Hallie

We are in a new year, the year 2013. Time seems to be going fast and it is hard to believe that you will soon be FIVE!  There are so many cute and fun things that you daily, that I just love about you... but for some reason, they are now lost memories. That is why I need to take the time to write a little about you.
You are loving preschool with Ms Janis. You have made lots of new friends and like to go to the door all by yourself. However you always stop at the door for one last wave or blown kiss.  You are doing great at learning how to write the alphabet and are learning the sounds each letter makes. You will be more than ready for kindergarten!  You like to play leggos, barbies, house, and you like to have books read to you, but you also like your popcorn and movie time.  You love watching the Disney channel.
You can be a big tease. Especially to your dad. You have found his weak spot, (on his collar bone) and love to stick your little fingers in that spot and hold your dad still... If he laughs, that only encourages you more. You love your sisters and love to play with them.  You always ask mom if you can comb her hair after she showers, and you are always so gentle. With you being the last one home, you get to spend time with just mom, or with mom and dad, when he is home.  Your mom loves this time with you. Sometimes you play games, or read, grocery shop, clean the house or even help with a vinyl project. You are always willing to help set the table and help with dinner, however, you aren't always the best eater, and are often the last one at the table.  You love gum, and will ask several times a day to have some.  You also are a snacker, which often leads to not eating your dinner.
You give the best monkey hugs and have such a sweet smile... You have a love for blankets. There is one in particular that you love and usually have to have with you at night. It is a yellow baby blanket that all of your sisters have used. It is fun that you have an attachment to something so sweet and soft.  Hallie, there is no doubt that you were meant to be in our family.  You have a special name.... You were supposed to be born on Grandpa Hal's birthday, and we knew your name should be after him, even before you were born.  You were born 3 weeks early, but we knew you still needed to be named after him...  Knowing that you were going to be the last, your mom gave your dad the choice of your middle name... and he chose to name you after him as well.... Because of the names you bare, you are destined to become great!  Hallie we love you and are so glad you are part of our lives. You are beautiful!... Here is a little tribute to you!