Halterman Happenings: Honoring Mom (July '07)

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Honoring Mom (July '07)

Would you believe that this beautiful woman turned 70 years old this May?

Most people don't. She has a youthful energy and work ethic that I don't think I have ever had.

This summer, seven of her eight children (and loads of grandkids...see below) got together to honor her. We all submitted favorite pictures and listed 70 great things/memories about Mom, which my sister had printed in this hardbound book. I think she was moved, and felt appreciated (it's about time, right?)

We combined her celebration with a birthday party/college shower for my adorable niece, Kalen, who has just started at BYU. It is crazy that I have a niece who is an adult! But she is a great one!

Here is the plethora of children on hand for the occasion.

2 comments:

***LIZ*** said...: Congrats to your Mom! I didn't realize that she was 70! Wow! She still looks great and is awesome, my Mum still talks about missing her in Prescott.; 8:25 PM
Kendra@My Insanity said...: Thanks Liz!

I think your "Mum" is still one of my mom's favorite people!; 11:59 AM

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Meet the Haltermans

2011 finds us as a family of six and as busy and crazy as ever. Barry continues working at Clear Creek Associates, which we consider to be a tremendous blessing, given the current state of the economy. Barry is serving in the Stake Young Men's Presidency, and I am in the ward Primary Presidency at church. Besides being busy with a new baby and his brother and sisters, I am teaching Let's Play Music Classes, and blogging about my creative endeavors at meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com. Kira (9) is enjoying drama club this year. She has read more books thank I probably have in my life. She's learning the keyboard quickly in music class. She was asked to give a speech at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building at her school. Trenton (6) is adjusting to 1st grade and homework. He has suddenly become an excellent reader. He has a gift for music, but not a gift for following directions. *sigh* He still plans on being a scientist and is full of all the imagination and energy that a 6 year old can have. Tessa (3) has recently taken up hairstyling. She is responsible for the short hair do she is sporting now. She loves preschool, dance class, and attending music class (even though she isn't old enough). She's a little computer addict and will play Dora all day, if we let her. She's quite the artist on paper and on walls. She likes to write "T's" for Tessa on everything. She is a sweet big sister to Alec. Alec (8 mos.) is a mover and a shaker! He is exhibiting the same determination as his siblings in learning to get around. He is really a delightful baby! My only complaint is that sleeping is at the bottom of his priority list. He loves people and makes friends wherever we go.