Donald is Home

Donald is home and taking it easy. He has IV Therphy two times a day. (I guess Debbi missed her calling, she is learning to be a nurse). He uses a walker to get around. But is getting stronger everyday. We are just so glad to have him home and still with us. We thank our Heavenly Father every day.

Donald's Recovery

Donald is currently in the hospital recovering from an infection known as MRSA. He had Knee Scoping on December 21st to clean out the Arthritis. He was admitted to the Hospital on Friday January 11th. He is being administered strong antibiotics. We hope to have him home soon. He will be out of work for up to 6 months and have a home care nurse coming in daily to give him antibiotics once he is at home. We miss having him at home and want him to know that he is missed and loved. HURRY HOME

Shelby our youngest daughter has had a few health issues this last month. It is amazing what we will do for her. She as worked her way these last years into our hearts. After many tests and an overnight stay in the hospital she was diagnosed with Tick Fever. She will be on daily medicine. She is such a smart thing that we could not imagine our lives without her. She is 7 years old and we spend just A FEW dollars on getting her well, but in the last couple of weeks she has regained 7 of the 12 pounds that she lost. We are glad to have her regaining her health. WE love you Shelby

Corey and Michelle #2

Corey and Michelle were married in a beautiful garden wedding in Las Vegas on November 10th. It was a beautiful day and we are excited that we have a new daughter and a new grandson, Austin is 10.

Elf Yourself

Saw this one a couple of blogs...thought I'd post it...it's Granny, Dad, Mom, and Michelle :)

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1204834749

Happy 50th Birthday Mom!

The Winkler Family Reunion--

We spent some days up at our place in Nutrioso, AZ. We did crafts, fishing, relaxing and game playing.

Corey, you're in our prayers!

Corey is on his way to Iraq tomorrow...it's only supposed to be for 60 days.

We are going to miss you and we love you very much! You will be in our thoughts and prayers every minute of every day!

We are so very proud of you and all the other men and women in the service that is serving our Country and protecting our freedoms.

COREY, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Come Home Safe!

Corey's Engaged!

Corey's Engaged! Here are some photos of Corey and Michelle. Yes, there is going to be another Michelle Hall! :)

Family Picture Time

Since we were all dressed up for church...we took some family pictures :)

Happy Birthday Grandma

We gave Grandma a surprise birthday party.

It was a lot of fun and she enjoyed every moment of it.

Another Grandbaby!

Introducing...... Lily! :)

Finally...the other 3 Granddogs!

Corey and his babies...Bo, Silky and Junior

Another Granddog

Here's another granddog!

Monika and Michael's baby girl....Daisy!

Isn't she cute?

Monika and Michael

Well, it's been almost three years, but we are very proud of Monika and Michael for getting married in the right place! Our little family is now 6, and counting (hopefully) :)

Dad loves being a grandpa!

Dad has taught Lucky a new trick...drinking out of glasses! SPOILED!

Dedicated To Grandpa Hall (his birthday is Aug. 31st)

Dad

My Dad was a true cowboy.

He had Sambo, his horse, his favorite toy.

Had had a tractor and his fields he would plow,

Getting up early for chores and milking the cow.

He had barns, corrals, and fences to mend,

But his standards and morals he would never bend.

He loved to hoe weeds and irrigate.

Make water run uphill and build the best gate.

Took pride in how things would look

At night he would always read some book.

Drove cows, tractors, and trucks with trailers.

Worked the fields, combining, plowing and using hay bailers.

Rode horses and punched cows, never riding a bull.

Only to say that bull riding was for a fool.

Raised our own meat, milk, eggs, and crops.

Even had dogs and pigs for pork chops.

He could brand calves, make a loop and rope.

He never would from anyone take any dope.

He was a man, rancher, father and preacher,

That man I call dad was even the best school teacher.

Tired to teach me all he knew when I was a lad.

Don't think I'll ever fill his shoes, My Wonderful Dad.

-Donald Hall

Dad's Poetry (We love Potty Humor)

The Throne

Here I sit on my throne thinking of all my glory.
Trying to make up another tall tale, another story.
Is this throne made of porcelain or stone?
Either way, it's chilling my butt bone.
I think of others having sat here too
All just thinking of things they need to do.
I write, push a little, push more and read.
Hoping that this ordeal will end, yes indeed.
How much toilet paper do you use?
Is it enough or small enough to make a fire cracker fuse?
Me, I use enough to make a pillow.
I've even had to use the bark of a willow.
Do you give others a relief flush?
Me, I don't. I just let the stink build up and make everyone blush.
Do you read the newspaper and then use it?
I have. When there is no tissue on the roll except for a little bit.
Well here's to you my glory seat.
One last flush until other time when we meet.

Taking a Nap

Here is Michelle's new baby taking a nap on his first day at our house. Donald and Debbi are proud of their newest granddog.

Mom and Dad's Baby

Shelby! Mom and Dad's Baby!!