Heather & Heidi's True Birds in Nordstrom!

Hey Fam!

I'm so proud of the twins, Heather & Heidi, I had to let you know...they just got their first order into Nordstrom last weekend! Nordstrom ordered True Birds for EVERY store in the nation, which is rare and incredible for a first time vendor. Check out the two lovely styles below that are in the stores, they are fabulous and a perfect addition to your fall/winter wardrobe!! Hope you have time to pop into your closest store and pick some up and/or to give them some theatrical excitement (luckily we all know how to do that very well!) to the sales associates and customers to get the line sold out so they'll continue to pick up more future orders of True Birds!

They are generally located on the main floor by sunglasses/jewelry/purses.

**Click on image to view larger and see www.truebirdsblog.com and www.truebirds.com for updates too.

Way to go girls!

~Sandy

Grover Rocks!

Another great time in Grover! Thanks to G&G Hale for finding such an ideal place and building a rockin' Ranch! The Phil & Barbara's are too big for sleeping indoors so Jenny & Mike and Chad and I took over the deck out back and it was AWESOME! Perfect cold temps for sleeping, great night music and lovely lights above. Totally preferred it.

Mike Hale had a purty pic of the Pleasant Creek Falls near Lower Bounds so Chad and he decided to hunt them out and they found them. They were so great. Not as cold as Calf creek and fun to play in. These are located off the Lower Bounds Campground drive to a pull-off. Then use bikes or 4-wheelers to go down the trail 3 miles to the falls. Nice sandy road with some rocks, easily handled on quads.
We also had a fabulous 15 Second Talent talent night...so funny! We hiked to Hickman Bridge and Cassidy Arch followed by the awesome Waterfall...warmer than ever. Exercise each morning on the back lawn with Yoga, Pilates and Kukoa dance and every night was filled with a variety of games from Killer Bunnies to Speed Scrabble. Too Much Fun!

This fun week was followed up with a visit to Ben and Rebekah to see them as Raul and Meg Giry in Phantom. We've seen Phantom 3 times and this was so superior to the others. Rebekah was wonderful at dancing and her voice is lovely. and Ben! What a voice. So rich and emotional. WE LOVED IT!! All of the family needs to see it. It was a wonderful experience....so go...right now!







Hickman Bridge & Waterfall












15 Second Talent Show




Kukoa



Pleasant Creek Waterfall










Ben & Rebekah in Phantom of the Opera

2009 Hale Summer Party

Saturday was the 3rd Annual Hale Summer Party in Huntsville. It was a beautiful day and so great to see family who we see less and less often these days. Thanks, Wendy and Chad for hosting it at your home. We missed those who weren't able to be there - hope to see you next year!

Hale book and more

Hi Hales,

I have two bits of information for you. First, I just wanted you to know that my son Jack was just diagnosed with Autism. It will be a long and hard road, but his happy smile is what keeps us going every day. We have started him in early intervention and have his name on several lists for autistic pre-schools. If any of you have any information or "people" we could talk to regarding it, please pass it on. We are new at this and have a lifetime of learning ahead of us. We also know that the Lord sent him to us for a reason. We feel blessed, and humbled, that He would trust us with this obligation.

Secondly, I have officially started the "Hale's Angels" book. It will mostly be photos, but I would love some comments on quotes or sayings of Grandma and Grandpa Hale. I know you all have favorite lines from plays or sayings they used to say.

My favorite, "Run your fat little legs upstairs and get my purse." - Ruth Hale

Email me at mpframing@gmail.com

Thanks Fam! - Melanie

Home Sweet Home

Ash is home from the hospital today! After two wonderful blessings from Jack and Ryan, she is home today. She is still recovering from the tonsilectomy and it will be weeks before she feels better from that. But, the pneumonia is healing! What a blessing. We are grateful to this amazing family and your thoughts and prayers.

Love, the Rads

Woops!

Just posted something to the wrong blog! Hi everybody!

Rad Update

Just FYI,

Ashley has been in the ICU since Friday recovering from pneumonia after her tonsilectomy. She is not recovering well. The pheumonia is in both lungs and they can't seem to get the infection out. They are going to try a new antibiotic today and hope that it will clear it out. Her throat is slowly healing. Please pray for her recovery and let's get her home!

PS - I'm still working on the slides we found at the ranch. Inch by inch, they are coming together!

Love, Mel