Famous again!

My friends and I were featured on a wedding blog because of a photo shoot we did for Petal Pixie last fall. Here is a sneak peak with photography done by Tonya Peterson! These pictures are beautiful! Click here to view the website! Enjoy.

Being A Bridesmaid

I was asked to be a bridesmaid in one of my best friends wedding. I was honored to help her plan and stand next to her on her big day. It was a beautiful wedding on October 5th, a chilly fall day, at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Standing up there with the happy couple, I thought for sure I would be a crying mess of tears of happiness for the two of them. Thankfully, that wasn't the case at all. There was so much love and joy in the ceremony that there wasn't a second to think about crying. I have known Lorin and Blake since freshman year through all their ups and downs, travels and weekend adventures. I wish them many many more years of happiness together. It has been the running joke that I will become their nanny when they have a child...lets hope I have a real job by then! Enjoy the photos below and click on the link to see all photos from the wedding!

 Rehearsal. 

 Right before the wedding! 

Family at the wedding :)

Here is the link to view more :) 

http://clairemarika.smugmug.com/ClientProofing/Lorin-and-Blake-Wedding/26133121_DFgGhr#!i=2169914776&k=T22xP9x

Founders Day at KKG.

Every year our Kappa chapter gathers round to celebrate the founding of our wonderful organization. This year it was held at The Salt Lake Country Club. Each year of attending the Founder's Day brunch I feel like I have gained so much more from Kappa. This year I was not only presented an award, but I was able to pin a woman who was receiving her 65 year pin for 65 years of membership in Kappa Kappa Gamma. I was also able to "slip the grip" with an alumna and stand next to her during ritual. It was amazing to see that 65 years later she still remembered the handshake and the song we song. After she leaned over to me and said, "They start that song too high. I have such a deep voice that it would sound like a man was in the room if I sung. So I just mouth the words." I couldn't help but laugh with her, because that is exactly how I feel sometimes! 

I am so blessed and beyond honored to receive the Alice Pittman Award at our Kappa Kappa Gamma Founder's Day celebration today. I am thankful to be a part of such an amazing organization. Kappa has taught me so much in my college years. The feelings and memories are unexplainable. I look forward many many more years of memories, philanthropic efforts and self-growth in Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Quotable.

I am obsessed with quotes. Here are some of my recent favorites. Enjoy. 

Much love,
Hails

Fall in the 801

Fall is my favorite season.....like I mentioned in my last post...except it is closer to being in full swing. I have a pumpkin candle,  a "leaves" scented car smelly, and I've broken out the sweaters and scarves. Life is good in the fall! Today I took a wonderful hike up to a place called the living room. The leaves were all shades of green, orange, red, yellow and maroon. It was beautiful. Here are a few photos along with a fun fall wreath I made! 

Fall at the U

Fall is my favorite time at the U because we have Kappa Kappa Gamma recruitment, fun activities to welcome our new members of KKG, homecoming, football season, warm drinks, cozy sweaters, enjoyable weather, beautiful leaves and Halloween! Thankfully sorority recruitment gets easier/less stressful as the years pass. I am so happy to have completed my final recruitment. Kappa Kappa Gamma got an amazing pledge class and I am so excited to welcome them as my sisters. Utah won their first football game. We are off to a good start, and the fun has just begun!.....here are a few photos of my fall semester thus far. I can’t believe it is my last year as a college student! Oh my, how time flies!

Much love,
Hails

Summa 2012.

Summer went by way too quickly! I was able to make it to McCall for a month, and it wasn’t long enough!! Although, I did get to see all of my favorite people and make great memories. I worked a little bit, babysat a few times, but my main priority was soaking up the sunshine! My favorite holiday, The 4^th of July was a good time spent with great friends! I am so blessed to be able to experience McCall. Here are a few favorite photos of my summer. 

much love,

xxoo Hails

Memorial Day

Memorial Day: A day to remember those who have died in Military service to United States of America.

Originally, Memorial Day was called Declaration Day and was to remember those who died in battle. Now, Memorial Day has taken on many new meanings. It is acceptable to wear white between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It has also become known as the start of summer. BBQ's, picnics and family events typically held on this day. 

This year, my roommates and I took a Memorial Day hike to "the living room" in Salt Lake. It was a beautiful day and an amazing little hike. It is called the living room because people have literally set up rocks in the shapes of chairs so that you can sit on them and take in the beautiful views of the city.

When we got back home we had a little fun with sidewalk chalk. It was fun to be a kid again!

                                               

Much Love,
Hails
(yes I know I’m still behind…working on catching up!)