Just put on a little lipstick...

It's that time again, time for the annual holiday newsletter from the Hall family. 2013 was a very busy year for all of us. Bryan continues to work for Verizon. This year he experienced some company reorganization that resulted in a job change and relocation to Lake Mary, Florida. The house in Nashville sold very quickly and after a little hotel living Bryan and Laura are settled in Heathrow, Florida. Thankfully Laura's job allows her to work remotely, and also occasionally takes her back to the home office in Nashville.  Laura and Bryan celebrated their 30th anniversary, and also Laura's 5 year cancer free status with a relaxing trip to Key West. Josh and Chassi stay very busy with Anna (10), Morgan (8) and Emri (6). To say this is one busy household would be an understatement. Chassi somehow keeps everyone fed, clothed, chauffeured and healthy while providing childcare in her home. She also helped a good friend with a homebirth and play...

Time again for my yearly check up with Dr. Wagstrom my plastic surgeon. Luckily I was in town for work, and called and they could fit me in. I am trying to keep my Nashville doctors and just make appointments when I am in town. Dr. Wagstrom examined me and said my implants are doing well and to keep taking my vitamin E every day. I am clear to not see her for another year, unless something comes up. Thank God for good check ups!

It was the longest 8 days EVER! We packed up and headed to Asheville, NC to meet baby Anzel and celebrate Thanksgiving with the Thomas/Williams/Hall/Moore/Hancock families. Lisa and Chadd were very brave and invited 20+ of us to their house to celebrate Thanksgiving and to meet their new baby. Jenni organized Thanksgiving dinner and everyone pitched in and helped out. It was a wonderful day full of love and laughter. Thank you Lisa, Chadd and Anzel. We are thankful for you!

On November 20th I was working in El Paso I got a text from Lisa saying her water had broken. It sure was hard to go to work so many miles away from my baby sister that day. Luckily she has an awesome husband, mother-in law and father in-law that kept me up to date on what was going on. After some harrowing moments with delivery (emergency C-section with a few complications) Anzel Thomas Moore made his debut! Lisa and Chadd were instantly in love, as were the rest of us. Welcome Anzel to our big, loud, loving family!