Go back in time!

***DISCLAIMER: I wrote this post on the 9th and just never got a chance to post it...but I like it so here it is!***

Can I just start out by saying I HATE moving!! I haven't even technically moved yet!! I just hate packing, cleaning, and not knowing where anything is! My house is literally in shambles right now and I am hating every second of it! Our move out day has been changed twice...I understand that things happen and that they are going as fast as they can but it's still annoying. I am also sick of going through a maze to get to in and out of my room...and I have multiple bruises from running into corners of boxes...I live a hard life. Anyways on of more happy things of the past week! Randi's shower in Vegas was super fun and I am so glad we got to go and be with her. We missed Holly a lot but when you have to work you have to work. After her shower her sisters, mom, Tiana, and I all went to dinner at CPK (California pizza kitchen). It was so good and I am glad we went there.

Sunday was normal testimony meeting was good, Sunday school and relief society were so good! We talked all about forgiveness and letting the Savior in during good times and bad they were very good lessons. Monday for FHE we had a pool party and BBQ at our bishops house-it was legit!! Our end count was about 72 people which is one for the record books! It was so fun and I met so many new people. I really can't wait for school to start and to have our big ward again!! Tuesday was national root beer float day so Nick, Dan, Jesse and I all went to A&W to get one. It was a bit busy but so worth it! After that Nick and I went to chat with the Eves.

 

 

Wednesday was seriously so busy! I worked and then went to watch the Stapley kids which was so fun but so exhausting. We made brownies, played house, made dinner, played school, played hide and seek (that was my favorite because I could just hide and relax for two minutes) and that was it. It really was so fun and I love those kids to death. After babysitting I took a short nap then went to pie night with the group, it was awesome! We had 11 people 4 of which were new to the group; I love getting new people to join our group and to hang out with us. After pie night we took a gander at the new apartments. I really love them and wish we were just moved in already!! I didn't even want to leave them! After that we talked outside for a bit then called it a night. Today work was busy and a little annoying at times but I survived. It was also very nice weather in Cedar and Beaver, I just wanted to stay there all day. I am dreading the cold weather though...sadly it will be here before we know it! After work I cleaned out the activities closet at the church (it was a total disaster and I couldn't stand it any longer), then hung out with Nick, saw Randi Stratton for a few minutes, and now I am going to the Temple with Lindsey Johnson! Hopefully this weekend I will be super busy moving and also going to the Washington County fair! We will see...next time I write I better be in a new apartment and new room...cross your fingers! (Remember this post is old...but still good and worthy to be a post)

Life's what you make it!

Every week brings something new and adventurous, or something hard and overwhelming. This past week brought both heartache and happiness. We will start by telling you about the call I received from my sister last Thursday. She called me in tears around 11:30 in the morning, she got a call that same morning from the Davis County police telling her that her husband had been in a motorcycle accident.She was told that she needed to go get him from the hospital in Bountiful. Thankfully he was fine, just minor injuries like a sprained wrist and broken cheek bone. She wanted me to go up with her but I was working and there was no way I could have just left. I really wanted to go with her but I called her every half hour to check on her. It really was a blessing that he was up north close to family that could get there sooner then her. I am so glad that he was ok! Friday work was crazy! Our Salt Lake driver had a stat blood box going to Sanpete County that had to be delivered before he met us in Beaver...so we had a two hour wait before he showed up. After that my day was just shot and I was behind all day. Good thing is I get paid by the hour! The worst part is later that day that same driver got a flat tire and had to wait for someone to come fix it! he ended up getting off at 11:30 pm instead of 4:30 pm...then he had to be back to work at 5:00 am! Poor guy!! Friday I was suppose to go see an outdoor movie with Sterling's and Ashley's kids but the weather once again canceled that plan. So instead I took the two oldest to see Turbo! It was so freaking cute and I loved seeing it with Mason he got so into it. I wish the pictures would have turned out cuter but oh well! 

 

Saturday morning I got up at the butt crack of dawn and went to Zion to go hiking! Michael and I planned this whole big group thing and got everything ready and no one showed up! We had one person out of 25 we text. Needless to say they missed out! Angels Landing is such a beautiful hike and I really really loved it! Plus Michael and Dan are hilarious and there was never a dull moment.We started the adventure out by giving me a map...I ended up taking us through Zion. Literally we left Zion and had to get back in. It was nice to drive through and see everything though! We then got on the shuttle and headed to Angels Landing. I learned a lot from the tour and was so fascinated by Zion. We were so worried about the weather (we assume that is why people didn't show up) but it turned out to be a perfect day. The park wasn't very packed for a Saturday either which was good. We did the hike with some resting periods, picture moments, and water breaks but we did it! We can now say that we have hiked the famous Angels Landing. It was intense and I was very sore after but I would definitely do it again. After the hike we were starving so we went to the famous Oscars Cafe and loved it! Their salsa was to die for and I would eat some right now if I could! We then just went home, we made sure we stopped in Hurricane for slurpees of course. It was such a great day and Zion is so beautiful and I am so blessed to live so close. People travel from all over the world to come to Zion and I am within a hours distance it's so cool! 

My feet took me there..thought it was a cool picture! 

we hiked to the top of that! 

There were so many little chipmunks! And they were not scared of humans at all.

Sunday night I had dinner with Austin and Nick, I love those two men and am so glad that we could do dinner together like old times. After dinner we had game night at the Eves, we played Yahtzee and then watched Mega Mind. I love our weekly get togethers and look forward to them all week. Monday for FHE we played water balloon capture the flag. I have decided that activities where filling water balloons is required really suck. I hate water balloons and we are done with them. We were late once again because we had to fill so many and our turnout wasn't even that good! But those that did come hopefully had a good time. After FHE I came home and found out that our fish Ammon had died! He was a good fish and lived a full 3 month life in our apartment, we made Connor flush him and had a funeral for him. It was hilarious but I am really glad no one came over during this time.

Nat saying a few words!

Tuesday I was suppose to go to the Temple but it got moved to Thursday night instead. So Tuesday Tiana and I just hung out and she helped me clean and pack up my kitchen for the move. That's right folks Heather Moat is finally leaving Dixie Red Sands...and moving into Dixie Red Sands South. Funny I know but they are brand new apartments and it's time to leave my first college apartment and room behind. Wednesday was the best day because Aubrey was here!!! YAY I know! We didn't really see much of each other though it was depressing. I got off work late and then went to babysit while Sterling and Ashley moved their whole house. It was fun though I love their children! After I was done though we hung out and got treats and just talked it was nice and I miss her already.

Thursday Tiana, Linds, and I went to the Temple it was a great experience and I loved it. I have been feeling stuck lately and unsure of my next moves and what the future holds for me is uncertain. I do know that the Lord hasn't forgotten me and that he has a plan and knows that plan, I just have to keep being me and being faithful in the Gospel. After the Temple Darren came over with Kimmy and Peter, we ate ice cream and then played a Harry Potter board game! (Nerd alert!) It really was fun but next time we will start earlier and play when I am not exhausted. They ended up staying till 1:30 and I was sure that I was going to be dead today at work but surprisingly my 4 hours of sleep did me good. Tonight I am just having a catch-up night and also hanging out with Lindsey for a little while! I can't wait to live with that girl next week! It will be so great! Tomorrow I am going to Vegas to Randi's bridal shower I am just super excited! I love her and I love showers...doesn't get any better than that! 

Crazy Kids

Sometimes I wish for a calm and relaxing week but then other times I love having things to do. Summer has been so good to me and I am blessed to have many friends who want to do stuff everyday. Last Mondays Ultimate frisbee FHE went so good! We had an awesome turn out and everyone loved it! Tuesday my beautiful roommate Brindi went through the Temple!! Natalie and I had the privilege of being with her and I am so glad that we were there to support her. Wednesday I went to my last summer institute class and then went to pie night. They were out of Apple pie...how does that even happen? So I resorted to getting the peach supreme pie. It is the pie of the month and it was so good!! I almost wanted to get another one. After pie night some went to play games but I was so tired and just needed me time so I watched Shrek and did a face mask. With all the heat/humidity and sweating my face has been breaking out like crazy so it needed a little more TLC than usual.

 Thursday night I hung out with the Eves until about 10, we watched pitch perfect and drank half priced Freddy Dr Peppers. Then I went to a bachelorette party for Brindi, she got married Friday so Thursday was her last night as a single lady and as our roommate. We went to Applebees and just talked while eating their famous 'Blondies'. After Applebees we came home and brought out our mattresses to watch a movie and go to bed. Friday morning we all had to be up at 6 and we all slept through our alarms-except Brindi she is awesome. So needless to say I was a little late to work...oops! Work was interesting, I had the chance to move some dead bodies...just kidding!!!! They looked like dead bodies and I felt super awkward moving them but it was fun to see people's looks. After work Tiana and I hung out until Connor and Nat got off work and then us three headed to Alamo, Nevada for Brindi and Logan's reception. It was a nice drive, we went a little to far before getting off the freeway but we got there eventually. Upon entering the town we were amazed at it's smallness and got lost in it's smallness. We finally found signs (they were the worst signs ever) and then found the reception. It was so beautifully done and I loved everything about it! Brindi looked beautiful and I am already missing her presence in our apartment. I am so happy for her and Logan and can't wait to see what the future brings them. (We did take Pictures but Nat has them..so they will come later!)

Creepy right?

Saturday Brandon was out of town so Tiana and I hung out all day long! It was thee best and has been so long since it has been just us hanging out. We went shopping and ran a whole bunch of errands, got lunch, took a nap, baked some cakes, and just had a fabulous time. We didn't get one picture so I demand a redo...that night we were suppose to have a girls night but it ended up just being me and Holly all night just talking! It was nice I love my sister and will hang out with her anytime. Sunday was a busy day, I woke up later than usual and found that our ant problem had returned. The last couple of weeks we have had a serious problem with ants! they are everywhere in our kitchen and it is sick. Nick says they are our friends but they all just need to find new friends. So I spent most of the morning cleaning out the cupboards and stuff only to receive a text at 11:00 saying that we had ward council at 12:00!! I freaked out, cried a little, then just ran like mad to get in the shower, get linger longer cakes ready, and be at the meeting on time. Lets just say without my beautiful roommate Nat I would not have made it on time! So I had that meeting, church, linger longer, and then a dinner date at 5:30. The dinner date was just fabulous! It was with Nat, Connor, Linds, Torri, Taylor and one other couple I didn't know. We made homemade pizzas, then played games. It was so fun and we will definitely be doing it again.



Last nights FHE was so so...we were suppose to play water balloon human battleship. The first fail: I was late, in charge and late. Second fail: the blankets didn't cover the net-they were too short and I didn't even have enough (I am an idiot) Third fail: It was super windy and the blankets wouldn't stay up. In the end we scratched the blankets and just played! That was fun until we got booted off the court, fourth fail. We then decided to just play on the grass and that worked out very good and we should have just played on the grass the whole time. Fifth and final fail we ran out of water balloons! We had 120 and just ran out! After we ran out of balloons people played frisbee and just socialized which is what FHE is for so I was ok with that! Our turnouts for activities this summer have been so random and fluctuates so much. Some weeks we have less than 40 and some weeks we have more than 60 it's so frustrating. Yesterday I worked then watched the following, then went to a relief society activity! It was so awesome and we had such a good turnout, I love my ward so much! Today I worked which is weird but so nice for two reasons: holiday pay, and a super easy day!  Tonight I am for sure watching fireworks which are my fave and the rest will just come to me. I am afraid that most of my friends are leaving...it will be an interesting night that's for sure. I am grateful for this day and for our ancestor pioneers and all they sacrificed to settle our land. I had the opportunity to do a pioneer trek many years ago and even thought it's nothing close to what they really did I feel indebted to them!

Never Ending Adventures!

Last week I feel like I did so much! Monday FHE to Veyo, Tuesday Temple night with Lindsey and Natalie, Wednesday afternoon Nat and I had a little Mary Kay facial/makeup party. She signed up a long time ago to do one and we finally did it. The consultant was this cute little old lady I loved her! Later that night I went to institute and I am so glad I did. I really needed the lesson we had and I know that I was supposed to be there. After institute I went with a group to village inn for free pie night, it was my first time with this group and I really had such a fabulous time! After pie we went to Kira's apartment and played one crazy game of phase ten! I stayed up way past my bed time and was super tired Thursday morning but it was totally worth it.

Thursday I went to the orthodontist, my teeth don't look like I want them to so I am fixing them...the problem is my stupid insurance doesn't cover adult orthodontics so it will be really expensive but worth it in the end right? I hope so. Last week it also rained a lot! Friday we were even in a flood warning! I was supposed to go an outdoor movie but it got canceled so I ended up going to Old Navy and Target! I literally spent a good hour or so in Target I love that place. After all that I went to the Eves to play some Mario Kart, then went to Dennys with Darren and Kira. Saturday I got up bright and early watched The Following with Nick, then headed to Kanarraville with members from my ward. We were few in number-like 10 people showed-but we still had the best Saturday afternoon ever. If you have never been to the Kanarraville Falls you must put it on your bucket list and do it before summer is over! It was amazing up there and people are already talking about going again this weekend. After the hike we got lunch, then I watched/napped through the third Batman. Then we got a group together to play games, eat sonic shakes, and watch the first Batman. Believe it or not that was my first time seeing Batman Begins...I know gasp and freak out a little...I just never watched it and I don't know how I never wondered how batman became batman or how his parents died or anything! It's mind boggling to me and I feel like my life is now complete having seen the Batman Trilogy.

Plus I loved spending Time with Randi Stratton!! She text me Saturday before we left and asked if she could go with me! I almost cried! I have missed hanging out with her and can't wait to see her again!

Sunday was a very emotionally draining day first because I heard the very sad news about Cory Monteith AKA Finn Hudson dying. It was so sad to me and I really wanted it to be an April fools joke. It obviously wasn't and I know he will be missed and Glee will not be the same without him. Second sadness of the day my YSA bishopric got released! I love those three men and they will be greatly missed, but I am also very excited to get to know our new bishopric. After church Nick and I had dinner with the Eves, then we watched the second Batman and played games. The last sad thing about yesterday was that I miss my dear best friend Aubrey! Her sister came to church with us and it just made me think about her a lot. We are in the works of getting together before school starts up and I cannot wait for that day!! 

Tonight for FHE we are playing ultimate frisbee and it is going to be awesome if we don't get rained out! I love all this rain because it cools down a lot but I sort of miss the sunshine and heat...just sort of!