All Aboard

As you know, we are living out here in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our friends introduced us to the most amazing park out here! It's a railroad park! It was so much fun! The park has a railroad that you can ride around the entire park and a marry-go-round. Linkin was a little confused if he should be scared of the rides, or enjoy them. He seemed in a constant debate over crying or laughing. He pretty much looked in shock the whole time. I hope the next time we go back he will smile a little bit more. He did have a lot of fun though with his friends. The weather is starting to cool down a little bit here and it's almost perfect park weather.

My buddies Jake and Jackson road the train with me. Mommy I see you hiding in the back!

Next time we need to bring daddy! It's just not the same! :)

Injured Again?!?!

Yes it is true, there is another injury at the Hall's house. On Wednesday Linkin and I were hiking up Squaw Peak Mountain when all of a sudden a mountain lion came out of nowhere and tried attacking us. My mothering instincts kicked in immediately and I fought off the lion one handed and saved the live of me and my son. In the process, I pulled some muscles in my back and have been laying in bed ever since. Okay, this is a huge lie! I was actually sitting on the couch and turned around to pick up Linkin and actually got stuck and couldn't move. You have to admit, the mountain lion story is a lot cooler! I am hoping that this is our last adventure with bumps, bruises, and surgeries. Since December we have had our fair share of injuries. Doug has taken the most of the injuries with his Gal Bladder, Pancreatitis, bleeding ulcers, and blowing his ACL in his knee. You would think that we were 90 year old people living in 20 year old bodies. One thing is for sure though, it is never dull at the Hall house!!!! If only they gave frequent flier miles at the hospital!

Linkin's Buddies

These are my two buddies in Scottsdale! Look how cute we are! We like to do what any toddlers/babies like to do: play with our toys, drink juice, take naps, you know the usual! Jake and Jackson are part of my crew, and this is how we roll....

I also have a cool buddy named Coden. He's my cousin. We like to chill at Nana's house and crawl toward each other. We're cool like that!

Linkin in Laughlin

We had the best time in Laughlin! Doug, Linking and I got to go to Laughlin, Nevada with Doug's parents Phil and Kayla. It was so much fun! We got to go golfing, eat at amazing restaurants, spend a day at the pool, and my favorite of all SLEEP IN!!!!!! Linkin loved to watch all of the colorful lights and listen to all of the ringing and bells. Linkin had quite an adventure when he got his first cold. He did not like having a stuffy nose and feeling yucky. We all did our best to try and comfort and sooth him, but the only one who was able to do the job was Phil. I have now named Phil the "Baby Whisperer." No matter what Doug or I tried to do it did not work, but Phil could calm him down right away. Thank you Phil! Doug and I also got a chance to have a date night on the trip. Linkin stayed at the hotel with Grandma and Grandpa and we had a night out on the town! We had so much fun it was a bummer to have to come home. Thanks Phil and Kayla for all of the fun!

My big day at the pool with Grandma, Grandpa, Daddy, and Mommy

Look how cute I am!!!!

Doesn't it look like Linkin is say, "Hey, here I am everybody!"

Hola Amigos! Don't I look adorable in this big hat?! Adios Senior!

Golfing was so much fun! This was the first time I broke 100. We had such a blast, but we kept laughing because the golf course was totally ghetto. They had a driving range to warm up at but it was just a cage with a net. It was awesome!!!

Doug and Kayla on the golf course

This was our big night out on the town! We took a trolley boat to and from the hotels to get to our movie. I got so sea sick from this little boat. Talk about romantic! :)

DOUG'S BIG WIN ON THE SLOT MACHINE!!!! (Okay, so this picture is totally posed. We thought it was funny.)

Linkin's Baby Blessing

Linkin was blessed on April 12, 2008. The blessing was held at my parents house with family and friends in attendance. Linkin looked so adorable in his all white silk outfit. The white afghan he was blessed in was hand made by Arlene Bruce. The blessing was performed by Doug and it was such a powerful blessing. The spirit was strong in the room and the love for Linkin and the love of the Lord was felt by everyone in the room. Watching all of the priesthood holders in a circle around Linkin blessing him was such an amazing sight to see. It was so touching to watch the family members and friends who could step in and be apart of that special time with us. We thank all who attended and everyone who was involved. We also thank Bishop Call for coming to our house and presiding to allow all of this to happen. Our family loves you!

Linkin with Doug and I at his blessing

Bishop Call, Grandpa Matson, Linkin, Doug, Trey (Poppa), and Danny (the blessing group)

Grandma Carter and Nana Jany (Linkin's favorite women, other than his mommy)

Britany, Hillary, Linkin, and Danny (My sister and brother)

Doug's family members: Great Grandma Carter, Me, Linkin, Grandma Kayla, Katie, Eva, Rick Great Grandpa Carter, and Doug

My family: Montorey, Britany, Jessica, Brody, Linkin, Nana Jany, Grandma Matson, Karlee, Me, Poppa Trey, Jayden, Doug, Danny, Grandpa Matson

Linkin Goes to Mexico

Linkin's first vacation. He did an amazing job on this trip. He slept almost the whole car ride or stared at whoever was sitting in the back seat with him. It was also the first time he slept through the night. I guess that's what happens when your having too much fun all day long. The beaches got a little bit windy for him, but he was an angel baby on this trip. Mommy and Daddy were so proud of our baby!

Hey daddy look, we both have hats on!

Mommy and Me!

Fun in the sun! Had to stop for a family photo op!

My two favorite boys! Aren't they both so handsom?!

Linkin is amazing! He can already write his name in the sand.

Nana and her baby on the beach.

The King family striking a pose.

Hey Linkin, look over here buddy we're taking your picture! :)

Daddy Dougie loves that rhino!

Alexandra and Monterey loved playing with Linkin in Mexico. They thought he was the coolest toy on the trip. He loved playing with them too.

The sunsets in Mexico are my favorite! I wait all day just to watch the sun go down. It is the most beautiful, peaceful thing in the whole world.

It's a Boy!

On February 2, 2008 Doug and I are proud to announce the birth of our lovely baby boy, Linkin Douglas Hall. He was born weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces and he was 19 inches long. He was the smallest baby we have ever seen and we were terrified! It was one of the most amazing days of our lives to bring this wonderful child into the world. I was induced with three weeks left until my due date because I was diagnosed with Toxemia. I was on bed rest for only 5 days hated it. After finishing every episode of Desperate Housewives, there really wasn't anything left to do but have a baby. We went to the hospital at 2 am Saturday morning and by that evening he arrived.

We're a happy family

Doug's first diaper changing experience somehow ended up with Linkin peeing all over me despite the fact that I was a good 6 feet away. A big thanks to Danny and Jessica for "over seeing" the situation. (A.K.A. watching and laughing while I got sprayed) We've had many successful diaper changes since than. :)

Even the premie clothes are to big!

Just chillin' with my mommy

I will only sleep if you hold me!!!!! Oh, and on my tummy too!!!!