Good Times with Heidi Louise

Heidi Louise Belnap, R.N.

2011-12-02T01:04:00.000-08:00

After what seems like forever... I am happy to say I am an R.N. I took my nursing boards yesterday and received confirmation tonight that I passed. For those that don't know anything about NCLEX(which are the boards you take to be a nurse), it's a standardized computer test that can last for up to 6 hours. You can have anywhere from 75-265 questions where all the answers are right, you just have to pick the best answer. It's the most mentally taxing thing I have ever experienced. Lucky for me, I got 256 questions(I hope you can sense the sarcasm here). It took me 5 hours and 45 minutes to complete. When the computer shut off, I cried.

In all honesty, it hasn't sunk in yet and probably won't until I start my first job that I am finally A NURSE. Being a nurse is something I have wanted since I was 5 years old. I never thought I would see this day. Nursing school, especially my accelerated program, was the hardest thing I have ever done, and I am grateful to all my family, teachers, classmates, and friends for being there for me and helping me get through it. I know I couldn't have made it without your love and support. I think I kept Kleenex in business from all the tissues I used from crying so much while in school. Nursing school was an emotional rollercoaster of sorts.

Goonies Adventures and the Oregon Coast

2011-08-19T10:39:00.001-07:00

Our first day we drove to Vancouver, Washington to stay at the Heathman Lodge which is one of our favorites and happens to be an area where my parents were Mission Presidents. My sister Jaimee and her two kids flew in from Boston. It was great... we had the whole family there except for Scott (my

sister Jaimee's husband) who was in Boston working hard at Boston Mass General.

My parents rented a beach house at Rockaway Beach along the coast. It was beautiful! While there, we went to Tillamook Cheese factory, Cannon Beach, The Tillamook Air Museum, The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum (which is where Howard Hughes's "Spruce Goose" is housed), and Astoria to see where Goonies was filmed. Yes that's right, my siblings and I are a little bit obsessed I guess you could say with the movie Goonies.

We also celebrated my little sister Lindsay's 30th birthday. Poor Lindsay gets stuck celebrating a lot of her birthdays on family vacation. Probably the most memorable for me was her 21st birthday we happened to be taking a church history tour and for her birthday we took a River Boat Cruise. She's a trooper and I love her with all my heart!

On our way home, we got stuck in The Dalles in Washington in their "Neon Cruise-In". We ended up being in their car show for probably 30 minutes before we could escape. We got some of the strangest looks from people trying to figure out why two SUV's from Utah were in their parade, and better yet why they weren't riding low, pimped out, or blasting Butt Rock. The commentary from the crowd was pretty hilarious.

All in all, it was a pretty great trip, and I have to say I am

pretty lucky to have one of the greatest families ever. Now if we could just make the next 6 years fly by so we can get Jaimee and Scott home from Boston, all would be well.

Evergreen Air and Space Museum/Howard Hughes's "Spruce Goose"

Rockaway Beach

Cannon Beach

Ecola Park where some of Goonies was filmed

More of Rockaway Beach

Astoria... The birthplace of Goonies

Astoria Tower

Tillamook Air Museum

Guess who's back... Back again... Heidi's back... Tell a friend

2011-07-18T14:03:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it's been a year since I last blogged. So much to catch up on, so I decided to start with the most recent.... Here's a little bit of what I've been up to the last month. Life is pretty good right now :)

My friend Shezza and me at Gracie's

My friend Emmy and Me at Lagoon

My friend Kerilynn, Kober, Lizz and myself at Liquid Joe's

So I took up road biking. I've always wanted to do it and with the gentle nudge of some really good friends, ventured out to do it. This is after my first ride... documentation that I survived!

My good friend Sandee who is one of THE most patient, and amazing people I know. She is hard-core, but took her time helping me along the way. I couldn't have made it back without her.

My Mom and Me at the Kaysville 4th of July parade

My sister-in-law Holly and brother Josh at the Kaysville parade

My baby sister Ashley and me at the Kaysville parade

My dear friend Jane and myself at her baby shower

My friends Jenny, Bri, Me, Jane and Wendy at Jane's baby shower

Our favorite horse Big Ben died a couple of weeks ago. It was a sad day for the Belnap family. My brother Josh and sister Ashley made this grave marker for him. He was buried in our pasture behind my parents house.

My sister Jaimee and her family moved to Boston the beginning of June. It's been a bitter-sweet thing for me. Bitter because I am used to having them live just a block away from me, seeing my niece and nephew EVERY DAY, and having my best friend(my sister Jaimee)at my beck and call. This is my niece Kate the last night I was in Boston after helping them move. Kate and I bought twinner shirts. Love this kid!

Me, my niece Kate, nephew Will and sister Jaimee on the swan Boats in Boston

My nephew Will playing at Boston Commons... you would think this kid had never seen a bird before

My niece Kate and sister Jaimee on the Merry Go Round at Boston Commons

My nephew Will and sister Jaimee on the Merry Go Round at Boston Commons

My sister Jaimee's house in Boston. They live on the top two levels of the house. It's beautiful inside and over 100 years old

Kate and I waiting for our taxi in Peabody... what do you do when you are trying to pass the time? You take silly pictures... and yes, she did stick her foot right in my mouth after this picture. SICK!!!

How can you not love this kid.... Just look at her

Let the "Staycation" begin....

2010-07-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

It's tradition in my family that we go on some sort of vacation every year besides Lake Powell. Since my parents just got home from their mission a month ago, they haven't had time to plan anything. So instead, we planned a "Staycation". The staycation was planned for 4 fun-filled days at my parents house, hence "Staycation". We started off Staycation by going to Lagoon. To be honest, I haven't really been to Lagoon to ride the rides since I worked there 12 yrs. ago. I have to say, I had the best time not only because I was with my family, but I truly forgot how much fun Lagoon is, especially with all the new rides. The best part was seeing how excited my niece and nephews got while going on the rides. The only thing that hasn't changed at Lagoon... it's still the "White Trash Capitol" of the state! :)

Me and my nephew James

My niece Kate and sister Ashley... Poor Kate already has the "Belnap Flush" going on and we had only been there for 15 minutes at this point

This is what happens when you put your hand to your face after you get your hand stamped when entering the park... My nephew Bennett

My sweet nephew Henry

My niece Kate, and nephews James and Bennett. Getting any of the kids to look at the camera, let alone the same direction was IMPOSSIBLE

My sister Ashley and Me. What else is there to do while waiting in line for rides than take "Self Portraits"

My nephew Will's attempt to eat a Popsicle. Notice how I said "attempt" since most of it ended up all over him

My brother Josh, Me, sisters Baby and Jen, brother-in-law Timm and sister-in-law Holly just before we rode the Skycoaster

I was pretty excited to ride the Skycoaster... it had been 12 yrs. since I last rode it

My sister-in-law Holly, brother Josh and Me on the Skycoaster

My sister-in-law Holly and Me

This is what favorite Aunts do... take their nephew on a ride 3 times in a row that gets them SOAKING WET while guarding their nephew from getting wet himself

Good Times on the 24th

2010-07-25T13:43:00.003-07:00

My sister Jaimee and her daughter Kate

My Grandparents

My cute Grandma wanted to try every comfortable chair possible. She's such a trooper and never wants to miss out on anything no matter how sick she is

My cousin Megan and Me

My baby sister Ashley was so excited about the ice cream dessert she made. Can you tell she teaches Utah History? ;)

My sister Jaimee with her Kids Will and Kate and my Grandma

Jaimee and my Grandma

Baby Kate

Biggy on my Dad's horse

Kate and Will on my Dad's horse

My nephew Will and niece Kate

Kate's first horse ride

Kate went all around the backyard on Big Ben

She LOVED every minute on Big Ben

She didn't want to get off... natural cowgirl in the making here

Not so sure about the bareback... but I'm sure this won't be Kate's last horse-back ride

Love this little guy... My nephew Will

My Cousin Beau's wedding

2010-07-22T11:08:00.000-07:00

My cousin Beau got married yesterday to one of the most amazing, beautiful, talented and smart girls I know, Leslie. I am so excited to have her join the family. They are such a beautiful couple and compliment each other in so many ways. I couldn't be happier for Beau.

My Mom and Me

My Mom, brother Josh and his wife Holly

I LOVE this picture of my cousin Beau... cheering for himself after he came out of the temple

The newest member of my family, Leslie and Me

The Happy couple... Beau and Leslie Murphy

Beau and his Dad Shane

Beau and Me at the Draper Temple

My sister-in-law Holly, Me, baby sister Ashley and my Mom

Baby

My cousin Preston and Me

My brother Josh and his wife Holly

My Mom and her sister Larae

Me at the temple

Me waiting ever so patiently

My cousin Julie and Me

My sister Ashley and cousin Maddie

Me, my sister Ashley and cousin Maddie

My cousins Maddie, Ryker and Lexie

The Ring Ceremony

Ring Ceremony

More of the Ring Ceremony

Leslie and her Mom

Beau and his Dad during the Ring Ceremony

The Happy couple at the Ring Ceremony

I'm pretty sure this picture was taken right after Beau said "Let's get this party started, because to be honest, I just want to go"... Love him!

Honestly Leslie is one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen

My brother Josh and his wife Holly... Holly couldn't help but laugh at the faces Josh was pulling. Let's just be honest and say Josh HATES having his picture taken

They're back!!!!

2010-07-03T08:18:00.001-07:00

After what I was sure would be the longest 3 years, my parents are back. I can't believe how fast the last 3 years went. I have a lot of mixed emotions having them home. I really grew to love the area they lived in and as weird as it sounds, it somewhat felt like home.

My parents had an amazing experience, one I'm sure they will never forget and to be honest, made some of the best friends they will ever have. I truly wouldn't be surprised if one day they end up back in Washington. I'm just grateful there are Grandkids in the family, otherwise, I am pretty sure my Dad would have convinced my Mom to stay. Welcome Home Mom and Dad!

My niece Kate is such a poser... not sure where she gets it from ;)

My nephews James, Bennett, niece Kate and my Grandparents

My niece Kate with my sister Jaimee

My sister Jen and nephew Will

Me and my nephew Henry

My parents coming down the escalator at the airport... You can barely see it, but I love my Mom's fist pump here

Kind of an emotional reunion of sorts. My Grandma with my Mom

My Dad greeting the Grandkids

My Dad and his Mom

My Dad with his parents

My Mom and Me

Me and my Dad

My sister Jaimee with her kids, my Grandparents and my Dad

My sister Lindsay with her family and my parents

I love this kid... My nephew Will. He's seriously such a sweet little boy

She's a Lover and a Fighter

2010-05-08T20:11:00.000-07:00

The back of our T-Shirts we wore in honor of Grammy

My Aunt Laura and Me

Jon, Erica, Emilee, Sawyer, Josh, Laura, Grammy, Grandpa, Me, and Baby

Grammy and Me

My Grandma and Grandpa

My nephew Bennett and Me

My cousin Emilee and Me

My nephew Henry, sister Lindsay and Me

My brother Josh and Me

My brother-in-law Mark and nephew Bennett

My brother Josh and nephew James

Lindsay, Josh, James, Laura, Grandma and Grandpa

My sisters Baby and Jen

Lindsay, Josh and James

My nephew Will and niece Kate

Baby and Grammy

Grammy and Me

Timm, Jen, Henry, Bennett, Josh, James, Mark, Lindsay, Baby, Grandpa, Me, Grammy, Jon, Emilee, Erica, Sawyer, Laura, Jaimee and Kate

My nephew Will

Grammy and Grandpa

Grandpa, Grammy and Linny

Jamesy Bear

Baby and Me

Lindsay, Grammy, Laura and Grandpa

My cousin Emilee and her fiancee Jon

Grandpa, Me, Baby, Grammy, Laura and Emilee

Grandpa and Me

I LOVE this picture of my Grandma... Pretty much sums up exactly who she is

My Grandma was interviewed by channel 4 news

We were all pretty much balling while watching her tell her story

I love that my Grandpa is wearing my Grandma's pink coat in this picture

My sister Jaimee, friend Tiff and Me

Georgia Brown, Josh and my sister-in-law Holly

My family got together today to do the Karen G. Komen Breast Cancer 5k in honor of my Grandma Belnap. This year we had T-Shirts made and were lucky enough to have my Grandma, Grandpa and the Bountiful Belnap's join us.

My Grandma was first diagnosed in 1986 with breast cancer. She is currently battling her 3rd bout, and is fighting hard. In all honesty, I have never met a more positive, happy, and optimistic person. You would never know she has had a bad day, or that she is in so much pain she can hardly withstand it. She is truly an inspiration to all she comes in contact with.

My nephew Henry in Baby Jail

2010-04-24T16:33:00.001-07:00

My sweet nephew Henry had a 3 day stint at Primary Children's this week. The poor kid was pretty sick and had to be suctioned regularly in order to breathe. After visiting him, I realized one area of nursing I can definitely rule out, and that is working at Primary's. I just couldn't do it. I balled watching them hold him down and suction him through his nose. I have complete respect for the nurses and Patient Care Tech's that work there. Because I... definitely couldn't.

My sister Lindsay took this picture of Henry. Even though he felt terrible, he still mustered up a smile for the camera. It was so sad to see him try to rub his eye and sign with his hand wrapped up from his IV. I'm grateful he's home and that he is going to be o.k.

Vote for Paisley June

2010-04-10T10:18:00.000-07:00

My Good friends Kevin and Amber Smith entered their ADORABLE baby, Paisley June Smith, in 97.1 ZHT's Baby Idol Contest. I am asking EVERYONE to please go to this link www.971zht.com/pages/babyidol/10/ and vote for Paisley. She is #184. I, along with my friends, would REALLY appreciate all your help! Plus as her self-designated "Godmother", I feel it's my responsibility to help out as much as I can. :) I mean let's be honest people... is she not the cutest baby ever?

BFF's for life

2010-03-04T17:05:00.000-08:00

Sometimes we are blessed to have a friend come into our lives that blesses and enriches our lives for the better... I consider myself pretty lucky to have many friends like that, but there is one in particular that I thank my lucky stars for... and that is Tia. Tia and I have had some great adventures together. We have taken countless trips and had many laughs along the way. One of my favorite "Tia Experiences" is to have her introduce me to the latest up and coming bands and musicians. To this day Tia has never steered me wrong. I have thoroughly enjoyed every concert we have been to, including BSB(Back Street Boys... Don't judge). Recently T took me to Fanfarlo. If you don't know who they are, I highly suggest you look into them. They were fabulous! Thanks again T for a great time and for even better company. I sure do love you and am glad you are MY friend! :)

Dax (My Adopted 4-Legged Friend), and my new Hair-Do

2010-02-19T17:47:00.000-08:00

I cut my hair... I know it may not look like it length wise, but I cut quite a bit off, and got BANGS! I haven't had bangs since the 7th grade. I'm excited and scared about them at the same time!

Me and Dax... Who is seriously the cutest, LITTLEST dog. He weighs a whopping 5 lbs.

Daxie... I dog-sat for a friend last weekend. Let's just say I didn't want to give him back, and to be honest, I'm pretty sure he didn't want to go back

What I've been up to these days and why I've been MIA

2010-01-14T14:07:00.001-08:00

Life for me lately consists of looking like a smurf (I wear blue scrubs every day for school, usually with a long sleeved white shirt underneath to keep me warm), studying and practicing my nursing "skills". I recently hosted a study group before our Nursing Skills final. This final was SERIOUSLY stressful and important because if we didn't pass, we didn't continue on into the next semester and would be held back to repeat. Granted we were given 2 chances, but I was bound and determined to pass on the first attempt. For study group, we used cucumbers with a hole down the middle for the Male Genitalia, and hollowed out a papaya with a hole in it for the Female Genitalia to practice catheters. We also made a wound out of watermelon to practice our wound care technique/sterile field. I have to say it was pretty successful and fun at the same time. I am THOROUGHLY enjoying myself in school and gaining more and more confidence as time goes on. I really think I have found my niche in life and can't wait until I graduate, which will be DECEMBER 2010. I guess you could say I have grown up since my days at Utah State. Oh and I did pass on my first attempt and was THRILLED to say the least.

Me practicing inserting a catheter on a Male (cucumber)

We have been told in school that a good majority of the time when we do a catheter on a male patient that we will have to "talk them down"... this is me "talking down" my male patient (cucumber). Sorry that is so graphic Mom

Me and my dear friend Candice cradling our cucumber

The female genitalia (Papaya)

Our wound made of watermelon

Me "Committing" to the cucumber. When you insert a catheter, you have to "Commit" with one hand and keep the other sterile

Me and Stef on our last day of clinicals. Oh how I love this girl... she is my BBBF (A little inside joke there)

Aman, Me and Stef on our last day of clinicals celebrating at the local IHOP

My clinical group: Me, Aman, Heather, Lisa, Ana, Mike, Wendy, Tammy, Stef, Skye and Tera. I really lucked out to have such a great group. I loved every minute of my first semester of clinicals

My Cousin Joey's wedding

2010-01-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

My sister Jaimee, Me, sister Lindsay, sister Jen, sister Ashley and brother Josh

My cousin Beau's girlfriend, Leslie, and Me

My brother-in-law Mark and sister Lindsay

My cousin Beau, Me and Leslie

My sister Lindsay, Me, Aunt Larae, and sister Ashley

Me and my cousins Annette and Julie

My sister Ashley, sister Lindsay and Me

My Soul Sister's

2009-12-28T23:40:00.000-08:00

It's funny how things work out sometimes. Case in point... my new bond with Stacy and Shana. Today was my first day actually meeting Stacy, and the second time I have hung out with Shana. Stacy happens to be the wife of one of my High School friends, Hendu. We became friends via the blogging world and facebook and immediately hit it off, while Shana happens to be Stacy's sister. Some say I make new friends easily, but with these two, it was effortless. I'm not kidding when I say I feel like I've known them forever. After having lunch at The Dodo, we went to Mini's cupcakes and decided to take a picture to document not only our seriously cute and delicious cupcakes, but the day our friendship became "official". I look forward to many more hang outs and adventures with these two. Thanks Hendu for marrying such an amazing girl, and thanks Stace for introducing me to your sis.

Stacy, Me and Shana (The Eskimo)

Ho Ho Ho...

2009-12-25T18:11:00.001-08:00

Christmas this year was great, but weird at the same time. I haven't been to a Belnap Family Christmas for the last two years because I have spent them in Washington with my parents. This year, I decided to stay back to celebrate due to my Grammy being sick. My parents were definitely missed this year as were my baby brother Josh and his wife, Holly. It's fun to think my parents will be home next year.

We had a traditional Swedish shmorgeshborg (sp), danced to the Nuliulianna (a traditional Swedish dance), enjoyed musical performances from every family, and shared lots of laughs. I consider myself lucky to have such a great family.

I spent Christmas day working at the hospital. I picked up some shifts for people so they could spend the day with their families. I figured since it was the off year for my married siblings and my parents were still on their mission, I might as well make time and a half, and help someone out. ;)

My nephew Henry and me

My nephew Bennett and sister Lindsay

My niece Kate, and sister Ashley dancing to the Nuliulianna

Grandpa leading the dancers

Grandpa, Kate and Ashley dancing their Swedish hearts out

My nephew James and sister Ashley

Dancing Grandpa

This is how the Belnap's do Trifle

Almost too pretty to eat

Santa, Grammy, James and Kate

Santa and Kate

Kate LOVED Santa

Kate told Santa all she wanted for Christmas was a "Princess Coloring Book"

My nephew James and Santa

When Santa asked James what he wanted for Christmas, he told him a candy cane. Such an easy to please kid.

Bennett loved talking to Santa

My nephew Bennett and Santa

I love this little kid!

My Aunt Rose and her Grandson Elliott

My cousin Elise and nephew Henry

Some of my famdamly

My Grandpa reading to us

My sister Ashley, nephew Henry and Grandpa

My nephew Henry and Grandpa

Seriously could this kid be any cuter?

My brother-in-law Timm and Mark taking a nap

My cousins Benny, Og and Maddie also caught napping

My sister Lindsay and brother-in-law Mark

Me and my cousin Nicki

My Grandparents tree

My brother-in-law Mark and nephews Bennett and James

My Grammy singing Christopher Robbin Christmas carols

Gabe teaching Kate how to play the Violin

Pretty sure Kate has a future as a Violinist

My nephew Bennett sang in Portuguese... such a smart kid

My Grandma and Grandpa Belnap. 60 years ago today, my Grandpa proposed to my Grandma.

Me and my Grandparents

My sister Ashley and my Grandparents

My niece Kate playing the part of Mary, with my Uncle Jared being the donkey

My nephew Bennett was one of the 3 wise men

My cousin Paul and his wife Maddie

My nephew Bennett was out for the count. Lucky for him, he had Ashley to hold him tight

My brother-in-law Timm and sister Jen

The E.B. Belnap's and my Grnadparents

My sister Lindsay and her family with my Grandparents

Thanksgiving

2009-11-28T18:36:00.000-08:00

This year I was lucky enough to have not one but two Thanksgiving's. The first was spent with my Belnap and Collier cousins in Bountiful. My Aunt Laura and Uncle Eric hosted all 42 of us. I truly love my Aunt and Uncle... they have taken my family under their wing since my parents left. They have been my surrogate parents while mine have been away. It's always a good time when the Belnap's and Collier's get together.

My 2nd Thanksgiving was spent on The Compound. It started off with the usual "Belnap Turkey Trot". I am grateful my Grandparents were able to be here this year and that the Boise Belnap's made the trek here. After dinner, we played dress-up and had to dress up with a Thanksgiving Theme.... always a good time. After that we played the "Money Game". I wasn't so lucky this year as my cousin Ellie (who is 6) walked away with $40.00 in cash. I'm sure most of you are thinking like I was thinking, "What 6 year old needs $40.00?" That night I went to a movie with my cousins, Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents. We saw Blind Side. If you haven't seen it, I HIGHLY recommend seeing it. Probably my new favorite movie of all time, it was that good.

I am thankful this year that I am still surviving nursing school, for my amazing family, for my Grandma who is probably the strongest woman I know and would never let you know just how sick she is, and for my friends.

My sister Lindsay and me at Thanksgiving #1

My sister Ashley and me at Thanksgiving #1

My sweet Grandma and me at Thanksgiving #1

My all time favorite sister-in-law Holly and me at Thanksgiving #1

Me and my cousin Melissa at Thanksgiving #1

My nephew Henry and Me at Thanksgiving #1

My nephew Will and Me at Thanksgiving #1

My cousin Maddie and Me at Thanksgiving #1

My sister Jaimee and me at Thanksgiving #1

My seriously cute and always happy nephew Will

I love this picture. It looks like my niece Kate is trying to moon my nephews Bennett and Henry

The PMB Grandchildren.... aren't they cute?

Me and my nephew Will... seriously one of the happiest kids I have ever come in contact with

Check out Will's head... I could eat those cheeks

Me getting my nephew Will ready for the Turkey Trot

Will and his Dad

Just look at this kid... SO STINKIN' CUTE!!

Me with my Grandparents before the race Thanksgiving morning

My sister Jen and Will before the race

My niece Kate rode her bike in the race for about a quarter of a mile and decided she was done

Me and my Grandma before the race

My sister Jaimee and her husband Scott

The Turkey Trotters... small group this year, but we still had fun

My cousin Meg, Grammy and Aunt Lou

Now this is True Love. My Grandpa pushed my Grandma for part of the Turkey Trot to give her a break.

Seriously melts my heart to see this

Me with my Boise cousins Andrew and Kevin

My sister Jaimee, cousin Amy, cousin Elise, cousin Meg, sister Ashley and Me at Thanksgiving dinner

Me and my cousin Brandon

Me and my niece Kate relaxing after dinner

My sister Ashley was actually able to fit into one of the dresses my Grandparents brought back from Switzerland that we used to wear when I was 5.

My niece Kate dressed up as a "Turkey Princess"

My cousin Brandon was the best out of everyone... a Turkey

Not sure what my Grandma and Uncle Grant were... but they tried... "A" for effort

Ashley ended up being a Swiss Pioneer I believe

My cousin's Meg and Amy

My nephew Will and my Grandma

My Grandma and sister Ashley

My cousins Kevin and Andrew... such brotherly love

My Aunt Carol and Uncle Grant

My Grandpa and nephew Will

My cousin Kevin... and yes, that is his real hair

My cousin Ellie and her "Pile-o-Cash"... Such a lucky 6 yr. old

Supporting my Friend's band, "Cherry Red Airplane"

2009-11-15T15:22:00.000-08:00

Some friends of mine are in a band called "Cherry Red Airplane"... so being the supportive friend I am, I recently went to support them at a party. And we all know I am always up for a good time with my friends. I think I am pretty lucky to have the friends I do. Plus I got to see some of my old roommates from Logan that I haven't seen in a long time. All in all it was a good times with good music and good friends!

April, Me and Amber

The "Princess Pad" Re-unites, minus a few roommates

Craig, April and Me

Jenner, Lex, Kimi and Me

Jenner, Lex and Kimi

Jenner, Kimi, Me and Aaron

My Best Friend's Wedding... Jenny Taylor

2009-10-07T18:40:00.000-07:00

My best friend from 10Th grade, Jenny Taylor got married. I'm so happy for her and even more happy that she could find someone like Hirum that absolutely adores her. Jenny was a stunningly beautiful bride. Her color of choice, just happened to be my favorite color, pink! Thanks Jenny for letting me share such a fabulous day with you. I love you more than you will ever know and couldn't be happier for you.

Jenny's cake

Jenny's center piece's

Jenny and all her bridesmaid's

Jenny's family

Jenny and her cute nephews

Jenny and me at her reception

Fern, Jen and Me at Jenny's wedding luncheon

Jenny and Me at Jenny's luncheon

Let's be honest... I'm an accident waiting to happen

2009-09-26T20:10:00.001-07:00

Those that know me well, know that I am probably one of THE most accident prone people. It doesn't matter what I am doing, I can find a way to get hurt doing it. Case in point... Today I went hiking with Tia. The hike started off with me having the uneasy feeling that something was going to happen. A little over an hr. into it I thought I was scott free since I hadn't had any accidents. Tia and I accidentally ventured off the trail and ended up on a ridiculously steep hill full of loose gravel and falling rocks. That's when it hit me, literally. I immediately started sliding, landing on my butt and cutting my leg pretty bad. I thought the worst was over when I fell yet AGAIN and was stopped by a tree branch this time taking a chunk of skin out of my hand. Below are the pictures except for the HUGE bruise/goose ache that is forming on my left bum cheek.... didn't think it would be appropriate to take a picture and post it. LOL

This picture doesn't do justice to how my hand looked or felt. Lucky for me, my brother-in-law Scott is in Med School and cut the extra skin off, cleaned it and bandaged it up for me

My leg right after my first fall.... by the time we got down the mountain, my leg was covered in blood and for some reason the dogs on the trail thought it was a good idea to try and lick it

Me and Tia before I slid down the Mountain... so happy, and so pain free

This was honestly one of the prettiest hikes I have been on all summer

My Nephew Bennett's 4th Birthday

2009-09-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

My sister Lindsay is "Super Mom" and threw a Cowboy themed birthday party for my nephew Bennett's 4th Birthday. The kid loves anything and everything that has to do with cowboys, horses, tractors, and farms. He takes after my Dad! Lindsay threw quite the party with a mere 30+ people. Hence "Super Mom". I can't believe Bennett is 4 yrs. old. It honestly seems like just yesterday he was born and my Mom along with me and my sisters were all waiting with our ears pressed against the door of Lindsay's delivery room.

I think my favorite part of his whole birthday this year was when someone would ask him what he wanted for his birthday, he would tell them he wanted money. He's a smart kid!

Happy Birthday Bennett... Sure do love you!

My sister Lindsay and her cute family

The Birthday boy, Bennett

Jamesy Bear was all about his candy... shocking

Me and my sister Jaimee

Bennett and his friends opening up his presents. The kid totally scored!

Bennett couldn't get enough presents

One of the many presents Bennett got

Bennett anxiously awaiting his next gift

Bennett LOVES Chocolate Sheet Cake

Bennett preparing to blow out his candles

My niece Kate participating in the birthday games

Mark and the boys watching the kids run the relay

I LOVE this picture of my niece Kate. Such a pretty girl

Bennett's birthday cake... My little brother Josh decorated it, and the green on it is supposed to be grass, not marijuana leaves. "A" for effort Joshy

My sister Lindsay and her boys Bennett, Henry and James

Bennett and his friend Jake

The Birthday Boy

Bennett was in 7th Heaven... he loves anything and everything to do with farms (Thanks to my Dad)

Baby and Henry

The Zoo with Baby Lady

2009-09-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

With the little free time I have, I try to spend as much of it as possible with my seriously cute niece and nephews. It's not just about being their favorite, which I am, it's about spending quality time with them. :) I try to take them on little excursions as often as I can. Yesterday was Kate's turn, so we went to the Hogle Zoo and had a blast. We met up with my friend Dave's sisters and their kids.

I love this little girl. She has so much personality and spunk.

Kate and Me on the Carousel

Me and Baby Lady at what she called "The Giraffe House"

Kate loved the Carousel and insisted on sitting only on Lions and Tigers. So funny!!

Me and Kate on the Carousel. She is such a happy kid

Kate loves to "Cheese" for the camera

Could she be any cuter? How can you say no to this smile? I sure can't

The newest addition to Hogle Zoo... the cutest little baby elephant

Kate also loved riding the train

Me and Kate on the train

Rhys, my friend Dave's nephew, and Me

Me and Kate at the Madagascar Exhibit

Meagan, Gregary, Rhys, Fiona and Kate at the Madagascar Exhibit

I love this picture of Kate. It reminds me of King Kong

Megan, gregary and Kate measuring themselves

Kate, Rhys and Gregary measuring themselves

Megan, Kate and Rhys insisted on taking a picture with this statue of an Ape

Me and my Baby Lady

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

2009-09-02T18:13:00.000-07:00

FYI.....We have a friends and family discount going on right now at Mountain Medical Vein Center in Murray....C02 Laser Skin Resurfacing for $500!!! Regular Price: $2000 so....please come in and take advantage until the end of October! We also have a buy one get one free laser hair removal. Let me know if you are interested or call 801-261-8346 for an appt. Make sure you tell them you are a friend of mine!

It's a Miracle!!!

2009-09-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

I couldn't believe my eyes when I got the results back from my Chemistry Mid-Term. I honestly thought my instructor was playing a joke on me... a 97%. I didn't think it was possible and really thought I had failed the test. Maybe I should start thinking I failed more often when I take tests, because if they turn out like this, I would be happy. The even better news is that my teacher decided that if we were happy with our Mid-Term grades, that we could have the same grade on our final. Talk about relief! Needless to say, I ended up with an "A" in the class. Frank Stevens would be so proud, and probably shocked at the same time. Ha ha.

I really have to thank my FABULOUS tutor and friend, JD Buxton. Without him, I probably would have failed this class. And a huge shout out to my parents for being so supportive of me through this all.

Linny's Birthday and Og's Wedding

2009-08-07T23:30:00.000-07:00

Today was kind of a "Two-fer" day... meaning two great events all in one day! My little sister Lindsay turned 28, and it was my cousin Paul's Utah wedding reception.

First things first... Happy Birthday hon! Where do I even begin to describe how much I love my sister Lindsay. She's one of my best friends, is THE most amazing Mother and has 3 of the cutest little boys to prove that fact, is an amazing cook, good at everything she tries, seriously funny, can throw down some seriously good dance moves anytime, and is a spiritual giant. I sure do love her, and am glad to have her as my sister. If I could be just half the woman she is when I grow up (and yes I'm no where near being grown up yet), I'd be lucky!

My Cousin Paul (Og) married the most adorable girl Madison Scholes, whom I love and adore. She is the perfect addition to the family. They were married last Friday in Arizona. Welcome to the family Madison!

Me doing what I do best... entertaining my nephews and niece

James LOVED the swing

The stunning bride, Madison

My sweet Belnap Grandparents

James and Kate going down the slide

Lindsay (Her baby Henry) and Jaimee (her baby Will)

Little Miss Independent (Kate) loves going down the slide by herself

My sweet nephew Henry

Linny and Me

Me and my Grandpa Belnap

My Aunt Laura and Lindsay

Kate took out her pigtails (hence her hair) and as stated earlier... loves doing things on her own

My Aunt Laura and Me

Kate figuring out how to use the tongs

Og, Madison and Me

Josh and Holly

Linsday and Henry

I do what I can to keep the kids entertained... so during dinner... James and I started taking "Self Portraits". Now if I could just figure out how to make him smile for a picture, we would be golden

Seriously... Seriously?

2009-08-04T18:09:00.000-07:00

While on the plane to L.A., the guy next to me kept staring at me and finally asked if I was Brooke Hogan (a.k.a. Hulk Hogan's daughter). I had a good laugh but then realized... he wasn't kidding. He really thought I was Brooke Hogan. He even went so far as to parade me down the isle of the airplane asking people's opinion. I finally got my drivers license out to show him I wasn't, to which he responded with "That's a pretty good fake I.D.". Nothing would make this guy believe I wasn't Brooke Hogan and to be honest, he had quite a few people on board convinced I was. When we landed, he called his friend to tell him how he had sat next to Brooke Hogan on the plane. I kind of forgot about it until a couple of weeks ago, I started having a lot of people tell me "Has anyone ever told you you look just like Brooke Hogan"? I personally don't see the resemblance... so maybe someone can point it out to me. I even have one friend who now

calls me Brooke. Go figure!

What I do for fun

2009-07-31T23:43:00.000-07:00

I get comments A LOT from people telling me they are jealous of how "fun" my life seems. Well... ever since I started nursing school, this is what I do for "fun" and in my spare time.... Still jealous? I sure hope not!

The picture below is a diagram of a Neuron and the Trans Membrane Potential. Not bad if I say so myself! If Nursing School doesn't work out, I think I might have a future in diagramming anatomy and physiology books.

If Only... I could have an entrance like this when I get married

2009-07-25T01:18:00.001-07:00

Seriously this is totally something I would do... hence the title "If Only". Maybe when I get married I will have to have a ring ceremony just so I can do something like this. I am so jealous and think it's HILARIOUS!

Hotter than Hizzell in St. George

2009-07-24T20:35:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year that my family makes our annual trip to St. George over the 24th of July. As always, "Good Times" were had by all, the weather was perfect, the company AMAZING, and finally getting some color... PRICELESS! It's fun to think that this time next year my parents will be home to celebrate with us, and finally life will be back to normal.

Bennett and James on their bikes

Lindsay and her new baby Henry

Jamesy Bear on his plasma car

Jen and Timm (The Happy Newlyweds)

Timm riding the scooter

Timm knows how to rock a scooter

Kate helping James on his plasma car

Kate "Loves" to be held by Ashley

Mark and James on the scooter

Sweet little Henry

Me and Henry

Sweet little Baby Cakes

Baby Cakes and Mark on the scooter

Lindsay on the Plasma Car

Ashley after Kate decorated her hair with flowers

James and Bennett singing the "Hot Dog" song

Jamesy Bear singing the "Hot Dog" song

Mark and James on the scooter

Bennett is a pretty good dancer if I say so myself

Bennett, Ashley, James and Kate

Mark and Bennett on the scooter

Beautiful Snow Canyon

Me with Bennett, James and Kate

Me in Snow Canyon

The Cutest kids ever.... Kate, Bennett and James

Me with Henry

Timm and Jen

My new brother-in-law Timm

Timm took extra precautions to make sure he would float when going down the slide

Me and my sister-in-law Holly

My cute toes

Holly and Me

My Nephew Will's Blessing

2009-07-22T18:29:00.001-07:00

We blessed my nephew William Scott Gabrielsen last night at my parents house on the compound (for those that don't know, we call where I grew up, the "Compound"). The only thing missing was my parents. But good news is... they will be home in 11 months! YAY!!!!

Me and Will

Me, Jaimee and Will

Jaimee, the proud Mom, and Will

Jaimee, Scott and Will

The newest addition to the Belnap Family... William Scott Gabrielsen

Everyone who took part in blessing Will (except Jaimee of course)

Me and my nephew Henry

"Paranoia in B Flat Major" Music Video

2009-07-01T14:38:00.001-07:00

My new obsession... The Avett Brothers

My nephew Henry's Baby Blessing

2009-06-28T15:43:00.000-07:00

My family is bursting at the seams as of late. But that is definitely a good thing because it means more nephews for me to spoil! My brother-in-law Mark blessed Henry Manning Horne today. It was a beautiful blessing. The only thing that would have made it better would be to have my parents there. But as of next week, they will only have 1 year left. YAY!!!

Me with my nephew Will who was born 3 weeks ago

My Sweet Grandma Belnap and Me

Everyone who participated in Henry's blessing

Henry and Me... he's such a cute little kid and is growing so fast

Henry with his Great Grandparents

The Hornes... James, Mark, Bennett, Lindsay and Henry

ME!!!

Good Times on the Beaver Farm

2009-06-17T12:42:00.001-07:00

My friend Dave and I babysat his nephew Gregary, and took him to my neighbors Beaver Farm. It was a fun adventure and a fun way to pass time. I hadn't been out to the Beaver Farm in 10 years or so. Being there brought back a flood of memories from my childhood of going there with all my siblings. All 6 of us used to bundle up in the trailer that attached to our 4-Wheeler with our Dad (Don't ask me how we fit 6 kids in there, because looking at it now, it seems like a trailer made for Little People) . We also used to take our trimmings from the trees out and feed the beavers. Don't ask me why, but I used to also buy pigeons for 50 cents from this neighbor of mine and bring them home in ice cream buckets with holes in the top so they could breathe. I can remember my Dad questioning my reasoning every time I would bring one home. It's amazing to me how smells can take you right back to a time and place in our lives. Anyway... it was "Good Times" had by all!!!

Me, Dave's nephew Gregary and Dave driving in the Kabota on our way to the Beaver Farm

Dave sitting on one of the Beaver Houses

Aren't they so cute?

Dave and his nephew Gregary looking at the beavers

This is a good shot of how the beaver houses are set-up. If you look near Gregary's head, you can see the small hole they travel in and out of so they can move around from house to house. This neighbor of mine at one point in time had about 300 beavers, but now has just 60. The water that the beavers swim in is supplied by an artisian well, and cleans out each house automatically. Pretty amazing!

Such a poser... LOL

Dave and his nephew Gregary

Brother Rouche' (my neighbor/Beaver Farmer) Gregary and Dave getting the 411 on Beavers

4 members of a beaver family. This particular family has 6 beavers in it.

Dave, Gregary and me in front of one of the Beaver Houses

No this is not a rat, nor is it albino, this is an actual breed of beaver that is white. I never even knew white beavers existed. It was so cute!

Gregary, Dave and "The Great White Beaver"

The first White Beaver I have ever seen

Ben Kweller... Always a "Good Time"

2009-06-14T18:43:00.000-07:00

My good friend Tia took me to Ben Kweller's concert for my birthday. Ben ALWAYS puts on a good show! I brought my friend Dave along, who is now quite possibly a bigger fan than me. Thanks to Tia for taking me, to Ben for putting on another AMAZING show, and to Dave for coming and being a good sport!

Me and Tia(My All-Time-Favorite concert buddy)

Dave, Me and Tia

Ben and the Band

Ben Kweller in some of the tightest pants I have EVER seen on a man

Me and Dave

Dave, OUR GOOD FRIEND BEN KWELLER, and Me

My new newphew... William Scott Gabrielsen

2009-06-05T05:42:00.000-07:00

My sister Jaimee had her baby yesterday. His name is William Scott Gabrielsen. He was born at 5:09 p.m., weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. He is healthy, perfect and adorable! I'm excited to have him as the newest part of the Belnap Clan!

Jaimee did great, and after Will was born, looked amazing! But honestly, would we expect anything less? Love you Jaimee and Scott!

Jaimee and Scott after Will was born. My sister looks too pretty to have just had a baby

Jaimee, Will and Scott

Me with my new nephew

Jen and Will

Will looks so intense in this picture staring at Jen

BaBa(Scott's Mom) and Kate

Kate and Scott

The Gabrielsen's... growing so fast

Kate had to get an up close look at the newest member of her family

Baba and Will

How precious is this?

The kid immediately started sucking his thumb the minute he was born

Being born is a tiring process

So peaceful

He is perfect!

I love hat he looks like he is somewhat smiling here

Sooooo tired!!!

Going out with a bang... The End of my Birthday Month in The O.C.

2009-06-01T00:27:00.001-07:00

I figured what better way to finish off my birthday month than in Orange County with my good friend Jane. We spent some time at the spa, went to the Orange County Swap Meet(always my favorite part), dancing in Hermosa Beach(making lots of new friends), An Angels game, and In-N-Out Burger. I loved every minute of this trip, even if it was less than 48 hrs.

As always, Jane was a gracious host. I truly love that girl with all my heart! Thanks Jane for an amazing weekend and even more so, for being such a good friend.

Me with my "Angels Monkey"

I swear the players are praying(lol)... they were down by 2 in the bottom of the 9th and ended up winning the game.

Angels Scoreboard

The Field... isn't it beautiful

Me, Jane and Jesse at the Angels game

Jesse, Me and Jane at the Orange County Swap Meet

Me and Jane at the Orange County Swap Meet

Jane, Me and Jesse at the Angels/Mariners game

Me, Jane and Monica at Hermosa Beach

Phil and Me at Hermosa Beach

Jane and Me at the Angels Game

Jane and Me at Hermosa Beach

Me and Jane at Angels Stadium

Me and Jesse at dinner in Hermosa Beach

Me and Jane outside the stadium

Jane and Me at dinner in Hermosa Beach

Breast Cancer 5k and School Fun

2009-05-09T10:08:00.000-07:00

My family does the Susan Komen 5k every year in honor of my sweet Grandma Belnap. She is currently battling her 3rd bout of breast cancer. She is honestly one of the toughest women I know. This year, Josh, Holly, Baby and I were the only ones to make it, but as always, we had "Good Times".

Not sure what gang sign Josh is doing with his hands... Josh was trying to get his picture taken or get on the news and thought if he put Holly on his shoulders it might help. Too bad for him, because his plan didn't work

Me and Baby at the race

My sign supporting my Grandma

Baby and Me with the Breast Cancer balloon arch in the background

Josh and Holly getting in line for the race to begin

The '09 crew... Josh, Holly, Me and Baby

Holly and Me

Registration in my nursing program is a first come first serve basis... so... you have to camp out all night in order to get the classes/schedule you want. Because of this, I got to stay up for a whopping 41 hrs. Lucky for me though, I have some of the best friends a girl could ask for in my class. Here's a couple of pictures from the night. Oh and if you like my beanie I am wearing, it's "Calle". I can get you really good deals on the clothing brand. The beanies are WAY comfy and super cute.

Some of my best friends from school, Sarah, Me, Erin and Amy so happy that we are about to be let in to finally register after a SERIOUSLY long night. I couldn't survive without them!

Amanda, Nate and myself doing whatever it took to stay warm

I look like I haven't slept in days.. maybe because I hadn't. And if you are wondering where you can get a cute, and REALLY comfy beanie like mine... I can hook you up with a good deal on one. I'm going to be honest and tell you it's my new favorite beanie, and you all know how much I love my beanies. Calle makes the best, warmest and most comfortable beanies ever. Say the word and you too can own one, or any of the other Calle clothing line.

The Three Amigos, Amanda, me and Anne... some more of my best friends in school

My 30th Birthday

2009-05-07T16:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my 30th birthday. Even as I am writing that I am now 30, I still can't quite believe the sound of it. I have to say I have a really good feeling about 30, and my 30's in general. It's my year!

I had a great birthday. It all started out with a voice mail from my parents at the crack of dawn singing Happy Birthday to me. I have the most amazing, funny and loving parents. Not long after that, I got a call from my baby sister Ashley who had her entire class sing me Happy Birthday. I then went to Lunatic Fringe and had my hair done, and as always, they took very good care of me and had a birthday card waiting for me from the entire Parley's Way location. Afterwards, I went to school where the Plastics(That is what my study group calls ourselves)had made me a birthday cake, had my favorite drink(Diet Pepsi), balloons, candy and a rice crispy treat for me. I honestly have some of the most amazing friends. Not to mention, my phone wouldn't stop going off all day from friends leaving me shout outs on facebook. After school, it was off to Chuck-a-Rama for the 3rd annual "Heidi Louise Belnap Birthday Extravaganza". My Grandparents just happened to be there with my Grandma's siblings. Small Belnap world I guess. LOL. After dinner, I went to my friends softball game to cheer them on and hung out with even more friends. I ended the night with a phone call from a good friend, which in my opinion was the perfect ending to a perfect day.

There is still more to come to my Month-O-Fun. Today, I walked into my English class a little late(oops), and as soon as I walked in, everyone stood up and sang me Happy Birthday. To top it all off, tonight I had dinner with some co-workers at our favorite eatery, Epic.

I want to thank everyone who made my birthday and my birthday month a memorable one thus far.

Ben, Me and Becca after the softball game

Kimi, Me and Stacie

Jenner and Me after the game

Diana, Me and Robert(Some of my classmates)

Patrice and Me at The Chuck

Me and Lex

Me and The Twins, Darbi and Dallin

Joel and me with some random guy that looks like the Cowardly Lion in the background

Me and my cute Grandparents... Love them!

Me and my brother-in-law Timm

Kelly, The Asian, Kimi and Me

Katie, Me and Jess

Kallie, Me and JD(one of my best and oldest friends)

The start of My Month-O-Fun(a.k.a. my birthday)

2009-05-03T13:03:00.001-07:00

I have to say I have one of the worlds greatest families. My siblings all got together and made me a fabulous "Pre-Birthday" dinner to kick of my "Month-O-Fun". You see I celebrate my birthday the entire month, not just my actual day of birth. I have a feeling this year will be a little more mellow than previous years due to me being consumed by school, but I am bound and determined to make it memorable. Especially since it's my 30th.

My brother-in-law Mark cooked us steaks and hot dogs on the grill, we had baked potatoes with this amazing topping my sister Jaimee made, salad(courtesy of Jen), 7-Layer dip(Linny makes the best), and the traditional Belnap Family birthday cake... Chocolate Sheet Cake(courtesy of Baby). I couldn't have asked for a better time or better company. The only thing missing was my favorite sister-in-law Holly. The thing I love the most about my family is that we can just sit around and laugh for hours, and in Jaimee's case, cry because she is laughing so hard. There's never a dull moment with the Belnap clan. I love you all. Thanks for kicking off my birthday month!

Me and my nephews Henry and James

Me and baby Henry... the newest addition to the family

Yes I am singing Happy Birthday to myself. I hate being the odd man out

This huge smile on my face proves some of the good times had

It's a good thing 30 candles weren't put on this cake... I had a hard enough time as it was blowing out the 16 that were on it

I'm not as young as I used to be

2009-04-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

I realized something pretty hard this week... I'm not as young as I used to be. Due to unforeseen circumstances(school and a friend in town), I may or may not have stayed up for 41 continuous hours. Back in the day, I was a champ as this would NOT have affected me. Today... that is a different story. Example... Everyone, especially my family, knows I have what they call "Phone Hand"(My family says my blackberry should just be implanted to my hand since I am always on it, and don't steer far from it... I can't help it if I'm popular... LOL). Last night while at a friends softball game, I lost my blackberry. Panic initially set in, and luckily, an honest fan turned it in to lost and found. I felt like a bad parent leaving their kid behind at a gas station(Not to say anyone reading this is a bad parent for leaving their child behind). I guess I also wasn't making much sense last night because I couldn't formulate words or sentences. When I got home from the game, I "attempted" to study my anatomy and fell asleep face down in my anatomy book, much like a little child falls asleep with their face in their food. Let's just say I don't plan on doing this again anytime soon.

Is it all downhill from here? Let's hope what they say about 30 being the new 20 is true... since my big 30th is next week. I can use all the help I can get!!

Heidi, Dave and Gregary's Day-O-Fun

2009-04-29T00:26:00.000-07:00

I had quite the fun-filled day today. The day started off with breakfast at Granny Annie's(my friend Dave had never been) followed by playtime at The Tree House in Ogden with Dave's nephew Gregary(adorable kid), then dinner at Burger King(so nutritious and so delicious), a kabota ride, canoe ride, dessert at Wingers and SNL re-runs. Here are a few pictures from our fun-filled day at The Tree House.

Me and my friend Dave dressed like fish... it's what we do

Me, Gregary(who looks scared for his life)and Dave taking "Fish Self Portraits"

Two of the cutest firefighters ever, Dave and Gregary

Dave says the two books on the desk of the Oval Office really helped mold him into what he has become today, "Duck for President" and "So you want to be President"

I probably shouldn't look so proud wearing the "Dunce" cap... but smiling is what I do

Dave really gets into character

Dave and Gregary playing on the train

The newst member of the family... Henry Manning Horne

2009-04-07T09:13:00.001-07:00

Bennett learning how to hold his baby brother

James and Bennett sharing baby Henry

I love how excited Bennett looks about having a new baby brother. Let's just hope he stays this excited about him.

Jen-Hon and Henry

Me and Henry

The Horne's. I can't believe how big their little family is getting and that James is actually smiling in a picture

Henry Manning Horne/Born April 5th, 2009/7 lbs. 7 oz.

"Nanna" and Henry

The first time James and Bennett got to see the baby

Jen and Timm's wedding... This one's for you Dad

2009-03-29T10:05:00.000-07:00

My sister Jen married the love of her life yesterday, Timm Tippetts in the Draper Temple. I have always thought my sister Jen was beautiful, but she looked absolutely stunning yesterday. They are such a beautiful couple.

After the temple, they had a reception at the Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah. It was so much fun. The only thing missing was our Dad. We missed you Dad but know you are doing what needs to be done, and that is regulating over the 175 missionaries in Washington.

Timm and Jen coming out of the temple

Such a beautiful bride

Jen and one of her closest friends, Chris(a.k.a. Rock)

Jen talking to my Dad... you were missed Dad

Elder Madsen and Sister Madsen, my Grandma and Grandpa and my sweet Mom

My nephews Bennett and James

Me, Timm and Jen

My Grandpa, Timm, Jen and My Grandma

Rock and Me

Timm and Jen

My nephew James and brother-in-law Mark

Tippetts/Edmunds Family

The Tippetts side

The Edmunds side

Edmunds Side

Sister Madsen, Timm, Jen and Elder Madsen(who married them)

Brittney, KJ, Melissa, Jen, Stacey, Krista and Em-Dawg

Holly, Jaimee, Me, my Mom, Ashley and Lindsay

Holly, Jaimee, My Mom, Ashley, Lindsay and Jen

Mi Familia

Belnap's

Me and Jen

Timm and Jen

Jen with all her nieces and nephews(I love that James is balling hysterically)

Belnap's

Me and my pretty sister Jaimee

My brother Josh and Me

Jen and Timm making their grand entrance

The buffet table in it's entirety

The Buffet table

The center piece's

Cakes

More cakes

Jen and Timm love soda... so they served it at the wedding

Maddie and my cousin Paul(The next wedding in the Belnap family)

Aunt Larae, Mom and cousin Katherine

My cousin Annette, Aunt Larae, Mom, and cousin Katherine

My sister Ashley and cousin Erica

My Aunt Laura and cousin Paul

My nephew Bennett and his Grandma Horne

Me feeding my nephew Jamesy Bear

Me and my Mom

Me and my cousin Kevin

Reed and Georgia Brown, Holly and Josh

My brother Josh, sister in law Holly and Me

My cousin Emily and her husband Justin

Me and my BEAUTIFUL roommate Jenner

My sister Lindsay with her boys and my Grandma

My nephews Bennett and James and their cousins Gabe and Gregory

Me and my nephew Bennett

My sister Lindsay and James

My sister Lindsay and her boys

The Horne's

Me and Baby(The remaining single Belnaps)

My nephew Bennett

My sister-in-law Holly and brother Josh

My nephews James and Bennett wrestling

My nephews James and Bennett(doing what they do best.. beating up on each other)

My nephew James and sister Lindsay

My cousin Kevin, cousin Andrew, Aunt Carol, Uncle Grant and cousin Greg

Tired bride

My sisters Lindsay, Ashley, Jaimee, Jen and Me

Timm and Jen trying to escape the masses

Timm and Jen leaving their reception

The Getaway Car

Jen and Timm escaping

Timm's Caddy

The End!!!

Jen's wedding dinner

2009-03-26T23:54:00.001-07:00

We had my sister Jen's wedding dinner tonight at my Grandparents house in Kaysville. It was a good time had by all. We had take out from Famous Daves(Jen and Timm's favorite). My Dad sent a video of him wishing Jen and Timm good luck, he sang some seriously funny songs he made up about them both, and gave them some of the most heart-warming advice. We are SO excited to have Timm as part of our family!

My Mom and Me

Me and my sister-in-law Holly

Me and my Sweet Grandparents

The Belnap Familia(Minus my Dad)

The Belnap family crest(It hangs in my Grandparents house)

My Sister-in-law Holly and my brother Josh

The Happy Couple, Timm and Jen

My cute Grandparents

My beautiful Mom

My niece Kate and nephew James playing on the Giant Lion

Wedding fun for Jen

2009-03-26T10:53:00.000-07:00

It's Jen's wedding week and a crazy week it's been and is going to be. We went to a shower for her Saturday threw by two of her best friends Maeve and Rose. Last night, my Aunts and Grandma threw her our traditional "Compound Quilting Shower". For every girl that gets married in the family, we tie a quilt for them. It was fun... and thankfully my Mom was able to make it. They kicked her off her flight earlier in the day. Good ole' Delta Airlines.

Baby, my Mom, Jen, Jaimee, Lindsay and me at Jen's family shower

My sweet Grammy and me

Jen-Hon and me at the shower Maevis threw

Here's to the happy couple

2009-03-07T19:39:00.000-08:00

I thought I would post one of Jen and Timm's engagement pictures. My sister Jen looks beautiful as always. I'm so excited for their wedding on the 28th!

Dinner with "The Girls"

2009-02-22T19:01:00.000-08:00

I really have some of the greatest co-workers ever. We are always looking for a good reason to hang out outside of work, and what better excuse than a birthday. We went to Setebello's for Kalilah's birthday. Happy 28th Lee... I sure do love you more than you will ever know.

You may think we all color coordinated our outfits for the night(black and white)... no, we are just really in tune with each other and all showed up wearing the same colors(can you call black and white a color?).

Lisa, Kalilah and Kiernan

Laurie, Amber and Me

Jazz vs. Lakers game.... GO JAZZ!!!

2009-02-14T08:26:00.001-08:00

I need to give a big shout out to my favorite surrogate Uncle Alan for giving me the best tickets to the Jazz vs. Lakers game.... Thanks Uncle Mob Boss... you are the best!!

My boy Kyle in action

My boyfriend(who just doesn't know it yet)... Kyle Korver

Kyle Korver... so fun to look at

Me and my friend Darren

My cousin Ashley and me... she is just as big of a fan of Kyle as me

Happy Birthday Laurie

2009-02-11T13:30:00.001-08:00

I went out to dinner with the girls from my office last weekend for Laurie's birthday. It's always a good time when we are together. We had so much fun talking and laughing.

Happy Birthday Laurie... I sure do love you and am glad I made you be my friend!!! ;)

My sidekick, and the birthday girl, Laurie and Me

Me and Amber

My favorite boss... Dr Harker and me

Love these girls... Sam, Me, Amber, Kalilah and Laurie

Kiernan, Harker, Me and Sam

Me and Samantha

Me, Amber and Kiernan(Who can't just smile in a picture)

Good Times in The O.C.

2009-02-03T19:18:00.001-08:00

I really do consider myself to be one of the luckiest people in the world. I have some of the most amazing friends, and this little trip reminded me of just how lucky I am. Bri and I flew out to visit our friend Jane who lives in Costa Mesa. I was looking forward to relaxing(for 48 hours), and having a good time. Not only did I do that, but came home with renewed friendships and the realization as to why I love these girls oh so much.

Our first night, we met up with Bri and Jane's friends Van and Angelo. I know I make friends easily, but I honestly felt as if I had known these two my entire life. Love them! We went to dinner and then to The Submarines concert. I had never heard of them, but am now a huge fan. After the concert, Bri, Jane and myself stayed up until nearly 4 a.m. talking and reminiscing about the good old days. Saturday morning we got up and met our other good friend Mel at a spa to get massages. Honestly the best massage I have EVER had. Perfect way to start off a day if you ask me. Afterwards, we had lunch at Nordstrom cafe and did a lot of shopping. Then Bri, Jane and myself went to a movie and out to dinner. By the time we got home that night, I felt like I had been hit by a train and fell asleep mid-sentence I believe. I was out for the count. I think too many non-sleeping nights combined with stress had done me in. The next day, we spent a couple hours at the Swap Meet across from Jane's house. This, besides the fact Jane lives in Costa Mesa, is one of the reasons I want to move there. I was in 7th heaven. We then went and had lunch in Huntington Beach and sat and talked for hours as we watched the waves roll in. I truly do love these girls and am grateful to have them in my life. It was the perfect finale of weekend trips before I take the plunge in two weeks and start nursing school.

Thanks Jane(and Jake)for hosting us. Love you!!!

This is what Bri came home to... makes me want to have kids of my own... so cute

I'm kind of good at self portraits... Jane, Me and Bri

Jane and Me

Me(I know I look like I only have one leg), Jane and Bri at Huntington Beach

Jane, Me, Bri and Mel after enjoying our day at the spa

Angelo, Me, Bri, Van and Jane at The Submarines concert

Oh how I love these girls.... Bri, me and Jane

Van and Bri

Bri and Jane

Me, Bri and Angelo

Jane and Van

"Vangelo"... also known as Van and Angelo

Me and Van

Van, Me and Angelo... my two new best friends, and the cutest couple ever

Me, Bri and Jane at The Submarines concert

Bri and Angelo

Van, Bri, Me and Jane at The Submarines concert

Van, Jane, Bri and Angelo at the Submarines concert

Bri, Angelo and Me at The Submarines concert

Good Times in Store for... Jen

2009-01-24T19:51:00.000-08:00

I couldn't be more excited. My sister Jen got engaged this week. Tim couldn't be more perfect for her, and her for him. They are truly the epitome of a beautiful, happy couple. They are getting married March 28th in the Draper temple. Another Belnap bites the dust!

4 down and 2 to go. ;)

Catching up...

2009-01-12T22:05:00.000-08:00

So it's almost been a month since I last blogged. Oops! I guess I let life catch up with me, the holidays and finishing up getting my life in order to start nursing school(which FYI I start my program on February 16Th... wish me luck... and I am currently accepting all and any donations towards my education... you think I am kidding).

The best boss ever, Dr. Harker, and Heather at Lugano's for a work dinner

My co-worker Amber and Me showing off our new lips

Amber, Me and Laurie

Co-workers Vanessa and Amber

Co-Workers Kalilah and Kiernan

Amber and Me

Me preparing for my lip injections... I'm addicted now

My nephew Jamesy Bear at Chucky Cheese(I took the boys all by myself... not the easiest thing to do by yourself, but we had a great time)

My nephew Bennett rocked the pink pony

I love how James looks like he can't be bothered

Bennett's reaction to seeing Chucky Cheese

Me and Jamesy Bear at Chucky Cheese

Grammy and Grandpa on New Years Eve

Me and my cousin Ethan on New Years

Me and my sister-in-law Holly

Josh and Holly.... The Happy Newlyweds

Thanksgiving and The midnight showing of Twilight

2008-12-14T20:30:00.000-08:00

I went to the Midnight showing of Twilight with my friends Maideh and Kalilah. We bought these t-shirts as a joke. Long story, but I'm glad we did because we would have been the only ones in the theater without Twilight apparel. We had a blast... and what was even more fun was getting up for work a couple hrs. after. I love these girls!

For Thanksgiving The Paul Belnap clan packed up and headed to the Washington, Kennewick Mission where my parents are currently mission presidents. We all packed into the Mission vans and headed out to Vancouver to stay at a lodge and enjoy not having to prepare or even better, clean up Thanksgiving dinner. We had a lot of fun eating, talking and playing cards. I loved every minute of it!

My Mom and me along the Columbia River

My Dad and me along the Columbia River

Bennett and my Dad skipping rocks along the river

The sun setting along the Columbia River

Josh, Bennett, Mark, Jaimee, Kate and Scott at the Sturgeon hatchery in Hood River

No these are not catfish... they are the biggest sturgeons you will ever see(6 ft. long)

Jaimee, Kate and Scott at Multonomah Falls

Me and my Dad at the Falls

Me and my Mom at the lodge in Vancouver

Bennett, James and my Mom in Vancouver

My Dad and me Post-Thanksgiving dinner at the lodge in Vancouver

Josh and Holly Post-Thanksgiving dinner at the lodge

Holly and Josh at Stonehenge

Josh eating my face at Stonehenge

Josh, Bennett and my Dad at Stonehenge

I froze tonight... at Temple Square

2008-12-09T21:50:00.001-08:00

I went to Temple Square tonight with my friend Darren. I was so cold that every part of my body was frozen(I am pretty sure that is when hypothermia kicked in). Thankfully Darren's car has seat warmers. I'm a huge fan!

Happy Birthday Baby!!

2008-11-20T20:16:00.002-08:00

Happy Birthday to my Baby Sister Ashley! I love this girl for so many reasons and am so grateful to have her in my life and as my sister. She makes me want to be a better person... I hope to one day be just like her when I grow up ;)!

She is the youngest of the Belnap clan, which is why we still call her "Baby" to this day. We carried her around until she was at least 8 years old. She is very determined, hard-headed(but in a good way), extremely loyal, a spiritual giant, and my biggest fan. She is always there for me when I need a shoulder to lean on. She's not afraid to tell me how it is, even if "The Truth Hurts", and for that I love her.

I can't believe that my little Baby sister is now 23 years old and the most adorable school teacher in the land. She is an excellent teacher and really pours her heart and soul into her job. Baby, I hope your kids are nice to you today. Maybe you just shouldn't go to work, they can learn from videos and worksheets. I Love you Baby!!