No sibling rivalry

No sibling rivalry
Originally uploaded by The Hallfords

Anyone who has kids or who tries to take pictures of kids with any kind of frequency, knows that getting that perfect picture is much easier said than done. We thought this one was pretty near perfect (except for the mess in the background). Both kids are so happy and healthy and we are extremely grateful for all we have.

Pretty on Thanksgiving

Pretty on Thanksgiving
Originally uploaded by The Hallfords

Hailey in her Thanksgiving party dress. November 2010

Cuties

Cuties
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Britten and Hailey posing on X-mas Eve before going to Grandpa and Grandma's house for the night.

Hallford Family

Hallford Family
Originally uploaded by The Hallfords

The four of us at Chris' parents house on X-mas Eve 2010. It was our 20th time trying to get a picture with the self-timer acting up. It's really the only family picture we have so decided to share it.

Easter Sunday in Aina Haina

Here's another incredible video from Hawaii showing Easter Sunday at Simon and Michelle's home. Enjoy.

Hailey's Birthday

We spent Hailey's 5th birthday with my siblings and their families at a Rockin' Pizza Joint in Downtown Honolulu - J.J. Dolan's. We had a terrific time and Hailey had a wonderful birthday.

Waimanalo Beach Memories

Here's a musical medley representing a small portion of our wonderful vacation in Hawaii. We stayed in the small town of Waimanalo and practically had the beach to ourselves. We spent some quality time playing in the waves and sand with my Dad, Aunt Michelle, Braden and Rayanne.

Opening Day

The kids' baseball season officially began on Saturday and we are White Sox fanatics. They each had their second game this evening. I am amazed at how far each has progressed. It's so cool being a parent watching my children play, learn, have fun and develop. I can only hope that I am continually amazed.

Lots of love to everyone.

12 Days Until Spring

We have been very fortunate to get a lot of rain so far this season. The plants are so happy. Britten and Hailey think I'm a little crazy when I talk like that but they really are happy. It's going to be a gorgeous Spring. We've been staying busy. Chris is working on a fence & retaining wall in the back yard to give a couple of my happy plants a nice trellis - and to brighten the view from our kitchen window. The kids are doing well. Both are in tee-ball. The season officially starts Saturday. Hailey's the smallest child on her team and Britten is the tallest. It's so cute watching them out there playing. Britten is still doing Cub Scouts and is on track to promote to the next level this summer. Hailey is registered for Kindergarten and eagerly counting the months/weeks/days. We're getting geared up for our big trip to Hawaii next month. Can't wait to see the family and have some down time from work.
The kids are really into the Wizard of Oz right now. We're currently reading the 8th book in the series. They're totally hooked. One of the local theaters put on a play last weekend. We brought Dian for her birthday. The kids were so thrilled to actually meet some of their favorite storybook characters. It was a great time and Dian had her camera ready at the exact right moment.

Well, more later. So glad the Tsunami was a dud. Talk about nerves!!! We all need to get together sometime and have a going away party for the Taylors....there's always something. Happy March birthdays to Dr Suess and Michelle.