BIRTHday

As most of you know...we had our little girl on March 31st.  She came a few days after my due date which for me meant--a bigger baby!  She managed to be larger than the other four.  She weighed 10 lbs 2 oz.  The birth was beautiful and peaceful.  Little Brooklyn is beautiful and healthy.

Brooklyn Anna Hallen

FYI

Just a little note...

I am still pregnant!!!!  But the time to birth this baby is approaching.  We will keep you posted with any changes. :)
Cheryl

Missionary Moment Visit

It was a quick missionary moment visit with my Nephew but it was worth it.  Elder Hamish Macpherson has been serving his mission in Sacramento, CA for the last 2 years and he leaves for home in February.  We were able to take him and his companion out for breakfast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  It took us about 7 hours to drive there but it was worth it.
Elder Macpherson has served an awesome mission and we are so happy that he has had such a great experience.  He will be very blessed for all of his good works.

 

The kids couldn't get enough of him.  They all wanted to be close to him.  Kendell was so cute and wanted to sit by him during breakfast and was hugging him most of the time.

 

Elder Hamish we love you and we were so glad to have come to see you before you went home to Montreal.  Come and visit us soon.

A project or two

Project #1-Sydney's Quilt

I started this in July and finally bound it in December and made the pillow to match.

Project #2-Manger

My hubby designed, cut, sanded and stained this manger for me.  Thanx sweet'ums I love it.

Project #3-Pillow and PJ's

Madison and I made this for Thys for Christmas with matching PJ's.  We also made a pillow and pair of PJ's for Peter and Harrison too (with different designs).

Project #4-Cloth Dolls

And my fav...from Santa...these adorable dolls.  Madi, Syd and Ellie all got one.  I got the pattern from Rachelle's blog.

Merry Christmas everyone.  I hope you got all your projects done too.  :)

Adventures in Hawaii

We were blessed to go to Hawaii for a week in November.  My mom came along as well as my niece, Jasmine and her friend, Crystal.  This trip only happened because of my mom who paid for our accommodations and my parent-in-laws along with Nola who took care of our children while we were there.  We had a great time hanging out with my cousin Deb and doing some really awesome things.  We were truly blessed.

Waimea Valley Falls

Ko'olau Mountain Range

Chinaman's Hat

Maunawilli Falls and Trail