Hales Family 2010 Christmas Newsletter

Greetings from Mississippi. We hope and pray that this time of year finds you happy, healthy, and well. Our family has been extremely busy this year. Starting from the twins, Sam and Luther, they began the 2nd grade and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a certain man dressed in a red suit. Gabby, in the 6th grade, started band this year and is doing extremely well playing the trumpet like her older brother Zach. She is excited to start the young women’s program in church and to participate in the science Olympiad for her school. Matthew entered the 9th grade with much fanfare, if only in his mind. He plays drums in the marching band, indoor percussion squad, and is excited to march in the New Year’s Day Parade at Disney World. Zachary is a junior in high school and has become an accomplished trumpet player. He has made numerous honor bands and is looking forward to trying out for drum major this spring. Rainier returned home from Qatar this summer and has just finished his first semester at Southern Miss. Candy is finishing her personal training licensure and will complete her health and nutrition licensure this spring. She also is thoroughly enjoying her calling in church with the young women. Brent received tenure this year and is transitioning into his new role as department chair at Southern Miss. He still loves being bishop of the Petal Ward.