Mike & Sarah

5 DAY RECAP

Well it was another busy weekend around the Hall household. Kirk coached another win for the Mariners on Sat. afternoon. The game was really close. It was the last inning and the other team was up to bat. We were up by one run and had to change pitchers because our first pitcher had already pitched for three innings. He was'nt sure if putting Austin in to pitch was the right thing. This was alot of pressure for little Austin. He takes the mound. First pitch.....strike, strike, strike. 1 out! 2nd batter....strike , strike, strike. 2 outs. Final batter...strike, strike, strike. 3rd and final out! We win!!!! It was awesome to see him do so well! We had a busy Sunday as well. Church, Team pictures, and we went to a birthday party with the kids. Mike drove up Friday night with his new girlfriend Sarah. We got to visit with them over the weekend and really enjoyed getting to know her. She is a really terrific girl and they made a nice looking couple. Tonight we have a double header, Austin's game then A.J.'s right after. This week is also the state standerized testing at school so the kids are on a strict schedule with bedtime and meals. The good thing is there is no homework but it's hard to manage with baseball. Both boys plan on pitching tonight! Wish them goodluck!!!

Watch A.J. Pitch

A.J.'s Major League Debut!

Last night A.J. had his first trip to the mound in Majors. We watched him proudly pitch his little heart out. He did Awesome! There was a few unexpected incidents though. First of all a ball was hit right to him and it hit him in the face. He fought through it and managed to finish the play, although they ended up stopping the game for about 10 minutes. We were short on players so A.J. knew he had to compose himself and move on. What a fighter! The next inning he was making a play at home and the runner collided with him. It was like a scene from a movie. They collided.....the dust is flying......A.J. slowly raises his head, ball in hand, hands on runner, as the ump yells.........You're.... OUT!!!!!!!!! Yeh he was so happy!!!!!!!!! He also got a really great hit and made a perfect bunt to land him on base. Even though we did not win it was a great game for A.J. Way to go A.J.!!!!!!!!!

I just had to post this pic,
it cracks me up!

Happy Easter Everybunny!!!!

Well it's been quite the week for our household. When the kids were complaining about being bored at the beginning of the week I got pretty worried. I figured with all the rain forcasted they were going to get a bad case of cabin fever.
Instead they contracted a bad case of the stomach flu! Of all things !!! We have been quarantined to the house and all plans for Easter had to be canceled. Austin was the first one to come down with it and we all hoped it was maybe something he ate. When Alyssa came down with it though we knew it was the flu. Kirk and I have been feeling a little under the weather but so far we have not been sick. A.J. is o.k so he has been the most disapointed. It was so sad! I've never seen Austin that sick, and poor Alyssa cried her eyes out that she would'nt get a chance to wear her Easter dress. It's tradition for our family to attend midnight Mass on Easter. The kids always look forward to the candle lit service, dressing up and staying up late. The service is the most beautiful of the whole year. We were able to attend last night but had to leave Ally at home.
Fortunately she was feeling alot better today. We had the usual knock at the door. "Mommy, Daddy, wake up......the Easter Bunny has come!" So we slowly rolled out of bed and enjoyed the morning. It was the first time ever that they were'nt diving into the candy. Poor little guys. As the day progressed the weather settled down and it stopped raining long enough to do our annual Easter Egg hunt. A little muddy but it was so nice to see the kids feeling well enough to enjoy it. So everyone is wore out from all the excitement and are all settled back down in their beds. We have a turkey in the oven, and Mom and Kirk are cooking for those of us that still have an appetite. Although this has not been the traditional Easter Sunday we are feeling blessed to have each other. We would like to wish all our friends and family a very happy Easter and we send our love to each and every one or you! xoxo

Monday, Monday.......

Well today is Monday and it's the first day of sprink break. We have been looking forward to this break for weeks. I actually went to bed wth a smile on my face. I imagined how wonderful it would be waking up to a quiet morning. No dragging kids out of bed, no clothes to pick out, no lunches to make, no missing homework to search for. I could sleep til' noon if I wanted, and maybe I will. So guess what........ The kids wake up, come to my room and greet me with 2 little words......
"I'm Bored!" ........Can you believe that! It's 9:00 a.m. and they are already bored.
It's going to be a long week!

Pretty as a Princess

Sunday was spent celebrating little Andrea's second Birthday. Jim cooked up a yummy lunch and the cousins enjoyed running around the house playing. After cake and presents we had planned to take the kids to see Ice Age II. Grandma Sheila surprised all the grandkids with gifts. The boys received Dvds and the girls got new dress-up clothes. Andrea was adorable in her little dress. She loved it so much that she would'nt let us take it off of her, so the little princess was escorted to the theater in her jewels and gown. It was hilarious! Very cute movie by the way. It was a fabulous day!

Pictures from this weekend

A wonderful weekend!

Well it's another blah kind of day as I sit here listening to the rain and all is quiet in the house. We had a houseful this past weekend. Rich was needed here on business so it was the perfect oppurtunity to bring Breana and the baby. Although we missed Kylin we enjoyed meeting our gorgeous little nephew and spending time with him. We mostly spent time indoors because of our terrible weather but had lots of fun catching up on things, playing cards, laughing, and just being together. It was great having both my sister and Rich and Bre here. Now the house is quiet and I feel a little sad. We sure did enjoy our time together and look forward to when we can do it again!

Mary's Visit

We had a great time this weekend with Mary. It was a short but sweet visit. We got to enjoy each other's company, had alot of laughs, watched a great little league game, ate great food, had a blast shopping and enjoyed curling up in bed with a great chick-flick! I had so much fun just hangin' out with my big sis! xoxo Love you Mary!

"Playing Lingo"

"Lying Around"


"SMILE!"



"Our Mom"



"At Kirk's office"


"What is he gonna do to me!"


"Mom & Dad"

The Bash Brothers Strike again!!!!

Austin Hall goes three for three! The Mariners faced the Giants and pulled out a win at Saturdays game. Final score ... 16-8. Coach Kirk did a great job coaching and Austin made his PaPa proud! With Aunt Mary visiting and Grandparents in attendance you could see his desire to play hard. Austin went to the plate three times and had three RBI's. He made a few awesome plays as Catcher and stole home! The crowds were cheering and you could hear Grandma's shouting "That's my Grandson!!!" A great day at the ol' ballpark!