Live The Life You Love Love The Life You Live

The story of my pretty shiny!

2011-07-06T22:41:00.000-07:00

Okay so here is the engagement story you have all been asking about.....

So, I had been planning on going home for a few weeks to visit my family and work. Jared's parents and little sister were coming with me on this fun little adventure to meet my family and just tour the awesomeness of Oregon! I was really hoping to have

a pretty shiny(AKA: ring on my finger) before I left. I thought that maybe if I was really lucky, I just might get my wish! Well, the week before we left Jared's mom informed me that Tom(the ring guy) was out of town...BLASTED!!!!!! My hopes quietly went crashing down. I was bummed to the max but what could I do right(shoulder shrug). I had to smile and just keep pressing on. Thursday night(3 days before we left) Jared asked me what my ring size was....WHAT?!?!??!!!! Grrr...all I could think of was, "You mean to tell me it's still not even sized"..haha I have learned through this whole process that my patience is seriously lacking

...working on it(scouts honor)!! Well that weekend(Saturday to be exact)Jared picked me up for our normal weekly date. Nothing was out of the ordinary. He seemed to be anxious to go eat but I just assumed the kid was super hungry..

haha He told me that the Olive Garden was having a two for one special for some kind of an anniversary. He thought it would be good since we were and still are trying to save money(not to mention it's his favorite place to get grub)! He asked me to call his mother dear and ask her which Olive Garden was having the special or if it was all of them. I did. She answered. I asked. She laughed. She went on to tell me that it wasn't the Olive Garden(silly Jared), it was The Garden(easy mistake). Ohhhhh I said, "The place were we went on our first date"? Yep that was the one. I told Jared that we could still go to the Olive Garden if he wanted. We discussed it and then both agreed that it would be kind of fun to go back to The Garden(for old times sake of course)! It was really funny because sure enough there was a 100th anniversary going on...CRAZY!!! I was still completely off in my own world not assuming a thing! We took the elevator to the 10th floor and then went to the front desk to see if there were any open tables. The receptionist asked if we had a reservation...ummm No! Lucky for us there was a table open. Jared had obviously gone earlier on that day and worked it out...sneaky sneaky! I just love this cute sweet adorable boy! When we sat down Jared seemed a little off but I just thought it was because he was un-entertained by my current rant and rave..haha He told me that he wanted to switch things up

for a change and chose my meal! I was totally cool with that, it sounded fun! Hmmm what was Jer Bear going to pick for me....so anxious to find out :)! After 5 minutes he

put the menu down and said that he had come to a conclusion. He asked if I wanted to see what he had chosen but I said no. He insisted saying that he didn't want to order something

that I didn't like. I gave in. He opened the menu and pointed. My heart stopped. My head felt like it was on fire. I sat there. I starred.

I somehow DIDN'T quiet catch on...haha I am blond remember. All I saw was where it said, "Hailey's Special". I just kept thinking, "Hmmmm, was this here last time? Maybe they have a different name special every week, what a coincidence"...lol The entire time Jared was thinking that I was reading the menu...haha He got on one knee and immediately I blurted out word for word, "Are you freaking kidding me right now" hahahahaha I was beyond SHOCKED!!!!!!! My mouth just hung open as I stared back and forth between him, the ring and the menu. Boy oh boy was I lost! He asked. He waited patiently for an answer. He kept waiting. He waited some more. He looked at me with the face of, "Please answer me soon?" hahaha OH CRAP I totally forgot that I had to say yes.....! When it finally hit me I said YES without hesitation! It was a beautiful moment. PERFECT! I couldn't stop smiling. I couldn't stop looking at him. I just kept waiting to be woken up from this happily ever after fairytale dream! It was priceless, truly!!! The effort and thought that went in to this proposal describes Jerad and the person that he is to a tee. He is so very loving and kind. It is his greatest desire to see me smile, to make me happy! I still have a hard time understanding how I got so lucky. Someone please tell me how did I end up with someone so GREAT???!!!! It is beyond me. I went home that next week with the pretty shiny on my finger..YAY! The moral of the story: Wishes do come true! :) On August 20th 2011 I am marrying my best friend for all time and eternity! Big heart smile!!!!!!

Smiling Heart

2011-06-07T21:53:00.000-07:00

My Heart is oh so very happy!!
Do you remember when you were little and you would write a list of all the things that you look for in a future husband?!?!!! Who knows maybe it was just me but seriously, I did that ALL of the time! I would write things like...
1.) Strong Testimony; Worthy Priesthood Holder
2.) Education; Smart
3.) Sense Of Humor; Makes Me Laugh
4.) Sweetheart; Treats Me Good
5.) Smokin Hot
6.) Romantical; Good kisser
etc...
The the list would seriously go on and on and ON...oh and look, on some more! It was like the stinkin energizer bunny...haha Man did I expect a lot, a real life prince charming I tell you!!!
When I returned from my mission I re-read that list and just had to laugh at myself. There was no way in Tarzan that I was going to be able to find "Mr. Awesomely Perfect", "Mr. Fit All Of The Qualities On My Sweet Sauce Future Husband List"...haha! Well ladies and gentleman hold on to your pink bloomers because oh my heck, I have the GREATEST news of the year....are you ready for this(I'm not sure you are..)?!?!?!?!! I don't admit this very often(no but seriously I really don't)...I was wrong!!!!!
Jared seriously fits EVERY single one of those qualities.
Can you believe that! I have actually found my Happy Thought, my Prince Charming, my Happily Ever After, The Love Of My Life!

Once again....MY HEART IS SMILING(A big cheesy grin)!!
I have a feeling I better get use to this, I think I may have a happy heart for the next little while, maybe even ETERNITY :)

HAILEY + BOREDOM = PHOTOBOOTH

2011-05-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

This pretty much describes my morning......

Jared & Hailey

2011-05-26T17:01:00.000-07:00

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE 

1 universe, 9 planets, 204 countries, 809 islands, 7 seas, and I had the privilege to meet you!

MEET JARED: Jared is AMAZING!!! Oh my heck I just adore this boy. He has one of the strongest testimonies of anyone I have EVER met! I love how much the Gospel means to him and how evident that has become to me through just simply watching his actions and how he handles every day situations. Jared is a hard worker and has ambition. He knows the importance of getting things done. One of my many favorite things about him is his love for his family. They are his heart and soul! It is cute just watching him light up as he talks about each of them...can't help but to smile! Jared is HILARIOUS!!! I probably laugh about 100 times a day! He is just an all around GREAT catch! I'm one LUCKY girl, the LUCKIEST!!

HOW WE MET: This is actually a really funny story, I love it!! Jared served in the Eugene Oregon Mission while I was across the country serving in the Southern states. He first met my brother while in La Pine for 6 months. Chad(brother) was his ward mission leader so they got the chance to work side by side the entire time. Jessica and Jet(sister-In-Law and Nephew) actually went out to Utah and stayed with Jared's family for a week last year...How crazy is that!?!!! I of course had no idea who this adorable boy was and what all was going on back home.

Jessica and Jet in Utah with their ward and Lindsay(Jareds little sister)last spring!Lindsay(Jared's little sister) with JetJared on his mission

Story continued... so a little later down the road Jared was transferred to the Springfield area. He covered two wards...my parents ward and my older sister Lindsay's ward!! He served there for 7 1/2 months. Lindsay had a neighbor who had just begun taking the missionary lessons so Jared was over all the time teaching those lessons. Lindsay's little family instantly fell in love with "Elder Turner". Lindsay would always write and tell me about this amazing missionary who she just had to set me up with when I got home. I guess she would say the same things to him too. Neither of us really responded or thought much about of it...just Lindsay being Lindsay..haha I adore her! So when I got home from my mission I was in no way looking for someone to marry or even date for that matter. I was completely content and to be honest I was actually talking to a really GREAT guy who I will always love and respect. Lindsay however had other plans in store. She was in line with our Heavenly Father. I think they were plotting this out together(seriously would not surprise me)! She would not get off this Elder Turner kick. She talked about him non-stop. Apparently she facebook stalked him and sent him a message giving him my number and telling him to call me. He did. I answered. It went well. He asked me out. I said yes. Two weeks later....
THE FIRST DATE:I totally expecting it to be awkward x 10. I was ready to go and get it over with. I was ready for Lindsay to leave me alone with the whole Jared Turner thing..haha So, Jared came to pick me up around 4:00 in the afternoon. The first thing I thought when I saw him was, "Crap, he's a cutie"...haha We hit it off within the first second. It came so naturally. We laughed and joked throughout the entire evening. We went to temple square and walked around a while before eating dinner on the roof top of the Joseph Smith building(over looking the temple). It was an AMAZING view...so much fun! After dinner we went to a space planetarium, statue garden and last but not least hiked Ensign peak...BAREFOOT!!!! It was crazy AWESOME!!! It was a date that I thought nothing about and didn't think anything would come of BUT...It turned out to be a date of a life time. It changed everything in a matter of hours. At the conclusion of that day, I was falling for a boy I hardly even knew. It was the strangest feeling in the world. It was the beginning....More happiness to come in the future :)

The Heart & Love

2011-05-01T18:40:00.000-07:00

"Every person      in the world has a heart

&
Every heart has a place within
that wants only to love and be loved"

I've been thinking a lot about the HEART lately...sounds silly I know,

BUT........

Isn't it weird that everything that has to do with love comes back to the symbol of the heart?!?!!

The average human heart beats 72 times a minute, 100,000 times a day and about 35 million times a year. During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times. Every day, the heart creates enough energy to drive a truck 20 miles. In a lifetime, that is equivalent to driving to the moon and back. The heart does the most physical work of any muscle.

I just think it's interesting that the heart is the one organ that has to work the hardest and is also the one organ that like I said above symbolizes LOVE!
The conclusion that I have come to is this: JUST LIKE THE HEART, LOVE TAKES WORK!
A lot of work!
It's tough stuff to love! It's hard at times to communicate, to listen, to be there in times of need. It's hard to get past in-differences, arguments and frustrations.
It's hard to be selfless!
It's hard but it's necessary.
Given the heart's arduous task of supplying the body with blood every day, it must be well taken care of. LOVE NEEDS TO BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF. A heart that is improperly cared for may develop heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans.
A LOVE that isn't well taken care of will eventually suffer complications and in some cases death.
There are known things that help prevent heart disease...weight loss, exercise, medical treatment, etc. There are also known things that we need to do to prevent "Love Disease"...SERVICE, COMMUNICATION, RESPECT, TRUST, SELFLESSNESS, etc.

I guess the reason I am posting this is because it was the number one thing that I saw as a missionary working among all different types of people in all different circumstances. I feel like the world is forgetting how to love.
I too am guilty of this.
"A friend loveth at ALL times" Proverbs 17:17
Show your BEST FRIEND in life how much you love them and do it often!

The heart keeps the body living but love keeps the soul living

Life Goes Round & Round

2011-04-26T10:43:00.000-07:00

I have been home for two weeks now! I can't believe how CRAZY fast time has come and gone! I continue to love life, play with my little men, keep busy with random INSANO adventures and smile OFTEN!

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN....

2009-10-16T12:26:00.000-07:00

My Little Men

2009-08-12T19:00:00.001-07:00

I am head over heels in LOVEwith my three little men! I have nicknames for all of them that fit really well! I call Connor Monkey for obvious reasons if any of you know him! He is so dang cute but constantly ALL over the place! He makes me laugh so hard I adore him! Little Jet goes by Buda Bear because he is SOOO big! He is only 3 weeks older than Colby but already 3x his size! He is cute as can be and is already very alert! Finally my little Colby is Newbie. He is a tiny tiny little guy but oh my goodness he has stolen my heart! He has the cutest little cry and is a cuddle bunny! I am the LUCKIEST aunt in the whole world! Our family could not have been blessed with three cuter, funner, or amazing little boys! They're my little men always and forever!

2 Easy Summer Time Crafts

2009-07-24T22:43:00.001-07:00

Even though I am not all that good at crafts, I am absolutly in LOVE with them! Ben Franklins has some seriously AMAZING ideas! Here are just a few of my favorite! These fun crafts are really simple and the supplies can ALL be found at your local craft/fabric stores!

MAGNETIC BOARDS:

MAGNETS:

BEAUTIFL BABY {BOY}

2009-07-16T16:42:00.000-07:00

Chad and Jessica had their little man around 3:00 this afternoon! Jessica went into the hospital at 7:00 this morning and was already dilated to 6cm. By about 12:30 she was fully dilated and began the LONG process of pushing! The poor girl was a ROCKSTAR! She pushed for nearly three hours and after what seemed like the toughest few hours of her life, BAM he was here! He is BEAUTFUL and I think he is a good mixture of the two of them! I'm guessing he is going to have Jessica's eye's only deep blue and Jess thinks he has Chad's nose(It's still early to tell)! He as lots of dark brown hair and from what I hear he is going to be a little football player(broad shoulders)! He still has yet to be named but as soon as they figure it out I'll let you know!

Cousins={LOVE} forever!

2009-07-06T19:32:00.000-07:00

Me, Steph, && Mel
Us 3 girl's are connected @ the hip and I wouldn't have it any other way!
They ROCK my world!

Summer Lovin had me some fun

2009-07-01T13:23:00.000-07:00

This SUMMER has been one of the BEST yet! If I had to describe it in just one word....FIERCE!!! I LOVE being outside especially when it involves dangerous adventures! I have made so many memorable memories not to mention a ton of freaking AMAZING friends!

Sarah, Kae, KJ, Dallas, Tyler, Justin, && Me(Not in any specific order) @ the Coast

Tyler & Justin being the STUDS they are!

Dallas, Tyler, & The Lamespice starfish

Kae, KJ, & I dancing the night away @ a random campground in the back of Dallas's Truck!

Singing @ 2 in the morning at IHOP...fun fun fun night...!

Playing at the beach & getting things stuck in sand!Cliff Jumping is a killer RUSH(epescially the higher you go)...It also leaves some sicknast looking war wounds!

Bonfire=70+ mosquito bites & lots of crazy insano moments

Beautiful lake and view at sunset

UTAH Boys

2009-06-27T18:05:00.000-07:00

So this past month has been a complete BLAST! I have made some seriously ROCKIN friends! I just love love LOVE them to death! They make everything HAPPY and they never fail to make me laugh until my tummy is sore! It has been a CRAZY INSANO good last few weeks! Heavenly Father is the best, he always brings people into your life when you need them the most...he hit it right on the mark this time! I seriously have ALWAYS lucked out when it comes to friends! I have been surrounded by AMAZING people throughout my entire life! Once again...PROOF....I am the LUCKIEST girl alive!

DALLAS: The FUNNIEST kid you will EVER meet and that's no lie! Always makes things 10x better than they are!

JUSTIN: The most CARING kid in the world! Can turn your worst day into your BEST day in a matter of minutes! Someone you know you can ALWAYS count on!

TYLER: A complete BLAST!! Always keeps things entertaining and does a SUPER good job at it! Dang FUNNY...Love this kid!

WORLD'S {BEST} DAD

2009-06-21T09:11:00.000-07:00

I have the world's BEST dad! He is my everything && so much more! I have never met a more caring and compassionate person in my entire life! He is so willing to lend a helping hand and is so oblivious to his good deeds! All through out High School and even up until now I have had more teens than I can count tell me how LUCKY and grateful I should be to have the huge honor of having Mr.Durfee, Coach Durfee, Bishop Durfee, etc....as my dad! They are all so right, I really am the LUCKIEST girl alive!

DADDY I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AND AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE MY DAD....HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!!

My new FAVORITE movie

2009-06-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

I {LOVE} My Siblings

2009-06-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

Proof that I am the LUCKIEST girl alive, just look at the AWESOME PEOPLE I get to spend all day every day with!!! Jealous, I know right?!?!

THE FANTASTIC FOUR

Baby Kacy and I...It was {LOVE} @ first sight

Me and KJ today...Best Friends For ([ETERNITY])!!!

Lindsay Lou and I back in the day...Best big sister and Example *EVER*

Me and Lindsay Lou today....!

Chad (AKA: The Stud)...Seriously the most ~AMAZING~ older brother in the world

The 4 of us...oh SO Cute!

THE BEST SISTER && BROTHER IN-LAW E.V.E.R

Davey Baby...Crazy Insano F.U.N

Jessie Joy...HAPPIEST girl alive

It's official, I'm a.....

2009-06-03T21:27:00.000-07:00

CYCLING ADDICT

I hate waking up at 4:40 am but it is SO worth it! I LOVE the pain and massive amounts of sweat(AKA: calories) I burn in my morning cycling class! There is nothing that even compares to that feeling you get right after you attend and even better make it through a near death exercise class! It is INTENSE and makes you feel like a ROCK STAR! I recommend it to everyone...It's a GREAT way to start off the day!

WARNING:

*sore backside for weeks to come(seat cushions are recommended)!

If You Just {SMILE}

2009-06-02T08:19:00.001-07:00

This past week I had to make the hardest decision of my life thus far. Although I know I had no other choice, I would be lying if I said my heart still wasn't hurting! I am trying so hard to focus all of my attention on smiling! I know that everything will work out in the end and I have complete faith in my future! As long as we are doing everything that has been asked of us and living life in a way that is pleasing to our Father in Heaven we will be happy! Friends may come and go but the gospel and our families will never walk out on us. Through everything I still feel like the LUCKIEST girl in the world!

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though its breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, youll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Youll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Today Is The {BEST} Day

2009-05-29T10:04:00.000-07:00

Today is the day my BEST FRIEND comes home! He has been serving a mission for the past two years and I have been missing my number one sidekick like crazy! It seems like a dream that this day is actually REALLY REALLY here(someone wake me up)! Welcome Home Elder Aaron Bo Baron Benson Lewis! I have missed you like crazy and love you oh so much!

Weekend {FUN}

2009-05-17T20:08:00.000-07:00

The Beautiful City Of Portland Oregon(There's so much to do here...LOVE IT)
Portland Oregon Temple

YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY

Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler concert(A.M.A.Z.I.N.G)

Vancouver Washington

This weekend I had the opportunity of going on a mini getaway trip to Portland! While there a friend and I went to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory(It was beyond good), we then went to the Taylor Swift concert(absolutely AMAZING), stopped and walked around the temple(BEAUTIFUL), and then finally we made a stop in the beautiful city of Vancouver Washington were we stayed the night. I even managed to get some shopping in! I LOVE playing with best friends! It was such a BLAST!

Secret Message.....

2009-05-14T07:50:00.000-07:00

OK so these past few nights as I have knelt down to pray I have really been pouring out my heart to our Father in Heaven. I have been feeling so frustrated, confused, and worn down with were I am in life right now and on what I should be doing. I have been going to the lord with questions as well as wanting to know if he approves of my plan of action. Last night as I finished my prayer I looked at my night stand and there my scriptures were sitting. I usually ALWAYS read in the morning before I start my day but for some reason I had not read that morning! I actually remember thinking to myself, "Hailey, don't get your hopes up that there's going to be some secret message in there for you because there's probably not but if you expect Heavenly Father to help you, you have to put the effort in on your side" So I began reading where I had left off, Alma 56. As I was reading about all the wars and contentions going on, one verse in particular REALLY stood out to me! It was Alma 56:47(This verse is talking about the Stripling Warriors and how brave and faithful they were) this is found at the end of the verse and it says, "If they would not DOUBT, God would deliver them"! Then and there I realized that everything was going to be OK so long as I had faith and did not doubt in my Heavenly Father's plan for me.

In life it is so easy to get distracted and to lose sight of all the things that matter most but it is also SO important to stay positive and to remember everything that the Lord has blessed us with! There's a reason for all things, through trials we grow to learn and appreciate the good times! I have complete FAITH in my Father in Heaven's plan for me and when I am feeling down I need to remember all that I have been given! I know that there are probably going to be many more times were I am forgetful and end up "getting lost" but I know that my Heavenly Father LOVES me and will always send me a SECRET MESSAGE to help bring me back!

Because Of {Y.O.U}

2009-05-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

Because of you, I believe in myself- "Long before I was a success, my mother made me feel like one"

Because of you, I feel inspired- " When she thought I wasn't looking, I saw her hang up my first painting on the refrigerator and I wanted to paint another one"

Because of you, the world is full of wonders- " It doesn't matter how old I get, whenever I see anything new or splendid, I want to call, "mom, come and look"

Because of you, I know generosity- "My mother has a heart so large that everybody's joys found welcome in it"

Because of you, I dream bigger- She says, "Be everything you can be"

Because of you, I look for the silver lining- "She made me laugh when I thought I would cry"

Because of you, life is FUN- "She knows what all smart women know: Laughter makes you live better and longer"

Because of you, the whole world feels like home- " Home to me is mother; home to me is love"

Because of you, I AM ME- " Mom you have been my light, my FRIEND, my teacher-then and now- and more than that, my INSPIRATION"

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN I KNOW, I LOVE Y.O.U !!!

SISTERS+BABIES=FUN FILLED SUMMER OF {LOVE}

2009-05-03T19:40:00.000-07:00

Jessie Joy(Baby Jet), Lindsay(Baby Colby), and Connor(he loves baby showers, as I'm sure you all can see by his lovely facial expression)

Two of my sisters are PREGO!!! They are due within about three weeks of each other(July 13th and August 6th)! We are getting us two more of them little rascals(BOYS)!!! It is going to be a fun summer filled with lots of throw-up, dirty diapers, screaming children, and LOVE!!!! Being an aunt is the best job in the world(for now[until I get to be my very own mommy one day])! I love love LUH-HUV babies and families! Hummmm Isn't life just the greatest! We get to stay together FOREVER!!! I can't wait...bring it on!

HAPPY{Day} + Arts && Crafts

2009-04-28T23:53:00.001-07:00

OK(be prepared for excitment)this is so so so AWESOME! One of my BEST friends(Joey)is taking the 1st discussion at my home tomorrow night! For the longest time I had WISHED and HOPED for this day to come! For some crazy strange reason I had just assumed(bad thing to do) since a lot of his friends were LDS that someone at some point along the way had asked him to listen to the missionaries....this is were I was wrong(GASP)!!!! This whole time(12 years) none of us had ever invited him to take the discussions! When I mentioned something to him a few nights ago about it he gladly agreed to talking to the missionaries! You could only imagine my EXCITEMENT! I had an out of this world smile from ear to ear! Joey is really into theater and art so I thought I would make this experience a little more meaningful! I made him a personalized Book Of Mormon that I hope he will ENJOY!
If there is anything in my life that I hold close to my heart, it is above all else the Gospel! How grateful I am to be a member of this, the true church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints! I am so blessed and fortunate to have the knowledge and testimony of our Savior and his ETERNAL plan for us! I hope that we all can find someone to invite into our homes at least once a year to share this AMAZING gift with! If Alma and Amulek were able through the lord's help to change Zeezrom's(and so many other's) heart I know that he will prepare a way for each of us to do the same!

FRONT (missing star=taken care of)

BACK

BEFORE & AFTER

25 SCRIPTURE MASTERY'S

SCRIPTURES ON FRONT & MEANINGS ON BACK

Stay Awhile

2009-04-23T17:04:00.000-07:00

I LOVE THE SUN...

Don't Waste The Pretty...

2009-04-19T20:42:00.000-07:00

Dedicated to my girls(you know who you are)

A few words of advice for any single girl out there struggling in the relationship area...! Lately I have had so many friends ask my advice or share stories about the guys that they are either with or want to be with. I'm not a professional when it comes to this kind of thing(obviously)but I do know that it is almost impossible to recognize the truth when it's you personally struggling in this department(I am 110% guilty of this). I'm going to tell you straight up how it is from the outside looking in. I'm sorry if this is hard to hear but your going to have to face it, it's the truth. Believe me it sucks, I know, I've been there! I'm just trying to help save you some time and maybe even a potential heartbreak!

1.)Don't waste your time on a guy that isn't clear about his feelings for you from the start. You deserve more than always wondering and trying to figure him and his feelings out. If it is too hard to move on because you have that constant hope that "maybe" he does like you, CALL HIM OUT ON IT! It's scary but you will feel so much better once you know the truth one way or another.

2.)If he starts making excuses it's probably not a good sign...examples(afraid of getting hurt, not ready for a relationship, still trying to find himself, financially not ready, commitment phobia, etc...) Who knows there may be times were these aren't just excuses but indeed the actual truth. The fact of the matter is that if he really does like you, he will get over his issues FAST and make sure he doesn't lose you. Don't let his personal complications confuse you into waiting around for him.

3.) A guy always gets what he wants. If it's you he wants he'll make sure you know it!

4.) If he is constantly disappointing you then ask yourself one question: Do you really want to be in a relationship with someone who is OK with disappointing you...? Answer: NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.) If you are never going on official dates and are always just "hanging out" that is a sign of FRIENDSHIP! If he is interested he will make sure to make you feel special even if it's just a small simple act(picnic at the park, taking you to a movie, walking by the river, feeding ducks, making you dinner, etc...)!

I realize that there are always exceptions to the rules(2% of the time) but remember that you are AMAZING and you deserve the best! You are not easily forgotten, if he does like you then let him find you when he is ready. In the mean time don't dwell on the way things should be or could be. Wake up every morning with a smile on your face knowing that you are beautiful and that you can conquer the world because YOU CAN! It is so hard when things don't go the way you had hoped or when rejection is pushed in your direction! Think about how happy you will be when you finally do meet the man of your dreams. All of your waiting will have been worth it. One day your prince charming will come and you will live HAPPILY EVER AFTER!

A Good Laugh

2009-04-16T12:38:00.000-07:00

These Will Make You Laugh

Pile Up

Forgot Something...

I'd rather hold it

Boy Genius

How To Handle A Problem Neighbor

Tattoo Of The Year

Good Reason To Wear Pajamas To Bed

Positive Proof Of Global Warming

Salt Lake City is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

2009-04-06T13:51:00.000-07:00

Me, Stephanie, and Melissa(my cousins) at General Conference
Me and Steph
Josef and I(he is AMAZING)

They LOVE Me(my goodbye dinner party)

My Best Friends

I have had the most AMAZING three weeks of my life here in Salt Lake City! I leave in about an hour to go back home and I'm no going to lie I am pretty dang sad! I have met some really fun people and have made a few life long friends here! It has been such a nice break and breath of fresh air. I have a feeling this next week is going to be long and tiring(I'm not use to having to work or run errands)! While here I had the opportunity of going to two of the four general conference sessions! What a blessing that was. I feel so grateful to be a member of this church! My testimony is strong and unwavering! I love love LOVE this gospel! I am the LUCKIEST girl alive!

Reading and Realaxing

2009-04-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

I have been in Utah close to three weeks now and I have had more than enough spare time! I love staying active and keeping busy but every once in awhile it's nice just to kick back and relax...! I don't get the chance to read very often so I have taken full advantage of it! These three books are all so good, I would recommend them to any of you! They can all be found at any church book store!

I Am So Blessed

2009-03-26T19:14:00.000-07:00

My family is my everything! I can honestly say that I am the LUCKIEST girl in the world!

Mom & Dad: Thank You for making it your dream to watch my dreams come true! The both of you have been so supportive of every choice and direction I have taken in life. I love that I feel comfortable enough to talk to you about anything and everything! I don't just consider you my parents but two of my closest friends! You are my greatest examples in life, because of you I know that Happily Ever Afters really does exist! I Love You with all of my heart! Thank You for making our family an eternal one, for that I am forever grateful!
Kacy Jean: Oh my goodness baby sis you are AMAZING! We have been through a lot together and I wouldn't change any of it! I look up to you for your strong will, beauty, love for life, and testimony of the gospel! I strive every day to walk in your footsteps! If I am ever in need of a smile I know where to look! Thank You for always being there for me! I Love You So much and can't wait to continue are friendship! I can't wait to have all of are little babies running around, the house a total mess, the oven smoking, and to be sitting at the table talking about the struggles and memories we have shared together! Best Friends For Life Merve!
Lindsay, David, and Connor: The sunshine family! You three are the definition of HAPPY! I love the relationship that you three share! I have never seen so much love and laughter in my life! Thank You, Thank You and Thank You for all of your help these past few years! The both of you have done SOOOOO much on my behalf and I truly am so lucky and appreciative! Connor is the light in my everyday, I never knew that I could feel so much love in my heart like that for another person! I would do anything for that little boy, he's my little man always and forever! I can't wait for baby #2(soon....Yay)! I Love You All
Chad and Jessie Joy: One word-AWESOME! It is always an adventure spending time with the two of you! I admire your relationship SO much! I can honestly say that I have never met another couple who has made there marriage so much fun! I love your little date ideas and the fact that you spend so much time together! I cannot wait for baby Jet Jaymes to enter the world, he has no idea how LUCKY he is! I know that you both will make amazing parents and I can't wait to watch the magic unfold! Thank You both for always being there and making life so much brighter! I Love You

2 MONTHS

2009-03-10T16:19:00.000-07:00

I am counting down the days and watching the clock tick away! Only 2 months until I get to see my BEST FRIENDS smiling face again! I am so excited I can hardly stand to wait, It is so close yet SO far away! It is CRAZY how fast time has flown bye...I swear just yesterday we were running around random parking lots at four in the morning, throwing water balloons out of the car at friends, skipping school, having weekend parties at my home, sneeking out while are parents were asleep, going on white trash dates, talking all night and morning long, having the time of are lives! I have so so many memories! I love my best friend! In the future I will never be in need of a maid of honor, the spot has already been taken by best friend, my man of honor...Aaron Bo Baron Lewis!

Visiting Teaching

2009-03-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

I found the world's cutest visiting teaching hand outs EVER! Lately I have become super addicted to ETSY, hence my give a way necklace! One day I happened to be on there and ended up typing in visiting teaching(probably because I was thinking about how I had yet to do mine for the month..ugh I hate when that happens). The cutest little shop popped up. This creative lady makes pre-made visiting teaching kits each month! It varies month to month on what the message looks like but it usually always includes the ensigns visiting teaching message for the month, a recipe, and some cute little gift! This month's kit being March is in the shape of a four leaf clover and includes the message, a recipe, and a "Pinch Proof" pin! They are inexpensive($4.00) and so much fun! They make visiting teaching easy and exciting! They can be found at http://handpickeddaisy.blogspot.com. Happy Visiting Teaching!

3 Week Vacation

2009-02-25T12:34:00.000-08:00

I booked my flight for 3 weeks of non stop fun and excitment! I am so excited to be going back to my home away from home! I get to spend 3 weeks in Utah/Idaho which may not sound that great to some but oh my goodness I can hardly wait! I have SO many family and friends that I am going to be able to see! It should be a complete blast! I fly out March 16th and return April 6th! For all of you who want to play, let me know! :)

AND THE WINNER IS.......

2009-02-23T16:23:00.000-08:00

CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE...I will get this to you as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing, there will be more to come in the future!

GIVE AWAY TIME

2009-02-16T22:26:00.001-08:00

OK so I have been on this major sterling silver hand stamped jewelry kick lately! I want to share the LOVIN with all of Y.O.U, my friends! So let me know if you want to be included in the drawing!(You don't have to have a blog...I want anyone and everyone to be included...even if we have yet to meet)

FAITH: Faith makes all things possible

HOPE: Hope gives us the power to step out and try

LOVE: All you need is Love

This Is the necklace that you all are entering to win....!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Dad Was Right

2009-02-04T10:25:00.001-08:00

Growing up I never really got along all that well with my little sister Kacy! There were times where I could hardly stand being in the same room as her, let alone sitting next to her. I feel like we were always arguing and trying to out do one another. This lasted all through high school. We never had that great of a relationship. We hung around in different crowds and had completely different views on extracurricular activities. She did her thing and I did mine. I think that we were both pretty content with the way things were. I remember my dad always saying that one day we would be the best of friends(between us, I thought he was CRAZY). There was no possible way of this ever happening. We were just two completely different people.
I moved away right after I graduated from High School to pursue my education. This Is were EVERYTHING changed. I remember Kacy calling me one night(EXCUSE ME BUT DID I MISS SOMETHING??!!). She was crying really hard. I felt a little bit awkward at first but then something clicked, It hurt me to know that she was in pain. I wished so much that I could take It all away! I think something changed after that night because Kacy started calling more and more. She would call to ask for advice most of the time but there were times when she would call just to call! Our friendship grew that year.
How grateful I am for my baby sister and how grateful I am that my dad was right. I love Kacy so much and I can honestly say that she is my BEST friend. She is my example, the person I look up to most. She has helped me through some of the roughest times. I always know that when there is something wrong or something that is AMAZINGLY right in my life she will be there to share in that with me. If given the choice to spend the day with anyone...I would chose her every time! I am so LUCKY...I have the cutest and funnest little sister EVER! I love you so much KJ!

CALIFORNIA GIRLS

2009-02-03T20:06:00.000-08:00

Sares getting all pretty

Alcatraz

One of are rooms....I know we're so clean!

This past week I had the AMAZING opportunity of spending a few days in California! Sarah Ruhnow and I hopped in the car with no real plans written in stone and traveled all over the state! It was a complete blast! Out of the five nights we were there, we stayed in four different places! It all started off in the CRAZY city of San Francisco. It was very interesting to say the least. I would of loved to of had more time to explore, but we conquered a lot while there! We then made are way down to the BEAUTIFUL city of San Diego! I am in LOVE with this city. It is a non stop fun, exciting, and thrilling place to be. We stayed on Coronado Island(Take my breath away). I can honestly say that hands down I would move there in a heart beat. It was unbelievably clean and I kid you not one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I have found my new passion....TRAVELING! I love not having any definite plans...I love trying new things....I love exploring....I love the different sights and views....I love love love it all!

Surprise Party Round 2

2009-01-25T10:25:00.000-08:00

Last night Kacy wanted to take me out for a birthday dinner on her, so we went to this really fun place called Toshi's! It was MMM MMM GOOD and the atmosphere was really fun. After dinner we drove over to Ron's(kacy's boyfriend)house just to check out a few things. When we walked in the door I yet again heard the oh so familiar word of the month.....SURPRISE!!! SOOO many of my friends were there! It was a CRAZY fun night! We had cake and lots of other happy snacks, we danced the night away and just enjoyed hanging out with eachother! Today I am officially 21...YIKES It's going to be a GREAT year and how could It not be when I have so many AMAZING friends and family! I am the LUCKIEST!

Early Surprise Birthday Party

2009-01-22T09:50:00.000-08:00

So Sarah Ann surprised the heck out of me a couple of weeks ago! She is the BEST and decided to treat me to a girl's night out! It all started off with getting pedicure's and manicure's that were AMAZING if I do say so myself! We went to SWEET LIFE which If you have never been there you might as well just skip taking the sacrament this week(It's a sin not to ever have tasted that goodness)! Finally we went to Kabuki's Japanese Steak House(YUMMMMMMMMMY)! When I walked through the doors there were about 10-12 people who yelled surprise and I kid you not it SCARED ME TO DEATH(I even jumped back and hit the door)! The whole entire night was so much FUN! I have the world's GREATEST friends who I LOVE so MUCH! I am so blessed. Thanks everyone for making that night so special! Thanks Sarah Ann for being my best friend...I know that I can always count on you and visa versa(California here we come baby)!!!!

A Few Of My Favorite Things

2008-12-24T14:21:00.001-08:00

1.) LOVE: Just because you paint a picture doesn't mean it's going to fit the frame!

Just because it doesn't fit the frame doesn't mean you can't find a way to make it work!

2.) Fears: "So don't be afraid to make mistakes, stumble and fall because most of the time the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most...maybe you'll even get what you wish for...maybe you'll get more than you could of ever imagined. Who knows where life will take you, The Journey Is The Destination"

3.) MUSIC:

4.) FUN: I'm Just a crazy kinda girl, I'll tell it to the world...I've just begun having my fun!

5.) FAMILY: We may not have it all together but, together we have it all!

6.) FRIENDS: " At this moment there are 6,470,818,671 people in the world. Some are running scared, some are coming home, some tell lies to make it through the day, some are evil men and some are good, struggling with evil. 6 Billion souls and sometimes all you need is ONE"

8.) The Gospel: I am a daughter of God and he LOVES me

9.) FOOTBALL: My anti-drug

10.) EDWARD CULLEN: Who said perfection didn't exist...?

Secret Of My Heart

2008-11-21T20:39:00.001-08:00

SO I know that I put up lots of posts about having faith and trusting in Heavenly Father's will, It is something that I am striving to do every day. It helps remind me of what I already know but lose sight of all to often. I don't know why things have turned out the way they have in my life. I am very blessed yet at times I feel helpless and alone. I can only describe it as if I were in the middle of the ocean. I feel as though I am struggling to find which direction to take in order to reach the surface. I am running out of breath quickly and I just need someone to grab me by the hand and pull me out. My heart is so conflicted. I don't know what I should be doing or where I should be going. I want so badly to find my eternal happiness and to begin that new and exciting chapter in my life. I am told over and over to be patient and really I am trying. I don't want to make it sound as if I am unhappy in my life right now because that is the exact opposite. I am having so much fun and making new friends each and everyday. Still I can't deni that longing I feel to have that take my breath away LOVE. That best friend who makes you laugh so hard you can't breath, who holds you when you are scared or unsure, who looks at you like your the only thing he can see, who you know will be there for you even in the toughest of times, who Loves you with all of his heart Forever and Ever. I KNOW that Heavenly Father has someone beyond my wildest dreams in store for me. Someone who I will be able to look at everyday with a glow in my eye's. I have Faith in that...I Trust in that! The hardest part is wanting it so badly not knowing how many more days I am going to have to spend without it, without him! I want my prince charming to ride away with me into the sunset! I want my HAPPILY EVER AFTER! For now I am left waiting...waiting and relying on my faith and trust until that day comes where I am dressed all in white, smiling inside out, looking into the eye's of the man I have the great oppertunity to spend ETERNITY with! This is my Happy Thought, the secret of my HEART.

Oh My AMAZINGNESS

2008-11-21T02:52:00.000-08:00

Tonight Erin and I went to the movie premier of Twilight....one word......AMAZING! They did such a fantastic job of casting the roles. It was everything I imagined while reading the book and more! I have no complaints what so ever! I never thought I would say this but here it goes.....I am in LOVE with Edward Cullen(GASP)! He seriously is every girls fantasy.....forget Prince Charming, all you need is Edward! I want a real life LOVE like that! Everyone should go see this movie....5 stars!

Tag Your It

2008-11-19T13:28:00.000-08:00

10 Years Ago....

1.) I was in 5th grade

2.) I was oh so in LOVE with Burke Lacey Mouser(hahaha good times)

3.) I was the definition of tomboy

4.) I had an awful perm

5.) I was always at Skate world...It was the "cool" place to be

5 Things On Today's List Of Things To Do....

1.) Go to the beauty supply store

2.) Go to the bank

3.) Color/Cut some hair

4.) Workout at the gym

5.) Play volleyball

5 Snacks....

1.) Turkey jerky

2.) Goldfish crackers

3.) Grapes

4.) Weat thins(yummy)

5.) Granola bars

5 Things I Would Do If I were A Millionaire...

1.) Build a house

2.) Build a salon at that house

3.) Buy a car

4.) Help my family/friends

5.) Invest or save the rest

5 Places I've lived...

1.) Corcoran California

2.) Springfield Oregon

3.) Rigby Idaho

4.) Rexburg Idaho

5.) ..............?????

5 Jobs I have had...

1.) Albertsons(ugh)

2.) Superior Cuts & Tanning(receptionist)

3.) Regional Sports Center

4.) Salon DeLange

5.) My home salon! :)

5 People I Am Tagging...

1.) Karen

2.) Danielle

3.) Lanette

4.) Kacy

5.) Jill

K.I.SS.ING

2008-11-16T09:24:00.000-08:00

Seriously.....Gotta Love It

YSA Conference "Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence"

2008-11-09T20:24:00.000-08:00

This past Weekend was YSA(Young Single Adult) Conference. It was such a blast! I met so many fun new people that I am excited to continue getting to know! Both Saturday and Sunday we had an AMAZING speaker named Brother Bartholomew. He was AWESOME x 10! He spoke using Jeffrey R. Hollands BYU Devotional called "Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence". It was everything that I needed to hear and more. He told us that we are in the most important time of our lives(choosing an eternal companion) and that Satan would be working on us twice as hard when we did find that certain someone we were compatible with. We were reminded that we cannot sign on for a moment of such eternal significance and everlasting consequence without knowing it will be a fight--a good fight and a winning fight, but a fight nevertheless. That we should not let fear get in the way and let something great pass us by. He emphasized that we must NOT draw back, that we shouldn't panic, retreat,and lose our confidence. That we should never forget how we once felt and never to distrust the experience we had. Jeffrey R. Holland said this,“With any major decision there are cautions and considerations to make, but once there has been illumination, beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Cast not away therefor your confidence. Don’t give up when the pressure mounts. Certainly don’t give in to that being who is bent on the destruction of your happiness. Face your doubts. Master your fears. Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you.”

Opposition turns up almost any place something good has happened, It Is evidence that we are on the RIGHT path!

I think the most IMPORTANT thing that I got out of this talk was to rely and have faith in my Father In Heaven. To listen to his counsel and to apply it personally in my life. Not to let my fears hold me back from blessings Heavenly Father is patiently waiting to give me. Like Jeffrey R. Holland said, Our faith will be tested as we fight through these self-doubts and second thoughts, but we need to dismiss our fears and wade in with both feet. I think that this applies to a lot more than just marriage! I think we all have things in our lives that pertain to fear and the courage it takes to overcome it! I don't want to let anything GREAT pass me by. I know that through Heavenly Father all things are possible! When ever we are facing the adversary or opposition and we feel like giving in , remember that the the lord is ALWAYS there for us! That there is light and hope and a bright future ahead! All we have to do is TRUST in the God of Glory and remember our ultimate goal....Eternal Happiness!

All Time Low Mayday Parade The Maine and Every Avenue Concert

2008-11-07T17:28:00.000-08:00

Kacy and I went to an AMAZING concert Thursday night! There were three of are FAVORITE bands playing and one new one who I really liked! It was a complete BLAST! We drove to Portland and went to IKEA of course! Love that store. Then we went to Washington just for the heck of it and finallyto the concert! It was so HOT and CROWDED but totally worth it! I love dancing and moshing so I fit in PERFECTLY! I love Kacy so much she is the FUNNEST girl EVER!

Halloween

2008-11-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

Last night was one of the FUNNEST nights this year! A couple of friends and I party hopped all night long! We danced in strobe lights, had are fortunes told, played games, almost died a few times, etc. It was a BLAST! I LOVE halloween! I hope you all had just as much fun!

CORN MAZE CRAZE

2008-10-26T18:49:00.000-07:00

Last night for Kacy's thousandth birthday event a group of us decided to go to the corn maze. I'm still not completely sure why it is that we payed to get the heebie geebies scared out of us but it was really fun non the less!

Happy 19th Birthday KJ

2008-10-25T09:01:00.001-07:00

Happy Happy Birthday Kacy! I LOVE you So much, you mean everything to me! I hope you have an AMAZING day! World's best Baby Sis....!
Love Hays

My Home Studio

2008-10-22T16:10:00.001-07:00

As most of you know I am a hairstylist. My parents built a studio for me out of there home! It is BEAUTIFUL and I feel very fortunate and GREATFUL to be blessed with it! Thanks MOM and DAD for making it your dream to watch all of our DREAMS come TRUE! I love you both.

Silly Games & Silly Crushes

2008-10-21T21:35:00.000-07:00

Ever since I was a little girl I have LOVED playing the game "he loves me he loves me not" when I have had a crush on someone. For some CRAZY unknown reason It has always worked! DAISIES are my favorite flowers and they always seem to bring me LUCK...without fail! I have a reason to play this game again.....WISH me luck!

He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves Me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves Me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me.

The LUCKIEST

2008-10-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

My BEST FRIEND and I

Lately I have been thinking a lot about my relationship with my FATHER IN HEAVEN. All I can say is that I am the LUCKIEST girl! I have the world's GREATEST best friend who I know will ALWAYS be there for me. I am so grateful for the atonement....words cannot even begin to describe how THANKFUL I am for our SAVIOR and all he went through for us. I know that I am a daughter of god and that he loves me SO much! I know that FAITH and TRUST in him is the key to leading a successful and HAPPY life! Things may not always turn out the way we hope but if we trust and ALWAYS remember that our father only wants the BEST for us we will make it through any storm that comes our way. He puts obstacles and trials in our lives because of his PERFECT love! I have always loved this quote by Harold B. Lee "It is the pursuit of easy things that make men weak. The pursuit of hard things makes men strong." It's so TRUE. I feel like compared to all of my blessings.....my trials and tribulations have been so minimum and I have grown from each one! I want you all to know that I LOVE this gospel with ALL that I am. I am so EXCITED for the future and for what HEAVENLY FATHER has in store for me.....I Know that it is something GREAT!

BYU IDAHO here we come!

2008-10-19T21:05:00.000-07:00

ME
DIANA
KACY
LIZ
WHITNEY

THE 411: OK so for those of you who know me you also know that I am a HUGE planner! I always have to have dates, numbers, times, etc..... before I go or do anything! Looking on the bright side of things I am usually always prepared and organized but On the down side.....I am kinda BORING! To fix this I have been working really hard on being more of a free spirit! The last few months I have just been living day by day moment by moment memory by memory! It really has been a complete blast and there have been some really RANDOM amazing makeouts ...OOPS I mean times. Still I could not help being a tiny bit concerned when it came to my future and what direction in life I needed to go! I had been praying and weighing my options for what step I needed to take next. It came down to three options
1.) Stay in Oregon and continue building my clientele/business
2.) Move to Salt Lake and work at an upper class salon
3.) Go on a mission
They all sounded like reasonable and good plans. I spent about 3 months praying and dwelling on which one I should choose. As we all know the lord works in mysterious ways and usually has a different plan in store for us then we may have for ourselves. MY ANSWER came so clearly.... BYU IDAHO.......! WHAT THE HECK......! Seriously Idaho would of been one of the last places on earth I would of wanted to go. I already have my degree and have no real desire to go for another one but oh my goodness EVERYTHING worked out freakishly perfect. I got in 2 days after I applied.....4 of my best friends applied and got in....we got an apartment together....etc.....! So long story short I am moving to Idaho in January. I have no idea why the lord wants me to go there right now but I am not questioning him. I have complete faith and trust in the savior! I know that he loves me and only wants the best for me! I always thought a mission was in my future but obviously my planning has failed yet again! I am EXCITED and SCARED all at the same time. I am ready for this new new adventure!