New Homeowners in Woodtrace!

We just have to say God is good to us and when you are in his timing, things are truly perfect! Our old home sold in TWO days on the market for our full asking price this weekend. We are still in shock and so happy we had Molly to help us as a realtor! Then, today, we closed and officially got the keys for our new house! We could not be more excited for all the adventures and new memories. 

Our new ADVENTURE!

The Hall's are up to a new adventure in Pinehurst, TX!  After almost 15 years in our current house, we are upgrading for some more space about 15 min down the road. Looking forward to the kids having their own upstairs and toys not on our dining room table. I guess the nerf gun wars will be across 2 stories now. God is so good and blessed us with this amazing opportunity. It is happening much faster than expected (like within 2 weeks) and we close next Wed! Of course, I may or may not have cried when I saw the sale sign in our yard. Bittersweet as we truly LOVE our neighbors as family. Wish they would all move with us!

Our little artist

This amazing sweetheart just got first place for her artwork for Rodeo Art! She must have a great art teacher, Catherine Loehr! 

Something old to something new...

Caelin needed a new chair for her desk...so I am quite proud of our $7 Goodwill find (yes that is a monkey on the cushion) that we transformed into a new white chair with blue jean fabric.

Future home in progress!

Well, life has a way of falling into place when you least expect it.  We had been looking for a larger home for years now, but started actively searching a few months back.  In the course of our search we viewed 69 homes (online, in person, etc) and 7 builders.  We knew we would know the moment we found the right house.  Well, after Grampee's luncheon on Saturday we went and visited the 69th home in our search in Pinehurst.  All 4 of us were amazed and knew this could be the right home.  As with all big decisions, Daddy says to sleep on it.  So, we did.  Yesterday after the marathon, we went back out to the house to meet our realtor Molly and the builder's agent, Mark.  Everything just started to fall into place and we could not believe that even the price was right for us.  Today we both woke up with confirmation that this was the right decision!  So, after a long search and many prayers...today we put money down on our new home.  We couldn't be more excited!

Grampee's 23rd Houston Marathon!

Yesterday, we held our annual family lunch before the big Marathon for Grampee.  We met at Marvino's Italian to celebrate and send Grampee off for a great run in the morning.  Then today, Grampee ran his 23rd consecutive Houston Marathon and we could not be prouder.  We are in awe of his dedication and athleticism.  Grampee finished his 23rd Houston Marathon in 5 hours 33 minutes (9 minutes FASTER than last year!)!  Go Grampee Go!