The Halls of AZ For Right Now!!!!!!

Graduation!!!!!

2010-06-29T22:54:00.002-05:00

Ok so I know I am way behind, but here is some pictures of Bryan graduating from Medical School! How proud and excited we are of our own Doctor Hall love you Babes!!

2010-04-07T23:55:00.001-05:00

Just some random pic's to share!!!!

Trip To Disney!!!!!

2010-02-09T19:41:00.004-06:00

We had so much fun on our little family vacation here are some of our cute little picture's.

2009-11-04T01:23:00.005-06:00

Just some Halloween picture's we were able to hurry and snap before kids went crazy....so excited to go trick or treating!!!! We had so much fun and a supper plus daddy was here with us but to bad he had to go and now we won't see him until Christmas BOO!!! We love you Daddy!!

2009-08-25T23:48:00.002-05:00

Just some picture's to update and say HI!

Happy Big 30!!!!!

2009-05-28T01:01:00.002-05:00

Happy Big 30 babes!!!! I know you are not going to be very happy that I put this picture of you up but there is a reason I chose this one. First its because Breckyn took it, and second because it captures every thing I love about you. You are so happy and silly and that is something that I will always need. You always remind me to just enjoy and I thank you for that.I am so glad that you were able to be home with us for your birthday and I know the months to come are going to be rough but we can do it!!!! We love you so much and are so very proud of how far you have come and all you do for us!!! Happy Happy Day!! Love you.

Off To Arizona!!

2009-05-26T00:37:00.002-05:00

Ok so I know that it has been forever since I have made a post but I really want to get back going on it so here I go. The kids and I left on the 18th and flew home thanks to my loving mother who helped me with the kids flying with 3 children is just a BLAST, but we made it and haven't stopped since the kids are in heaven with all the cousins and new entertainment even though every once and a while Hunter says "mom I want to go home" and I say this is our home now and he says "no I want to get in the car and go home". I know its just going to take some time for us all to readjust, Bryan got here on Thursday and will be here until Friday when he will go back to Iowa get his stuff and head off to Detroit! So that is it in a nut shell I will try harder to be a better blogger! We miss you our Iowa friends!

Off To Disneyland!!!

2009-01-06T10:50:00.004-06:00

My mom was also able to come over to be with us for 4 days and that was GREAT! She has never been able to come with us before we had so much fun thanks mom!! Even though it was crazy busy and lots of work I wouldn't have changed a thing it was a great Christmas with lots of memories!!

This was a picture Breckyn took of us and she was so proud of herself so I had to post it!!

Well then Christmas morning we were off to Disneyland! It was so fun we were able to be there with Bryan's parents and his sister and her family, Breckyn had so much fun with her cousins her and Tyla were joined at the hip. For those who don't know this year Tyla was diagnosed with autism and it was so amazing to see the connection between her and Breckyn I just loved it and I can't wait until be are back in AZ for them to play more. Thanks Nana and Papa! we will see you soon.

Christmas in Arizona!!!

2009-01-06T10:20:00.004-06:00

Where do I even begin I left on the 6th of Dec. and was able to stay for about a month it was so fun and the weather was sooooo nice we loved it! Especially the kids they got to play outside more than I think they ever have, it was wonderful!!! We are so grateful to my sister Danielle who let us crash and disrupt her household for 2 weeks lets just say it was a little crazy but so much fun!! Breckyn and Hunter had so much fun with their cousins it was really special to see, and so sad when we had to go. Every time we leave the house Hunter will say Papa's house? He really misses his Papa thank you to Bryan's parents who put up with us also for 2 weeks we had a blast! Also a BIG thanks to my mom and grandpa Terry for flying into Omaha just to turn around and fly back with me and the the kids it was such a great help we love and miss you all.

More Family Pictures

2008-11-19T17:56:00.004-06:00

Family Pictures!!!

2008-11-19T11:06:00.003-06:00

After many of cancellations and changing of appointments due to being married to a medical student, whose life is unpredictable and crazy we were finally able to have Erica take our pictures and she was so worth the wait. They turned out amazing and you would never know they were taken in the Botanical Center what a great idea, because as you all know planning something in Iowa outside is almost impossible because of the weather! I am so happy with these pictures thanks again Miss Erica you are the best! Their was so many to chose from as far as the kids go that I just picked a few of my favorites.

More Halloween Picture's

2008-11-04T10:56:00.000-06:00

Halloween Weekend!!

2008-11-04T10:36:00.003-06:00

This was at our ward's Trunk or Treat! Bryan and I really need to work on our dressing up skills.

We went to the Beggar's Night(which in Iowa is the night before why I don't know) at the mall and wow was it crowded!! But we has tons of fun with all of our friends!!

Howell's Pumpkin Patch!

2008-10-29T12:13:00.003-05:00

Last Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch, trying to do all the fall festivities since this is our last year here in Iowa! Well it was muddy and the kids were very grumpy, especially after Breckyn fell and pulled Hunter down with her but hey all for the sake of memories!!! We had fun and we had some amazing kettle corn so that made it all worth it, and some cute pictures.

Brayden's First Haircut

2008-10-09T20:52:00.003-05:00

Looks like his uncle Mike.

Here's your little twin Mike

Brayden's New Do!!!!

2008-10-09T14:28:00.002-05:00

This is my precious little man! I decided he needed a different look from the same as Hunter so Kristan gave him an updated look. He is growing so fast and I am just loving it!!!

HAPPY BIRTH DAY BRECKYN!!!!!!!!!

2008-09-30T10:48:00.003-05:00

I can't believe my baby girl is 4 .It doesn't seem that long ago that I had found out that I was pregnant with her, she is such a miracle in our lives and an amazing blessing to me.These are just a few of my favorite pictures of her through out her 4 wonderful years!! Happy Birth Day Breckyn we love you lots!!!

A Fall Adventure

2008-09-21T10:06:00.004-05:00

We had such a great time with friends and family at the Center Grove Apple Orchard. I highly recommend it, there is lots to do and see and the kids had so much fun just running around in all the open space. The only down side to our visit was that it was pretty warm I guess we should have waited for a cooler day to start our fall festivities but oh well it was well worth the trip!!!

Center Grove Apple

2008-09-21T09:34:00.006-05:00

Everyone else loved the pool of corn, of course not my little Hunter he wanted out as soon as possible!

Here are some more picture's of our fun time at the apple orchard!!! We had so much fun watching the kids jump,dive and swim in the big pool of corn!!!!! Only in Iowa.

Look at me Dad!!! See how high I can Jump!

Breckyn and her sweet little friend Savannah!

My Little Chia Pet!!!

2008-09-13T14:53:00.002-05:00

These are just some random pictures of my little chia pet Brayden! Seriously this is what his hair looks like if I don't put any product in it it just cracks me up but he is so stinkin cute! We just love our little man!

CHICAGO!!!!!!!

2008-09-13T13:53:00.005-05:00

We had so much fun in Chicago with my Mama and Grandpa Terry. Even though the kids were really sick and we did have to cut the trip short we wouldn't have missed it! Thank you so much for everything, we love you guys and we had such a great time! The little we had with you! I had so many pictures to choose from I had to do it in two separate posts! But here are some of the highlights.

More Pictures Of Chicago!

2008-09-13T13:33:00.004-05:00

First Day of School

2008-09-13T13:07:00.004-05:00

So I know I am a bad blogger! But better late than never! Right? Any way here is Breckyn's first day of preschool she is so excited to go and to be with her best little bud Hunter! She couldn't have been put in a better class she has not only Hunter but Savannah and Sam they are going to have so much fun and I am so excited for her!

Say Cheese!!! She couldn't stand the excitement. I wanted to take pictures but she just wanted to go inside.

But we had to show off the cute little backpack that daddy picked out for her, thanks dad!

Congratulations Bryan!!!!

2008-08-11T17:53:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to make a post to Bryan! He got his letter of passing for his written boards!!! All the time and effort and sacrifice has paid off what a relief . I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished this year! Here is to you babe! We love you so much and are so very grateful for all you are doing for our family. Congratulations!

To Jamie!

2008-07-14T23:59:00.002-05:00

This post is about my very best friend and as she puts it "growing pain's". Over the last two years her and her husband have been trying to start a family and doing everything in their power to do so. She has gone through things that not very many people would be able to handle, not only physically but mentally and spiritually. They are an amazing couple and are so full of love and life a perfect place for a child and so now they have decided to go towards adoption and I am so excited for them so this is why I make this post not only to tell Jamie and Dustin how much I love them and how special I think they are but you just never know who is taking a look at your blog and so if any one is interested this is the link to her family http://www.tatefamilyprofile.blogspot.com/ You guys are in our thoughts and prayers and I love you

Breckyn and Dad Chilling at the Pool while Mom and Boys are Chilling at Home

2008-07-07T19:13:00.005-05:00

Brayden's Blessing

2008-07-06T19:25:00.004-05:00

Today we blessed our little man and even though it was very strange not having family here it was still a beautiful moment. How thankful I am to have a husband who is able to give our children blessing's and what a special moment it is to watch and hear him do so. Bryan it was amazing and beautiful I love you . These pictures show what kind of day it was at church with our three kids who all have had a rough night and an early morning! Thanks to Kristin and Jill for your helping hands!

Happy Big Seven!!!!!

2008-06-28T09:19:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it has been seven years since we were married for time and all eternity. What an amazing day that was and will always be, but I do have to say it just gets better and better. I can most definitely say that I love and respect Bryan so much more now than our first year together. Bryan I just have to tell you how much I love you and how I wake up every day and go to bed every night thanking the lord that he put you in my life. This is more than I have ever imagined and you have given me so much!!! I love you more than I could possibly express!!

Can I just say wow we look young!!! Here is to forever!!!!!

Breckyn with her new glasses, and Brayden

2008-06-26T19:49:00.005-05:00

This is how stinkin cute my little man is getting! He is growing and changing so much you forget how fast it goes!!!I just wish family was around to enjoy him as much as we are, I know it has been hard on them.

Breckyn got her beautiful new glasses she has a lazy eye and we hope that this will take care of the problem without any surgery she is doing really well and we hope she will continue to ware them with no complaints. She is such a good helper and loves her new brother!

Just playing around with the new iMac and iMovie!!!

2008-06-20T00:48:00.002-05:00

This is old footage from our first camcorder a week before Breckyn was born Sept 2004.

This took like 30 seconds to compile and publish for web sharing using iMovie by Apple. You can do countless things, but I just wanted to test it out really quick.

We thank the Schiefers for converting us to MAC, we will never go back!!!!!!!

Let's Play "Name that Hall's Kid!!!"

2008-06-17T17:54:00.017-05:00

The Chub is fitting in Perfect.

2008-06-07T23:47:00.003-05:00

Sorry I am studying for Boards and do not have time to type.

Brayden Roger Hall is born!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-21T20:08:00.005-05:00

Brayden R. Hall

Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz.

Length: 20 1/2 inches

Absolutely No Problems with Autumn or Brayden.

Happy Birth Day Hunter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-19T00:10:00.004-05:00

Well yes we have quite a few birth day's in May the new baby is next and then Bryan's is after that. But I can not believe my little Hunter is 2 he is still so tiny I just can't get over him growing up!! He is such a blessing in our lives and so much fun to have around his love and kisses give me so much as a mother and I am very grateful to be a witness to this little man!! We love you!!!!

I guess it makes it easier for me to have all my boy's in the the same month! Ha Ha!

Happy Birthday Jaime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-18T10:58:00.003-05:00

I just want to wish my very best friend a happy birthday . She is one of the most amazing woman I know and is such an inspiration and example to me. This is a picture of us in her home in California on I am pretty sure her 22nd birth day! My my how we have changed!!!! She now lives in Salt Lake with her husband and is a very busy woman . Jamie we have been through so much together and I know there is so much more ahead,here is to you on your big 29!!! I love you for all you are and all you do!

Pella Tulip Festival

2008-05-06T20:12:00.004-05:00

Tulip Time! This is one of my favorite times here in Iowa partly because tulip's are my most favorite flower ever and because it is just nice to get out and walk around with the family . Also the food is so very yummy so what else can you ask for .We had so much fun and we look forward to next year with one more in our family photo!

Twilight Geeks here you go........

2008-04-25T10:15:00.002-05:00

http://movies.msn.com/movies/hitlist/04-22-08_2

Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Bryan's Weight

2008-04-15T20:51:00.001-05:00

I had company and took a few weeks off of dieting, but I am back and am now at 241.

Bryan's Weight Update!!!!!!

2008-03-22T10:30:00.002-05:00

Starting Weight: 255
Now: 244

11 Pounds in under a week, I know it's not fair ladies, but I promise I will slow down soon, it always does hit a plateau.

P.S. I had bacon and cheddar french fries and half of a Large popcorn at the movies yesterday. Gotta love those flex points. Weight Watchers is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Shout Out To My In-Law's

2008-03-19T23:43:00.002-05:00

We were able to start this spring break by taking a trip to Oklahoma City to meet up with Bryan's parents to bring us a new car! Well its a min van to be more specific, they were originally going to switch us our car for Bryan's moms car which was a full size Sudan but they had a better idea, Bryan's dad went on a search to find us a used mini van to fit our soon to be growing family. He did just that he was able to find us an amazing van in excellent condition and we are so ever grateful we love love love it! The room I can't even explain how much room we have now the kids are in heaven and I am loving not having Breckyn's feet in my back. Breckyn call 's it the silver bullet! and always wants to go some where. Not only did they find this car for us the drove way further than we did to give it to us. We can't thank them enough for this and are so happy and thankful for the love and support that we are surrounded by. The kids had so much fun seeing their nanna and papa and though it was a very short trip we had lots of fun, thank you again for everything!

Family Fun Bowling Night!!!!!!!!

2008-03-19T23:01:00.007-05:00

So since we have had a kinda hectic week Andrea came up with a great idea to take the kids bowling, We had so much fun. Yes Hunter didn't understand why he couldn't go down the lanes and have any one's ball but it was worth it! Breckyn love love loved it she was so cute and had so much fun with her best buddy Hunter Boy! Even though these outings can be crazy I think they are so worth the effort! Thanks guys we are up for it any time!

Goodbye Snow.....Hello Spring......Hopefully!!!!!!!!

2008-03-19T22:31:00.005-05:00

Now that the snow is FINALLY gone we can take one last look at how we will miss it! (not really!) The only thing the snow does bring is some very cute pictures.

My little man Hunter couldn't really decide if he did want to be outside or not, I think not really by the look on his face. So he went inside right after this was taken mabey next year he will enjoy it more.

Bryan's Weight Update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-19T22:15:00.002-05:00

Starting Weight: 255
Now: 250

Finally we are all better! I hope!!!

2008-02-17T23:41:00.002-06:00

Ok ok I know it has been awhile......ha ha since my last blog but I think I am getting the hang of this now. All you turbo bloggers out their!( I won't name names) I just can't keep up with you guys! Anyway I think we have all finally gotten over whatever was ruling our house and enjoy the rest of the winter healthy,I hope!

2008-01-09T12:13:00.000-06:00

IT's A BOY!!!!!!!!
Brayden ??_ _ _ ??? Hall

Rock Party

2008-01-04T10:21:00.000-06:00

Autumn, Jason, Steve, and Allison rocking at a Post-New Years Party

Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning 2007

2007-12-25T20:09:00.001-06:00

YA!!!! Christmas is here,and it was a warm one for us Iowa speaking. So Breckyn decided to go out and make snow angle's in her slippers and no coat! Of course she didn't care it was fun to be outside.

Last night we were able to go to the Festival of Lights,it was so fun the kids just love looking at all the lights.It was a great way to end a Christmas Eve with friends and family

I am sure Ginger has about had it with the kids in her kennel but they just think it is so fun to lay by her and snuggle!

This year was so fun with Breckyn she understood all the excitement that surrounds Christmas this year. That makes it so much more fun for us to see her get so excited about everything. When we came down the stairs the first thing she did was to see if Santa ate his cookies and milk,well in our case it was a mountain dew gee I wonder where she got that idea from in any case they were gone and she was happy.

Yes even Ginger received a gift from Santa she was very happy!

We had so much fun with the Morris's thank you so much for spending Christmas Eve with us. We loved making gingerbread houses, and building snowman but of all we had great food and great company!

Finally the snow is melting!!!!!!!!!!

A Few More Days Till Christmas......

2007-12-22T19:36:00.001-06:00

We are watching our friend's dog Ginger for the winter break so they wouldn't have to worry about kenneling her or trying to take her on an airplane,because we all know how much fun that would be. Breckyn loves her and wants to be with her so much she crawled in the kennel and wanted a picture. Now she thinks she can be in there all the time .

Merry Christmas!!!! Here is the present we are sending to all our friends and family enjoy! Breckyn decided that she wanted to be wrapped up so that is what dad did. We tried to put her under the tree but she wasn't having that. It has been nice staying home and enjoying Bryan not being in school even though he is working its still better than both . We miss our family back home(especially the weather) but we will have fun doing our own little Christmas this year.

To all our family is Arizona you can all have a good laugh at us deciding to stay here with this weather I know we are crazy!!!!

Thank goodness i am a hermit and stay home all the time, so Bryan is the one out in the wind and snow. See we gave up our garage this year and now i am asking myself was it really worth it? Hum! I am still undecided.

2007-12-18T14:16:00.000-06:00

This last weekend I was able to go home to AZ for my mom's wedding. It was really an amazing thing seeing her transformation over the last 6 months. We are all so happy for her and boy does she deserve it congratulations!!!! mom. Breckyn had so much fun with her cousins and I with my sisters, going home is always such a blessing. Without my mom working for the airlines we would never be able to visit, well now when the new baby comes it will be a new challenge but for now we are just grateful we can and have been able to go as much as we have.

Trying to put some meat on Hunter's bones.

2007-12-15T17:24:00.000-06:00

He needs an IV of McDonalds Frying Oil to be honest, but I'm trying.

What a beautiful morning to go to school!!!!! I'll still take it over going to and from school in 110+ degree temperatures.

2007-12-15T01:13:00.000-06:00

This is my school.

This area above with all the trees is the meadow area in the back of my school. Its either really white or really really green.

I am so mad that I didnt take pictures of my car before I had turned the defroster on for an hour. This was the morning after our ice storm and the ice had to have been a half inch or more thick on the car. I had to dump over 10 gallons of hot water down the door cracks before I could get the door open to get into my car to turn the heater and defroster on. Then 40 minutes after the defroster and heater had been running, I finally was able to ship ice away everywhere else. that is when I finally took pictures. You can see in the pictures where Ice has melted under the outer layer and pools of water were starting to bubble up everywhere.

We didnt have any Ice storms at all last year, so I wasnt prepared for this. I missed my classes this day!!!!!!!!!!

Ill still take the normal winter days anyday over 110+ days that go on for 6 months in AZ.

Thanksgiving In AZ was full of football for Bryan!!!!!!!!

2007-12-15T00:48:00.000-06:00

Cardinals vs 49ers @ University of Phoenix Stadium

ASU vs USC @ Sun Devil Stadium

And Breckyn and Hunter hanging with Uncle Mike and the Animals!!!!!

A Few More Iowa Experiences

2007-12-14T23:46:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures of the Family!!!!!!!

Des Moines has the BEST bike riding trails in the entire country. Most of the trails are completely enclosed by trees and it seems like you are out in the middle of nowhere, but then the trail passes under the interstate and you remember your in the city. There are parks and rivers and streams everywhere along the bike trails. The kids love their little taxi attatched to my bike. The trails span the entire city in multiple different ways and go on for 100's of miles in different routes.

Breckyn in our backyard

Breckyn above in our frontyard after we planted flowers.

To the right is where we do night walks around Gray's Lake. They have a bridge that crosses one side of the lake and at night it lights up in rainbow colors along the whole bridge's path.

This is the Living History Farms, where you do a tour through an old main street with all the original buildings and dirt roads, then you walk through a 1700 Iowan Indian Farm/Village, then an 1800 Iowa Farm, and then a 1900 Iowa Farm. They are working the fields and cooking in te houses as you walk through the entire national park.

2007-12-13T10:11:00.000-06:00

These are just random pictures from our past few years in Iowa and on Vacation.

Here is our beach

Racoon River Beach

Here we are in Chicago

Breckyn feeding birds in the Omaha Zoo.

Breckyn loves her lipstick (actually chap stick, but she doesnt know better, so we call it lipstick and she stays happy)

It takes 30 minutes to get ready for the walk, but I think it is worth it????????

Here is Bryan's head on an Allen's body.

Here is Breckyn and Papa.

And Breckyn playing Nana's Piano.

Disneyland at Christmas of 2006

If you look above and see the beautiful weather in California during our Christmas Vacation,

and then look below to the weather as soon as we got back to Des Moines for the rest of our Christmas Break, you may be able to see a slight difference.

Haloween 2007

2007-12-13T10:07:00.000-06:00

Bryan is an Evil Podiatrist

Breckyn is a Black Cat

And Hunter is Batman

Autumn is the candy passer-outer

Green Bay Packers @ Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 2007

2007-12-12T07:34:00.000-06:00

All the Chief fans dont seem to happy, I wonder why? Because they were Favrized by the 3 time MVP.

My Friend Jason Spjut and I went to Kansas City along with 30,000 other Packer Road Trippers to see Favre put a beat down on the Chiefs.