The Hale's

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Grandparents come to visit.

Ted and Cynthia came to visit this past weekend. Hunter's birthday is coming up this Thursday, so they brought him some birthday presents. They got Hunter a Leapfrog Tag Jr. It's a hand held device that comes with books. When you place it over the words and pictures, it reads and plays music. Hunter loves it. I think his favorite thing to do is listen to the ABC song over and over and over. He also got some clothes. Hayden even got a couple outfits as well. It was a nice visit.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

God never promises tomorrow!

Today the trial for the man accused of killing Jarad's grandfather, James, ended. He was sentenced to life in prison. Although I am thankful justice was served today, it doesn't make me feel any better. There are still siblings without their brother, children without their father, grandchildren without their grandfather, great-grandchildren who will never know their great-grandfather, and many other relatives and friends without the company of James W. Smith. I know this sounds very cliche but you never know when today is someone's last day. God never promises us tomorrow. Live every single day as it is your last. Never take a day for granted. Be thankful for what you have. I know all this is easier said than done. I am very thankful that I got to know James for a few years and that he got to meet his first great-grandchild, Hunter. This took place only two days before the murder. My prayers are with all the family and friends who lost James as a part of their life. The healing process is tough and I hope you will turn to God for strength.

James holding Hunter for the first and only time.

December 28, 2007

Emma and Hayden

My friend, Amanda, had a beautiful baby girl, Emma Grace, exactly one week after Hayden was born. Emma is so cute. She has soooo much hair and I love her chubby cheeks. You can tell from the picture that she is a sweet baby. She just looks so calm. Hayden on the other hand was fussy. She had a tummy ache. It was quick visit but hopefully next time we get the girls together so they can have some play time.

Emma Grace and Hayden Elizabeth - 2 months old

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

1/2 Marathon

My mom, Jarad and I are running the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon November 15. It is our first big race to run. Our times wont be spectacular but our biggest goal is to finish. Hopefully this will be a stepping stone to a bigger race, maybe a marathon in the next year or two?!? We each plan to leave San Antonio with a medal, pictured below.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Playing with the camera on the computer...

Chubby Cheeks

Just chillin' im mama's lap.

I love when she wears yellow with her skin tone.

Hunter was kissing her but it would never take at the right time.

Hunter kept smiling and taking pics of himself.

"Mommy...please stop taking my picture!"

Hunter was playing outside so that's why his hair looks so gross. I promise, he does take baths.

Friday, October 2, 2009

West Texas Holiday

Jarad and I, along with Hunter, Hayden and even Maggie, made a trip to West Texas to visit all of our family. We arrived Wednesday night and stayed with Nona in Coleman. Then we made our way to Granny and Carrie's house Thursday for lunch. Thursday evening we went to Clyde to see Jarad's mom, Ted and Rode. Friday we went to Abilene to eat lunch with my brother Matt, visited the Counters where we met Amanda's baby, Emma Grace, for the first time and then spent the evening with my parents. Saturday morning we got up very early to drive to Haskell. My mom and I ran a 5K. While there we saw the Rieger's. We then headed back to Abilene and spent the day with Jarad's dad and Luke. Sunday morning we headed home. We were all so exhausted and it took a few days to get back in our routine but it was so good too see everyone. Most people were meeting Hayden for the first time so we just had to go before she got any bigger.