Retail Therapy

Ya know, i never really realized the power of retail therapy. Yesterday my mother and i were talking and we decided that we are firm believers. So.. what did we decide to do? Well with the recent post on Lisa Morgan's fashion blog The Juicy Tube, i decided that i needed to go check out Lauren Conrads new line at Kohls. I will be the first to say i am not a huge fan of Kohls, but with my recent winning at the soap factory of a 100 dollar gift card there, i decided it was worth taking the time to see what all the fuss was about. Let me publicly thank Lisa for completely opening my eyes to what could be one of my favorite new designers. I loved EVERYTHING i tried on. Narrowing it down to 100 dollars seemed like an impossible task, and i ended up spending wayyy more than i should have. But the good news is i got a 40 dollar 'kohls cash back' deal, an additional 25% off my entire purchase, and everything was 30% off. Talk about a deal! My mom has taught me.... when there is deals like that.. you have to partake! haha I am so excited about my new clothes and can hardly wait for spring time when they can make their big debut! 

Just a few of my little purchases :)

So excited to wear this cute little dress! It really is way cuter in person 

I absolutely adored this trench. It is super feminine and has the cutest bow on the back tie.

This shirt may look really plain, but the back is semi open with a lace detailing. 

It may not look that cute, but i fell in love with the detailing on this top! it has a tie, and the buttons only go half way down the shirt. And the tulip sleeve----ok love it!

I actually bought this top and this cardigan. I love them both. The cardigan is really versatile, and the top looks different in person. love them both. 

Welp you just got my little fashion update. Seriously though.. can spring come a little quicker? I just want the warm weather, no school, flip flops, and shorts. Doesn't that just sound lovely?

Oh ps. i got all these images at Kohls.com

Excited.

I am beyond excited to go back to Kenya. Holy Moly preparations are under way and it is getting me a little too happy sometimes. June 9th cannot come fast enough!!! if you know anyone that is interested in maybe joining our team. ..let me know :)

In other news... I am heading to....

 ITALY

for 10 days after kenya! Crazy right?! I can seriously hardly wait to see these two little girls! And of course my aunt Cyd, and uncle Damon. 

All in all i will be gone for just a little bit less than a month.. june 9-July 3. two and a half of those weeks in Kenya, and the rest in Italy and London. I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Italy and seriously i can hardly wait for summer!!

Oh The Day of Loveee

Happy Valentines Day to all you lovers out there! 

This year is the second year that i haven't had my Valentine here with me but let me tell you.. He certainly makes up for it. :) I can hardly believe that this is our 4th Valentines Day spent 'together' and it completely freaks me out that he is coming home in about 4 months! Holy moly time is sure flying! This boy is just so amazing and i am so grateful to have him in my life :)

 
Picture overload i know.. but i was looking through our pictures together and i cant believe how young we look! haha i couldnt narrow it down.. so these will have to do. :)

TL: at a ranch in the summer of 08. TR: on our 18th birthday downtown
BL: Senior Trip on our cruise to Mexico. BR: going away party before i left for college.

TL: in st George fall of 08 TR: gateway winter 08
BL: Thanksgiving point Christmas lights BR: bowling with Teag

Spring Break of 2009 in San Diego. Pictures at the San Diego Zoo, Body Worlds Exhibit, and some random park

TL: Ben's Farewell TR:19th Birthdays
BL: Vegas for our Birthdays BR:Park City to ride the bobsled

This is one of my favorite pictures of us. Well besides my squinty eyes. Isn't he cute though? 

I love this boy. 4 months cant come soon enough!!


Well Happy Valentines everyone... 
sorry i'm a day late!

Favorite

Totally obsessed with this song right now. Actually i am totally obsessed with this album. Actually i am totally obsessed with this band in general. This video is so great.





i highly suggest you guys listen to this whole album. The acoustic version of this song is just fantastic. And i also love this song. yuppp listen and love it. do it.

Jaimie is Engaged!!

Well it is official! Another one of the six kicks is getting hitched. How exciting! Jaim got engaged a few weeks ago but i just havent gotten around to blogging about it. I am pathetic! But how cute is this couple?

Jaimie and Chad

excuse the crappy resolution photo.. it was obviously stolen from her facebook :)

Jaimie and Chad met through a blind date last...i wanna say last.. October ish?  Jaimie's childhood best friend lined them up to go to the Brad Paisley concert together. I think that's who it was? Anywayyy... they totally hit it off and have practically been inseparable ever since. They are set to be married May 21, 2011, in the Salt Lake temple. I am so happy for these two. They are seriously perfect together and i cant wait to see her in a wedding dress! ahhh 

Congrats [future] Mr and Mrs Broadhead! 

Helpppp meee

K i feel really bad writing this.. but i am looking to my fellow bloggers for some serious help. I have a person my friends and i like to refer to as a "mr persistent". I have to give credit to dear kylee for this term. i am a firm believer in karma.. and back when i was reading her blog about her "mr. persistent" i have to admit that i laughed. Now look what i got myself into!

Background on the story:

Last semester my omega girls and i would go to this weekly event known as Pi Night. Basically it is a social gathering that the sigma boys put together on thursday nights at the Pi pizza restaurant. One night this boy kept talking to me as if i had known him for years. He kept telling me every time he was going to do something. Example: "ok i am going to get a refill now." "ok well i am going to go say hi to that guy over there." "ok well i am leaving now.." and so on... The next week at sorority one of the girls in my sorority came up to me and said that 'Jack' (we will change his name for obvious reasons) wanted to know what i had thought of him. My response was "who is jack?!" honestly i didnt even know the kids name! hahaha she told me that she had explained to him that i was dating someone--- which at the time i was, and that i also had a missionary. She said he was still very curious about what i had thought about him. I think i remember just kind of staring at her and then we both started laughing. I never saw him again that semester. Thankfully.

Fast forward to now:

I have seen this boy around the institute building numerous times. Because we were never really on a personal basis, i never really felt the need to say hello. Well come to find out he is in my institute class. One day after class (before Ky and Jason joined me) he hunted me down and insisted that we walk to our next class together. It was a normal walk and usual conversation with this boy.. awkward, and uncomfortable. I was happy when we parted our separate ways. Well i figured that since Kylee and Jason joined me in institute class, that i wouldnt have to worry about anymore awkward encounters with this Jack character. Boy was i wrong!!

 I have an hour break before i have institute. Usually this time is filled with studying, (currently blogging), and reading, in the commons of the institute building. Welllll this boy loves to come and sit at the same table as me. He will sit and talk and talk and talk. I have tried the whole 'headphone trick', and yet for some reason he will still come sit next to me. One time he even gestured to me to take out my headphones. Awkwarddddd. And every time our conversation is the same..."how is your day? what homework are you doing? what are your plans tonight? what are you doing there on your computer?" question after question after question! I have used the "i have to use the restroom" excuse too. To which, his response was "oh i will watch your stuff and we can walk to class together". Ummmmm i quickly gathered my stuff and headed to the restroom for the remainder of my break.

Last week my friends abandoned me in institute alone. I knew he would insist on walking me to class again, so as soon as the word "amen" was said, i left the classroom and started the longgg walk to presidents circle. As i was heading down the stairs of the institute building i didnt see Mr P in sight. Good sign. ....or so i thought. I was heading through the parking lot and suddenly i hear from behind me "soo haley how is your day going?" ahhh i had been caught! Conversation followed for the next 10 minute walk. At some point i think he was even hinting to me that he needed a date to the formal dance this friday. Luckily i already have plans, but for some reason i told him i had work? I crumble under pressure! Seriously i couldnt even think straight! i knew i had something on Friday, but i couldnt for the life of me remember what it was. So the excuse that i had work came flying out. Once again.. awkward. It really is the only word to describe the convo.

I feel so bad avoiding this Mr. P, but what other choice do i have? I feel like i have given subtle hints but he doesnt seem to catch them. I dont want my institute class to be a place where i feel i have to be mean, but honestly he just isnt getting it. And what about what the girl in my sorority told him last fall? To his knowledge i am dating someone and i have a missionary. What the crap!? Although only half of that sentence is true, you would still think it would shy him away in the slightest!

So my question to you fellow blogger...what is a girl to do? how do i fix this problem? Really it is starting to put a damper on my days because i worry about it so much. Any advice would suffice. please. i beg of you.

Birthday men!

 I have missed some birthdays i need to get caught up!! Last week was my dear little brother Teagan's 12th birthday!

Teagan Dane

January 31

this kid is so awesome. I love him to pieces. He was so excited to be able to receive the priesthood and his first temple recommend and cant wait to go to the temple next week! What a little stud. i cant believe he is already 12! I remember vividly the days i got to stay home from school to help mom.. i would sit on the couch all day with this little baby in my arms and just talk to him. He has always been--- and will always be my little buddy and best friend! he loves to give me dating advice and is always sure to tell me what he thinks of the few men i have brought home. He is getting to be a little stinker though and wont hold my hand in public! What a brat. haha I love you teagy!

Andddd today is the birthday of two of my very good friends!

 Elder Eric Proctor

Currently Serving in Seoul, South Korea

Eric and I on carving pumpkins Halloween of 2008.

Eric and i have been friends since 9th grade spanish class when he decided to write 'dirty haley' on my desk, chair, and every paper i turned in. Dont ask me where he got 'dirty haley' because to this day neither of us know! All he will say is that he knew it bugged me so bad and so he kept doing it just to make me angry! what a butt head! We became even better friends our senior year when we served on Student Government together. He is probably the funniest kid on the planet and i am sure he is being such a great missionary. i cant wait for him to come home in may! Happy 21 Elder Proctor!

and..

Ammon Zitting

not the greatest pic of us but it was one of the most recent that i had :)

Am is so great is so many ways! We became close friends in the fall of 2009 while we were both attending Dixie. We dated on and off through 2010 (i will admit it was my fault every time i suck at dating) and have now decided to just be friends. He is wayyyy legit at baseball and is one of the most caring and thoughtful individuals i have ever met. He served in Japan and really taught me to love the asian culture. I learned a lot from this boy and wish him a very Happy 23rd birthday!

Happy Birthday gentlemen! One year older and wiser too? 

I love when..

·      I love when i wear ballet flats to school and it conveniently decides to snow outside. Ok not just snow.. lets say it was a total white out. walking to class and almost falling every step is probably my favorite thing ever. Let alone... my feet = frost bite.

·      I love when i set my alarm to my favorite song. I now HATE what use to be my favorite song. i gotta quit doing that.

·      I love when i forget that i have to write a 7 page self reflection paper. And i love it even more when i then procrastinate to write the paper until 11:00 the night before its due.

·      I love when i miss the shuttle in the morning by 1 minute. waiting in the FREEZING cold for the next ten minutes is just so fun!

·      I love it when my brakes dont work and i slide through a whole intersection. I love it even more when somehow the person in front of me slid too, making it so i didnt hit them. (i really do love that)

·      I love when i cant find a bra in the morning. seriously so annoying. where do they all go?!

·      I love when my paychecks are smaller than expected.

·      I love when good friends do stupid things. i wanna shake them and say.."what are you thinking???!"

·      I love it when i go to they gym only to find out that i REALLY need to start going more often.

·      I love it when really awkward boys are persistent in talking to me. If i have my headphones in.. you would think that is a good sign to anyone that i dont really want to chat. Right? …wrong.

Ok now that i got that out.. I REALLY DO LOVE …

·      I love when i wear ballet flats to school and it makes my outfit that much more cute.

·      I love when i find out that 3 of my good friends are coming to Africa with me.

·      I love going to institute with Kylee, Jason, and Carson. Institute with friends is the best thing ever. Also avoiding being embarrassed in front of the whole class is another great feeling.

·      I love going to get slurpees and having heart to hearts with this boy. Also chatting with this boy is just as wonderful.

·      I love playing soccer again with my long lost best friend Lexi. And I love it even more when the coach tells me that i’m ‘brilliant’ in the cutest irish accent known to man. Seriously nicest compliment ever.

·      I love when I hear that one of my best friends is engaged. but I’ll do more on that later.

·      I love when i get put in the same group as an attractive wide receiver on the football team. Teagan is convinced I should have our group meetings at our house.

·      I love when I hear new songs that completely speak to me. Maroon 5 is bomb.

·      I love when I get to talk to my roommates and laugh at funny pictures.

·      I love how somehow everyone I come in contact with is somehow connected with someone else. It is so weird.

·      I love that I get to take the shuttle instead of walking 20 minutes in the antarctic weather outside. Shuttle = convenient in numerous ways.

·      I love when I wake up feeling refreshed. Even if I want to shoot the song that plays on my alarm.

·      I love when I get a paycheck. Period. It is the best ever.

·      I love when I know I have plans for the weekend ahead. Omega retreat is calling my name!!

·      I love when I know that Ben gets home in about 4.5. HOLY SHIZZER.

·      I love when I talk to my married friends. Lexi and brock. Brooke and Dan. Jess and Ev. they are all so great. 

·      I love talking to people about Kenya. Coincidentally I have had it happen a lot lately and it makes me happy.

·      I love it when I get new blog followers. Jump for joy! someone actually reads what I write! Not that its that exciting.

·      I love working out to Richard Simmons..with my omega gals. 80’s outfits make it that much more fun.

·      I love that at the gym today I learned I am not in as horrible shape as I thought. Still not great. But getting there.

So I guess after all this week wasn’t too shabby. Sorry for this ridiculously long post with no cool pictures. I know posts without pictures are boring. My B.

Weekendddd

This last weekend some of Chan's friends were going down to St George to go four wheeling. They graciously let me come along for the ride so i could go visit my friends down there. You all know how much i love St. G and i have to admit..it is days like today when i trulyy MISS living in the sunshine. Dont get me wrong i love walking to class in -8 degree temps but i also love playing volleyball in shorts and a tee in the middle of January as well. 

 On saturday Alex took us shooting. We use to go all the time together and i was so happy when he agreed to take us. He brought along his girlfriend Teisha and i was so excited i got to meet her. She was so easy to be around and honestly i felt like i had known her for a very long time! We had a lot of fun.

Alex and his prey.

 Alex got to practice his aim when we saw this little rodent scurrying along the hillside about 40-50 yards from where we were. He was SURE that he hit it.. and sure enough when we went to check.. he had nailed it. :)

How sweet is this picture really though?

Haley. Paige. Whitley. Min.

Me and my roommates went to the Dixie basketball game together. I got to see a lot of people that i havent seen in quite awhile. It was so fun! I love spnding times with my roommates and i was so excited when i got to hang out with Madison and haley for a bit. AZ trip reunion..only missing court.

All in all it was a great weekend. Only a few weird things occurred and it was made up for by spending quality time with the roommates. Paige should be getting her mission call this week so i will for sure let you all know where she is headed!

My life today...

Isnt it weird how you can be in a situation and the lyrics to a song pop into your head that completely describe the situation at hand? Yup that happened to me today. Unfortunately it had to be this song that popped into my head and not some of the others that i would have hoped for. Anyone else had something like this happen?

I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us,

How we met

And the sparks flew instantly

And people would say they're the lucky ones

I used to know my place was a spot next to you,

Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat

Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on

Oh, a simple complication,

Miscommunications lead to fallout,

So many things that I wish you knew

So many walls up that I can't break through

Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room

And we're not speaking

And I'm dyin' to know

Is it killing you

Like it's killing me?

Yeah

I don't know what to say since a twist of fate, when it all broke down

And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

How'd we end up this way?

See me nervously pulling at my clothes and trying to look busy

And you're doing your best to avoid me

I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us

Of how I was losing my mind when I saw you here

But you held your pride like you should have held me,

Oh I'm scared to see the ending why are we pretending this is nothing

I'd tell you I miss you but I don't know how

I've never heard silence quite this loud.

Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room

And we're not speaking

And I'm dying to know

Is it killing you

Like it's killing me?

Yeah

And I don't know what to say since a twist of fate, when it all broke down

And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

This is looking like a contest

Of who can act like they care less

But I liked it better when you were on my side

The battle's in your hands now

But I would lay my armor down

If you say you'd rather love than fight

So many things that you wish I knew

But the story of us might be ending soon

Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room

And we're not speaking

And I'm dying to know

Is it killing you

Like it's killing me?

Happy Sunday everyone!

Take 2

Remember how i said i had some exciting news about Africa? Welp people.. Its official. I am going to Kenya again this June! ahhhh!!!!!!! i am soo excited words cant even express how excited i get when i think about it. This year will be a little different in the fact that i will be an assistant team leader--meaning that i will be helping plan/organize/oversee the whole expedition! So crazy right? i cant even wait. 

My boys Ezra and Evans.

I realize that i completely sucked at telling you guys about my amazing experience that i had last year. I think it is because those experiences that i had are so near and dear to my heart that trying to explain them even somewhat never really seems to give them 'proper credit' if you will. I have said it before.. but i really am going to try and tell my stories with you all though! Posts will be coming and you will LOVE 

them. maybe. :)

Just ignore the HUGE shine spots.. i was sweaty ok?

Oh one more thing. I bet some of you are wondering..(ok maybe not but i have to throw this in).... WHAT ABOUT THE BOY?! He gets home in June? ...You are leaving in June? i know i know. i am a crazy person. i have waited two years for that beloved day when i get to see the lovely Elder Woolf.. and i am leaving for 3 weeks out of the 4 weeks in the month that he is supposed to get home?! Insane. Andddd since i dont know his exact release date there is the possibility that he will get home while i am off doing my thing. But i just know that either way, things will work out how they are supposed to. Of course that would be crappy if i wasn't here when he arrived, but i will be doing amazing things in Kenya and i know Ben will be here when i arrive. :) 

 Plus that will give him time to get out of his 'weird' stage, and then.. HE can pick ME up at the airport! hugs and all! ahhhh thinking about this gets me WAYYYY too excited for june 25. has it really been 19 months?! gahh!

 oh ps.. ben conducted a huge conference last week that ELDER SCOTT spoke at. He sat right next to an apostle and talked with him one on one! That is so crazyyyy! He is happy and doing well. Although he did inform me last week that he misses Carson so much and that he is going to marry him.. sooooo.... Cars hasnt even been home for a month and he is already stealing my boy? what the crap. But i am ok with it cuz lets be honest.. those two boys are two peas in a pod. Literally. okkkk But on a side note.. how cute is this boy really though? :)

LIMBO

Yesterday i finally got up the courage to attend a singles ward. I must be crazy right? I went alone even! good thing i had my cute friend Lindsey Canfield meet up with me for second and third hour. I must admit.. i loved it! i am excited to be back in a University ward.. i have missed my Dixie ward and calling! It is pathetic i know but i felt like i was getting into limbo mode. Just kinda floating along, not really improving, not really digressing, just floating. You know the feeling? i am excited to say this singles ward will force me to learn and do things my way instead of just going to each hour of church with my mom and sister. I know am fully responsible again for my sunday church habits and i am excited! It is an absolutely HUGE single's ward, and there are quite a few people i know. I ran into my team leader from Kenya last year.. i was so excited about that. Also i have big news coming about the possibility of another trip to Kenya?... That is a subject for another day! Anyway.....Who knew i would be so excited to head back into a singles ward? not i!

Surprise!!

On saturday while i was at work i got the exciting call that we would be throwing a surprise party for Jason that night. We were to meet at carson's at 6:30 so when jason arrived at 7 we could blast him with the surprise! Well true to Jasons character.. he was an hour late! He made up for it though with his shocked expression when we all came running out of Carson's room yelling "Happy Birthday" and "SURPRISE!" I think he was completely confused, shocked, and happy all at the same time. it was so cute.

The Birthday boy and the ladies

The surprise crew

We ate, hung out, watched the most adorable movie Brayden made that showed pictures and videos from the evolution of our friendships, and then decided to go to a 3D movie. 

my lovely date Ky Ky

You know how in big groups the "pair off" usually happens? well in our group of friends i feel like that seldom happens, however this night unfortunately it did! Good thing i had my lovely date Kylee! Screw boys when you have the best girlfriends ever right?!

Ps you can see the cutest video of the surprise HERE.

Confession of an Obsession

Ok here it goes..I feel like i have a slight weird obsession that i have to admit to all my faithful followers haha ...whoever you may be? My dear friend Kylee already knows of this obsession because she too shares the same love. I have been thinking about this doing this post for awhile now and i am finally getting up the nerves to go for it. I just know the suspense is killing you so i will just say it..

I love weddings!

I know creepy.. right? weird? abnormal?? I KNOW PEOPLE. But i have always loved them. Ever since i was little i have loved going to weddings with my parents. Everything from the bride's dress, the centerpieces, the bouquet, the tuxes, the pictures, the food, the wedding video, the colors, the themes---it all completely intrigues me! My favorite part though is observing the newlyweds... the way they look at each other says it all and i absolutely LOVE that. Now now now.. i know what you are thinking.. "haley just really wants to get married!" or "haley just really needs to get married"... both of the above are soo wrong! I am in no hurry to get married, no hurry to plan a wedding, and quite frankly no hurry to have to stress over any of those things, but maybe that is why the obsession is so awesome? because i dont really have to worry about it at all! I love stalking wedding blogs, photographer wedding portfolios, facebook albums, and florist websites.. basically anything to do with weddings. I have two favorites.. The Perfect Palette, and Utah Bride Blog. I could look at these two websites literally ALL day long. Freaky i know. you dont even have to tell me.

The one weird thing about this obsession ...you would think i know exactly what i want for my future wedding(who knows when the crap that will be haha) But.. i can assure you that i definitely do not! Of course i have a TON of ideas in my head of color schemes, flowers, pictures, etc, buut as soon as i think i have a good grasp on something.. the next day it completely changes. haha Does that bother me? ....nope not one bit considering i dont even have a good reason to think about all this stuff right now! Someday i am sure i will know exactly what i want, but for now, i can call this crazy obsession a hobby. I have to admit.. i was semi upset about the 'pantone color of the year' this year. Pantone comes out with the 'wedding color of the year' every year and is very well known to set the color trends for the following year. For example, last years color was the light tiffany blue. Trend? ABSOLUTELY.

 ....This years color? The exact pink that i have always loved. I guess i will be seeing a lot of pink weddings this year! gahhhh!!!!

Although i am upset.. i have to admit my current love is... gray and pink. 

I dont love this pink.. but I LOVE gray. (the perfect palette)

 Pantone Color of the Year

Honeysuckle pink

The rose center piece that fades from white to dark pink.. OBSESSED. (compliments of  pantone.com)

Check out the other Pantone colors here: http://theperfectpalette.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-10-pantone-colors.html

Call me crazy people.. but i love it..i love everything about it.  And if you dont, i think you can at least admit that you love seeing people in love! It makes the world a happy place right?

He's Backkkkkk

Welcome home Elder Williams!

I am sooo happy to have Carsy home! It is the absolute best feeling ever having my friends coming home. We only have 3 more and we will all be officially reunited. Eric gets home in may, Ben in June, and Preston in July!

Left to Right: Jason, Brayden. Kylee, Stetson, Jess, Carson, Nate, Haley, Craig, Lacey, Heather.

Last night Jess, ky, and i, were talking about how truly lucky we are to have such an amazing group of friends. We have all been friends for such a long time now and it is just fun to know that we are friends to stay! Also, Lacey and i were talking about how blessed we were in high school to have such a good grade. We felt like everyone in the '08 class at Jordan got along so well and cliches weren't really that big of an issue. I feel so grateful to have such awesome friends that i know will always be there to support, uplift, and love me no matter what trials i face!

Rush.

This week school started and along with the new semester we also had RUSH week for Lambda Delta Sigma. I have missed my Omega girls so much and it was so great being with them again! Rush is pretty crazy, but it wasnt nearly as crazy as it was back in the fall when i 'rushed'. We got 9 new pledges this semester compared to the 25 ish pledges we had last semester when i joined.

 We prepared a little skit for the pledges to help 'sway' their decision. Ours was short and sweet and very simple. It must have worked!

Jessica, Haley, Scottie

My girl Heather.. she is a trooper her missionary just left a few weeks ago!

We got our hoodies! I love them and they are so cute and comfy! I am so glad Omega is started back up and i love the fact that i will be busy on wednesday nights from now on! GOOO Omega! :)

Reflecting

Well the year 2010 was certainly good to me! I had so many amazing experiences, decisions, memories, and fun times that I will remember forever. Every year i make a year end video of pictures and movies that i have gathered over the past year starting with pics from the previous New Years Eve. This years was so hard to decide what to put in, and what to leave out...ahh depressing! I know it is long, but i promise it will be a good waste of 10 minutes! If you dont know me too well, it might be boring, but there are certainly some great and funny videos that accompany this look back. And plus it is more for my memory and my kids to look at someday!

Take a look, let me know what ya think.

2010 from Haley Hansen on Vimeo.

Christmas day

Christmas this year was so great. I got a lot of fun and cute gifts...Santa definitely spoiled me. I was especially excited that i got a new camera! My camera that i LOVED had broken like 2 weeks before Christmas and i was ecstatic to see that i had gotten the upgraded version of my old one! It is sweet, 12 mega pixels, 12x zoom, and HD video. Awesome right? I also got some new perfume, some new clothes, two new pea coats, and some way cute accessories. It was so great to just spend time with the family and relax for the day.

I have to say.. the best part about Christmas was definitely the phone call i received that morning around 7:30. :) GAHHHH!! That boy.. still somehow just makes my heart skip a beat.. even with a simple "hi hay!" It was seriously the best thing to wake up to! Just talking to him for the short amount of time that we did made me twitterpated for the rest of the day. i am an official nerd. We talked mostly about his mission and how Elder Scott is coming because he thinks they might open a stake in Mozambique--which would be so cool! We talked a little bit about school, work and just life in general. It was so fun i cant even describe. He sounded just the same.. this time there was no accent, and no weird english. Except he did keep asking me "is that a normal way to say that?..like how would you say that?" It was hilarious! Later on i commented on how he didnt have an accent and his response was.."Well duh Hay! i brought my 'A' game english!" ahah what a nerd. He is doing so well and i couldnt be more proud of him and how hard he is working. I also loved hearing how his perspective has changed. He commented on how boring his letters have gotten because "everything i use to think was so crazy and weird, is now just so normal and expected." I absolutely loved hearing him talk about how much he loved the people he was teaching. He has truly immersed himself in the work and is so close to Christ. I love it. It definitely has helped me keep my perspective on what is important! We just a have a little over 5 and half months til he is home!!.....Still not letting myself get too trunky yet... :)

Christmas Eve

Wow i have so much to catch up on! Christmas break has treated me so well.. lets talk about christmas eve. Every year we go to my grandma Tuckers house and eat dinner, chat, play games, and open a few Christmas gifts. Oh and we always take the traditional family Christmas photo..

This year it turned out pretty decent if ya ask me! It is always fun to be at grandma and grandpa's, and i was especially grateful to have my grandpa with us this year. After some heart issues this year we realize just how blessed we were to have him still with us. I have the best family!

We got our traditional Christmas pajamas and i LOVED mine. The sweatshirt is my favorite. We always act out the nativity, and seeming that all of us kids are quite grown up it makes for the funniest nativity around! I was the narrator this year and i have to say that was the best job! :) We then went home and exchanged our sibling gifts, Kali got me the cutest pair of runners spandex, and i got chandler a giftcard so he could buy some Ute sweats. It was a fun Christmas eve besides the fact i didnt sleep at all that night cuz i was too worried about sleeping through a certain phonecall! :) but we will talk about that later  :)