T15:00:00.000-07:00

Lately Ty has been seeking a lot more attention. He tries to get noticed at everything he does, especially if we are showing attention to Jonathan. "Look Mom! I can do tummy time just like Jonathan!" "Look I can roll over like the baby and hold my head up...." e.t.c. We try to give him attention at every chance we get-how much does this kid need? I thought this picture was funny because he looks so proud of himself and Jonathan's face is saying "big deal."

Ty's First Day of Preschool

2008-09-21T21:06:00.000-07:00

Let's just say that Ty's first day was a little upsetting for him. I made Theron take him and he called me fifteen minutes later saying that he couldn't even get him through the door. He was screaming and yelling and thrashing around. Finally the teacher came and got him and told Theron to leave. I guess she said something to him because he stopped. When I picked him up he was happy and didn't want to leave. He cried again the next time but when we took him on Fri. he didn't cry so hopefully thing will continue to go well. He has to take his blankie and carries it with him during the whole class. His teacher said that we can work on getting him to leave his blankie. What? We just want him not to scream and go to preschool-may be too much for the little tyke-but hey if she can get him to leave it-why not?

A Few Firsts for Jonathan

2008-09-21T20:53:00.001-07:00

He loves his Bumbo Chair. He thinks he is such a big boy when he gets to sit in it.

Jonathan Trying Cereal for the First Time-Yea He Likes it! ( at least a little)

Which Austen character are you most like?

2008-09-04T16:58:00.000-07:00

I agree! I love Eleanor. Although a part of me wanted to be MaryAnne or Lizzy....

Take the Quiz here!

Yellowstone and Island Park

2008-08-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

We started the long drive up to Idaho after the Whiting Reunion. We stopped and stayed in Pleasant Grove for a couple days with Sarah and Tad and then we picked up my mom in SLC and headed on up to Idaho. The boys did really good the first day traveling and then it was like they caught on and knew that they would be in the car for hours. Jonathan would just star screaming the minute we buckled him in his car seat. We stopped in Blackfoot and saw Grandpa and Grandma Wolfley and then headed on up to Island Park. One day we went into Yellowstone. It was beautiful. We saw elk, buffalo, and one moose. It doesn't matter how many times we go there the beauty still astounds me. Theron then went back to AZ and I stayed with my mom for another week. We had fun and I am glad that I got to spend time with my mom. She is the best grandma!

Whiting Reunion 2008

2008-08-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

Ty got so dirty-he looked like a poor little orphan boy.
Jonathan contemplating his Whiting ancestry.
Brisbane and Ty-little buddies
Cutest Pioneer kids ever!
Ty wanted to drive the train...not be a passenger!
Ropin' Cowboy!

Big boy!

2008-07-30T22:48:00.000-07:00

This picture of Jonathan cracks me up! He looks like such a big boy! yes- that is my finger in the picture. he has started smiling so much and gets these big belly laughs that scare him. Ty likes to call him two different nick names: LouLee and Chubbas. I don't know where LouLee came from but I think Chubbas is cute.

Same picture twice!

2008-07-23T18:30:00.000-07:00

Thank you Lindsey for pointing out that I put the same picture of Jonathan twice last time. Ok you smarty pants-see if you can get this one!

Can you tell the difference between Ty and Jonathan?

2008-07-21T21:51:00.001-07:00

How about this time???

The big 31!

2008-07-21T21:28:00.000-07:00

Wow -I can't believe that I am in my 30's-thirty something.... It was a wonderful b-day. Relaxing and low-key. Theron made me the best blueberry muffins and a delicious birthday cake. He is a great cook-which makes loosing this baby weight even harder. Happy day!

2008-07-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

I have now entered the world of blogging. I may become addicted....this is fun! I really enjoy looking at everyone's blogs so I decided that it was time to do my own.

Our First Entry

2008-07-08T21:25:00.000-07:00

Here is my Ty boy...wild and crazy but I love him
Here I am wrestling the boys...or at least wrestling Ty. We couldn't get him to keep a shirt on!
Jonathan was such a good baby-he didn't pee all over me!
Even though this picture was just taken a couple of weeks ago-He is so much bigger now!

I love these pictures that Aunt Elyse took of Ty and Jonathan. Ty loves his baby brother...sometimes a little too much.

Jonathan's blessing

2008-06-24T21:43:00.000-07:00

Elyse took these pictures of Jonathan on his blessing day. I am so glad because otherwise he wouldn't of gotten any pictures!