Weekend Warriors

Ask and ye shall receive...or something like that.

Two weeks ago, Dugald and I put on our landscaper-hats (and gloves) and set out to build a pathway for my parent's house. My parents (mom) had been wanting a path from their front steps to the driveway for some time -- it's quite a distance, let me tell you.

So, after many hours, pavers and retaining walls blocks, the project is finished.

A Snapshot: Scotland

Yes, it's been a while since we posted on our little blog. Honestly, without the details, it's been quite a time in the Hall household. That said, we have just returned from an incredible time in Scotland. Here's a snapshot:

The Hall trio at Edinburgh Castle.

Our sweet cousin, Henry, at the Standing Stones of Stenness.

Mom and Emma at the Italian Chapel.

The puffin-hunting crew at Marwick Bay.

The Ben Nevis Distillery

Ferns growing on a stone wall at Duart Castle.

Park Days

The weather has been crazy for the past few weeks, but we have managed to get in some time at the park. Mimi was able to spend some time at the park during her visit, too!

Snow Day

Sorry for the belated blogging, folks, busy times at the Hall homestead.

Late winter/early spring weather is always crazy here in Alabama, and this year is no exception. One weekend it is sunny and warm, the next it's cold and white.

Most of you already know -- Emma loves snow!

Hugs and Kisses

Here's your valentine...a little early.

Want Some Lovin'?

I just had to post this separately.

Emma loves her Auntie JoJo -- and it shows! Here is a series of pics taken at the airport. Need a five minute hug? Give Emma a call - she's got it covered.

Vancouver, Part Deux

The rest of our Vancouver trip was great. It was definitely a white Christmas, which was great fun.

We had a relaxing Christmas morning opening our Christmas stockings. We moved on to breakfast and chasing Emma up and down the stairs. We then moved on to some nibbles, and the Hall tradition of Dugald dressing up like Santa Claus and the Christmas Fairy (Jo) passing out gifts.

In the afternoon we had Christmas dinner, and then headed out for some time in the snow. Emma was in heaven! We even made a snowman!

All in all, we had a great visit. It was nice to visit with Dugald's family for Christmas -- his first in six years. Lots of snow and laughter, and a few tears as we had to say goodbye.

DJ Emma

Just hanging with JoJo

Playing in Mom's boots.

Just catching up on some reading.

Nibbles...

Frosty - nice view, eh?

Christmas table

Snow baby!

Hall Trio

Snow anyone?

Cup-o'-tea?

Dad & Dug at the Vancouver airport