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Story Telling Competition Nov 2011
Highest Score. Amberli scored the highest in her grade. But because she is in 2nd grade they didn't rank her. You have to be in 3rd to move forward in the competition. Ethan and her were in the same category. He got 96 points out of 80 and got 2nd place. Amberli got 98 points and didn't get anything but a participation certificate. (if they would have ranked her Ethan would have been bumped to 3rd)
Farmer Girl goes to work!
This summer I was working on the back yard and was building a wall and moving some dirt. I borrowed Papa Hall's tractor to help. Sammi came out and wanted to ride on it while I worked. I told her that she couldn't because she was in her PJ's. She ran inside to get dressed. This is the outfit she came out in. Spaghetti straps, High heels, and pearls. . . She got her tractor ride.
Pumkin Hunting Oct'11
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Hunting Pumpkins at Paragoohna (no I didn't spell it right - thanks for noticing) We had a blast. It was late in the season, Like the 18th or so and there weren't many large pumpkins left, but plenty of little ones to buy so we can load them up on the catapult tomorrow and give them a "lift". (I'll be letting Mom Hall class pumpkin Chunkin on Monday - 3rd graders, pumpkins, and a catapult....what could possibly go wrong...?)Stahli farm Oct '11
Went to the corn maize, and played at the "Farm" Sammi ran from the witch, the other kids though she was great.
Crazy Hair Day HIS- Katie 6th Grade
Yes Katie went to school like this. She is enjoying 6th grade. She volunteers at the HES library, I'm not sure if its because she is just helpful, or if she misses her elementary... (maybe she just likes bossing the little kids... just kidding - don't tell her I said that)
Zion Oct '11
We went for a hike. (Not sure how Matt got he time off - it was a Saturday, but you know how that goes...) Kids had a great time. It started out with an ice cream and got better from there. We had to turn Sammi's shirt around for the pic - it had chocolate ice cream all down it.
Crowned a Super Reader at KSL's super reader opening Ceremony
Sept. 2011 the kids get invited up to a book/reading festival at the UofU. Asked for an RSVP, said that they were among the best readers in the state. Could they come and participate in the opening Ceremonies. Some of Katie's favorite authors were going to be there, but our van was broken - we couldn't go...unless we borrowed a car...and found a babysitter for the 2 littlest ones...and went up and back in one day. Meeting the authors was worth the drive, but he paper crowns that were the opening ceremony really wasn't... not even for the stormtroopers.
Labor Day Weekend
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Dalton hangs out while the rest of us go horse riding. He is so good natured.1st day at Pre School Aug'11
Sammi is so happy to be in school! She has looked forward to this for months.
1st Day of School Aug'11
Ethan and Amberli head up the hill to the school. Their first year without Katie. Sammi stares Pre-School tomorrow
At Swimm Lessons 2011
Amberli peeks to see if I'm watching at swim lessons this year. She was the only one to get swim lessons this year - we did private this year and it was great. The house had a big backyard that Sammi was able to play in while Amberli swam.
Sammi turns 3
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Happy Birthday Sammi. She turns 3 today. We had her family dinner on Sunday. (We had to squeeze it in between Katie having her teeth pulled last Friday, and Ethan having them pulled tomorrow.)She had a lot of fun. She was so excited that it was her day. She liked the cake and all the gifts, but one in particular. At church earlier that day she had seen a little girl that she goes to nursery with playing with a Rapunzel doll. She was good natured about it but you could see her looking at the doll with longing. Then when she opened Sweethearts gift and it was that doll she was so happy. She has taken it and the pony in a purse with her everywhere.
Katies concert
Katie and her Friend Rebbecca have worked on a "concert" since school got out. They had 17 songs picked out to sing and dance to. (luckily) Rebbecca's mom trimmed it down. The Peck's (Rebbecca's family) hosted the event with a BBQ and we were well entertained. (they are planning the next one)
Katie is honored at the cities festivities
The city recognized those 5th graders who took the time to earn the Great American Award this year. They were given certificates on July 4th at the patriotic program. Kate liked the program and the certificate is neat. But the Free Frozen Yogurt was the Best!
1 year old
Dalton is a sweety, He has such a cute smile. He is just learning to walk this weekend. Watch out world!
Hanging Out at Sweethearts Place
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Dalton was happy to hang out in his jumper. Sammi was nice enough to share her marshmallows with him.Hanging Out at Sweethearts Place
Last Month we went to Grandma and Grandpa Sweethearts Place out by Bryce. Katie and Amberli climbed trees, Ethan and Matt helped Dad work on the road. I got to keep the fire going for hot dogs and marshmallows. Sammi ran around being a big girl and Dalton just hung about. We had such a good time. We are looking forward to doing it again soon.
BS Saturday
Thursday, June 9, 2011
I saw this on the way out but it did explain why there were so many spectators to our BS Saturday cattle drive. We push them off the Hurricane Hill, they used to come down into - well the middle of no where, now right into a subdivision. Lawn Chairs, cameras, binoculars, and lots of kids.My kids and I stationed ourselves at the first intersection as the main herd went through. I looked back up the hill and saw maybe 6 or so cows with 10 or so calves, and a whole slew of people (a lot of them kids but still a bunch of adults too) so I followed the main group down to the next intersection. Where I caught a ride on a truck (I had Dalton strapped on my front.).
So we wait and are following this last little group of cows and calves with 3 horses and 2 walking teenagers (I should have known then that things would go sideways) another 2 or three horses back on the trail and lots of trucks (kids galore hanging out the back). Great Hall was going to leave but I told him Darrell and I had fixed all the gates already so he stayed. We weren't more than 300 yards past the intersection when some calves decided to turn around and go find mama. Those "horsemen" (I found out later that they were "dudes") and walkers just watched them walk past them going the wrong direction! Muttering small words I jumped out of the Truck - Dad jumped off his horse (he got down to physically turn the calf around - picked it up) So now we have them headed the right direction - but remember the help that let them walk past them? Now they are between the rest of the group and these 2 calves. Guess who turned around again. When they saw us there? No problem - jump through the fence and run down the tarmac. Yup they went into the airport. Dad hands me his horse. One of the other "horsemen" decides that he is no help on the horse so he gets off and hands me his rope. Dalton strapped on front and 2 horses. When did I become a post?! I run the horses to my mom who is still in the truck (with a horde of kids) and hand the horses off to her and her teacher friend who keeps asking if she needs to help me as I run back down the street to the intersection we just passed. By the time I get there Darrell - who I guess levitated back there because when I jumped out of the truck he was driving (we just left the truck there) was pulling one of the calves into Grandpa Greats trailer (good thing he didn't leave) The 2nd calf is wandering around the road. by this time the people left up on the trail are now entering the intersection - finally some help. Dad Hall yells "push it into the chain link fence (Dog Pound - ssh - don't tell Lynn) I look around our outstanding "Dudes" are either sitting on their horses doing great statue impersonations, or have left with the rest of the group of cows. I look around and there is me (Dalton included) and Uncle Darwin on his horse and a walker (Chancen) Sure I thought push it into the fence - OK. Darwin on his horse takes the middle while Chancen and I take the two sides. The calf takes off at a dead run - right into the fence. (Side note calves rebound quite nicely - like a trampoline) He shook it off quickly and Dad Hall is yelling - "grab him". So Chancen does - dives right into the foxtails and grabls one of the hooves - less than effective at stopping him but it did slow him down. The calf is now dragging Chancen through the foxtails while I contemplate how to "grab him" with a baby strapped on the front - he slept through most of this. I had just decided that I should jump on its head when out of no where a body flies through the air and body slams the calf. He was "grabbed" Darwin got a rope around it and it was turned over to Darrell who had finished up with the first one during all of this. Dad Hall laid in the fox tails for a long time before getting up. Mom's teacher friend still wanted to know what to do to help. Mom Hall did the sensible thing and kept the green horn in the truck.
All's well that ends well. The statues moved on to the Lake flat where they watched the branding with interest. The one helpful guy who got off his horse because he knew he was no help on it actually helped with the branding.Dad Hall can use his arm again (for the most part) The spectators with the chairs missed all the fun and the teacher - she still wants to know how to help.
Samantha may 2011
Sammi is getting big. She will turn 3 next month. She shocked us all the other day when we were watching some kind of "developmental program" for kids - it didn't have any words and the guy on the screen was reading to his teddy. The title of the book was something to do with puppies. She looked at the screen and told me that he was reading a puppy book. I had to pause the show and ask her how she knew that...He typical response "I don't know" (drive a mom nuts) anyway I asked her to point to the word puppy on the screen and she did (makes me want to run and hide - there is no way I can keep up with her smarts)
Think I should warn the elementary school administration???
Think I should warn the elementary school administration???
Dalton May 2011
I was playing with some pictures (I still need to get him is 1 yr. picture - better hurry) but this one I thought was cute.
Dalton turns 1
Dalton loved having a cake of his very own. He may not have eaten it all - but he sure got into it. Don't know who actually blew out his candle - but at least they did it before he could grab for it. (All of the kids were gathered around him)
Dalton turns 1
Dalton it a year old - can you believe it. This is the cake that I threw together. We had his party the day after the girls recital. We spent Saturday at the West Ex. and then doing recital, and Sunday it was Church, Scout Mtgs. and Birthday (at least I didn't have sharing time)
Father Daughter Date May 2011
Katie and Matt went on their first Father Daughter Date. It was western themed and the girls learned the Hoe Down Throw Down to perform for their Dads. They had a great time.
Spring Recital 2011
The spring Recital was fun for all of us. Matt and I ditched the other kids at my moms and enjoyed a date! (well almost one - I had to leave twice to help Katie with costume changes)
Katie had 3 dances. One ballet, one on point, and one jazz. Amberli did well in her dance.
Katie has talked us into letting her sign up for one more dance class next year - Musical Theater (she has to pay for it though)
Katie had 3 dances. One ballet, one on point, and one jazz. Amberli did well in her dance.
Katie has talked us into letting her sign up for one more dance class next year - Musical Theater (she has to pay for it though)
School Winners May 2011
The end of the school year was several weeks ago so I guess I should share my kids accomplishments:
Amberli skipped K this year. She went directly into first grade - Thanks to the faculty and Staff at HES who made that possible! (it wasn't easy) She did very well in Mrs. Haddox class. Ceirra and Gavin joined her mid year there and I think Mrs. Haddox did quite well handling that development. Amber had 2 other cousins in the first grade with her - WOW. She took 3rd place in the science fair this year. Adding that medal to the one from sining for Cougar creations and one for running a marathon and her spot on the wall is filling out.
Ethan did great this year too. He was in Grandma Hall's class with 4, yes 4 cousins (Ashley ended up in the class across the hall, even though Crystal tried to get her in with the rest of them)
He got two awards from cougar creations. One in 3-D art (made some feathered wings - and had the hot glue burns to go with it.) and he played the piano. He ran the marathon too and he won first place in the science fair. (he crushed soda cans by heating them and dipping them in ice water)
He competed at district and we had a great time. We met up with Matt for lunch at the Pizza factory and everything.
Katie just finished 5th grade. She had a very busy year. She also sang at cougar creations and placed. She competed at the story telling competition and was selected to compete at district. She took first place in the History fair and competed in region. She took first place there and it was 6 district competing. She also won the schools geography bee competition and represented her school at district. She took second there. The medals around her neck are for the Great American award and the History Fair.
Amberli skipped K this year. She went directly into first grade - Thanks to the faculty and Staff at HES who made that possible! (it wasn't easy) She did very well in Mrs. Haddox class. Ceirra and Gavin joined her mid year there and I think Mrs. Haddox did quite well handling that development. Amber had 2 other cousins in the first grade with her - WOW. She took 3rd place in the science fair this year. Adding that medal to the one from sining for Cougar creations and one for running a marathon and her spot on the wall is filling out.
Ethan did great this year too. He was in Grandma Hall's class with 4, yes 4 cousins (Ashley ended up in the class across the hall, even though Crystal tried to get her in with the rest of them)
He got two awards from cougar creations. One in 3-D art (made some feathered wings - and had the hot glue burns to go with it.) and he played the piano. He ran the marathon too and he won first place in the science fair. (he crushed soda cans by heating them and dipping them in ice water)
He competed at district and we had a great time. We met up with Matt for lunch at the Pizza factory and everything.
Katie just finished 5th grade. She had a very busy year. She also sang at cougar creations and placed. She competed at the story telling competition and was selected to compete at district. She took first place in the History fair and competed in region. She took first place there and it was 6 district competing. She also won the schools geography bee competition and represented her school at district. She took second there. The medals around her neck are for the Great American award and the History Fair.
Samantha Shares Her Breakfast
Monday, April 18, 2011
Samantha must have thought that Dalton looked hungry. She shared her chocolate pudding with him. Check out the rest of the photos on flicker to see his reaction when she ran out of pudding.What can I say...Breakfast of Champions, and it was nice of her to share.
More photo's on flicker, My camera and Computer are talking again. I will try and catch up later - right now I need to print pictures for the science fair tomorrow!
Amberli NC2010
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Amberli loves her dance class. This is her right before the Nutcracker performance Dec 2010Life Time Achievement Award
The Hurricane Chamber of Commerce awarded Grandma and Grandpa Hall the Life Time Achievement Award. That is Senator Hatch next to Grandpa
Sledding Jan 1, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sledding in Cedar City. I took the older 3 kids to Cedar to sled. I did a kid swap with my neighbor Brandi, thats her boy on the right. She kept Dalton and Sammi (who after slipping on the ice had to be carried for a week whenever we went outside) Matt stayed home and worked (poor guy - it was fun).Samantha announces she is going to take a nap
She climbed up on the kitchen counter and said good night.
