haley adell

attention bloggers...

2012-01-07T16:24:00.000-08:00

i've made a new blog. in all honesty, i think i'm going to be posting there a lot more than on this one... eventually i may copy and paste all of my entries from this blog to a document and save it, just for old times sake. buuuut, i'm kind of frustrated with this blog. i've been trying and trying to make it more "me" but, blogger and i sometimes don't get along, and the "litheral" template won't remove on here. i really like my new blog better. it's more me, more fun, i just love it already.

so, don't just sit there, go visit it:)

www.asmileandasnapshot.blogspot.com

follow it, love it, read it......

PS- i don't hate comments. in fact, quite the opposite.

happy twenty twelve!

2012-01-05T20:36:00.000-08:00

first post of 2012. weird. really weird.
since it's the first "official" post of the year, i guess it should be something big. but, considering i've been on pinterest for almost 40 minutes, and blog stalking my bloggy blog blog friends, i'm going to keep this one short and sweet.

i hope it's been great thus far. sorry i haven't been blogging, i've been busy playing with my new camera scarlet. she's my baby. i heart her. i'll post pictures soon. don't you worry.

my goals for twenty twelve:

learn how to play the guitar.

finish personal progress.

communicate with my father in heaven daily.

stay positive.

make a photography blog. (thinking of names already, something like smiles & snapshots, or a smile and a snapshot)

my goals are simple. i just want to continue to be happy & to be as outgoing and kind as i can.

oh christmas tree...

2011-12-22T14:57:00.000-08:00

YAY! :) christmas is on sunday! i am so stoked! i can barely wait. it seems like just yesterday it was dec. 1st, and i was counting down the days. now, there's only a few days left until santa comes to town...

everyone is so happy. i enjoy it. people are giving. i also enjoy that. people are smiling. i love it! this is what's it about, folks.... this girl is happy.

who's with me? cuz i just enjoy this time of the year...

--haleyadell.

PS- don't you love when you study soo hard for a test, and you ace it?! yeeeeeah buddy!

the future.

2011-12-18T16:17:00.000-08:00

i like to think about it. i just do. i like to think about who i'm going to marry & what he's doing at this very moment

i like to think of which school i'll go to. and what profession i'll decide to pursue. what car i'll drive.

i like to plan out my house. at night time, when i can't fall asleep, i think of how many kids i'll have and what their names will be. i'm weird, yes i know. but, the future is fun. for now, i'll just let it do it's thing...

people are kind. and it makes me happy.

2011-12-14T17:18:00.000-08:00

i love kindness. in fact, i love it a lot. people have been just making my day lately! and it makes me so happy. i've found myself talking to LOTS of different types of people. &i, haley, love making other peoples day. i love lifting other people up.

kind things that have made my day....
-notes. i love them. and i've been recieving lots of them. i walked into math the other day, to find my math folder written ALL over. i loved it! :)
-"haley, whatever you're doing, keep doing it. seriously. you're quite the catch."
-boy: "haley, could i borrow your pencil?" me: yeah, here ya go! boy: thank you! *erases something on his paper, and coughs (he was sick i guess!)* as i start to grab my pencil back when he's finished, he says "oh, wait, let me go wash my hands before i give it back to you. i wouldn't want to get you sick." i mean, AH! that was the cutest thing ever. any other boy wouldn't care, but there are some boys out there who do! and I LOVE IT. ladies, there's hope! not every boy sags his pants and cusses a storm. there are cutie pies out there, who know how to treat girls. someday, i'm gonna marry one.
-people who are always smiling. i just enjoy it.
-"my goodness, I LOVE YOU! (: special needs is amazing and it's probably the best thing we could be doing. my testimony has grown so much over the two years because of it. heavenly father really knows what he is doing with putting us in there. you are so good with kristen! it puts me in awe. she needed a friend like you and i hope you are her friend till you can not possibly be it. you're so good with her. so good. and now, little miss, i think you are an amazing example! stay strong and never fall. if you ever need me or out of a situation, call me. no matter what! i love you and i hope the best for you. i am so thankful for you and your bubbly personality." -jalissa vizina (greatest gal EVER!)

people are GREAT! :) i had to blog about the kind things that people have done so i won't forget! yay for life.

YOU are gorgeous. YOU are what somebody is looking for. YOU are divine. YOU are unique. nobody has the right to tell you different.

-haley adell
{changing t h i s world, one step at a time}

snow, snow, snow!

2011-12-13T15:29:00.000-08:00

YES! there is snow on the ground! of course, i wore tennis shoes and cuffed my jeans into capris today. the day i don't wear boots, there is snow on the ground. life does funny things to you like that. well, well, well, christmas is soon. keep calm, and wait for christmas break to come around. that's what i keep saying to myself.

mucho love<3

i just love...

2011-12-08T20:06:00.001-08:00

special needs mutual. seriously, i love everything about it. everything. i love my friend, kristen, and the testimony she has. tonight was testimony meeting, and she shared her testimony! it brought tears to my eyes... although it's hard to understand her sometimes, i know that she really does have a testimony, and it was the sweetest thing to hear it.

i love going and seeing jalissa. she is awesome. a great example of what & who i want to be when i'm older. she is amazing. no joke.

i love the boys there. they are all so sweet & so kind. they always open the doors for the ladies, and smile. i just love it!

i love the carpool group! (me, hannah, tamika, and em!) we have too much fun, and i love it.

because when you look around...
this life isn't too shabby. not at all, actually. it's great. incredible. lovely. i love life. don't get me wrong, it gets hard. the world can crush you into a million pieces... but, with the church, my family, and my friends, i think i've got this whole thing down.

simple truth of life...

2011-12-07T17:08:00.001-08:00

pinterest is addicting.

now, i might as well go do something productive...

peace.

i love...

2011-12-06T15:45:00.000-08:00

photography.
devinee.
boys.
laughing.
my camera {even though it's getting old, i love it to pieces}
hannah marie.
quotes that explain exactly how i feel.
the piano.
my lunch group.
thinking about the future.
dreaming.
my rain boots.
stripes.
sweaters.
my red boots.
the color red.
nails.
the movie elf.
boys who know how to treat girls.
my mom.
soft things.
food.
my daddio.
hot chocolate.
bows.
up do's.
that one friend who is JUST like you. to the point where it's freaky. in an incredible way.
the gospel.
doing nothing, but enjoying it.
pearls.
lace.
hats.
frames.
earrings.
tights.
socks.
inside jokes.
blond moments.
that one friend who you have countless memories with.

lift 'em up.

2011-12-05T15:48:00.000-08:00

heck yeah! no homework today = haley is happy! :)

you guys, i love christmas time! i know i say that every time i blog, but i really do! i've had christmas music stuck inside my head all day because i woke up to it in the morning! i love it! i love when my house is dark, and the christmas tree lights it up. i can't wait to go caroling tonight. and i can't wait to go to temple square next week!

but, most of all, there is no CHRISTmas without christ. i'm going to try and center this fun holiday season around him, in everything that i do. i love the story of jesus christ' birth. it's probably my all time favorite! :)

you guys, go tell someone that they're beautiful. right now. or tell someone how much they mean to you! compliment people. lift 'em up! that's my challenge to you... :)

YOU can make a difference. one step at a time.

much love,
haley :)

christmas, christmas, time is here...

2011-12-03T12:19:00.000-08:00

YAY! There's snow on the ground, so I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that Christmas is coming up quickly! Who's excited?! I am... :) My cute little brother's wanted to make a christmas craft, so I found a cute craft to make on pinterest! (one of my favorite websites exsisting!) of course, while we were cutting out paper and gathering markers, i grabbed my camera and snapped a few pictures...

reindeer christmas craft...

so darn cute, and way easy! my kind of craft.... first, get three pieces of paper (white, brown, & red) trace your hands on the white piece of paper (the antlers) and then trace your foot on the brown piece of paper (the face) cut out, and attach as showed above :) cut out a red dot for the nose, and place it on the bottom of the face. finish it up by adding some googly- eyes! the kids loved it! so fun for this season.

bloggers, i love everything about christmas! :)

the lights.

hot chocolate!

christmas sweaters...

boots!

hats, scarves, mittens...

christmas parties and goodies :)

christmas MUSIC!

spreading cheer! and s e r v i n g .

happy days! christmas is right around the corner, and haley adell is as happy as can be!

inspiration....

2011-11-30T20:10:00.000-08:00

ever had one of those days? i sure have. the days when you feel like everyone is staring at you. {especially the world} the days when all you want to do is lay on your bed and fall asleep. becuase sometimes, sleep is the only deliberate escape.

but, lately i've figured out that there are ways to turn those horrific days around.

s e r v e . you know what? when in doubt serve. it works. it really does. when i'm having a horrible day, i find myself complimenting others more than usual. or simply messaging a friend and telling them that i think they're great. i always feel so much better when i help those around me. it lifts me up! it may sound cliche' but it really helps. it might help ya out too. it never hurts to try :)

q u o t e s . they're awesome, what else can i say? finding a really awesome quote on a really bad day is just pretty much the best. i love them so much! "dear satan, just to let you know i have a savior who is as strong as you are weak. come at me fool!" I LOVE IT! love it, love it, love it. Find a quote that you love, and post it everywhere. On your mirror, on your school binder, as your screen- saver, etc.

THE SCRIPTURES! they are true. "let your hope make you glad. be patient in time of trouble. and never stop praying" --romans 12:12.

pray, pray, pray. he'll answer you in some way, shape, or form. pinkie promise! :) something to remember: have you prayed as much as you have talked about it?

bloggers, let's lift people up! look for the good in people, and once you have found it, tell them. who's with me?

oh, hey there!

2011-11-27T15:38:00.000-08:00

hey friends! :)

first of all, HAPPY SUNDAY!! i hope it's wonderous and splendid in every way possible. i really need to catch up on posts & pictures, huh? they'll be up soon! pinkie promise.... :)

ah, don't you guys love setting up christmas decor? i just love it.

well, this post is short & sweet, but that's all i have time for at the moment. have a great day. if it's bad- just be awesome instead. it w o r k s. i promise.

peace out bloggers! love you guys :)

--haley adell.

oh, PS! if your not following my blog yet, you should. like really. go click follow right now.

i d a r e you.

follow that heart of yours :)

2011-11-22T19:40:00.001-08:00

"trust in HIS timing.
rely on HIS promises
wait for HIS answers
believe in HIS miracles
rejoice in HIS goodness
relax in HIS presence."

i won't be blogging for the next couple of days- i'll be out of town. just a friendly heads up :)
have a fantaculous thanksgiving!

oh goodness...

2011-11-21T16:19:00.001-08:00

SO MUCH HOMEWORK! I'm half way done- and I greatly needed a break!
Essays galore, kid. And a cell booklet that is pretty much pointless. Good grades are worth it though, I guess?

I have a rather cute story... There is this one kid that I know, and let's just say that he is a very funny and sweet kid. He has so much respect for girls and I just love it! It's prescious, and it simply melts my heart! Raise your hand if you want to marry a guy like that! :)

On a completely different note, here's something to think about.

"hey you.

yes you.

stop being so unhappy with yourself. you are perfect in every way. stop wishing you looked like someone else, or wishing people would like you as they like someone else. stop trying to get attention from the people that have hurt you. stop hating your body, your face, your smile, your laugh, your personality, and your quirks. they are what make you, you. love them. be confident with who you are, and smile. it'll draw people in."

i love who i am. i love my flaws. i love my imperfections, they make me, me. and "me" is pretty amazing.

one for one! :)

2011-11-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

you follow my blog, i'll follow yours.

it's as simple as that.

so go ahead, follow it. right now. i know you want to.

coming soon:
-pictures
-my addiction to the color red

well, that's all for today!

have a splendid sunday:)

you are beautiful.

2011-11-19T16:38:00.001-08:00

oh, hey there. first, of all, your beautiful.

second of all...i love going to the region dances! they are so fun :)

bloggers, i made a new playlist. and i like it a lot.

hopefully you will too! i love music! i love it so much, so very much.

life is going good. i'm kind of nervous for monday- i find out if i passed my math test or not! cross your fingers for me! :) ah, thanksgiving is just around the corner. and it SNOWED again. yay for hot chocolate, fireplaces, etc. gotta love this time of the year.

much love<3

...but one day...

2011-11-14T19:10:00.000-08:00

today wasn't too great. it just wasn't. and that's all there is too it, pal.

a quote to sum up my day:

"i consider myself a crayon. i may not be your favorite color, but one day you'll need me to complete your picture"

how was your day? grand? superb? lovely? bad? horrible?

peace out blogga's.

--haley adell.

new hair, aglafart, & whoa, thanksgiving, your coming quick!

2011-11-12T20:44:00.000-08:00

shout out too JENNIE! :) i love you, aunt! i love my hair as well :)
jennie came down last night- and touched up our hair, she cut it too. when it comes to how my hair is done, i'm very particular. i don't like changing it too much, but i decided to get some layers this time. since i curl my hair quite often, my mom and i thought that layers would look good with the curls, and i like it! it took me a few minutes to get used to it, but all in all it's always fun to change it up a little. in seminary, we had to set a goal for ourselves, and one of my goals is to get out of my comfort zone! i want to really put myself out there, and try new things. i think little by little i'm starting to do things that i usually wouldn't do.

today, my dad and i, as well as my little twin brothers and our family friend [sydney] went to TRAFALGA! ( also known as aglafart [trafalga spelled backwards] ) we had a fun time there! rock climbing, laser tag, and mini golf! we pretty much won laser tag the second time :) my dad texted me before our laser tag adventure began and said: kill lots of people. i'm pretty sure that's the only time i'll get a text from him saying that! i love my daddio <3

kay, holy cow. thanksgiving is coming up QUICK. i am so pumped!! i really can't wait for thanksgiving break and all. :) it should be grand!! black friday... i've never really gone before!! i remember last year maizie [pretty much the funniest gal ever] and i wrote our mom's a note, practically begging them to take us. no such luck. second time's a charm, eh? we'll see :)

i will post some pictures soon, pinkie promise :)
xoxox/ haley :)

have a great weekend :)

2011-11-11T16:22:00.000-08:00

don't you just love the weekends? i just find them superb! they are just so great.
i hope you have a marvelous weekend!

OH! Did i mention love special needs mutual? Every week they give me something to laugh about. And the people there are just amazing :)

a girl in my group, name susan had me laughing really hard last night. she is 46, and always says "whatever" she also has a boyfriend that she talks about on a daily basis. OH, and she volunteers people all the time! it's funny:)

our conversation went something like this:
(as the young men were leaving) susan: BYE GUYS!
me: susan, say bye to your boyfriend (insert friendly nudge here)
susan: (playfully says) his name is matthew.
me: aw, that is cute! are you just SO in love?! (insert smile here)
susan: (pushes up her glasses a few times, as if it's a code for something)
me: what does this mean? (i push up my imaginary glasses)
susan: it means WHATEVER.
me: oh, does it?
susan: yes. he kissed me too.

she is SO funny. they have such sweet spirits and i love my buddy, kristen. sometimes it's hard to understand her, but i'm getting better at figuring out what she's trying to say :)

bye blogga's :)

a tribute... :)

2011-11-10T16:35:00.000-08:00

shout out too: hannah marie. i love you, darling. your my hannah montana concert buddy & my best friend forever and ever. haha, remember the specific scene in sons of provo? [you know what i'm talking about] oh, that was just great... :) bloggers: if you haven't watched sons of provo yet, you need too! it really is hilarious. so funny! :) watch it. now. :) here's too great friends! :)

peace out dears :)

just some thoughts.

2011-11-09T16:00:00.000-08:00

"one universe, nine planets, 204 countries, 809 islands, 7 sea's and i had the privilege to meet you" i read this quote, and it really got me thinking. this may sound completely ridiculous, but are we supposed to meet the people that we meet daily for a specific reason? and if so, what reasons? and why? along those lines, who did you think of when you read that quote? i know that we all thought of someone... i actually thought of many people.

last night i headed to the church for young women's, and i couldn't find the mia-maids. so i went with the beehives, and man, i just love them! if you know me personally, you know i love to laugh. and man, i laughed so hard last night.

what i'm going to type next probably won't make any sense to you at all. since my blog is like an online journal for me, i'm just going to write some of the funny things that happened last night so i can remember them :)

*thrusts her rootbeer can on the counter and says* "would you smack president obama for the one you love?"

um, guys, where do i put my beer can? [she clearly meant rootbeer]

everyone spilling their rootbeer...

the car ride home

you're a FISH GODDESS!

i'm pretty much pro at having fun! :) haha love ya bloggers! have a splendid day:)

tell me tuesday! :)

2011-11-08T15:04:00.001-08:00

i am grateful for many, many things! the other night, i was reading my scriptures [it's become a habit that i'll never break] and i decided to make a list of things that i'm thankful for. the list was very, very long, so i'll name just a few.

a warm house

my scriptures

my journal

my loving parents & siblings

my good friends who know me and love me for who i am.

jesus christ

i am so grateful for everything that i have in my life. with it being thanksgiving time and all, i've been counting my many blessings, and as a result of that, i've been happier! I think that I need to start being grateful year round- not just around the time of thanksgiving and christmas :)

so, tell me, on this fine tuesday afternoon, what are you grateful for?

love: haley adell :)

PS- most of you may know that i deleted my previous blog a couple of months ago and started this one- as a result of that- i lost all of my followers. so if you'd like to follow my bloggie, look on the ride side column, there should be a section labeled: "follow the blogger, follow, follow, me" :)

happy monday, folks!

2011-11-07T14:59:00.000-08:00

so, it's the end of the first quarter! and who has good grades? ME! I worked hard to get straight A's, and the work has paid off. :) i'm seeming to understand mostly everything [exceptformath-blah] , and i like all of my teachers. i especially love seminary! it's great :)

all in all, today was an alright day. monday's are usually blah blah blah for me, which is understandable considering we just had a long weekend, and all of that fun stuff :)

such a short post, but i better go start my homework!
happy monday!

what does your name mean? [you can find out!]

2011-11-06T19:10:00.000-08:00

i was reading this cute gal's blog, and she had a link to a pretty dandy website.
according to this oh so lovely website, haley means...

you are truly an original person. you have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. some people find you to be straight-forward and a bit overbearing. you're a strong person. you are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. you are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. you have the classic "Type A" personality. you are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. you are light hearted and accepting. you can get worked up easily, but your well adjusted and incredibly happy. many people wonder what your secret to life is. you are friendly, charming, and warm. you get along with almost everyone. you work hard not to rock the boat. your easy going attitude brings people together. at times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. but for the important things, you pull it together. you are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. you are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. you will do great things.

so, what's the hidden meaning behind your name? you can find out :)
( What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning? )

oh, i hope that you had a swell sunday. how was it? the church is true, folks.

love you all.

it's beginning to look a LOT like christmas! [and it's november?!]

2011-11-05T12:20:00.000-07:00

holy moly, bloggers! it's SNOWING outside! i always love the first "official" snow fall in utah, i mean who doesn't? sure, sometimes i wish the yucky slush would go away, but right now i'm just delighted to see snow outside my window. my first thought was: i'm going to build a snowman! I love everything about winter. Christmas time, looking at the pretty lights, christmas music, sweaters, hot cocoa, [ basically just everything ] i guess i'm getting a head of myself, considering it's still fall, and the next holiday is thanksgiving. on that note, who's excited for thanksgiving? i sure am :) i'm counting down the days till thanksgiving, actually! [ turkey and stuffing? i'm so there. ]

me and hannah played the other day! after special needs mutual [which i just love], we headed to target with her mom and cute little sisters. let me just say, i love target. i could buy that whole store. we had a lovely time :)

[our] {future} .hats.

i want that suitcase. just sayin' :)

<3/ haley:)

well, well, well, what a weeeeeeek!

2011-10-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

life gets SO busy. so, i think sunday will be my designated blogging day. what can i say? life is swell, but like i said it gets crazy busy. i honestly don't know how kids in my grade handle all of the a.p classes, because i can barely handle all of the normal classes! on that note, math needs to solve it's own problems, becuase i have my own! i'm still anxiously waiting for the day when i'll use 6x=yp+2x in my life. i really don't think i'm going to use that. ever. unless, i'm a math teacher of course (which i'm NOT planning on) :) but, i guess i shouldn't be fretting. i'm very lucky to recieve such a great education, SO YAY FOR SCHOOL! :)

dontchya just adore music? becuase i know i do! yesterday i had a piano schindig, and music is just delightful.

currently on repeat:
a drop in the ocean- ron pope
a thousand years- christina perri

and you? any songs that you find wonderful? :)

thanks for reading :)

a newwwwww post?! really?!

2011-10-23T16:44:00.000-07:00

my dearest bloggers,

usually, i sit down at the computer, t o t t a l l y ready to blog, but i end up on pinterest instead. pinterest is a pretty grand site. i'm rather fond of it :) but, that's not the point. I will start blogging more. Pinkie promise!!:)

aaaanyway, you may be asking, what's new with haley?

well first of all, have i ever mentioned that i LOVE fall? i mean, who doesn't?! hoodies, apple cider, falling leaves, peach pie, boots, jeans, crisp air, flushed cheeks, scarecrows...i basically live for autumn!!

next ,

this is verrry random, but how cute is this idea?!

rainbow bridesmaids?! what a darling idea, wouldn't you agree? i love it! love, love, love.

aaaand last {but certainly not least}

"let us be hopeful, optimistic, and loving, and we'll certainly change the world."

10 random facts...

2011-09-24T17:02:00.000-07:00

1-
i want to explore the world. there is SO much to see & trust me, i want to see it all.

2-
i'm in need of a new camera. finding the right one, is my problem.

3-
i simply ADORE special needs mutual.

4-
i could eat cafe' rio all day, any day.

5-
i write in my journal a lot!

6-
i like bittersweet songs. as in: someone like you [adele], for the first time [the script], etc.

7-
i'm addicted to pinterest..

8-
i like to feel comfortable.. whether it's who i'm with, what i'm wearing, or where i am, i'm a comfy kinda girl.

9-
i stress out way too easily.

10-
i like peach pie.

off.

2011-09-06T16:14:00.000-07:00

today has been an off day.

happy birthday, byu ice-cream, and target tops.

2011-08-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

hIpPo BiRdIe to maxwell and chasewell! wahoo! they are six years old, & growing up way to fast! they are full of energy, always have a funny comment to say, (that can be good and bad.) and always are so cute and hilarious. love you little guys!

my sisters and i were out and about, and went to deseret book. it is SO convienent that they have little tubs of byu creamery ice-cream there for only $2.00. it is seriously, a little piece of heaven on earth. noooooo jooooooooooooooke. no wonder it's the lord's ice-cream. har-har, got that one from and LDS romance novel that i just read.

last.week.of.summer.
i c a n n o t believe that summer went by so quickly. time sure does fly when you're having fun. i am NOT ready for homework, tests, wacko teachers, etc., etc., etc. i just don't wanna go back to school. end.of.story. the only perk, is getting some new outfits to start of the school year. my mom and i found some pretty daaaaaaaang cute tops at target, and may i just say that i can't wait to wear them. school.shopping.is.the.bomb.com.

well, there's three paragraphs of rambling for ya.

some doodles of mine.

2011-08-16T15:20:00.000-07:00

that's all for today.

drop a comment. let's me know that i actually have a reader or two..

love always,
haley

fast passes.

2011-08-03T09:52:00.001-07:00

my good friend was mowing his lawn yesterday, and a rock hit his eye straight on! i took a shake to him, and he insisted that he had to pay me for "delivering" his shake. i told him no, that it was on me, and he said "alright, well since i'm going to high school next year, have these fast passes since i won't be able to use them." {a fast pass is a pass that entitles you to move to the front of the line for lunch} i took them, gladly, and went home. :) so when i got home, he sent me a message saying "i taped up the fast passes really well, i want to see if you can un-tape all of them!" so i did, and here's what i found..

four bucks! i was so surprised..he then said "here's four dollars for delivering my shake, now you can go buy one!" i'm gonna get him back..

summer in a nut-shell - update ;

2011-08-01T13:41:00.000-07:00

dearest friends & bloggers,

hi . oh man , summer could go on for the rest of eternity , and i would be perfectly fine with it . staying home , and relaxing all day could be a type of therapy! seriously! any-hoo , i'm just going to give you my summer so far in a nut-shell .

the first [month] , i basically just hung out around the house , and hung out with friends, i also had to take summer gym. blahh. i didn't like spending 3 1/2 hours at WJMS everyday for three weeks , but i can already tell it 's going to be worth it. i took it so i could fit in three full electives: [ french II , adv. dance , && of course SEMINARY. ] i'm actually really excited to be a freshmen. i'm not gonna lie.

the last week of june i went on trek , and boy was it an awesome experience! my parent's came with , so that's probably why i didn't become homesick at all. not only did i have a fun time playing big booooty , and hanging out with the awesome youth in my ward , i also gained a better knowledge of the pioneers & what they went through.

after trek , i basically wasn't home for a month. i was home off and on for a couple of weeks ! i went to efy [we shall stand] , oakcrest [stand with the savior] , and girls camp [your happily ever after] , each program was absolutely grand , and i 'm oh so happy that i had the oppertunity to attend each camp, if you will. :)

in between all of the craziness of my summer, lots of fun things have happened!

-stadium of fire ;

-hanging out at grandma's house ;

-lots of bbq's and water fights..

and some NOT so fun things..

-chase got stitches :/

-and the three youngest started school last week! they are growing up to quick!

SHOUT OUT - to my daddio<3, gracie, ash , and em!

happy birthday guys! love you all so much!

-haley adell

feeling blah.

2011-07-30T19:25:00.001-07:00

i'm just feeling blah today.

--haley.

it's POURING hot.

2011-07-21T15:35:00.000-07:00

dear readers {all three of them},

my little brother's max & chase [5 almost 6 years old], are driving me up the wall today, but also cracking me up.

me: chase, you are driving me crazy! please be quiet during quiet time.
(isn't that what quiet time is for?!)

chase: (continues to squeal, and jump on the bed)

me: i am going to scream!

chase: o-okay, scream then!

i just had to laugh..

and JUST now,

Max comes running through the door, complaining that it's hot outside.
he said: "Mom! It's pouring hot!"

like i said, they drive me crazy, but they are so silly! gotta love little brothers. :)

-haley.

summer lovin' had me a b a l l !

2011-07-18T12:21:00.001-07:00

don't you just absolutely love summer? i love everything about it. especially just being able to stay home, and relax. i think it's just grand.

what's your favorite part about summer? i looove to hear from my readers, so drop a comment about what your favorite part of summer is. :)

just a thought. :) i like this quote a lot- i think it has meaning, that our lessons are learned throughout our lives, not just at one point.

all credit goes to: thenotebookdoodles.com- check this awesome site out! she has the coolest doodles and quotes. i love her. :)

more to come-

haley.

why hello there, june!

2011-06-07T12:29:00.000-07:00

hoooooray for june!
hooray for...

flip-flops!

popsicles!

sleeping in!

spending time in the sunshine!

no school!

i've been following a grand 'ole blog: the notebook doodles! the pictures below are some of my favorites, psh- who am i kidding, i love them all- so i just chose a few random ones to share.

the writing is not a font- it's her handwriting!

in the summer, i find myself watching waaaay to much TV. I'm hooked on Drop Dead Diva...what are some of your guys' favorite TV shows?

dear friends,

2011-05-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

oops..

i was TRYING to moderate {approve} some comments, and i

d e l e t e d them. lovely, right?

oh well, life goes on.

anyway. . . i think i owe you guys a post. i've been a bum, and haven't posted for a while.

so here's a few things that have been going on with me lately:

number one: yesterday i got oral surgery.
it hurt. real bad. on the bright side- i've been living off of soft foods (ice-cream sandwiches, soup, frosty's...) YUM.

#2- recitals of all kinds.
well basically, just piano and dance.

competition season is over for dance,

& i had a school performance for ballroom and dance II. lots of fun.

numero 3; summer is coming quickly! y a y. tHaT's aLL i HaVe tO sAy.
i've been pretty excited.

well that's all for today.

adios.

some fun pictures!

2011-04-24T15:48:00.000-07:00

i decided to take some pictures today, just of random, fun objects. just thought i'd share! :)

p.s- don't you love the moustache necklace? got it at a BYU gift store! it's adorable & super silly, huh?

--haley adell

spring break!!

2011-04-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

dear bloggers,

although, as i look out my window it's raining. . . at the same time i'm thinking h a l l e l u j i a h.

spring break. finally.

before it started to pour, i went outside and snapped a quick photo of the tulips blossoming in my front yard. . .

tulips are so pretty, and also a [reminder] that spring has sprung. i love spring break because my family goes down to payson for the annual easter egg hunt that my grandma puts together.

what's your favorite part of spring?

thanks for reading my online journal.

--haley adell.

[ r e g i o n ; d a n c e ]

2011-04-17T15:11:00.001-07:00

yesterday was my first region dance. i have a feeling i will be going to every single one. :) they are SO much fun! dancing, getting ready before, lots of laughs . . . ah! so much fun! i had a blast! i didn't take my camera, so there won't be any pictures [insert sigh.] i will next time though,(: adios & thanks for reading! h a l e y adell .

sunday thought...

2011-04-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

hello bloggers;

t h a n k s for stoppin' by.

i've got myself thinking about how blessed i am..

to have such amazing friends and family. :)

ex #1 : one of my good friends is always making cute crafts! she made me a really cute bracelet, and it seems as if she's always creating something new and fun! It was so nice of her to make such an adorable bracelet for me!

ex #2 : last sunday, my aunt marilee let me play with her high-tech camera. she's always giving me fun tips about photography . . . she also did my hair, and taught me how to do a fun new hair-do. i love hangin' out with my crazy cool aunts. i'm i n c r e d i b l y grateful for my immediate & extended family on both sides.

ex #3 : my mom is always making delicious dinners. :) need i say more?

whatever she makes always makes my tummy happy. :)

the big 14!

2011-04-02T19:18:00.000-07:00

bring on the region dances baby! :) my birthday was on wednesday, {the 30th} and this year I asked for black sparkly TOMS. they are so comfy & cute (can't get a combo better than that, eh?) like i mentioned earlier, i participated in the school talent show, and i think i did really well. it was actually really fun. :) visit my online memoir again soon! i love your feedback & comments! -hhhaley.

share your OWN shade of color..

2011-03-27T17:52:00.000-07:00

Sis. Mary N. Cook gave a wonderful talk at the Y.W General Conference meeting last night. All of the talks were great, but her's stuck out to me. She said that we're all like crayons- alike, but so different! We all have a different shade of color. It's our job to share it! Some people's lives may be "black & white", and they need our unique shades of colors to make it full of color. I loved being able to hear the General Y.W Presidency give such wonderful talks!

Thanks for reading!

--Haley Adell

i look out the window and what do i see?

2011-03-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

i look out the window and what do i see? (no, not popcorn popping on the apricot tree.) I see white snow, falling on the ground. Mr. Winter- I know you want to stay in Utah and party with us- but it's Spring's turn. Please join the party this December. Earlier this week, I was thinking, "Finally! A nice day outside." I jinxed it. Totally jinxed it. It's supposed to be SPRING. Not WINTER. Guess I'll just have to wait another 15 minutes & maybe the weather will change again.

As for my week-

The Cobble Cr. 1st Ward basketball team made it to regions! We lost by a basket- bummer, but we played very well & i'm proud of us.(: We also had some very fun (& loud) cheerleaders, which made it fun.
I've been practicing my piano piece "Shine", which I'm going to perform for the ENTIRE school. I'm already nervous.(: It's actually on my birthday, so I'll get to wear my new clothes- that's a perk.
It was the last week of the quarter. {hooray!} 3 down, 1 to go. I'm ready for Summer!

Thanks for reading!

--Haley Adell

feed me cupcakes...

2011-03-17T18:29:00.001-07:00

{cherry chip cupcake with vanilla icing}

hannah and i made vanilla cupcake's with almond icing, so good...

i've got two words for you: cake boss. one episode, and i was hooked. funny how it works that way! i just love the way their pastries, preferably { c u p c a k e s } turn out. that being said, i love to bake. for a y.w project, i've decided to bake a dinner once a week, and then count minutes every time i make cookies, brownies, or cupcakes. i'm almost finished, and what a great excuse for me to spend time baking yummy goods. :)

--Haley Adell

the beach! :)

2011-03-13T15:20:00.000-07:00

i saw this picture and thought- man, the beach sounds really relaxing right now. my feet sinking into the sand...the crystal blue waves crashing back and forth...collecting sea-shells...man!! sounds so enjoyful! {as a family friend would say}

if i could be one place right now, it would be the beach.. where would you be?
--moi, myself, and eye.

i have an obsession..

2011-03-06T12:45:00.000-08:00

These girls are so fun... scroll down to see more :)

This weekend we went to a Baptism/ Baby Blessing in Payon. I love going to Payson because we have lots of extended family down there, and they are all CRAZY fun to hang out with! We had a girls night, painted toes, and had lots of laughs! :) Payson also has a lot of cute places to take pictures, and if you know me, I have an obsession with taking pictures. :) Gracie and Megan were so fun! They are quite the model type :)

what a stud!

2011-03-04T13:47:00.001-08:00

What a stud! Bronco came down to play with us a few nights ago, and man- what a crazy, fun kid! We went outside to play {since the sun was out!} And I snapped a few pictures of him playing. Isn't he just adorable?
--Haley Adell

not your average old man...

2011-02-26T17:18:00.000-08:00

I only do one thing when I look at this picture: laugh.
Yes; there is a story to go along with this hilarious picture. We went to a rodeo in Utah County- and this cowboy was in the crowd. I just had to snap a quick picture! You don't see something like this everyday, do you?
--Haley Adell

Back to the world of blogging...

2011-02-21T12:57:00.000-08:00

why hello there,
i'm starting fresh with a brand new bloooog.

remember to read and comment, because that's the point of having a blog, eh?

mucho loooove,
haley