Congrats

Congrats to siblings number 7 & 8!

Natalie is leaving Wednesday to the MTC.  She received a mission call to Brazil, Londrina - and will be in that blessed country for the next 18 months.  So excited for her, but I will miss her very much for so many reasons.  A few years ago for Christmas I bought her a year subscription to Architectural Digest.  I signed her up under "Natalie Hottie Hall"  - so anytime her subscription came we were all reminded just how hot she is.  Once AD called the house to see if she wanted to renew.  I happened to be there and answered the phone.  I am sure by their script regulations they have to say the full name as is written on the subscription.  So during the entire phone call the lady on the other end had to say "Natalie Hottie Hall" every time she needed to say her name.  It was hilarious! 

Nathanael just graduated from boot camp.  He received two of five awards at the end: The Battalion Commander's Inspection Award and the Excellence in Basic Rifle Marksmanship Award.   He had more points than anyone else for another one of the five - but they probably needed to spread out the wealth of awards among the soldiers.  He was quite sick for much of the camp and was nearly dismissed - but he pushed through, very determined and came out more than on top!  Since he was born he has been running around in camo and it's so great to see him in pursuit of his dreams and succeeding.  So proud of you bro!  We won't see him until Christmas as he has been moved to AZ for more training.  He is a born leader and will go far.