Tuesday, February 12, 2013

La Familia Es Todo


I am very sorry that you are still a toothless Annie. Maybe the Hall boys need to have a “talk” with your dentist about priorities. Front teeth are a pretty big deal! You are a trooper and we love you and your good attitude through a very frustrating, long, experience. Chin-up for the day when you have a shiny new smile to share with the world.
Today Mason registered for Jr. High School; Honors English, Spanish and DRAMA (encapsulates her I think J). I have never felt so old and proud to be so at the same time. I know pride may seem silly as most American children do go to Jr. High regardless of ability but I am more proud of the young woman that my little girl is growing up to be. Tear.
Mason and Connley are on the same basketball team at school and today they lost their first game 0-12. Connley is deflated, Mason doesn’t care. Seeing as how the only other time they have even played B-Ball is in Hallies’ driveway I feel like they should just be glad they are part of a team at all!
After the game the entire school practiced a “soft” school lockdown and a “hard” lockdown. A shooting in a nearby area sparked the need to practice emergency maneuvers in case of a school shooting. It is strange and scary to think of the cycle of our society. My parents practiced covering their heads in case of an atomic-bomb, I climbed under my desk to practice in case of an earthquake and my kids practice turning off lights and hiding behind coats in case of an active shooter. I can’t relate to the fears that children have to face today, but their grandparents can. Thank heaven for the bond between generations to support the select children that are being raised today and yet to be born. La familia es todo. Love to all from SLC Halls!  

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