Baby palooza

Alli turns 9

Allison's 9th birthday

Allison wanted to have her birthday in the park this year which I thought was a good idea at the time. Her birthday ended up being one of the hottest days of the year getting to 100+ degrees which was crazy hot for Eugene. Her cousins and a few friends braved the heat and went geocaching with her and ate the melting cake. Allison designed her cake this year and helped make it. Thanks to everyone who came out for this special day. I think next year we will plan another pool party!

Halsey/Manko/Hilllman Annual Camping Trip 2009

Once again we went camping with a newborn in tow. Good Times! Ashton was actually an excellent camper. Since Drew was using the pack-and-play for a bed we used a dresser drawer for Ashton to sleep in and it worked out perfectly. We went to Dorena lake for a long Fourth of July weekend and it was perfect. Perfect weather, perfect food, no injuries, everything was great....except when a bird crapped on Sarah when she and the rest of the Burner clan came to eat lunch with us. Alex and Allison had fun riding their bikes and going to the swimming hole. Alex jumped off the bridge into the water a bunch of times before I found out. He told the Papa and Nana that some guy told him there was a big fine for jumping there so he stopped before I had to nix it. Jace and Drew did great the first couple of days but by Sunday needed some time in the suburban watching Blue's Clues. So we relaxed in the AC for about an hour and watched Steve and Blue. It was great that Jill and Jace could come camping with us. We missed Mike, hopefully he can make it next year. The Burners came by for a visit Sunday afternoon and Aiden, Drew and Jace got to play. We didn't think that we would be able to set off any fireworks but we ended up being able to afterall. A ranger came by and told us we could set them off at the boat ramp. There were a bunch of people down there so we were able to enjoy ours and their fireworks. All in all it was a great weekend! Thanks to everyone for a great time.

More Pics of Ashton

June 6 Allison's Baptism

The first weekend in June was super exciting and special for the Halseys.
Allison was baptized on Saturday and confirmed on Sunday. Sunday Ashton was also given his name and blessing in Sacrament. Alli thought is was special that she and Ashton had a special day together. IT was very sweet. After the baptism on Saturday we went to the kid's favorite spot....Hometown Buffet. We took up quite a few tables! It is great having so many of our family living close by us. Allison asked Adam to baptize her and Poppy confirmed her the next day.