My little buddies

Well we are officially a family of boys. I have 3 nephews. That's RIGHT! 3!! Everett was born April 12th and he is such a cute, sweet little man. I love my nephews so much and can't wait to be with Everett as he grows up. He's got the best family that will be sure to smother him with LOTS of love! I can't wait to get to know you Rett! I promise we'll play lots and have many happy moments together.

I like to pretend like he's already smiling at me.

I'm going to do a little post of my two other nephews as well because I love them just as much as this little guy obviously! So here's Ryan and Alex's boy, Owen. We truly are buddies. I don't think my family likes hearing this, but I'm his definite favorite on my side of the family! He is growing up so fast and learning so quickly! We have such a special little relationship. He is a very smiley boy who has a nice, deep laugh to go with it. I can never get enough of him!

O really loves food.

Then there's Rivers. The oldest of the nephews with enough spunk to fill the whole family! He's got tons of personality and isn't afraid to show it in the best way possible. He's so much fun and terrible twos, I have to say, does NOT apply to this boy. He just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter as he gets older. We've had a funny relationship. Sometimes he isn't too fond of me... maybe because I'm too overbearing and give him too many kisses? But he's starting to appreciate them more and more. Tonight he actually said my name over and over until I gave him a kiss goodnight!  (I knew he loved them)

His first time dying easter eggs. He was so intrigued.

This brings me to my next little post. I had some of the girls over to dye easter eggs and watch Tangled... but of course whenever I want to watch a movie with people at my house the DVD play never works! Honestly, it happens often. But it's alright because we totally still had fun. Oh and our All that Jazz concert was so much fun! It was a fabulous way to end an amazing jazz year with my group. Encore did wonderful as usual and I am so proud of Premiere as well! Although it may have sounded rough to us, I am so proud of ourselves! Night in the City was the hardest, funnest thing we've ever done and it was totally worth it. Premiere has been one of the highlights of senior year and I can honestly say I look forward to 4th hour every single day! Yay for jazz and easter eggs!



Surprise!

Yep, I know it's only been a single day since my blog was born, but I just want to share a happy story. I came home from rollerblading with Sky and guess what I find! My favorite drink ever... blue powerade with a little note attached. Wow, how thoughtful! So thank you whoever you are because that was so sweet and made my night. Yay for little acts of service. :)

Please excuse the shiny face... I did just go rollerblading. Just know that I am so HAPPY!

Oh and shout out to my 2 lovely friends Makaelee Owens and Savannah Stapely. Happy birthday girls!



Here we go!

Yep, I'm a blogger now! I've just been noticing so many wonderful things in my life lately that I can't help but want to share it with anyone and everyone who might want a pick-me-up. Yes, this blog is going to be filled with happy things and only happy things... because I think that's what the world needs. "Men are that they might have joy." This is a principle I tend to live by no matter what comes my way.

So, if you happen to stumble upon this blog you might wonder who in the world are you reading about. Well, read the website you just entered! The name is Haylee and here are just a few traits of mine that have become a part of me.

1. I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. If this is something that is bothersome to any reader then I'm sorry but it is the BIGGEST part of my life and I can honestly say it is my main source of happiness.

2. I have the cutest, BEST, most amazing family in the world! Wanna see?!

Here we are picking up my brother Heath from his mission in Canada.

3. Music! It makes me so happy. Listening, singing, playing, I love it.

4. Could I even mention myself without mentioning my friends? We've had some pretty fun times together and of course they'll continue! After all, the Beatles sang it best~ I get by with a little help from my friends.

These two never fail to make me smile!

Winter Formal day activity. Made up of our closest friends.

What better way to be with friends than the happiest place on earth?

My brother who never truly was. We are family without being blood related. It's wonderful.

The girls

And two of my favorite guys.

                                

Then there's Skyler, one of the greatest people you'll ever meet.

4. Wow, I'm only at 4?! Ok I'll just get everything I love out of the way at once. Tennis, blue powerade (obsession), reading, running, singing some good jazz, shopping (but not spending my money), orange blossoms, Mexican food, and taking pictures of course! However there is one thing that deserves its own number.

5. I absolutely love, more than anything else, to LAUGH! Seriously. Be around me for more than 10 minutes if you want to hear it and it may look something like this...

but hopefully not.

But truly, I love to laugh and be happy and enjoy life! I'm going to do as the Nephites did and "LIVE AFTER THE MANNER OF HAPPINESS." It's the best way to go!

So to everyone who read this gigantic first post, just expect to be happy if you want to read my blog because that's all I ever want to be.