6

Today marks the 6th anniversary of the beginning of my life. I'm not going to publicly say much in this blog about it because some things are ment just for her ears but I will say a few. I have never meet such a more beautiful person both inside and out. Cindy is my everything, truly my best friend. She has given me not only two wonderful kids but also let's me be myself, and that's all. She doesn't love me for who I strive to be she loves me where I'm at now. And if that isn't the purest form of God-like Love I don't know what is. Happy 6th! 

Sick

We'll, the sickness bug has entered the Hall house. This started with Cindy about a week ago and we are lucky all on the road to recovery now hopefully. Cindy has some throat pain and was unsure what it might be. She was in considerable pain and had a hard time swallowing. A few days later, Bethany came down with a low-grade fever. This lasted only one day. Two days after that Jude came down with a low-grade fever that lasted only one day. Cindy finally got a doctors apt and found out that she had strep throat. Cindy took the kids in the next day to be tested for strep throat. Luckily both of the tests turned out negative but they did have a virus.... Foot, mouth & hand disease. The doctor explained that this was a mild disease in nothing to worry about. Jude got it worse than Bethany and developed rashes all over his body. They both seem to be doing a lot better and I think we've been through the worst of it. O and me..... Well nothing yet but that remains to be seen. Keep your fingers crossed. 

Rangers vs Rockies

A couple of weeks ago we were excited to get to go out as a family to the Rangers ballpark to see a game. We were especially excited that the Rockies were going to be in town and also that this was going to be Jude's first baseball game. To start out the day we were a little worried because of the huge amount of rain storms in the area. We were blessed though that the clouds parted and the sun came out a hour before the game started. Bethany had chosen the cuisine far in advance and we all ate at the kids favorite restaurant Taco Buneo before the game. 

Then we arrived at the stadium and did some souvenir shopping. Bethany picked a stuffed dog, Jude picked a baseball and Cindy and I got some Rangers hats (sorry Rockies). We had seat in the outfield and besides one other man we were the only ones in our section which was good for our crazy kids. 

 The kids woofed down some bluebell ice cream and Cotton candy. 

The kids really enjoyed the game and Cindy and I had to take turns letting them roam the stadium a little. The Rangers won the game and we had a wonderful family day at the ballpark! 

Jude-isms

Like his big sister before him, Jude has cleverly come up with his own words and some words that sound similar to our English lingo. Here is list with definition of some of Jude's words. 

Ssss-eows : this is the word Jude Bradley use for SHOES. He adores shoes and loves to take them on and off. He especially loves his green crocs, probably because sister has crocs.  

E-aah : Cindy discovered that this is Jude's word for PLEASE. He has discovered that when he says please he will get stuff (mostly food) so this is his favorite word. 

Ha-hooo : this is the phrase "THANK YOU".  He really doesn't say and words or really any letters when he thanks us he just uses the intonation in his voice. 

A waunt it / A waunt thaat : this one is pretty easy to decifer. He usually says this when he wants.... You guessed it, food. 

Open it : this one can be for food or anything he wants taken out to play with. 

Pea-pea : this is a term for solid or liquid waste. 

Baaaaa: nope, not a sheep but a plea to take a BATH. He also throws a fit if his bath does not come in a timely manner. 

Jude is really growing up since we have moved to Texas. He has learned to walk, talk a little, doubled in size and plays with friends and sister. He is also fearless and will go down a big playground slide by himself. He loves to wrestle and he has a hardy, cute laugh. 

Ballet Queen

Bethany was born with an artists heart. She has shown passion for dance, music, cooking and creating beauty in this world. Cindy and I have been wanting to for a while now to find the right opportunity to get Bethany involved in a ballet class to help fuel her passion and to give her a chance to have some fun! After we moved to Mansfield we were blessed to find out the there is a Christian dance academy less than 5 mins from our house! We checked it out and found a pre-ballet and tap dance class for her age group that meets on Mondays. We went and got her some tap shoes and dance gear and got ready for class. The first class was a little rough. Bethany has the same disorder that I had as a kid witch is being painfully shy. She ended up not going to class but waiting in the lobby. We spent the next week talking to and encourageing Bethany to give dance class a shot. The next Monday came around. With all of the courage that she could gather up Bethany walked into the the dance studio and cut a rug!!! The first thing that she did when she got out was hug us both and say "I had SO MUCH FUN!" I am especially proud of Bethany because I know personally how hard it is just to take that first step. I couldn't be prouder for her and Bethany is now one of my heroes for overcoming fears.  I love that my sweet daughter is a artist and and takes after her Father (o, and Bethany decided that she is going to call me 'Father' now.)

February 2014

This month was great for the Hall family because it found us getting into a nice solid groove when it comes to schedules. I think we as a family were craving some structure and routine and we are getting some. Structure & routine don't have to be a bad word, I think that they actually breed a atmosphere of spontaneity and open things up to enjoy the everyday parts of life, because if you can't enjoy the daily 'Grind' and schedules well then your screwed and will be miserable. 

Both Bethany and Jude are doing great!! 

Jude is becoming a lot more vocal and seems frustrated that he can say what he wants to express himself. He is still the same sweet boy and quickly moved into toddlerville. He loves to giggle and he follows sister around like she is the coolest thing in the world (She is!)

Bethany is excited because she starts Pre-Ballet and tap lessons this next week. We found another reason that Go

d brought us to Mansfield in that we have a CHRISTIAN Ballet school less than one mile away from from our house. Man,  sometimes God doesn't move in mysterious ways, sometimes he just slaps you in the face with his blessings - Chuck Noris style. I love a good blessings slap!!! 

Bring on March!!!!!!

May God bless everyone with some slaps of blessings this next month.... O and welcome Kelsay to the family, I'm glad she got her mamas looks 😉

10,000

Last night as I worked smoking some of the finest BBQ in the DFW area in reached a milestone in my career at Whole Foods. I passed 10,000 hours of service. This brings with it some extra perks and benefits but also it is a great time to stop and thank God for giving me this Gift of my job at Whole Foods Market. I have meet some incrediable people in the last 5+ years and have grown so much in the culinary industry. I have been so blessed to be a Whole foods Team member for 10,000 hours and look forward tonight to hour 10,001.