Well it’s been a little over a week now and I am finally posting about my trip to Utah.  I was there for two weeks and missed Ben the entire time. I was able to see all my family a few times and several of my friends.  Most importantly I was able to meet my new sister in law and Ben’s family was able to meet Hallie.

For the first time the Crane’s met Hallie I had originally planned to ring the door bell and leave Hallie on the  doorstep.  However, they were all waiting for me and when I pulled up Tyler heard my car and met me outside.  Everyone was there except Kyle, (Ben’s dad) who was at work, and of course the two missionaries. They all jumped up as soon as we walked in the door and proceeded to take Hallie out of her car seat.  They were all beaming with joy and even laughing.  They couldn’t believe how beautiful Hallie was.  For the next 20 min they fought over who was going to hold her next.  Then Kyle came home and instantly started laughing as soon as he walked through the door and saw all of us.  He went straight to Hallie and disrupted the “holding order” that had been arranged.  I stayed late that night so they could memorize her face.  Throughout the two weeks I tried to spend as much time as I could over at the Crane’s.  I slept over a couple times and went to Church with them so they could show off their new grand baby.  (Remember Hallie is the first!) It was great to spend so much time with them.  However, I’m sure they would have liked more. The whole trip they kept saying how intelligent, alert, and strong Hallie was. They have picked her out to be the teacher’s pet and the next Reese Witherspoon. I couldn’t have asked for better in laws. Thanks guys for everything!!

The first time the Crane’s met Hallie.

The Crane’s weren’t the only ones to meet Hallie for the first time.  She had a lot of introductions to make.

Popa and Chenie (My grandparents)

Great Grandma and Grandpa Romrell

Her cousin Brooklyn (Brookie is 2 months older)

Her cousin Kaizer (It was his 1st birthday)

Hallie also met many of my friends.  However, there are so many more we didn’t get to see. Kindred, Pack, Michele, Alesha, Honivah, Bree, and the Vests you are all on my list for Christmas!! (Did I miss anyone?)

Tiffany (Hallie’s Auntie T and my best friend)

Britty (I forgot how much I love you Britt!

No one can make me laugh quite like you.)

Lisa (Who just happens to be one of the most amazing photographers!)

Pooka  (a.k.a Kristen a.k.a Single girl livin’ it up)

The Freshman Clan (Tiffany and Emily or BFT and EmC)

Thanks you guys for driving down and making time to see me and Hallie. (Not pictured Lena and Shanna.)     I loved it and am so grateful to have such amazing friends. I miss you all out here in DC.  Anyone want to come visit? I’ll provide food and an air mattress. 🙂

Along with meeting new people Hallie also got to do some new things.

Learn Geography from Grandma

Nap with Uncle Tyler

Ride a Lawn Mower with Dad

Spend the night at a friends cabin

We had sooooo much fun in Utah. We can’t wait for Christmas so we can go back and have Ben stay with us. (Boy did we miss him!) Thanks Nanna and Grandpa for buying our plane tickets and making the trip possible. We love you and miss you tons. (Especially Hallie-she cries for you all the time!!)