Haley Lynn

Kenzie's Cabin!!!!

2009-11-08T15:16:00.000-08:00

4-wheelin in up! Fruitland! It was such a great time! We went up there and went on a night ride, then came back and had a fire and roasted starbursts and hotdogs and played the couch game! It was such a great time! Me, Ky, Kenz and Alexa

Amanda, Jamie, Me, Kenzie, Ian, Kiley, Jeff, Yance and Jason

Halloween Baby!

2009-11-08T14:54:00.000-08:00

I got to be Little Bo-Peep for Halloween! IT was such a fun time! After a bit i did take off the hoop skirt because I was such a wide load! haha this is us at our ward party!

Night out with the girlS!! All of the roommates! Mica, Haley, Alexa, Kenzie, Kiley, and Dallas! Dinner at The Olive Garden yum!Carving Pumpkins

An incredible summer!

2009-09-03T10:38:00.000-07:00

The summer of 2009 has been one to remember! So many exciting things have taken place! This is a picture of my girlfriends and I at Jordan's shower. Kenzie and I threw it for her! We had a great turn out! This is at Jordans luncheonThe Reception was beautiful! we had a hair party after Jordan was back from her honeymoon....i was the last one to get weaved and so of course the cameras come out when I am lookin hot! :)
Kalai concert with Quinton, Kenzie, and Ryan!

A way fun evening!In my Stake singles ward, I was able to serve in the relief society presidency and I planned a campout for all the ladies, it was wonderful

Christy and I

Shoppin with my girls and forever XXI

Roller blading through provo canyon was gorgeous! I love the mountains!!

Kelsey is an instructor that I work with at MATC !

She's MARRIED!! Weird!

I'm REALLY alive!!!

2009-07-13T20:19:00.000-07:00

Our family took a nice vacation to California! We stayed right off the beach on 32nd street on New Port Beach! It was one of my favorite trips ever! I was trying to figure out what was so different about this one for me...and I've come to the conclusion that as you get older....sometimes the meaning of vacation changes...And for me this trip was so relaxing! Where as usually I'm looking to play play play! We did do a whole lot of fun things but I sure appreciated the travel time and quiet times as well.

New Port beach was so gorgeous! This was taken from the pier at sun-down.

Taylor and I enjoyed people watching! The lifestyle is so different. I went running 3 or 4 times along the ocean side. There are a ton of people that are out and active....running, biking, surfing! After doing the beach one evening our family took a long walk to find some dinner. We ended up at this little shop just off the beach! I had the yummiest veggie-burger ever! This is also where I saw the most attractive surfer dude! :)

My favorite part of the whole trip was the last day when we rented beach cruisers and road along the sand and around town! It was super crowded and we all had to weave in and out of the people! But the bike ride was definitely the best part for me. PS>..Tay took this picture, my fav from the trip!

Heidi and I by the docs

We did Disneyland and California Adventure for 2 days! I wasn't too thrilled when I heard that was the plan. But I was wrong! It was such a great time. Fun with the little kids as well!

My favorite was the parades. I love the music and lights! They do such an incredible job! And to think that they do it all every night!!!

Taylor, Dad and I...resting our feet. We were all tired and hungry...but none of us wanted to move! haha My favorite ride was Space Mountain, Tower of Terror and Screamin'! oh ANNNNDDD the teacups with little Savvy!

Over all it was such a great trip! We missed Barrett and Jeanine but look forward to doing it again with them!

SINCE BEING HOME:

Dad, Barrett, Taylor, Kyle Hansen, Michael and I went out to Deer Creek to go boating! It was such a nice night! I don't ever remember the canyon being so green and this time of year...it was truly breath taking!

I can tell that my body is in better shape this year! I'm able to ski longer than ever before!

Michael and I hangin out on the boat!

I AM ALSO STILL TEACHING COSMETOLOGY AT MATC...We had a BBQ with all of the instructors and girls. I really enjoy the ladies that I work with and feel lucky to be doing something that I enjoy so much!

This last week I taught about Make-up and Smokey eyes Technique! I love teaching because I learn so much as well!

I AM ALSO SINGING IN JENNY PHILLIPS CHOIR...I auditioned right after the pageant and made it into her choir. I participate in firesides with her and the group monthly. It is such a great way to share the spirit through music. I hope that it opens up new opportunities for me as well! Remember the Journey is the theme of this years youth fireside. I LOVE ALL OF THE MUSIC!

Last night we went up to grandma and grandpa Johnson's home to see family! For the program, Grandma shared a little bit of her memory about her grandmothers and then read a poem that grandpa wrote about his mothers apron. In the poems were shared memories of her pockets filled with pen, paper, string, goodies, and whatever that was needed. He mentioned that her apron had wiped tears with love and been a symbol of her service. Afterward Grandma presented each one of her granddaughters and laws with a home sewn apron with our names on it. I couldn't help but be overwhelmed at her kindness and thoughtfulness. She is incredible!

It was so fun to see my favorite cousin Michelle and her family. They are so stinkin cute. I cant get enough of their little smiles and personalitlies! I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family!

Justin's Birthday!

2009-07-13T20:13:00.000-07:00

Juice...how did that name come about?? I'm not sure...it is just him! I have always loved Justin. As I have gotten to know him more over the last few years, I realize what a great addition he is to our family. A quiet example of kindness. Besides that, he has also become such a great joker. We LOVE to hear Justin laugh and tease...what a strong couple he and Heidi are together. Happy Birthday Juice! Hope ya know how much I love you!

My Amazing Syblings

2009-07-13T19:45:00.000-07:00

I haven't had a chance to write about Barrett and Jeanine both!...Both of there birthdays were a couple months back. I have to say, I feel so grateful for my relationship with them both individually. I think the world of...

Jeanine and her many talents and her wonderful understanding of life. She is always willing to lend a listening ear and always gives great advice. I am so thankful for our friendship and feel like we are becoming better and better friends all the time.

Barrett...what a heart of gold. Ever since I was a young child I've always been drawn to my older brother. He is my greatest support in developing and sharing my talents. He is so wonderful to me. I think I like most about Barrett is he is his smiles, hugs and giggles...we always have a good time!

I love you both and hope you know how much I appreciate your goodness! Happy Happy Belated Birthday to you both! I love you!

2009-05-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

Monday, 18 May 2009
Miss Orem 2009-2010 crowned on Saturday

Daily Herald
Chelsey Ingersoll, a graduating senior from Mountain View High School, was crowned Miss Orem 2009-2010 at the annual scholarship pageant on Saturday night at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem. As the new Miss Orem, Ingersoll receives $2,750 in scholarship money. She plans to attend Brigham Young University this fall, and to pursue a career as a pediatric cardiologist.
First runner-up in the competition was Alexis Hatch, a sophomore at BYU majoring in music therapy, who was awarded a $1,120 scholarship. Also named as attendants and scholarship recipients were Emily Jacobsen, Graceann Jacobson and Whitney Bunker.
In the talent competition, Ingersoll performed a sizzling tango/cha-cha dance number.
In response to an on-stage question about what has been her proudest accomplishment, Ingersoll responded, "Tonight, it was walking on stage in a swimsuit." She then added, "Waking up each day with a smile" regardless of circumstances.
Ingersoll also won one of several extra scholarships given -- the $200 TIFIE (Teaching Individuals and Families Independence through Enterprise) Award. The recognition was presented by local businessman Robert Workman, who established TIFIE as a nonprofit humanitarian organization in 2007.
A $500 community service award, given by Orem's mayor and City Council, went to Chelsea Dean. The $100 contestants' award -- voted on by the pageant participants -- was awarded to Haley Johnson. Ashleigh Dickerson received the $100 award from the pageant committee for her participation and attendance at pre-pageant workshops, and Alyson Sabin was given the $100 director's award for "most growth through the pageant experience."

Alot to Blah-Blah-BLOG about :)

2009-05-05T14:25:00.001-07:00

We'll start with this one! My Little brother is seriously all grown up. It is kind of sad...but so great! I have had such a great time being at home with him this past year. I look up to him so much. He is such a good man. I could go on and on...but I'll mention a few of my favorite things about him. I love that he always wants me to "LOOK" or "Come See THiS!" He is fasinated and so smart. I remember teasing him really early on about always making us watch this or that. It makes me giggle inside. He has really worked hard at the piano....and I love to hear him play. He had a great ear and knows how to make his songs sound just right. Recently I had a fun time helping him ask his date Kylie Pittard to his Sr. Prom. We put manikin heads on her porch with a sign that said...."AS you can see, i'd Kill to go to prom with you...haha" Kinda creepy but super funny. He and i ran it to the porch and ended up leaving our camera on the porch were we could record her reaction. We laughed hard about it once we waited long enough to get go grab the camera back :) Fun times... Here is he and I right before he ran out the door for his last High School dance! He looked so handsome! Love you Tay!

My little nephew turned ONE!!! HE is sooo stinkin adorable. I can't keep my hands off him..I always want to hold him. He is such a happy baby, and a sweetheart. He is starting to get really busy and curious. We celebrated his birthday over and Stephs house. We were all there! We watched him dig into the awesome cake that steph made for him. It was a big green worm that said Happy Birthday Christian Bug :) SOOO CUTE! What a darling little boy he is! Mekelle's getting married!! I'm thrilled for her and Kyle. They are adorable together. This is the apron the Grandma Johnson made for her! It was also wonderful to see my Aunt Memselle!

This is a part of the gift that we gave to Mekelle for her Big day :) We did a three gift deal...It went something like this:
1st bag labled: what YOU want to wear...(Some comfy pj's)
2nd bag labled: what HE wants you to wear...(a couple different nighties and things :))
3rd bag labled: what you WILL wear....(lipgloss and lotion)

Another Wedding! This is Alicia Williams from my singles ward, I got to do her curls for her wedding! It turned out beautiful! CONGRATS!

I treasure the times when family gets together. I LOVE LOVE LOVE being an aunt and so much enjoy the company of these little ones that bless my life. I feel so grateful to have a forever family and be sealed to those I love most.

I've been able to enjoy the temple as often as I can. Last time was there the man performing the baptisms was blind. It was neat to see him able to perform these important ordinances and with those being baptised reading him each name, he would repeat it and finish the ordinance. It brought a special spirit that to the temple and everyone who witnessed it that day.

This picture is of me, Christy Breyer, and Amanda Christiansen from my singles ward. Christy is widowed and has a little one at home. I was her visiting teacher for a while. I love her. This was the first time after a long road that she had ever gotten to be in the temple. I had a nice time being with her for that experience and reflecting on why we do certain things as i would explain to her.

I also got to go last week with Taylor and Dad to do some family names. I especially love to go to the temple with my family. My love for them grows as I get to experience such a heavenly atmosphere right there with those who mean the most to me.

These are my Starlight girlies! Steph wanted someone to teach Hallie and a few of her friends a performance. So with her help we did a show together. It was almost a little play...we did these songs: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Stand Out (A goffy Movie)

Toot Sweets (Chitty-Chitty-Bang Bang)

Fabulous (HSM)

Spoonful of Sugar

Let's Go Fly a Kite (both Mary Poppins)

When you Wish Upon a Star

They all did such a cute little job. We made their tu-tu's and did the performance in Stephanies church relief society room. It worked out perfect! Thanks to all the girls and their partents!

Andy, Hallie, Mckenna, Hailee, and Rylee

Taylor, Mom and I and Pam were able to join Grandma and Grandpa for Monday family home evening dinner. It was such a great time spent with them. After dinner, we played domino's and grandpa had Taylor and I laughing so hard. We love you both so much!! Sidenote: I love being in their lovely home. It is always so clean and orderly. MY grandma is such a great decorater and has done some fun fun things with ther kitchen and living room. I admire her and her humble heart and happy spirit. And my grandpa is a machine...he does soo much! So active and generous!

Last but not least....I have been preparing for the Miss Orem Pageant for Months...it is coming up next Saturday the 16th. I am getting really excited and nervous! I'll let you all know how it goes! Thank you to all of those who have been such a wonderful support though all of this!

Heidi's Birfday!

2009-04-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

APRIL 22nd...A Day to CELEBRATE!! This is one of the greatest reasons why I love my sister! Look at that face. Look at that sass, she has the greatest personality! It is so fun to hear her giggle, and burst out into her loud, contagious laughter!! Besides her happy spirit Heidi is my best friend. My sisters all are. I feel so blessed to know that no matter what, Heidi will be there to support me and give me a listening hear and always wise, comforting advice. Her testimony is obvious to anyone who talks to her. She lives what she believe and her countenance shines because of it.

Happy Happy Birthday Heidi!

You deserve all of the best this life has to offer you! I love you!

Some of Heidi's talents:

She will make you laugh when you wanna cry, and when you cry anyways, she shows a sincere and genuine sympathy

She Prays for her family and friends and is so thoughtful

She is the cutest little wife

She is smart and greater than that, wise.

She always looks gorgeous and has a nack for fashion

She is an accomplished dancer and teaches

She knows the gospel well, can explain it with love, and lives it herself

She is so well-rounded! She can do anything that she tries

She is a college graduate (public relations)

She is now working as a dental assistant with one the most successful dentists in the country

She can sew and is artistic

She has created a beautiful worthy home

She knows just when to call or send a loving text or make a phone call

She is pro-active and will get the job done (trust-worthy and reliable)

She is confident and believes it others as well....

Thanks for always believing in me heidi! You're the best!
Cousins lunch, celebrating Heidi's friendship to each one of uS!
Regan, Steph, Lindsay, Me, Heidi, Angie and Jill

We went to Rumbi Grill and Red Mango with the girls (missed Neen)

March all in ONE Post!

2009-03-31T07:38:00.000-07:00

Going throught the Draper Temple open house was a very special experience for me. I could feel the spirit so strongly through out the whole tour. It made me even more excited to be able to go through it one day with my future husband and make sacred covenants. I love the temple and also enjoyed the dedication. I feel so blessed to have so many temples near by!

We celebrated Mom's birthday as well. We all got together over at Jake and Stephanies home to have dinner and open gifts. My mom is so special to me and she deserves all the greatest of lifes blessings! To anyone who knows my mother, we all know what a pure and giving heart she has!Love you Mommy!Another Birthday was my friend Jordan Miller, we went to hair school together! I was so lucky to have made some great friends in cosmetology school. I teach them now...it is a little strange! haha :)

One of my BEST friends Siri Stone is getting married! This is Diana, Siri and I at her bridal shower! Im so excited for her. We will be friends forever. Love you Siri!

This is me with a few of my students! We got togther and went to dinner and then over to PG highschool to support one of the girls AUdriana in the Miss PG pageant! It was a great night!

Audi took fourth runner up! She did such a nice job up there! This is her and I and Madi!SOOOO....my good friend Kris sent me two tickets to take a friend to go see David Archuleta in concert! Luck me huh!? It was so nice of him. So Madi Louder and I got to gO! It was at the E center. I have a mad crush on David. He has such a beautiful voice. I just want to go on ONE date with him....JUST ONE...does anyone have a hook up!?? :)

Rockin out! He did such a great job live...and the sounds was awesome!

This is Him....oh my heart :)OUr ride home from the concert! haha

CeLeBraTioN!!

2009-02-23T11:46:00.001-08:00

So...it was a Par-Tay! After Gregs farewell all my family came back to our house for dinner, dessert and play time. :) It was such a great time! I am so glad everyone was able to make it. I seriously have the greatest family ever! Dad got me an itunes gift card and a mat to stand on in the salon to so I dont hurt my back from standing. Heidi and Steph got me a little necklace, some body spray and these darling pj bottoms. Barrett and Jeanine picked out a scarf for me and a singing card! lol Taylor wrote me the sweetest card and got me a pair of headphones for the gym! Im Loving all of my gifts! Thanks sooo much family. Love you forever and ever..and ever :) ....and ever!

2009-02-23T11:38:00.000-08:00

On sunday we were able to attended my cousin Greg's farewell. He is off to Colorado Springs. He did such a great job on his talk. I was very impressed. Besides that greg is a hottie :) He loves to work out and is a bit of a cowboy as well. I think the world of him and so do all of his nieces and nephews....he is wonderful with children, and I'm sure...the favorite uncle! We will miss him...but pray for his safety and success!

2009-02-23T11:28:00.000-08:00

Then I was able to go see Grandpa Johnson in the hospital. He has had his up and downs since his stroke. It has been an emotional time for us all. How grateful we are to have the gospel and to know that this is not the end. I sang 'How Great Thou Art' to him. He nodded his approval. :) I looked at him during the last verse..."when Christ shall come, with shout of acclimation, and take me home what joy shall fill my heart." I saw the understanding and life in his eyes. I love my grandpa!

Birthday Weekend Posts

2009-02-23T11:19:00.000-08:00

My birthday weekend was so fuN! It started with Taylors fabulous Disney choir concert! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! It was the most entertaining choir concert that I've ever attended! Very impressive, from the performers and soloists Alex Boye, to the costums and make up, all done by Paul Mitchells School. Mom, dad and I went. Daddy wasnt feeling well...and ended up rushing to the bathroom to throw up :( NOt fuN! But mom and I quite enjoyed ourselves! Way to go Tay Ray, you never cease to amaze me.

St.George!!!

2009-02-03T14:07:00.000-08:00

Wow, where do I start??!! I had the most exciting opportunity to go spend 2 weeks at The Fitness Ridge in St. George. My cousin Michelle and her husband Cameron opened the spa. It has come a long way! What they have created is incredible. They call it a "compassionate bootcamp!" :) It truely was! Our schedule everyday looked like this:
6:00 am- Open gym (They had some great machines to work on....I would either walk for a while or work on my arms...a couple of mornings i snuck in the wood room and danced :) )
7:00 am-Breakfast (They didnt serve any dairy products, and we were on a 1200 calorie per day diet.)
8:00 am- Early Morning Hike (We would split up into groups...either 101, Stop Sign, Intermediate, or Advanced. Michelle challenged me to do the advanced....the first couple of days i wanted to die...but they eventually became bareable. I really enjoyed the hiking after the first mile or so...Snow Canyon is beautiful! I found it very rewarding looking back and down and seeing what i climbed!)
11:00 am-Back at the Ridge I would grab a piece of fruit always feeling anxious for lunch.
11:30 am-Yogaloties or Aqua class
12:45 pm- LUNCH!! WAHOO!!
1:30 pm- Either a food demonstration, Nutrition lecture or open gym
2:30 pm- Class...(Core Training, Treading, Circut Training)
3:30 pm- Class...(Kick-boxing, Hip-hop on friday :) )
4:30 pm- Gentle Stretch...(Never felt gentle, but was great!)
5:30 pm- DINNER!!!! yay! I was always ready!
6:00 pm- Lecture

**After the day was over I either hopped in the hot tub to sit...haha or headed back to Cam and Michelles house. I enjoyed so much being with them and their family. After a long hard day, being the only LDS member at the camp that week, coming home to a home full of the Spirit was a huge blessing. Cam and michelle have a unique ability to spread happiness. Often I would walk in and hear laughter. Their kids are kind and very capable. I grew to love their family even more!! Thank you so much for your generosity and wonderful examples Michelle and family! I miss you!

I also had the opportunity to share the gosple with a few of the people at the camp. What a neat and growing experience that was for me. My testimony was strengthened and I am more grateful for the gospel than ever before!

St. George and the beautiful BLUE skY

Cam and Michelle's beautiful children!! Trey, Brielle, Kade, and I didnt get a picture with their oldest Bryson!

Jamie and I. She and I became great great friends! She is from Colorado. We were inseperable for two weeks! Everyone thought we were sisters!

This was probably my favorite Hike! It is called saddle. Talk about a quad workout!!!

On our way back in the vans....all sweaty :)

A couple of the guides...Kari and Cody

Us AGAIN :)

This is where we would eat each meal....These are some of the greatest people ever!

Girls Week!

2009-01-07T19:59:00.000-08:00

I finished off 2008 with one of th funnest weeks of my life!!! :) With a few of my girlfriends from hairschool, we went up to Alexa's parents home in Eden, for a little get away. After the drive up, we headed to Dinner. We were in Ogden on the older blvd. And went to one of Alexa's favorite places. I cant remember the name of the cute little place to save my life!! But all that matters was the fun company and the yummy food! This Pic: Me, Alexa, Jordan, Connie, Madi, and KenzAfter dinner we went to the new expo in ogden, and went to a place called FLOW RIDER for Indoor surfing! OH my gosh, ive never laughed so hard in my life! It was hard!! So hard...infact, i was NOT good at it. But it didnt matter...it was a blast!JordanMadi, Connie, Me and Kenz

Connie and I...we were a mess afterward! hahaThe whole group!!!

Afterward we headed up to Alexa's home and got in the hot tub for a bit, played games, and watched Notting Hill. I love Julia Roberts! :) We woke up in morning to this...Everything was sooo pretty!! We made crepes for breakfast and got in our winter gear!

We played in the snow for a while and then Alexas brother and friend hooked up a car hood as a sled to the snowmobils and took us on rides!!!This is us! Getting ready to HOLD ON TIGHT!Eric and Preston We has such a great week together! Much needed for all of US!

New Years I headed up to another Cabin with Abbey and her cousin. We made this awesome Louge, there was sooo much snow!!
Abbey and I on the rooftop. Such a fun night. Another nice cabin/home to sleep in up in the mountains. I enjoyed the snow more than i have in a long TIME!!! :)

Christmas Eve and Day!

2009-01-02T14:58:00.000-08:00

Our home is always so cozy but especially around Christmas...I love our real fire place and all the lights and decorations...it sets the mood for a nice warm christmas!

Christmas eve, making dinner and enjoying eachother...mom and daddyTay, Dad, Barrett and Neen
Taylor and I. We all watched Elf! Hillarious.
Christmas morning I woke up fairly early. Santa had told us to not come up until nine! So i woke up tay and we read and played some ping-pong. After we went upstairs, he and I made breakfast and then we all ate together. We opened gifts somewhere around 10:30 a.m. Some of my gifts included....My running shoes, work out clothes, Some nice jewelry, perfume, and a couple shirts. Oh and of course we had aunt pam over for gifts. Its tradition. After we were done opening gifts we headed up to Steph and Jakes house to meet with the whole family. Taylor and I showed up like this......
We dressed up like WHOOOO's and sang "Where are you Christmas" hehe so fun!

Aunty Pam and her new Teddy Bear!

Christian and I and Hals and I....Children make Christmas even more fuN!

Holiday Cheer!

2009-01-02T10:30:00.001-08:00

This season has been wonderful! This is the gift exchange we did with all my girlfriends from hairschool! We drew names and then met up for dinner at Paradise Cafe! mmm YUM~

Me, Jordan, Madi and her baby Mattix, Alexa, Suzannah, Jessica, and Connie!Tay and his buddies made a giant snowman that has been just outside our street! It is soo cute! I made him a hat! I have really enoyed all the snow this year! My dream of a white christmas came true!Dec 23rd we had our annual party with the Helstens and did a sweater partY! It was fabulous! We ate ruben sandwiches and had a program and the kids acted out the nativity. It was a very nice evening. We just love the Helsten family!Heidi and baby Christian Tay and I...

Christmas is Coming!!!

2008-12-15T13:40:00.000-08:00

As the season continues, I have had many thoughts and felt much gratitude for the experiences and people who bless my life....

Reflecting about our Savior and his birth, life, and infinate atonement, I feel so blessed to have the knowledge that I do. The spirit has testified strongly to me this holiday season of the holiness of this celebration. And I have enjoyed the activities that are preparing my heart to be ready for Christmas....

The music that played around the holidays is one of my favorite things! With my calling as the ward choir director, I have felt such a power from the music we have learned and sung so far and look forward to our Christmas Program this sunday. We had the Stake Choir concert this past sunday. My niece Hallie sang a solo and then my choir continued the rest of the song. She sang it flawlessly! I am such a proud aunt! We did two songs from the Children's Song Book. Stars Were Gleaming and Once Within a Lowly Stable. My calling blesses me and I love my choir, they did a beautiful job. I love that they sing from their hearts.

This year it will just be Taylor and I for Christmas Eve and morning, and then later will be joining the rest of our married syblings and their families. It is amazing how life and situations like these make you appreciate eachother and grow individually. I have loved living at home with Taylor Ray. He is constantly makin me giggle if he is not tickling me or hiding behind a dark corner ready to jump out and scare me!! I think the world of my little brother and so proud of him and his many accomplishments thus far... it is truely astounding, his talents and capablities. I am most proud of his determination to be a worthy priesthood holder and besides being worthy. He is active. Always looking for someone to serve, pray for, or visit. I love to listen to his heartfelt prayers and hear his insights about the gospel. He is very smart. It will be fun to be with him this year. Love ya Tay!Little Savvy had her 3rd birthday! I learn so much from being around children. They teach me patience. I love that they ask so many questions, live simply, but imagine greatly! What a joy it is for me to be Aunt Haley! OHhhh, I love it! Happy Birthday Bobby. :)

I had the chance to go up to the Conference Center with some friends and hear the Tabernacle Christmas Choir. I love visiting this building. It is an incredible sight watching each row fill up with people. The Prophet and Elder Uchtdorf were both there! And after the program got to hear a few words from them. The concert was angelic! I could have sat there all day!

Jeff and Aubrey, Craig and I

I Love my singles ward! These were some of the men singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!

Kay and I ( I have made some wonderful friends in my ward)

The Bomb Bishipbric!

We did gingerbread houses this week, I thought it was sooo fun! I love getting creative. Everyone's houses turned out darling! ANd So different from eachother. Tay and I did ours together.
Heidi and I
The girls worked on a gingerbread Train!! IT was so cute! Gettin started...
Juice and Hals, playin paper dolls. very manly Justin.

Stephy working on Heidi's house...I think Steph enjoyed it as much or more than me!

Dad is such a perfectionist. Cracks me up to watch him. Cute house daddy!

And this would be US!Christmas Dinner and gift exchange with the girls from Lush Studio. I am really enjoying working there. All the girls are so fun and very talented. I think we have a unique group!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2008-11-30T16:31:00.000-08:00

Wow time sure flies!! I'm always so excited for this time of year, so Im not complaining...it just seemed to come super fast this year! We were going to go to a church for Thanksgiving this year, and let me tell ya....none of us were too thrilled about the idea! I think it is pretty neat that our family has grown so big that that is an option. But, with only 30 of us getting together when momma Sheri decided to offer our home for the gathering, we all got excited! A lot of work, but sooo worth it! Look at how beautiful everything turned out! Thanks to everyone who helped! Dad and Tay on the yard, Sue for bringing the table cloths and center pieces, and mom for her endless vaccuuming! OH and EVERYONE FOR ThE DELICIOUS FOOD! It turned out to be such a nice day!

This is my excited/hammered face and hair after everything was set up! And my happiness after we found my mommy's diamond that had come out of her ring!!! ( a whole other story!)

Mom and Grandma Greaves :)

Me and my Grandma and Granpa Greaves!!
Heidi and Juice, after a very satisfying meal

Jilly, Stacy and Angela

Jeanine bean, Barrett, and I just relaxin

Breanne brought candle warmers and scents for us to order!

Some of us girls

Jeanine, Shaelyn, me, breanne, Heidi

Okay so that is all the pictures that I took on Thanksgiving Day, but my goodness, the weekend had just started!! That evening I did gel/glitter toes on Heidi and Mom and Uncle Bob came over and we all hung out and watched a movie. Then the next day I spent with Steph and her kids....We played, did more manicures and pedicures and put some foils in Steph's hair. And that evening we went to Barrett and Jeanine's house to watch the Jazz play. It was a great game! We beat the Sacramento Kings and laughed really really hard at some awesome Boone commentary. :) We then headed over to Red Mango for a treat! I havent laughed so hard in long time! We were all on a sugar high or somethin....there was dancing, and weird talents revealed haha! Here are some pictures....I think the few people around must have thought we were nuts. We decided that we are going to have a family valentines dance this year..I cant wait!

Showing off our hand talents....

The gang! We missed Steph and Jake and the kids!

OHHHHHH....and I had a visit from one of my girlfriends from Rexburg! We got to spend some time together :) This is one of my besties ...Lindsay Borg!Hanging out in our sweats...catchin up and eating our double stuffed oreos...mmmm!
We ended up having a sleep-over party :) Then miss Lindsay had to leave me....I was so fun t spend some time with her. My year at BYU-IDAHO are some of my greatest memories!Then last night I had another great night! Jason and one of his mission buddies and I went to wingers and then met up with a bunch of friends and played around for a bit...then watched Vantage Point. I fell asleep after the third repeat...not a fan of that movie. haha!
OHHH....ANNDD I have done alot of this, this weekend. :) Just relaxing, chattin and lounging in whatever a darn well please :) It was a wonderful Thanksgiving 2008 :) I have enjoyed the nice fall weather...although...I am dreaming of a white Christmas...where is the snow???!!

Two Great Evenings!

2008-11-21T19:02:00.000-08:00

What a great couple of weekends! I have been so lucky to get to do some of my favorite things ever!!!! This night started out with Red Mango...mmmm! And a night at comedy sportz witht the familY! I cant think of anything much better than that!!! I love that place! Probably their biggest fan!! (after Heidi :) ....this is jason and I and our yummy treats!

SOOOO...we went to take a picture with the star of the show. He looked back at me and in a deep serious voice said..."Tag Me"...(he was refering to facebook, if anyone is familiar with it, you can tag (send) pictures to eachother)....and I started giggling...then ...to keep me laughing...he said. "Or Poke Me" (which is another facebook gesture)...and Heidi, being unfamiliar with the Facebook Language...took it literal and Poked him in the belly. (PICTURED BELOW) We all about died when she made the connection... She was on the ground laughing!!!!!! SoOOO FUN!

Another great night started out with a delicious dinner at the energy solutions arena where we would prepare (hehe) to watch the JAZZ GAME! The is Jon and I and his little brother and his girlfriend. Besides the yummy food and great company...We had FANTASTIC seats!!! Check it out...Announcing the game starters........ Tip off!! Went to us...And so did the Game!! WOOOO...we beat the bucks! What a wonderful way to end the evening!

My girlfriends are getting married!!

2008-11-10T18:42:00.001-08:00

I attended two Bridal Showers this week! Gina and I went to elementary school together! We were best buds our sixth grade year!! We were seperated for Jr. High and then both attended MV highschool and were in Accapella choir together and cheered on the varsity squad our sr year! Gina is wonderful! Im so excited for her.... her shower was absolutely beautiful, gorgeous tables and an incredible dinner!

Olivia is getting married TOO!! haha what a fun time at her shower!! Olivia and I were in choir together as well and we also played on the MV softball team together! She is marrying an awesome guy from our high school! They are so cute! CONGRATSStuffed with Mallo's from answering incorrectly! haha thanks for the laughs!! :)

Our attempt to design her dress!US!!

Halloween means....

2008-11-01T20:56:00.001-07:00

Frosting, decortating and Eating yummy sugar cookies....

"Parving Cumpkins" with the family!...

Visiting with family ...

Dressing uP...

Playing with friends...

Going on scary walksAnd of course dancin! haha

October thus far....

2008-10-19T15:34:00.000-07:00

It started out with hearing from our prophet and apostles and other church leaders at General Conference, which was wonderfuL!...I loved each session! A couple of the talks that specifically touched me was Pres. Uchtforf's talk on Hope, Elder Worthlin's, and Elder Holland's talk about angels. It is such a blessing to have a living prophet on the earth today! And I look forward conference every six months!
This month we also got to celebrate my brother-in-law Jake's birthday! We all went out to Texas Roadhouse, it was crazy busy, and a fun and loud envoirnment! I love Jake! He is such a stud! He is such a good husband to Steph and dad to Hallie, Savvy and Christian! I love being around Jake, Im so glad he is in our family! Hope you had a great birthday!!

So being graduated has its pro's and con's! I love being in the salon! But it also means I don't get to see my favorite girlfriends from schooL! I Miss seeing them everyday. So after a week haha...I planned a dinner night! we went to the pizza factory! I was so glad that it worked out for most of us! Yay, i got to catch up with the ladies, such a great time!

A couple weeks ago, Me and my buddies Baden and Jason went on an intense scooter ride down by the lake. It was one of the first colder days this month...and it was seriously freezing! But awesome! I dont ride our little scooter that often, cause i get off and im all smelly. :) I need to go more!I got to have a fun night out with one of my besties Chelsea :) We got to chat and go out to comedy sportz one night this month. I love that place! It was so fun being with her. She is always so full of smiles and always makin me giggle. Im so grateful for her friendship! When she showed up to my house...we were wearing almost identicle outfits!!!! This is Me, Amanda, Melissa and Stacie getting all ready for the masquarade ball! When I heard about it I got so excited! Any excuse to put on a pretty dress and get all fancied up...I'll TAKE!! We went stag and met up with a huge group of friends most of them from our ward. We ate dinner in Tucci's....mmmmm, so yummy and then headed to the dance! I had such a great time!! I love to dance! My legs are still sore! I couldin't stop! :) The masks were a fun change too! Craig and I went with one of his mission buddies and a date up to the Moonlight Lift at Sundance! It was another cold night! But so gorgeous! I wish I would have done it a few times earlier in the season!
Hot Tubbin at Kev's house! This was the first year I have really ever appreciated hot tubbin, i was never a big fan....but I have done it alot this year!!! It is so relaxing, especially after being on your feet all day! I want to have one someday!

Last night .... last minute Abbey called me and we went to dinner! I hadn't seen her in months! We went out and ran into Brit and her roomates! So we stole her for a bit and chatted. Good food, good company....one of my favorite things to do!

Da Bebes....

2008-10-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

I love these little ones sooo much! I got to babysit Christian and Savvy the other day and I am in aw at their sweetness!! I cant stop smiling and kissing their cheeks off!! mmmmm!!!!