Family photos

Jer & Kenny + Gracie, Trey, Jet & Shaylee

Today I took pictures for my friend Jer. This is her family (5 of her 9 siblings & their kids + grandparents). Chances are you have heard me talk about Jer & her husband Kenny. She is the chocolate-caramel-toffee-pretzel-making girl (YUM!) and he is the food man...those of us who LOVE Costa Vida have him to thank...thank you Kenny!! We have enjoyed getting to know you guys better the last few weeks! Here are a few of my favorite photos...I will get the rest to you soon!

Our FLASHY Christmas!

Okay, it wasn't really flashy, but it was great! I have to say that because my honey surprised me with a new flash for my camera (yes Melissa the 580...I was definitely not expecting it!) He gave it to me early so I could have it for the Christmas photos. Christmas Eve Kyle and the girls played in the snow and I played with my new flash...so much to learn. On Christmas morning both of our parents came over to see the girls open presents. It was so wonderful to have them come to us. We had a very relaxing Christmas this year!!

Santa (and the grandparents) were good to us!! Krissy got Ruthie, the American Girl doll and some accessories to go with her. Kendall got a baby doll that breathes, sucks a binkie, and blinks her eyes...some crazy technology there. I am afraid Krissy has taken over nearly every present that Kendall got. I guess that is what older sisters do. I somehow don't ever remember doing that ;) I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas too. I am looking forward to having Kyle home during the next few days...and actually getting back to blogging.

Here are a few more things I don't want to forget about Christmas 2008:

* Kendall was more into the gummy Lifesavers in her stocking than her presents.

* Kyle and I woke up first...at 8:15! Then the girls woke up...Krissy couldn't wait to see if Santa had come.

* Krissy wanted to give everyone their presents before she opened hers...it was so sweet...and shocking!

* Kyle actually pulled off a great surprise with the flash and I actually pulled off a surprise for him...new cycling gear.

* Santa left each girl a note...Krissy was quick to point out that Kendall's was nicer than hers. Classic!

our HOLIDAY weekend...cough, cough

This weekend we set off for an adventure to SLC with the whole Adams family (except Cassi...we missed you!) Of course it is always an adventure when we all get together, but I knew this one would be extra adventuresome. Me and Krissy have been fighting off a cold for the past few days. Krissy has mostly had a runny nose and I have been coughing like crazy. Saturday morning I felt good enough to try for a fun weekend so we headed up to Salt Lake...first stop Trolley Square. It just wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to Pottery Barn Kids and Restoration Hardware. That is where I had a horrible coughing attack, the kind that leaves you with tears running down your cheeks...crossing your legs as tight as you can...I am sure all you mother's know what I am talking about. Lovely. We went straight to the store to get some cough drops. They did help, but I spent most of the evening concentrating on not coughing...hoping not to spoil the evening for the rest of the group. But we did manage to have to some fun. I did have my camera, but didn't manage to take one photo. The next story is so good, you just might not believe it without a picture to prove it.

We went to dinner at the Coffee Shop at Little America (I can assure you they serve much more than coffee...). We sat down 1 table away from President Monson and his wife!! I think I had the very best view. I tried to "respectfully" observe them as they had their date night and enjoyed dinner together. I can't tell you how bad I wanted to pull out my camera, but it just didn't feel like the right thing to do. There is such a feeling of respect and reverence that accompanies him. I have a testimony that he is a living prophet. Sometimes I do forget that he is a real person that also eats food and takes his wife out on dates. They were dressed up so nice...I imagine they were headed to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert that was held last night. When he got up to leave we watched him greet those that he passed by. The 4 oldest cousins, Parker, Maddie, Braden and Kimmy, wanted to go shake his hand (so did I). They walked right up to him and he shook their hands, gave them high fives and asked if they were getting presents for Christmas. What a great experience for them. I am sure they will remember it for the rest of their lives.

After dinner we hopped aboard Trax and headed up to Temple Square to see the lights. It was so fun. When we got back to the hotel Krissy her first coughing spell. Then I had mine. We woke up early with more coughing and decided to head home in order to {hopefully} spare the rest of the family from our germs. I am afraid I missed the part of the trip I was looking most forward to...brunch. I keep telling myself we will go back...and SOON.

So tonight I am still coughing...it seems like it may never end, but Krissy seems to be doing much better. It is just a good thing I can type and cough better than I can type and talk. Maybe this is why this just might be my longest post ever...I am not afraid of having my blog catch anything from me. I love you blog. And I love my family, thanks for putting up with me this weekend.

heartwarming day

I spent the afternoon building and decorating a gingerbread house with Krissy. She was so determined to have a house that looked just like the one on the packaging. She had me cracking up...every so often she would say..."hum, I wonder what this one tastes like?"...and then she would pop a candy in her mouth. She let me squirt most of the frosting on, but she placed most of the candies on by herself. She was very clear that this house is supposed to be a decoration, not to be eaten...we'll see how long that lasts. Then she said, "Wait until Dexter sees this!" Dexter is Ines' son (what is he, around 9 or 10?) that Krissy just adores. I guess we will have to make arrangments for Dexter to come for a visit or she will be very disappointed.

Three-quarters of the way through the project she said, "this is taking too long for me"...then she walked off with 2 peppermints and got cozy on the couch. It was so fun to see her work so hard and be such a big kid.

I wasn't feeling great this afternoon and I was in need of some Ibuprofen...the miracle drug...and a friend totally went out of her way to bring me some...thank you again Laura.

Tonight we rode the Polar Express, an event put on by a very generous family in Lindon, free of charge. Santa reminded us that the candy cane represents the shepherds hook, but if you turn it upside down it makes a J...which helps us remember Jesus. Krissy {again} told Santa that she wants an American Girl doll. Kendall {again} didn't want anything to do with him.

We ended the evening watching Paige (our darling cousin & niece) clog her way through her first recital. We were so proud! There is nothing cuter than a 5-year-old in a sparkly costume beaming on stage. Way to go Paige!

Nie auction

So you all already know that I adore QuicKutz and it is because of things like this. QK has donated product to be auctioned off for the Nie recovery fund...for our favorite blogger that none of us happen to know. Theirs really is a heartwarming story that you can read about here. If, somehow, you have never heard their story, grab a Kleenex first. My good friend Laura is hosting the auction on her blog. Check it out here.

Silly Kendall

The other morning I was rushing to get Krissy ready for school. After she finished her breakfast I took her upstairs to get dressed and left Kendall at the table, eating her cereal. A few minutes later I heard this, clunk, clunk...and I thought, NO...it just can't be! I ran to Kendall's room to find her sitting in her little pink chair eating her bowl of cereal & milk. I was sure I would find a pile of soggy cereal and milk on the stairs or down the hallway, but no...just two, tiny, little splashes. She was not happy when I took the bowl away from her, but I wasn't about to press my luck.

Kendall's newest hobby is photography. I have no idea where she picked that up...She walks around the house with my old camera around her neck saying...cheeeeese...fully expecting us to stop what we are doing and pose for her. Oh, so cute!



And of course, I fully expect everyone to stop what they are doing and pose for me as well...and occasionally, they actually listen! Doesn't get any cuter than this.

Can't wait!!

I just reserved tickets for the Draper LDS Temple Open House! We are going Saturday, March 7 at 4:20 if you want to join us. At this point there are a lot of tickets available, but I am sure they will go quickly. Here is the link to reserve yours.

QuicKutz Sale

What started years ago as a small friends and family sale has blossomed into this BIG event. There will be all kinds of great buys on our AWESOME paper crafting products. I am working at the sale Friday night. Why don't you come by and watch me brush up on my super selling skills...I'll just have to pull them off the shelf and dust them off...it's been a while. Now that is great Friday night entertainment!

new header

Thank you Melissa for teaching me a new Photoshop skill! I am having way too much fun with it.

Here comes another...

Looks like we are sticking with the original plan...I will bring the cheerleaders if Hollie brings the football team. Mike and Hollie, you are well on your way to your very own football team and we couldn't be more excited or happy for you. We can't wait to meet this new little cousin! XOXO!!

Newest obsession

I have this thing* about putting nails in my walls. I am very selective about it. I guess that is why we have lived here for 5 years, but it looks like we just moved in. Last week I discovered the joy of using Command Picture Hanging strips. I have since hung 17 different things on my walls using them.

*this thing, I am sure, is my parents fault (but I love you anyway)

Family photos

I was so excited when this sweet family asked me to take their pictures! I hope that my girls grow up as nice as these kids (and I really do mean that you guys...) And aren't they so beautiful?? (For all you bloggers...this is Ines and her family.)

Well, here it is.

So, for a while now I have been looking for the just the right motivation, ok, any motivation to get up earlier to exercise. I am just one of those who can work out great all summer, but as soon as it starts staying dark when I am supposed to be awake...yeah, right. In the last few weeks I have enjoyed a few of my MOST favorite treats. I have decided that when it comes to things like this I would much rather work out than give them up.



This little beauty showed up at my house today...thank you, Brittany...as a belated birthday present. Every year all I ask for is a banana cream pie from Brittany. I have eaten almost 3/4 of it today (it's a must...bananas just don't keep ;)



This was another surprise that came just a few days ago. A good friend of mine...thank you again, Ines...just returned from a trip to her beloved homeland, Germany. I was lucky enough to get my very own German chocolate candy bar. I opened it on the wrong end...not taking advantage of the re-sealable side...turns out I didn't even need it. No "freshness" issues here...gone in 2 days.



And this delight...I ate weeks ago, but have probably thought about it every day since...thank you, Tom. Yes, Tom our male-chef-Sunday-School-President-Ward-Comedian friend baked us creme brulee and boy, was it divine.

So, here it is, the motivation I have been needing. If I am wearing sweats the next time you see me, gently ask how my working out is going...

Free photo book

Yesterday on Oprah Snapfish announced this offer...



It looks like you have to start the process by tomorrow night and finish by Sunday. I AM going to find some time to make one.

Pie

Krissy & I have been wanting to make an apple pie. I saw this Martha photo and it inspired me... Hopefully soon we will find some time to make our masterpiece! Anyone have a great chocolate cream pie recipe?? I would love to make one for Kyle...it would earn me some major brownie points.

Disneyland

We just returned from spending 7 days...yes, that's correct, 7 days at the Happiest Place on Earth. We had such a great time. At one point on our trip we had a group of 19...how is that for fun??? My two sisters, 2 of Kyle's brothers and their families joined us for an awesome Disney adventure. Kyle's Uncle Brandon even joined us for a day. Here are a few of my most memorable highlights:

* watching Krissy rip off her sweater so she could show Alice in Wonderland her matching dress as Alice passed by in the parade.

* going on Splash Mountain for the first time with Krissy, she ran off and said, "That was AWESOME!"

* watching Kyle take Krissy on Space Mountain for the first time. I thought she would hate it, but turns out I was so wrong. She couldn't get enough of any of the 'mountains'!

* Watching Kendall spin her guts out on the teacups, loving every minute of it!

* Helping Tiff try to locate her missing blood sugar monitor and insulin. After a quick prayer, we searched through the new Toy Story ride. Feeling like we had exhausted all options we turned to walk away, only to have a cast member chase after us with it, saying a guest had just turned it in. Aaahh. Thank goodness for truly magical moments.

* On our last night there Kyle took our exhausted girls back to the hotel and put them to bed, while Tiff and I ran around the park feeling like kids again. I literally felt like a kid in a candy store as I circled the glass counter trying to decide which treat to enjoy...I picked the chocolate dipped caramel marshmallow. It just may be my new tradition on the way out.

* Mike and Hollie left a few days before we did. After we said goodbye and turned to walk away I had tears swell up in my eyes. Somehow it is never long enough.

* Spending time with Cam, Shaunee, Shane, Kristy and their kiddos and having Tiff's extra set of hands to help us all! Let's do it again, really soon!

AND...we're off!

I didn't want to leave without taking the Halloween stuff off the blog...so I decided to replace it with the equally-annoying Disney stuff. Hopefully we will have lots of 'magical' stories to share when we get back!

Halloween FHE

Last night we enjoyed Family Home Evening with the Adams family. As always we had a great time...but how can you NOT with a lesson on keeping the commandments taught by Darth Vader, Shane's stirring rendition of Scripture Power, a game of Deal or No Deal (with actual pay out) and Daylight Donuts. Oh, and I can't forget to mention Erik, the Love Guru...the best part was seeing him drive up in their Honda Odyssey Minivan...classic!! Thanks for a fun time Kirk and Dani.

Princess play group

Krissy and Kendall both get so excited when it is our turn to host play group. We spent the first half hour getting everyone in costume and then they spent the next hour playing house and having tea parties and picnics. We feel so lucky that Krissy has such a nice bunch of "ladies" to grow up with!

the Ward Halloween Haunt

So, the party was a hit! It was also very exhausting...right Melissa (my right-hand-woman)??? I had so much great help in planning and executing a great party. Brittany made 125 bags of caramel popcorn, just because she wanted to help. That is one reason I love her...she is always willing to do anything to help. Britt, I hope you know I would SO do the same for you! We had so much fun dressing up and hanging out with our friends.

Yep, it's my birthday!

I know you must be thinking...she can't possibly be 32...she looks way more like 22. Right?? I woke up this morning to the best "surprise" party ever...balloons on the floor, noisemakers on the couch and my gift (a $25 Target card) inside of one of those balloons. Krissy and her daddy planned the perfect morning for me. They sang Happy Birthday to me as we quickly ate our Burger King breakfast before we hustled out the door to get Krissy to school. I stopped by QuicKutz for a quick visit...just as I was on my way out the sales team belted out their patented version of Happy Birthday, causing me to turn my patented shade of red. Then Tiff met me at Target for a quick shopping trip. When I picked Krissy up from school her teacher said she heard it was Krissy's mom's birthday...boy, news travels fast these days!

Next, Melissa came by with lunch from Olive Garden and we spent a few hours talking about the ward Halloween Party. Chanelle stopped by with a box from Smart Cookie. I really do hope calories don't count on days like this...I guess we will see tomorrow. I had a constant stream of calls all day from my sweet, sweet friends and family...Mom, Dad, Hollie and her boys, Shaunee, Kristy, Rosie, Laura, the Relief Society President, Erik, Britt, and Grandma Jan. Thank you, thank you to all of you!

Tonight we went to Arctic Circle for dinner...every girl's birthday dream ;) I wasn't feeling up to wrestling with Kendall at a restaurant and Krissy wanted a halloween flashlight, so Arctic Circle it was! It must have been a VERY special occasion because I let both of them play in the playland for a bit. Then it was on to Partyland to buy Kyle's halloween costume...drumroll please...he is extremely proud to announce he is going to be the Scarecrow that wishes he had a brain. He said that he NEVER dreamed of being a scarecrow before...I guess there is nothing he won't do for his girls (who will be dressing up as Dorothy and the Wicked Witch.)

We spent the rest of the evening passing out invitations/reminders for the ward party this Saturday. Tonight we all laid down on our bed for some quiet time before putting the girls to bed. Everyone but me fell asleep within 5 minutes...including Kendall. She never does that. I don't think I have snuggled with her like that for a year. It felt so good. I laid there in the dark thinking of all my blessings. I love my little family. I love right now. I can't imagine any better...32 feels great.

Shane, Kristy & Emma

Tonight we spent the evening with Shane, Kristy & Emma. Of course, I had a great time telling them where to go, what to do & how to do it. I have decided ALL control freaks should take up photography...it is very therapeutic... And can you believe...Kristy LET me take her picture??
I think we are all in shock that it has already been a year since our last photo shoot. Emma is growing up so cute and sweet...I just can't wait to see what her baby sister will look like! We love you guys! Here are a few of my favorites...





sweet little Emma, holding still for one second



Shane & Kristy...your glamour shot at no extra charge ;)

"Professional" Kyle

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall and catch a glimpse of your husband at work??? I just saw this on YouTube. If you want to see how Kyle brings home our bacon check it out. He is the guy in the red sweater with a green hat and red hair...and no, this is not typical QuicKutz dress code.

Professional Me

Today I spent the day at a QuicKutz Retailer Event in Park City. We had some of our top retailers here from all over the country (and world, for that matter.) Kyle has been up there for the past few days and I was excited to join in today. I have known some of these people for nearly 6 years and it was great to get to see them and catch up with a few of them. We spent the day introducing new products, talking strategy and brainstorming together. It felt so good, but what felt even better was to come home to my two sweet girls. I feel so lucky to get to stay home with them, but to still get to play with the creative folks at QuicKutz. It is crazy...within minutes of being home I had Kendall on my lap, salad dressing down my "fancy" black slacks and potato soup on my shirt...but, of course I was loving every minute of it. Thank you Mom for taking great care of my girls and showing them a great time. Thank you QuicKutz for being flexible and working around my MOST important job.



a few of the QuicKutz Marketing and Product Development girls



with a group of our *rowdy* retailers from Southern California



with my most favorite coworkers...awh, sweet...

Wanna come?

I am busy getting ready for our ward Halloween Party. Here is the reminder I made that we will pass out to ward members. Oh, and lucky us, we also get to speak in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday.

Painting pumpkins

A 4-year old OBSESSED with Halloween
A 1-year-old DETERMINED not to miss out on anything
Some parents feeling CRAFTY...

...means just one thing...one BIG mess. But, ooohh, I love these kids.

Mary's sweaters

These sweaters were knitted by my ultra-talented aunt Mary. She has been creating and selling patterns for years. We get excited when she asks us to model for her...even more excited when one of her knitting creations comes as a gift! Check her out here...One Piece Knitting and here. You will see a bunch of my old hairstyles there too...oh, fun.

Lights, camera, action...

Coming soon to a tv near you...

Yesterday the Adams family spent the afternoon filming a tv commercial for Bear River Mutual Insurance Company. It was fun to spend time together and of course it never gets old hearing the Adams boys "sing" the Bear River jingle...I can still hear it...where values count...
Trying to keep all the kids happy & cute was exhausting. I can't tell you how thrilled we were to hear the director yell "Cut" the final time. It sounds like they expect the commercial to air in January...I am half-hoping when you see it, either you won't recognize me or they will have replaced my head with someone else's. That's a wrap!

(Of course I must say thank you to Tiff for coming along as our hair person and for the fantastic blow-dry job she did on my hair...I think one of my best hair days in a long, long time.)

Special occasion week!

On Monday we celebrated my Mom's birthday...you are awesome Mom...I hope I grow up to be like you in so many ways. Tuesday we celebrated Cam and Sydney's birthdays and Kirk and Dani's anniversary. For Cam and Syd...how fun to have a daddy-daughter birthday and for Kirk and Dani...congrats on 13 great years...it is hard to believe that we are just a few months behind ya!

Opportunity knocks...

We spent last weekend with the Tanners. Mike was asked to carry the Alumni Flag that leads the football team onto the field. This is a new tradition that Coach Mendenhall started this year. Previous flag carriers include Lavell and Patti Edwards, Vai Sikahema, and Ty Detmer...not a bad crowd to be in, huh?? Mike has such respect for Coach Mendenhall and I'm sure the Coach has similar respect for Mike. I also know that Mike embodies all of the ethics, values, determination, and integrity that the Coach wants his players to leave his program with. I am sure he was asked to carry the flag, not for a famous name or NFL career, but because BYU would be absolutely thrilled if everyone of their players turned out as great as him. My sister married one great guy and I feel lucky that he calls me family. We were the most proud Cougar fans at the game last Friday night...guaranteed!! We love you Mikey...thanks for letting us all be a part of and re-live those crazy-fun and special glory days!! I don't know what you have done to all of us (girls at least). We can't even sit through a football game without crying.

(I was lucky enough to get to go down to the field with Mike to take pictures...unfortunately they are still being held captive on Hollie's camera. As soon as I can get them I will do another post...I am trying to be patient. It was my once in a lifetime experience too! Hollie....)

Parker, Maddie & Christian

Tonight I spent an hour photographing some of my most favorite subjects...Parker, Madeline & Christian (my niece and nephews). I had such a great time. These are some excellent kids...I am so proud of the way they are growing up!! XOXO

The new do

So here it is. I have been wanting to try real bangs for a while now, but have been way too chicken. Last night my sis Tiff gave me a hair cut. She is a supervised-student-in-training at Renaissance Academy in Provo. I was really impressed with her cutting skills (apparently, Mom & Dad, your hard earned money has done some good...)!

As for the bangs the jury is still out...every time I look in the mirror I am shocked because I look so different to me. Krissy says it looks silly and Kyle says it looks sexy...I think I feel somewhere in between. Thanks Tiff for the fun new do, it was fun to have some girl time with you at the salon. Krissy even came and they pampered her too...they painted her fingernails, she watched a movie and even got to color. Sounds like her kind of heaven. I highly recommend Tiff if you are looking for something new...it will be the best $10 hair cut in town.

400 miles later...

We had a fabulous weekend! We spent 2 nights at a "cabin" just outside Park City. (If you consider granite countertops, hot showers, microwave, fridge, and HD tv's...a cabin) Saturday we left for a quick trip to Logan to celebrate my nephew Ty's birthday. Kyle even made a guest appearance as Indiana Jones (facial hair and all)...you don't want to miss those pictures. It went so well he is now hiring out for birthday parties. Okay, not really, but he was AWESOME! I was so proud to be his wife...and really, who doesn't want to be married to Indiana Jones...even just for a few minutes. We had a great time spending time with both of our families and taking in the fresh mountain air. I was really surprised at how much the leaves are changing already...if you haven't been up the canyon yet, take a drive SOON. It was beautiful.

Check these out...

Here are two great blogs that I check often when I need a dose of inspiration and creativity...they also both happen to be written by two of my good friends. I thought you might like to check them out as well.



the creativity room
Lucy*isms

Welcome Fall.

I LOVE the Fall...food, football, friends, family and fun. I welcome the cooler weather and shorter days. This year Krissy is so excited about Halloween. Everyday we look at costumes online...in fact right now she is pinching my arm because she has no patience for this blogging thing! ( "I can't take it anymore" just came out of those sweet lips of hers.) She wanted to decorate our house for Halloween so I pulled out the few things I had and it just wasn't enough so we went to the dollar store to get more spooky decor. I am excited for the season ahead.

Going private.

It seems to happen to most of us sooner or later...I think it is time to go private, but I would LOVE for you to keep reading. Leave me a comment with your email address or email me at heathernadams@gmail.com if you would like to have permission to view our blog. Hope to hear from you soon!!

Buh-bye binkie!

Today is the day we say goodbye to binkie. Oh, sad day. I had to do it today so I can truthfully report to the doctor later this week that Kendall is off her binkie. Doesn't it stink to turn 18 months old? At first Kendall thought it was funny, then, as you can see in the photos, her look turns to confusion, then sadness. Today when I put her down for her nap I watched as she put one binkie in her mouth and clutched the other two, one in each hand & snuggled down into her blankie. It almost broke my heart to think that would be the last time I would see her do that. Maybe she will still want to hold them in her bed. I hope so. It so fun to watch you grow up little bunny. I love you.

Teh real me...

I promised I would do a this a wilhe ago, bit I have been putting it off...typing like I normally do, WITHOUT tthouching the backspace key. It seems to be th e key that my fingers nknow best...unfortuanately, I am not a great typer...not that I haven't paracticed (too many tyoiping tests to mention) and not that I don't have typing enees (genes)...my omther is a medical transcriptionist and can type like no toher. (Even Kyle can type circles areound me.) I even condiser myself a great speller...but wehen it comes to typing I am aftraid I have a thouch of dyslexia. So, here I am the real me. Hopefully it is good for a laugh. Just be gald I use the backspace key in every toher post. Long live backspace...

you are NEVER going to believe THIS...

I am still in SHOCK myself!! Kyle went to a golf tournament today (I'm sure he was working VERY hard...) and he won the Grand Prize of the tournament...not for his killer score, but because they pulled his name out of a hat. He won 2 round-trip BUSINESS CLASS tickets to anywhere in the world that Delta flies!

For the last hour we have been discussing all the options and I can't imagine where we will end up going because there are so many places in our list...New Zealand, Greece, Germany, Australia, Tahiti, Italy...it goes on and on. Really the only place we can't go, but would like to someday, is the Moon! I have never flown anything but Coach class so I am crazy-excited about the chance to fly Business Class...you can check that out here.

We would love to hear any suggestions, recommendations, and of course, we are always looking for travel buddies, who, in this case would likely be riding in the back of plane in the Coach seats, since all the round trip Business Class flights we have checked cost $3000-$6000 EACH!

Just yesterday I was saying how jealous I was of the honeymooners...I guess this is my chance at a second honeymoon. I'll just have to gear up to leave my kiddos...maybe there is some type of medication for that. I'm sure somehow I'll manage :) I already feel like my old-trip-planning-live-on-pennies-to-save-some-dollars-for-a-crazy-once-in-a-lifetime-trip self again! And it feels good!! Way to go Kyle...you ARE the best husband in the world...and I can't wait to see all of it with you.

Cade + Hayli Adams

Today we enjoyed Cade and Hayli's wedding. It was a great day...perfect weather, a beautiful couple, an amazing ceremony and time together. This makes 7 "Mr. and Mrs. Adams" in just this one family & I LOVE being a part of it. Kyle's parents also celebrated their anniversary today...and look at what they started 39 years ago!
Cade and Hayli, we wish you all the best! XOXO

Silly me!

Haven't had this much fun in a long time...you can try it HERE.

In my blood

I have a secret. I like politics...so much that I have enjoyed watching the Republican and (and even) Democratic National Conventions. As a high school student I was involved with the Young Republicans and helped campaign for George H.W. Bush when he ran for President in 1992. Of course I don't like everything that goes on in politics, but I do have my favorite politicians, pundits and news channels. You would think this is a dirty, rotten hobby of mine...the way I quickly flip the channel when Kyle walks into the room. He doesn't enjoy it the way I do, but Sarah Palin just might change all that.
I figure it is because it runs in my blood. My mom attended the 1972 Republican National Convention as a delegate. How cool is that??? You are the bomb, Mom! Thanks for teaching me to love my country...and even politics!!

Uh-oh

We came home to find THIS on Sunday...and now it is Thursday and it is still laying on our lawn. Not fun, but it definitely could have been worse...at least it didn't fall on someone or something. I think it was Mother's Nature's revenge for neglecting our yard this year. Oh well, maybe next year.

The Tag Slacker

I have fallen behind on several tags (sorry Hollie, Brandon & Vanessa)...so here is way more information than most of you are interested in:



My Name: Heather...it was the only name my parents could agree on...how fun is that story?? Actually it was between Heather and Monique (Monique was a little girl my Dad fell in love with on his mission). Thank goodness they decided on Heather, I think it suits me better.



Where I was born: UVRMC in Provo, Utah, where my mom has worked for the past 33 years and also where I had both of my kids.


Favorite color: hmm, this is a tough one for me. I LOVE color! I think white is my favorite because it makes all my other favorites look even better.


Favorite city: Has to be Paris, although Edinburgh, Scotland is a very close second.




Places I want to visit: Nauvoo, Niagra Falls, Quebec, and all of Europe


Bad habit: Worrying way too much, about everyone and everything.



Favorite animal: never loved a real one yet (sounds so harsh...)


Past love: Dance. Yep, I was the OHS Drill Team Drill Mistress my Senior year. Loved it, but haven't done a lick of it since!



First job: Medical records file clerk...can you say BORING, but it did (barely) pay the bills.


Another place I want to go: After seeing Mamma Mia...GREECE. Oh, those islands are beautiful!



Current job: I am a work-from-home Product Design Manager for QuicKutz, mom to 2 darling & busy girls and wife to Kyle.


What I was doing 10 years ago...
going to school at BYU, working at Central Utah Medical Clinic as a medical records file clerk and scrimping pennies for a trip to Ireland!!

5 years ago...
I was in London on a trip for QuicKutz with Natasha and Erik. What a great job I have.

One year ago...
"Finishing" a remodeling project on our house...(in quotes because we still haven't completely finished the job :)

Yesterday...
Enjoying a lunch out with the Adams' girls (we missed you Cassi!) and hanging out with my girls while Kyle cheered on the BYU Cougars.

5 minutes ago...
Taking a hot strawberry cream cheese bread braid out of the oven. Yum!

6 words that describe my life:

SCHEDULED, but fun
BUSY, but balanced
CREATIVE, but planned
IMPERFECT, but hopeful
RICH, but not with money
FULL, and I love it!