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As I lay here in my bed next to my beautiful, loving wife in our safe house in Colorado I can't help but look back and be amazed at how I got here and just how incredibly blessed I am. The seemly countless twists and turns that life has thrown at me in 34 complete years have shaped me and lead me to this moment. I have what Ive always wanted... A family for my own. I wake up every morning and have a sence of peace and happiness that the hard work, planning and praying have payed off and I am surrounded by a loving family. And in my short 34 year Span I have truly discovered that you cannot find happiness in things like jobs, possessions and money but through a relationship with God and a strong family. Even though I look back on my childhood as a wonderful one I really feel that this IS the time of my life!
If the good lord will allow me, I would love another 35 years to enjoy this wonderful ride called life!
To all my family, I love you!
-Brad

Crawling away.

Well this month has really brought my little booger from a baby into an independent toddler. She found out how to get her knees up under her and now she is on the move and her world has really opened up. She is so cute and so proud of herself. She has also discovered some more words and sounds and can mock the pitch of your voice and mimic what you say(sort of). She enjoyed some roast a mashed potatoes with Cindy and I tonight ,Bethany is a adventurous eater as well.
In other news we are gearing up for vacation in 2 weeks. We will be attending the annaul Eckstien family renion and then heading down to Texas. Sweet time off!

The 4th of July

What an amazing weekend surrounded by family, food and enjoying life as a DaDa! We were blessed to have granddad and granna (Cindys parents) down Saturday for the weekend and to bear witness to my little boogers first major league baseball game. It was a little hot in our seats and we were sitting directly in the sun so Bethany and I decided to go hang out in the shade next to the food stands and people watch and share a lemonade! We had a blast! Bethany loves people watching and we hung out and talked. Around the 5th inning the sun lowered and we took our seats Bethany enjoyed her first foot-long Rockie dog that her grandad got her! She loved the relish the best. The game was awesome and ended with a firework show that Bethany loved! What a wonderful day to take my little daughter to the first of many Baseball games like my pops did with me at the astrodome and also at Fenway park. Those types of memories last a life time. Happy 4th of July! -Brad

Catch up / fathers day

As Bethany rounds the 9 month mark it seems like things have really speed up. Everyone always says that you blink and your child is leaving for college but until recently that hasn't been the case. Not in a bad way but in a way that Cindy and I cant remember not having our little one. Plus It really seems like she is becoming more aware every week. She seems to have certain qualities of both Cindy and myself. She has Cindys smarts and my certain type of humor. My favorite moments are when Bethany and I lock eyes and Bethany gives me a huge smile, just for me! It really is probley my favorite thing in the world. She is so smart like Cindy and she weaves her humor and smarts into a great personality. Bethany after only one day learned how to clap. She in turn gave me a round of appulase after I rounded the coner after using the bathroom. I've got a feeling that I've finally meet my match!
As fathers day comes around tomorrow I just wanted to take a second to wish a happy pops day to my mentors and role models Doug Hall and Brian Eckstein. The 2 finest men I've had the pleasure of ever knowing.

3 years of excellence customer service

This past week on May 31,201, my beloved and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary of marriage bliss together. Cindy and I looked back at the 3 years together and we humbled by the countless blessings we were blessed with. The biggest of course our little booger Bethany. Other big blessings were our house, our jobs and finding our wonderful church. We are also grateful that God has blessed our families these past years. I know this is just the tip of the iceberg on the long beautiful life of the Hall family and I cant wait to see what wonderful things God has in store for us. I love you Cindy! Your my best friend and I am lucky that your mine!

The Point

My wife and I are now official staff volunteers for "the point" Colorado community church youth ministry. Cindy and I are very proud to be a part of this wonderful ministry and we put in about 3 hours a week serving every Wednesday. There are around 100 to 150 kids ranging from 10-18 years old from all around Aurora. The one thing that was so impressive to me is that the kids that attend are all not "church goers" or kids that attend CCC. They welcome all kids and give them a safe environment to have fun and fellowship. The kids have the opportunity to attend a devo put on by the youth director but most don't. They have a full game room with multiple TV with vid games and pool tables and the like. As a volunteer my main job is to just be present. Cindy, Bethany and I are also there just to be examples of a a christian family. I have also had the opportunity to lead the music part of the devo by playing guitar and singing a few tunes. We have really enjoyed "the point" and look forward to continuing this ministry.

Sunday church

Today My little 8 month old beautiful daughter was dedicated to Gods glory. Cindy and I were very excited to publicly make it known before our church family that as far as the Hall family is concerned, we will follow the Lord.
My little rock star loves being in the spot light. She sat up in my arms on stage, looked at the band and then scanned the sea of people. She willingly went to the pastor when he asked to hold her and stared him down the entire time he was talking. She made her Dada so proud... then again, she always does.