Stylin'

Hi.

It's Brooks and Haley! Didn't you recognize us? ;)

We had a little too much fun yesterday playing with our mustaches...

Brooks even wanted to see what his tasted like.

We're best buds :)

So, yay or nay on the 'staches?

I thought they were pretty stylish :)

And let's hope so cause this here little blog won a Stylish Blogger Award from two stellar ladies yesterday! First, from a my new blogger friend over at Vintch. She writes so beautifully...I look forward to her posts every day!! She some how takes the simple things in life (be they sweet or sour) and puts them into words that are touching and inspiring. She could publish them in a little book I tell you! And the second person, is my long-time best friend Shalyn over at Laugh Until Your Cheeks Hurt. Her blog title says it all...Shay's stories, ideas, and interpretation of life is so optimistic and humorous she will have you smiling from ear to ear after visiting her blog.

The award is passed around so that people can find new blogs and get to know each other a bit better. So my little fam and I have a few things about each of us, along with a couple "stylish" photos, we want to share with all of you:

HALEY:

1 - Hi my name is Haley and I am an ice cream addict. *whew* I said it. I'm pretty sure I have a second stomach for that stuff...and it's bottomless.

2 - I have a crush on Jack Black (don't be alarmed, my husband is well aware of my little crush). I can't get over him in School of Rock, and especially in The Holiday.

3 - I wanted our first baby's sex to be a surprise and was SO glad Adam was okay with it! We loved it that way! I cherish the memory of Adam saying, "It's a boy!!! We have a little boy!" in the delivery room...such a tender yet thrilling moment :)

4 - I love my hot smokin' husband.

{Adam and I as nerds on our first Halloween as a couple. haHA}

ADAM:

1 - My wife & I love the classifieds on KSL.com (a local craig's list)

2 - I coach a middle school wrestling team. Can't wait to have Haley AND Brooks cheer us on this season!

3 - For my body and mind, I go to the gym regularly (at least 4 times a week)...does a body good. Lately I've also been playing a lot of racquetball at our gym.

4 - I love my hot smokin' wife.

{don't you love Brooks' headpiece?}

BROOKS:

1 - I think it's fun to give the floor zurbers/raspberries...even dirty wrestling mats (which about made my mom jump out of her skin)

2 - I'm getting closer and closer to walking every day

3 - I make my mom & Dad suuuuuuuupper happy when I lay my head on their shoulder...so I've been doing it a lot more lately

4 - Whenever I get sad, all my mom has to do is bust out some of her epic dance moves. She's a hilarious dancer and gets me laughing every time :)

disclaimer: I, Haley, may have been the author of the things written about Adam and Brooks...one's not here and the other can't talk, you do what you gotta do.

And since we had 12 things about us, we pick these 12 lovelies for the stylish award :)

Shauna at steve and shauna

Michelle at Oh Mishka

Ashley at Hudson's Happenings

Rachel at Tunes and Spoons

Sam [I am] at Young People in Love

Eva Marie at The Life o' Liv

Rach at Playing House

Brooke at Bright Wishes

Kylie at Spencer and Kylie

Nell at On the First Day of Marriage

Pia at Odds and Ends

Lindsay at Scenic Glory

I'm not "tagging" you, so no pressure about posting about your award :) But I just wanted to let you all know I think you have great style...all different, but all fabulous.

FOUR - cuatro - 4 -shi

My bff Shalyn over at Laugh Until Your Cheeks Hurt tagged me in this fun little questionnaire :) I've known Shay since we were in middle school, but it was so fun reading her answers...got to know her a little better! And if you want a good laugh (i KNOW you do) go and check out her blog!

Without further adieu...

FOUR shows I watch:

(heads up: i don't have cable...)

1. Friends

...semi-old school, but my all time favorite. The hubby actually got me a set of all 10 seasons a couple years ago for Christmas...boy did he score major brownie points! :)

2. The Office

...if Michael Scott's character leaves (that's what I've been hearing) I'm going on a hunger strike!

3. Biggest Loser

...I love seeing the transformation INSIDE the people...their whole demeanor changes :) Very inspiring!

4. Extreme Makeover Home Edition

...I cry on almost every episode. Adam and I love this show.

FOUR things I am passionate about:
1. My marriage

...doesn't get much better than marrying your best friend. It takes work, but I'm up for the challenge of staying in the newlywed stage for life, scratch that, FOREVER! :)

2. My faith

...I feel so blessed to have the knowledge of my living Savior. And that I can keep learning about Him in this book.

3. Motherhood

...I am VERY passionate (and still extremely intimidated) about being a good mom and raising my Brooks (and future children) in a LOVING home, teaching them good principles by my example. I love my job :)

4. Photos

...in no way am I photographer (in my dreams) but I love capturing photos of people I care about...whether it's at home, on vacation, or on a fun date. Photos hold memories still to enjoy over and over.

FOUR phrases I say a lot:

1. "What's love got to do with it?"..."Everything."

...Adam & I ask each other this all the time

2. "right-o"

...i don't know why

3. "good job buddy!"

...praising Brooks for his accomplishments. From eating solids to shimmying around the couch to a "good" diaper (lol), I'll be his cheerleader for life

4. "seven-seven-seven"

...only Adam would know that one ;)

FOUR things I have learned from the past:

1. Don't ever stop smiling...you never know who's falling in love with it. ;)

...funny story. Back in college I had a guy friend who worked with me. When I started working at the little smoothie/bakery shop on BYU-Idaho's campus, I'd get kind of stressed out when I couldn't figure out how to use the register, or forget what ingredients were in which smoothies, the line would get backed-up...and I wanted happy customers! One day my friend told me that I should smile more, sometimes he'd catch me "in-the-zone" and I'd look way too intense. From then on I put more of an effort into smiling and it made my time at work, and life in general, that much better! AND I just so happened to meet my future husband at the smoothie shop the next year. Was it 'cause I was smiling?? who knows ;)

2. Forgive and forget...

...if my husband can forgive me for having the messiest closet on the face of the planet, then I think I can forgive him for going to work and leaving the oatmeal & brown sugar open. every. morning. lol

3. ALWAYS follow a prompting to help someone.

...we're here to help each other.

4. Karma.

...believe it baby

FOUR things I did yesterday:

1. Went to a baby shower

2. Made a trip to the grocery store with little B

...for tonight's dinner (pot roast, mmmm)

3. Baby-sat/Hung out with 4 awesome boys.

...Adam & I love those kids. And they're so great with Brooks! We had fun making Ghost [of Christmas Past] Rolls (a post on that later)

4. Started making some homemade christmas tree ornaments

FOUR places I would love to visit:

1. Japan

...I'll be lucky enough to have my own personal translator too: Adam

2. Florida

...Disney World with the hubs and our kids...oh i can only imagine:)

3. Greece

4. Southern Spain

(both 3 & 4...to see their architecture and lay on those gorgeous beaches!!!)

FOUR things I am looking forward to:

1. Remodeling my kitchen!!!!

...it'll take some time, but OH i'm having a party inside just thinking about it! bye bye hanous-flower-vines wall paper and hello new backsplash & cabinetry)

2. Brooks' first Christmas :)

3. Going to a Bikram Yoga class again...soon.

...can't wait to get my sweat ON.

4. Getting to kiss 2 boys at New Years this year!!!

...haha, the hubs and my son :)

FOUR things I love about winter:

1. Coats & boots

...enough said.

2. Seeing the way people dress up their snowmen

3. Hearing about "snow-days" on the radio

...doesn't happen much here in Utah, but in Washington they were the best days EVER! (i'm such a kid)

4. Christmas - Christmas - and more Christmas

FOUR people I tag:

1. Shauna at The Amondson's :)

2. Rachel at Playing House

3. Kylie at the turley's

4. Ashley at hudson happenings

Can't wait to read your answers ladies :)

And this may be cheating...but if anyone reading this wants to be "tagged," DO IT!!! it's fun =)