So Jess and I just got back from visiting the "Big Apple"!! Wow, what fun we had! Thanks to a great friend Katie I had the best Itinerary! We actually were able to see EVERYTHING on my list! We left Monday night and flew all night. We arrived in New York at 6:43 AM on Tuesday Morning. After a "Scary" Cab ride to the hotel to drop of our bags we headed for the subway. Our first stop was the Financial District. We walked up and down Wall Street. We went over to the "Twin Towers" site. What a heart breaking scene. I did not ever see the site when the Towers were standing, but you could definitely tell that something was missing. After this our plan was to take the harbor cruise. Well because of a sudden down pour of rain, and lightning we decided to try this another day!
On Wednesday we got up at 5:00 (yes I said 5, if you know me I am NOT a morning person) to go to the Today show! I meet many Celebrities and actually talked to a few of them! The rest of this day was spent riding "Bike Buggies" through Central Park, walking up and down the streets of "Broadway", "5th Avenue" (famous for all of the stores), and Spending all night in "Times Square". Before we came I had gotten tickets to the Play "Grease...You're the One That I Want" (from the reality show last year!) It was so fun. We also made it to "Harlem" with some Work Buddies of Jess' to find the best place to eat Ribs.
On Thursday I was on my own all day and night. I decided instead of hitting 34th street I would hop on the train and visit my Aunt Tammy in Connecticut. What a beautiful house and City they live in! If I could choose any city in the world to live in that would be it! Thanks Tammy for showing me where you live and for lunch! After returning I decided to do a little shopping for myself. I had about 3 hours before it got dark so I went into many fun stores. I then got something to eat and went back to the hotel room for the night.
On Friday I once again got up at 5:00 AM (As you can see we got little sleep) to catch a Taxi (Very first, by my self) to head to the taping of "Live with Regis and Kelly" I was late in sending in for tickets so I stood in the "Stand-by) line. It turned out that 3 very nice girls had an extra ticket! They knew I was by my self so they offered it too me. Today was my LUCKY Day! I sat on the Second row (got a few seconds of AIR Time). It was fun to see how they film these, and of course see the celebrities up close! After the show I walked back through town (by now I am a pro at knowing where I was) to meet my Aunt Tammy and Cousin Issac who rode the train in to spend a few hours with me. We went to Famous Serendipity's for lunch and of course the "Frozen Hot Chocolate". Now, I am not a huge chocolate fan, but wow, this was so yummy, I ate the entire bowl! Thanks Tammy for taking the time to come in and play! After Jess was done with his last meeting we got back on the Subway and headed for the Harbor Cruise. It started to rain again, but since we already had the tickets we decided to just get on the boat. We saw many things, from Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, the many bridges, etc. After this we once again spent most of the night down at Times Square. This is truly the "City that never Sleeps"!
On Saturday we headed to the Natural History Museum. We spent a few hours here. It was fun to see some of the things that were in the movie "Night at the Museum". We then headed for the Airport in a Town Car(not quite as scary).
I had a great time, and am Thankful to Jess for taking me along on his business trip! We were also blessed to have Grandma and Grandpa Hallman fly in to watch the kids.
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Soccer Season is here...
~~Way to kick the ball Tyler!
~~Watch out Boys... I'm getting that ball
~~Take it down the field Ty!
Tyler has begun Soccer! He has had so much fun, especially with his dad as the assistant coach! Tyler gets right in and chases the ball. There team is called the "Green Alligators". It has been so hot here that by the time the game is over Ty is exhausted, but he loves every minute of it!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Manicure for Maddy ~ Pedicure for Me
So I thought it would be fun to take Madysn and get her nails done before school starts (any excuse to get my toes done, right?). I took her to my favorite place called "Pinkies". She had a hard time choosing between Pink, Purple, and yes Blue nail polish. She chose the pink I think only because I liked that one best. They also put a cute flower and diamond on her thumb. Her nails look great! I think this will be a fun tradition to start before the first day of school.
Off to School We Go...WAIT! Where did the summer go?
Wow, summer is officially over! Tuesday was the first day of school for the Hallman kids! Madysen was really excited but Tyler is a lot like me and does not like change, and is not a morning person. After sleeping in till 9:00 sometimes 9:30 it was hard for all of us to get out of bed! Madysen was excited to get the teacher she wanted but many of her close friends were not in her class!
Tyler...A little sleepy, but once he sat down in his chair he was smiling!
Madysen...Really excited to get the teacher she wanted and see all of her friends!
A few of Madysen's friends that did get in her class (They were split up pretty good this year)
At the school and ready to learn, or play what ever they do here!
Tyler...A little sleepy, but once he sat down in his chair he was smiling!
Madysen...Really excited to get the teacher she wanted and see all of her friends!
A few of Madysen's friends that did get in her class (They were split up pretty good this year)
At the school and ready to learn, or play what ever they do here!
As you can see Tyler had a great day in school! He said his teacher was "Cool"!
Madysen also had a fun day.
Zachary was feeling a little left out! Just wait Zac, in a few days you get to go to Preschool!
Angelica and Madysen...BFF
Three BFF's...Lea, Angelica, and Madysen They all were put in different classes this year, but that hasn't separated them!
Friday, August 22, 2008
A tribute to my Grandma...
I will remember you… August 22nd, 2008
A year ago today I lost a very special person in my life and the lives of my kids. My loving Grandmother Ora Lee McMullin returned to our Heavenly Father on August 22nd 2007. My grandmother meant everything to me. My grandmother had MANY special qualities.
A few were:
~Grandma was always smiling!
~I never heard Grandma talk bad about anyone, she only spoke words of kindness.
~Grandma was always serving others in one way or another.
~Grandma was a very talented piano and organist player (she even taught me a few lessons or two when I was younger).
~Grandma was always doing something, even when she was sitting she was reading a good book, or crocheting (I have blankets to show for this).
~Grandma always looked her best, even when she was cleaning around the house.
~Grandma always had a positive outlook on life (one thing I need to work on), I never heard her complain about anything.
~Grandma was so generous with not only her wealth, but her time. She would drop anything and everything to help someone out.
There were many things that I will always remember Grandma doing, or Grandma and I doing together.
A few are:
~I looked forward to the wonderful Christmas Eve dinners and talent shows at her home EVERY year. My family was lucky to be able to come to St. George that last Christmas she had and spend it with her.
~The Easter Egg hunts in her back yard EVERY year. She loved to fix lunch and hide Easter Eggs in the back yard. There were many treats for every grandchild, and then the great grandchildren. When we moved away and were not able to come home for Easter she would mail us goodies or money to buy an ice cream cone.
~Helping my grandma take my Great Aunt Eddie grocery shopping every Saturday when I was younger.
~I remember Grandma being by my side at some of my “not so fun” dentist appointments (Cavities ~ Yikes).
~When I was still living at home she would take me shopping for my birthday. Grandma had great style on clothing.
~Traveling to Phoenix and Idaho with her (remembering how hard it was to get out of Las Vegas after flying home late at night, she was so calm).
~Sleeping over at her house, just me.
~Spending time with her at the cabin in the Pine Valley Mountains (the place where she grew up).
~Grandma was always in attendance at anything special that I did. Her and Grandpa even flew right into Salt Lake City after their 18 month long mission for the LDS Church to be at Tyler’s baby blessing.
~Grandma and Grandpa were so willing to let me have my wedding reception in their back yard. They made sure it looked perfect.
~Last but not Least but the thing I miss the MOST~ Grandmas phone calls on my birthday. She never missed a birthday (even when she was sick and going through chemo), and she was always one of the first calls to wish me a Happy Birthday.
Now that I am emotional I want to just say that Grandma, I will always remember you and miss you terribly. I am comforted to know that I will be with you again one day! I love you Grandma!
Grandma and Grandpa with Madysen!
Grandma and Grandpa with Tyler!
Grandma and Grandpa with Zachary!
We Love you Grandma!
A year ago today I lost a very special person in my life and the lives of my kids. My loving Grandmother Ora Lee McMullin returned to our Heavenly Father on August 22nd 2007. My grandmother meant everything to me. My grandmother had MANY special qualities.
A few were:
~Grandma was always smiling!
~I never heard Grandma talk bad about anyone, she only spoke words of kindness.
~Grandma was always serving others in one way or another.
~Grandma was a very talented piano and organist player (she even taught me a few lessons or two when I was younger).
~Grandma was always doing something, even when she was sitting she was reading a good book, or crocheting (I have blankets to show for this).
~Grandma always looked her best, even when she was cleaning around the house.
~Grandma always had a positive outlook on life (one thing I need to work on), I never heard her complain about anything.
~Grandma was so generous with not only her wealth, but her time. She would drop anything and everything to help someone out.
There were many things that I will always remember Grandma doing, or Grandma and I doing together.
A few are:
~I looked forward to the wonderful Christmas Eve dinners and talent shows at her home EVERY year. My family was lucky to be able to come to St. George that last Christmas she had and spend it with her.
~The Easter Egg hunts in her back yard EVERY year. She loved to fix lunch and hide Easter Eggs in the back yard. There were many treats for every grandchild, and then the great grandchildren. When we moved away and were not able to come home for Easter she would mail us goodies or money to buy an ice cream cone.
~Helping my grandma take my Great Aunt Eddie grocery shopping every Saturday when I was younger.
~I remember Grandma being by my side at some of my “not so fun” dentist appointments (Cavities ~ Yikes).
~When I was still living at home she would take me shopping for my birthday. Grandma had great style on clothing.
~Traveling to Phoenix and Idaho with her (remembering how hard it was to get out of Las Vegas after flying home late at night, she was so calm).
~Sleeping over at her house, just me.
~Spending time with her at the cabin in the Pine Valley Mountains (the place where she grew up).
~Grandma was always in attendance at anything special that I did. Her and Grandpa even flew right into Salt Lake City after their 18 month long mission for the LDS Church to be at Tyler’s baby blessing.
~Grandma and Grandpa were so willing to let me have my wedding reception in their back yard. They made sure it looked perfect.
~Last but not Least but the thing I miss the MOST~ Grandmas phone calls on my birthday. She never missed a birthday (even when she was sick and going through chemo), and she was always one of the first calls to wish me a Happy Birthday.
Now that I am emotional I want to just say that Grandma, I will always remember you and miss you terribly. I am comforted to know that I will be with you again one day! I love you Grandma!
Grandma and Grandpa with Madysen!
Grandma and Grandpa with Tyler!
Grandma and Grandpa with Zachary!
We Love you Grandma!
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