Author name: Kirk Halliday

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Parent Night and Jill Cataldo

Tonight, I went to Fall Junior Parent night at Metea and “became informed” about all the information regarding standardized testing, post-secondary planning, and all kinds of other “getting ready to empty your wallet for college” stuff.  🙂  It’s really hard to believe that Sarah is going to be a senior next year, graduate, and go […]

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Zach Loves Playing Football!

Zach played his second game today and had a great time!  They could have won, but the weather was bad and they ended up having to cancel.  They’ll scrimmage with the team next Tuesday, but the game won’t count.  🙁  Zach really didn’t care, however.  🙂  He is starting at Center now and really enjoys

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Angela and Ben Come Home!

Today, Angela and Ben flew  home!  It was great to go pick them up at the airport and see Ben light up when he saw me!  That kind of thing makes life worthwhile!  We tried to have the house as clean as possible for Angela (although we had some definite improvement to make) so she

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Zach’s First Football Game

Tonight was Zachary’s first football game!  He was a little nervous but VERY excited!  We all went over to Knoch Park to watch. When we got there, we saw the team that they were going to play…  The Browns.  They were huge!  It looked as if all but a couple were held back a few

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Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs’ Farewell

Today, Mom and Dad Hobbs had their mission “non-farewell” where they spoke in Sacrament Meeting.  They did a great job and lots of family and friends were there to support them.  It’s hard to believe that in less than a month, they will be in Tokyo! They will do a wonderful job and be faithful

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Football and Dancing!

Today was a pretty busy day!  We miss Angela and Ben and wish they were here! Today we cleaned house (much needed), and then took Zach for his team and individual football pictures.  We put his jersey on for the first time today, and the thing is so big, it goes down almost to his

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Ben the Gardener!

Out in Idaho today, Ben was learning to do a little gardening!  He went outside with his Grandma and did all kinds of harvesting.  He had a blast and loved getting dirty!  He was so cute doing this!  Angela took a lot of pictures! Keep up the great work Ben!  You’re a great help to

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Ben and Big Machinery

Ben had a GREAT day today!  He visited Grandpa Hobbs at work and got to ride in the loader with him.  He climbed all over the machinery and was in heaven!  The first things he said when he called home were “dozer” and “loader” as loud has he could!  It was really funny! He got

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Angela and Ben go to Idaho

Today, Angela and  Ben flew out to Idaho to visit Mom and Dad Hobbs and to support them in their “Mission Farewell” this coming Sunday.  We will miss them a TON and can’t wait for them to get back!  Even Ben called and was sad to not be here with us!  He is having fun,

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Labor Day Parade!

Today Sarah and Brittany marched in the Naperville Labor Day Parade!  It was great to see both of them in the band.  Brittany carried the state flag, and Sarah played her flute.  It was a perfect day for the parade!  Not to hot and not too cold, and it didn’t rain like it did for

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BBQ with Friends

Tonight we went over to the Kennedy’s house (friends of ours from the neighborhood) for a BBQ.  We had a ton of fun and the kids enjoyed playing together.  Ben especially liked eating s’mores after dinner and as you can see he got into his work!  🙂 It took a bit of work to get

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First Varsity Football Game!

Tonight was the first varsity football game at Metea’s stadium!  Brittany and Sarah were VERY excited to perform in marching band as well!  Angela went up early to help with the band uniforms, and I helped out during halftime in our first attempt at being the “pit crew.”  It was a lot of fun and

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