Childrens Museum

We went to the Childrens Museum in Rancho Mirage during the school break. There is endless things to do. Here the children are playing in the PIZZA STORE. They can take your order and then make the pizza with all the toppings that you want. It is very fun!Thys made just a cheese pizza!
Madison pretending to toss the dough in the air... :)

Here they are riding a real police motorcycle that lights up!


They are at the Grocery Store buying all the things that they can fill in their little baskets. Someone is at the cash register ringing up their things.


Ellie is playing in the tumble area! She really had fun. They all love to visit this museum. And when I ask them what their favorite part is...they respond with everything! It is all so much fun that they can't choose.
It is a great place to go with your young children. And very affordable.

TOP SECRET MESSAGE

Jilleen, William and Olivia. You have been chosen for a special mission. A top secret message is contained in this film. You are the most qualified in your field of expertise to preform this task. It is important that you watch the message now and not later. Please view it and leave a comment before it self-destructs at 1300 hours. There is no time to waste!!!! Read and Report.  

Top Secret Message

Roses are Red, Violets are blue, we have some great news from me to you.

It started with Jasmine, she wanted to come, then Grandma joined I on all the fun.

To Cali they decided, lets journey afar, we won’t go in a hurry, and we won’t go in a car.

They purchased two tickets to get on the plane but wait…! Three more remained!

Who could it be? Who do you know? Who hasn’t seen our sandy beaches you know?

Don’t be shy, it could just be you! If your name is… Jilleen, William, and Olivia too.

Come February 9^th, your adventures begin, so start preparing now,

Don’t miss your Southern California Kin!!

We love you:) Call Us! OK just kidding about the self-destructive message!!!

A whole lot of smooching going on!

The cast of 2009 preforming in The Nativity-Luke 2. Featuring Kendell as Mary, Peter as Joseph, Gary as the Narrator, Addie as the Shepherd, Thys as the Sheep, Sydney the Angel, Meagan, Madison and Andrew as the Wise-men.
Mary and Joseph kiss'n it up! The two little cousins were having such a good time acting out the parts as Mary and Joseph. Loving and taking care of the little baby Jesus. They started kissing and wouldn't stop. They were very cute!

This is too cute! We hope that all our family and friends had a wonderful and joyful Christmas season. We wish you the very best to come in 2010. And we are sending you all of our luv'nes and kiss'nes your way. Love The Hallen Family

TisThe Season

Merry Christmas! It is such a joyous time of year. Celebrating the birth of our Savior, being with family and friends and giving to those whom we love and care for so much. It would be a Christmas wish from my heart if all my family from Canada were able be together on this Merry Day! It has been too long since my parent and siblings and I were all together for this Holiday. Don't get me wrong I have Gary's amazing family right here for the Holiday but...I miss the moments with my Canadian family greatly. I ponder on the memories of my childhood often and remember how SPECIAL my parents made the season. My mom sewing things night and day, my Dad dressed as Santa handing out things to those in need, baking yummy sweeties to eat, celebrating Christmas Eve with my extended family, sipping Dad's delicious eggnog punch and eating my mom's amazing cabbage rolls, and caroling to all our friends. These memories bring a smile to my face and a sparkle in my eye. They are what makes the season bright for me. The presents that I received are the least important compared to all that I shared and did as a family so long ago.

Now I have my own family and we try to do things to remember the Savior and put him first during this bustling season. Such as Christmas corner, singing Christmas carols, and my favorite is acting out Luke 2 on Christmas Eve with cousins, Aunts, Uncles and Grand-parents. It is entertaining and spiritually enlightening too.
Christ is the greatest gift anytime of year. But it is extraordinary because all faiths come together as believers and followers of Christ and celebrate His birth and His life.
Remember HIM. :)

Say Cheese!

Picture Time! Say "cheese"...and this is what you get from Kendell.She is such a cutie pie. I just love the grin that she has. It kind of reminds me of some childhood photos that I have of myself and makes me laugh.
She is so cute! But the pigtails and bows didn't last long!