Merry Christmas

where to start.... the kids have been ready for christmas to come for weeks. They were so excited for Santa to come. Christmas Eve we went to Jim and Carol's, we ate and santa came, he brought them each a gift. They had lots of fun playing with there cousins and friends. later we went out to the Halls and played with more cousins. Christmas morning we waited for the kids to wake up, finally we woke Alexis up at 8 to eat breakfast and then open presents. The kids are so fun at this age, they get so excited to open presents. Kolbe was saying the funniest things as he would open his presents. They got spoiled, we go the wii as a family gift and we all have enjoyed playing. Rich and I stayed up last night playing Wii Mario cart - that is something I never thought Rich would do. So needless to say, it was a great purchas and a fun family activity :) I have attached some photos from christmas and when we went tubing. we are having so much fun this winter and it is just the beginning. Enjoy!!

Gingerbread House

Today the kids really wanted to do there ginger bread house so we had fun decorating and putting the house together. here is there finished project.

SNOW DAY!!!

We had our first BIG snow day!! Kolbe couldn't wait to go out and move snow with his day. We got about 4 inches and it is supposed to snow all week :) Keep praying for Snow!!

Tavaci Conert

Alexis is in a singing group called Tavaci. She gets to learn lots of different songs and actions. This past weekend was her first concert. She did AWESOME! I was worried that she would be shy and not perform. But she got up there and she new all the songs and actions. She really enjoys going to tavaci and now she loves to perform. we are so proud of her for standing up in front of a huge crowd and singing her little heart out. To see more photos from that night. Click on the link to the right that says "tavaci conert"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KOLBE!!

Kolbe's Birthday is Thursday November 27th, He has been so excited. We will go to the store and he will say to me, "mom, maybe I will get this for my birthday" and it was everything he touched he wanted :) He is turning 3 years old, his favorite thing right now is the movie cars, we watch it every morning and about 3 times a day. He loves to play with the cars we gave him. His favorite food is pancakes! He loves playing catch with dad and his big sister. He is really exicited for this baby to come. He will be a such a big brother..

We love you Kolbe

Random Pics

Disneyland

This past week, Alexis and I went to Disneyland with the grandia family, Mom and Dad, and Missy. We had lots of fun. Howeever I did the stupidest thing, I got Alexis her flu shot the night before we left, the next day when we flew out to CA I noticed her face was rashy looking, I just thought she got bit or something, or her Halloween costume was irritating her. Well that night (Halloween Night) she looked awful, she was having an allergic reaction to the flu shot, so she spent the next five days on Benadryl and IBU. IT didn't seem to slow her down much. We had lots of fun, She loved all the roller coasters, expecailly Tower of Tare. She wasn't afraid of much, she did it all.

We were able to have breakfast on main street with the Characters. It was great to have them come to your table and pose for a photo.

Alexis was treated by her Aunt Jenny to Libby Lou's. She got her hair done, nails painted and a bag full of girls stuff. She loved it. Thanks Jenny.

we stayed at the California Adventure Hotel, and that was luxary. It was nice to be able to walk in and out of your hotel all day, and go let the girls take a break when they needed. again thanks Jenny and Jeff for lining this up:) It was a fabulous girls trip. Something that needs to be repeated each year.

Rich Melinda Alexis Kolbe Hall

Hall Family-

We live in Loagn, UT currently a family of four, we are expecting our third in March.

Rich is currently working for IHC and is very successful in his career, He manages acceleration, Physical therapy, Canyon View Orthapedic, and many more. He loves to cover any athletic event including Rodeos. I am so proud of him and all that he has done for our Family. He is a great dad. Rich is very interactive with the kids and loves to rough house with them. He especially enjoys taking us all to the athletic events :)

Melinda - I am a stay at home mom YIKES! it is very busy, 24/7 I also teach at Alexis's preschool twice a week. I have enjoyed being involved with her school and see what she does. I love to spend time with my kids and most of all Rich. we love to be together as a family.

Alexis is 5 and is in Preschool at the Sports Academy. She is a very smart girl, she loves to swim, gymnastics, dance and sing. She loves to help mom out with her brother, she takes good care of him. Alexis also like to go snow skiing with her mom. She is excited to take Kolbe this year :)

Kolbe is 2.5 will be 3 in November. He is our little Athlete. He loves baseball, basketball and football and pretty much anything with a ball :) He is very active and very good at all these sports. I can't wait to put him in some leagues! He is excited to be a big brother, he is full of his dad's humor, very funny and just loveable. He also had the biggest heart. He knows how to bat his eyes to get what he wants.

Our family is growing, we had our ultra sound yesturday for the baby and everything looks great and healthy. we are excited to find out what it is, which will be in March :)