Christmas Eve! Are you Ready?!

I was trying to figure out if we should start some traditions of our own and trying to think of something we could do tonight for Christmas. I asked Jeremy what we could start with our family and he said, "Nothing!"

After thinking about this I soon came to realize that if you have a tradition and for some reason one year you can't do it because of other things going on then you might feel bad. So we are doing whatever we want. We don't have anywhere to go or any engagements we have to be to and that in itself makes the kids happy. So we are going to do whatever we want, watch a movie, have some popcorn, or play games.

This summer I bought skiis at a garage sale for all the kids for about $10 a piece, so that when Quinton and Mckenna signed up for the school skii program I wouldn't have to buy rentals everytime. So today the kids were needing something to help the day go by faster. Jeremy took them outside to ride snowmobiles and this is what I find!!

Jeremy was pulling them behind the snowmachine!

Now we can Relax!

Well, the busiest week of the season for the Hall family is finally over and we can finally relax. We had something happening every night of the week and for most of the days also. Started off with the Young Men and Young men meeting at our house to go caroling and treats. We ended up going with them cause when they all started to leave, Kade, Colton, and Carson were not happy they were getting left and there just happened to be room in our car so we all went and it was alot of fun! Wednesday was piano lessons and Quinton's band concert which was fun and the kids liked the music. Thursday was running last minute errands and Quinton's D.A.R.E. graduation with Thurl Bailey. Most people know him for being a NBA basketball star, but in our house we know him for his film deput in On Smooth Stone, a Liken movie about David and Golliath, he of course played Golliath. Quinton took his DVD cover of that movie to have him sign it and he was the only kid there who had this cover, when Quinton handed it to him, Thurl in his deep voice sang "I am Golliath". For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about you need to check these movies out they are all on stories in the Bible and they are dancing and singing and makes the stories fun. Kind of goofy but we love them! You can buy them at Deseret Book. Then we fed the missionaries and then it was off to Pack Meeting for me while the rest of the family stayed home and visited with the Home Teachers. Friday was all the school parties that I was helping with, and the the ward christmas party that night. On Saturday we tried to get some house work done and then had dinner and a Christmas part with my mom at here house since she was leaving to spend Christmas with my sister and her family. Then on Sunday it was Mckenna's violin recital, long but very good. So now the kids are out of school and I am just trying to keep them occupied! Do you ever remember saying to your parents "I'm bored, there's nothing to do around here!" Well right about now I am very sorry to my

parents for ever saying that phrase!!

Quinton, Thurl Bailey and Mike Miller the D.A.R.E. officer

Quinton's face went bright red when he sang, "I am Golliath"

Quinton at the band concert before they started I forgot to take a picture of Mckenna because I was running the video so I'll post a picture of her later!

Merry Christmas everyone We hope the season finds you all Safe, Healthy and Happy!

Candy Trains with Aunt Heather

Mckenna is as always very artistic
Kade had many reindeer and penquins

Quinton is very creative

Colton loved all the candy

Carson loved the frosting!

Jeremy even got in on the action!

Carter is caught red handed with an engine in his mouth

Maddie was is heaven with all she could eat at her fingertips!

Heather trying to keep the caos under controll

Every year Aunt Heather does something fun with the kids. It started out as building candy trains, then changed to gingerbread houses with Graham crackers, and this year the kids wanted to do trains again. Here are a few pictures of them and their creations. Sorry Marcie, this was a last minute lets do it today thing!

Ready or Not

Well I've decided that ready or not I am done shopping and want to feel the spirit of the Holiday.

On Dec. 2, Mckenna had her teeth pulled and did pretty well, she only needed pain reliever a few times and went to school the next day. Kade had is procedures done on Dec. 11 and has faired pretty good. He had 4 siver caps put on his molars, 4-5 cavities filled, then they fixed his front tooth that was discolored and scraped away some extra tissue he had. He had this done at the hospital with anesthetic and was under for about 1 1/2 hours. He tried to go to school the next day but ended up calling me at 11:00 needing more pain medicine, but today he has only needed it once so far. Quinton is doing well in school and has shop this trimester and loves it! Colton is getting smarter everyday and even knows how to spell his name now. Carson is my little cowboy, I think I have found my riding partner. All of the kids like horses and like to ride them, but none of them want to wear cowboy shirts, boots, and hats all day and ride their stick horse all day!

I've also decided why I don't blog as often as you all do! I don't take pictures of my kids like I used to with the first few. We are going to make candy trains with Heather today so hopefull I will get those pictures posted and I'm going to try to find some random pictures to post! If any of you are interested in checking out what we did for Thanksgiving with the Hall's check out Suzanne's blog it tells it all very well and I don't have time right now to do it!

Our new nephew Owen Mckay and Carter

Quinton getting out hay for dad! He doesn't have to ask twice!!

Kade mowing the lawn to get rid of the leaves!

Thanksgiving with cousins on the Black side we have 7 boys under 4!! CRAZY!

We make our kids work on Saturdays! They don't care as long as they are with their dad!

Reason's Why I Don't Blog

These are the reason's that my blog is probably alot less intersting than all of yours. And what happened in my life this last week!
1. Monday- No School, all the kids were home today and I had three appointments to be at. The house is totally wrecked. We went to the museum in IF for family night and afterwards took the kids to Leatherby's (a fun ice cream place) that was fun!

2. A visit to the Chiropractor/Message Therapist that lasted 2 1/2 hours followed by Kade and Mckenna's dentist appointment in Idaho Falls. Final result - Kade has to have 4 siler caps put on all 4 molars because they came in without enamel and are breaking down. (this will be done in the hospital Dec. 11) Mckenna has to have 3 teeth extracted on Dec. 3 (Merry Christmas!!)

3. Wednesday - Not a bad day, actually went to the story hour at the library with Colton and Carson! House is still a disaster.

4. Thursday - Had a good visit with Ty & Amanda followed by a trip to town for groceries, getting pulled over for speeding and Colton asking if I was going to jail, violin lessons, home teaching with Jeremy for 20 min. and next off to Pack Meeting!

5. Friday - Kade had an appointment with Dr. Morales in Idaho Falls followed by a few errands. The doctor said it is looking like Kade will have to undergo a surgery in the future that entails having a halo (piece of metal screwed into his skull that will help is bite, long story) Good news is I have time to do some research and hopefully find another alternative to this operation. Keep him in your prayers! And now instead of watching TV with Jeremy I am writing on this blog.

6. I do have pictures to download that I took last weekend of the kids doing their work outside and have fun at the same time but my camera is in the car and after my week I am too lazy to go get it. My house is really really bad destroyed!!!

I hope you enjoy reading the boring blog and hopefully I will have more energy to get the pictures downloaded soon.

Carson As a Frog

Kade & Colton with a nose!

Trick or Treating

Mckenna As Green M&M

Colton As Lion without a nose, Kade Football Player, Quinton as A Tired Farmer

Natalie & Dustin As Joy & Earl

Me & Jeremy As Dominoes

Mom As Head Fairy

Ty & Amanda As The Chef & Bun in the Oven

Heather & Beau As Salt & Petter

Carter As Bam Bam!

Maddi As Pebbles

I didn't get a picture of Kade in his dragon outfit

but I did get one of Harley in it!!

Grandpa Gordon and Sister May

The Night! or Better Yet the WEEK!

I always remember Halloween being just a one night deal when I was a kid, you went up and down the street trick or treating, got lots of candy, and came home. Now days you have drug awareness week at school the same week as halloween! So they dress up everyday and of course wait until the last minute in the morning to try and find that something special that they were going to use. Then you have a church party sometime during the week that you dress up for, and then again for the big night! Kade had so many opportunities to dress up that he was able to be both things he wanted and didn't have to make a decision. This year was the first year that we didn't spend it together. Quinton was invited to go with a friend, and of course that is soooo..... much cooler than going with your mom! Mckenna was also invited to go with some friends for a alnighter sleepover party. Jeremy went to the temple and my mom and I took Kade, Colton, and Carson out on the town. Carson picked up on the whole candy thing and was excited to go to each new house, unless there was spooky music, or scary people by the door! Colton had fun for a little while, then dicided that home is a nice place to be. And you guessed it, Kade could have gone all night!! We had fun and I'm glad it is over. We had a fun family party also with the Hall side of the family on Saturday night. So we dressed up again (only this time it was fun for me too) and played games, ate good food, and have a great time with family. We of course missed Dan and Suzanned who are always the life of the party, but we managed to laugh plenty(hope they make it next year!). We hope all had a great halloween!!

AHHHH!! The Halloween Bliss

Probably just like everyother family, we carved pumpkins last night for FHE. It was my first mistake to buy a carving kit with really hard stencils to carve, because Quinton and Kade picked the hardest ones. And to my surprise Jeremy did a pretty good job on Kade's. Quinton however is not finished yet and will try again tonight. Colton would not stick his hand in the pumpkin and touch any of the seeds or guts, but Carson had the time of his life he loved it. All in all it was alot of fun, even to Jeremy's dismay of having to do this activity!

SURPRISE!!

I bet all of you are very surprised to see that I actually have a blog. Yes, Marci, I have done it and it's not so bad. I am just learning and it may take a while for me to figure this all out but I love reading all of your blogs so much that I thought I better join in so you can see my family. Just a quick update on our clan. Quinton is now 11 yrs old and in 6th grade, yes, I am that old. Quinton loves playing tackle football, he plays the trombonein the band and so far has good grades to boot. Mckenna is 10 yrs old and in the 5th grade. She loves school and her friends, she is playing the piano and violin and seems to like everything except the practicing! Kade is 7 yrs. old and in the 2nd grade. He loves his teacher and as always the class clown and loves to make people smile. He will have his appointment with Dr. Morales (plastic surgeon) in November and we are hoping all is still okay with his bone graph. He also just started playing the piano this last month. Colton is now 4 and still trying to figure out the whole bathroom thing but my hopes are high! He loves to play games and wrestle with his dad and big brothers. Carson is 2 1/2 and the biggest ham ever. He is the baby of the family and seems to know it, cries whenever he is hurt or just wants attention. But his is a happy boy. As for Jeremy and I we are just trying to keep up with them, our church callings, work, and family callings! We love being parents and just hope we are doing a good enough job at it that our kids grow up knowing Heavenly Fathers loves them and that we love them, and hope that with that they can make good choices. Peace out for now! I might try this again in a couple of weeks or days or whenever I might get 5 minutes to spare!