I love the fall! The colors, the smells, even the taste. I love that first day you notice a slight chill in the air and your heart does a little jump in excitement, you run to your closet to pull out that cashmere sweater that still smells of last years long walks. Perhaps my favorite thing about this years fall is the cold nights. Instead of all those years of waking up a little chilly and running to the closet to pull out a blanket, I get to roll over and whisper into the sexy man laying next to me, “Hey I’m cold can you warm me up”. There is nothing better than beating the cold with the warmth of love (In fact that’s the only reason, that as women, we agree to going on campouts).Thursday, September 23, 2010
I LOVE THE FALL!!!
I love the fall! The colors, the smells, even the taste. I love that first day you notice a slight chill in the air and your heart does a little jump in excitement, you run to your closet to pull out that cashmere sweater that still smells of last years long walks. Perhaps my favorite thing about this years fall is the cold nights. Instead of all those years of waking up a little chilly and running to the closet to pull out a blanket, I get to roll over and whisper into the sexy man laying next to me, “Hey I’m cold can you warm me up”. There is nothing better than beating the cold with the warmth of love (In fact that’s the only reason, that as women, we agree to going on campouts).
Monolos vs.Gucci
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN AUGUST 16TH, 2010
The Small Things: Moments in Life that Bring a Smile to Your Face and Peace to Your Heart
Some call them “Endorphins” and others call them “Life’s Highs”, but either way you look at it they are still the Moments that make Life Bearable. This summer has been a weird one for me. I have felt feelings that I have never before experienced. It is simple to say that in the last 5 months my anger barrier has been broken. Instead of just “Getting Mad” I have hit “Boiling Point” There have been situations in which the “Old Tiffany” would have cracked a joke, brushed it off her shoulder, and moved on, but instead I sit pondering which shoe I could live without and if it has a strong enough heel that it would in fact fit snugly in someone’s rear-end. I am sad to think that in a small amount of time I have lost my cool. The question keeps pulling at me, “Have I lost sight of the Small Things?”
In college my mom gave me a notebook and told me to write down all the little things that make me happy. She told me that there would come a time when I would feel alone and weak and I would need that list to remind me of all the good things in life that awaited me. Tanning, Cheese Fries, Cosmopolitan Magazines, Dinner with Friends, Racing at Stop Lights, and things like it filled my list. My face beamed as I wrote my list and sure enough in hard times I always found myself pulling out that tattered piece of paper…and craving cheese fries!
Now that I am away from “Ground Zero” (For the safety of Companies and Peoples Rear-Ends, Names have been changed) I have realized how important these moments are. It only took 2 hours in the car driving away from “The Danger Zone” that I met face to face with one of my “Small Things”, Singing in the Car with my Future Hubby! At that moment, as I stared at my sexy, charming, Madonna-impersonating lover the hate, frustration, and anger just melted away.
Sunsets, Butterflies, Puppies, Taking Naps with Brice, Family, Queso Blanco with Chili at Applebees…all of these “Small Things” fill my new list. I know the hard times are not over, in fact there are worse times out there, but it doesn’t matter because life is not about the hard times or the emotional rollercoaster’s, it’s about all the moments you take a deep breath smile and say, “I can do this!” I challenge all of you to sit down and write your list because “The Little Things do go a Long Way!”
Some call them “Endorphins” and others call them “Life’s Highs”, but either way you look at it they are still the Moments that make Life Bearable. This summer has been a weird one for me. I have felt feelings that I have never before experienced. It is simple to say that in the last 5 months my anger barrier has been broken. Instead of just “Getting Mad” I have hit “Boiling Point” There have been situations in which the “Old Tiffany” would have cracked a joke, brushed it off her shoulder, and moved on, but instead I sit pondering which shoe I could live without and if it has a strong enough heel that it would in fact fit snugly in someone’s rear-end. I am sad to think that in a small amount of time I have lost my cool. The question keeps pulling at me, “Have I lost sight of the Small Things?”
In college my mom gave me a notebook and told me to write down all the little things that make me happy. She told me that there would come a time when I would feel alone and weak and I would need that list to remind me of all the good things in life that awaited me. Tanning, Cheese Fries, Cosmopolitan Magazines, Dinner with Friends, Racing at Stop Lights, and things like it filled my list. My face beamed as I wrote my list and sure enough in hard times I always found myself pulling out that tattered piece of paper…and craving cheese fries!
Now that I am away from “Ground Zero” (For the safety of Companies and Peoples Rear-Ends, Names have been changed) I have realized how important these moments are. It only took 2 hours in the car driving away from “The Danger Zone” that I met face to face with one of my “Small Things”, Singing in the Car with my Future Hubby! At that moment, as I stared at my sexy, charming, Madonna-impersonating lover the hate, frustration, and anger just melted away.
Sunsets, Butterflies, Puppies, Taking Naps with Brice, Family, Queso Blanco with Chili at Applebees…all of these “Small Things” fill my new list. I know the hard times are not over, in fact there are worse times out there, but it doesn’t matter because life is not about the hard times or the emotional rollercoaster’s, it’s about all the moments you take a deep breath smile and say, “I can do this!” I challenge all of you to sit down and write your list because “The Little Things do go a Long Way!”
Monday, August 16, 2010
Success = How High You Jump when You’re At The Bottom…We Freakin’ Set a High Jump Record!
Apologies! Apologies! It has been well over 2 months and life has been CRAZY!!! I am sure all of you have been thinking…”What happened to Tiffany and Brice?”…okay I know we aren’t that important, but hey a girl can dream right?! Well, life in the Team Hooley home has had its up and a lot of downs, but I am happy to say that Brice and I are at a place in our life when we feel….well AMAZING!!! A lot of things have changed, but we both feel like they are changes for the better. The feeling of security and excitement have filled our body and we are looking forward to what else there is to offer!
My Birthday this year was a little CrAzY! Midnight came around and we Rang my Birthday in Loud and Clear…In a Movie Theatre, watching Eclipse! Brice is such a trooper, he came with me and endured the Team Jacob and Team Edward madness (Oh yeah we are totally Team Alice and Jasper Fans!).Brice didn’t stop there! He made me breakfast the next morning, bought me a cake, and told Northstar they could shove it while he took me out to dinner! It meant the world to me!
On top of Everything we have some other BIG news: We Moved to North Carolina! At the first of July we packed everything we had, I quit my job, and we moved with Northstar out to the BEAUTIFUL Queen City for the remainder of the summer! It is beautiful and green and the people are so sweet!In an effort to get more sales and make more money Northstar combined two of the offices and luckily enough we were combined with Durstin and Shantel’s (Brices brother and sister-in-law) so we enjoyed our time with them.
It has really been a Summer of Learning! I really don’t know where I wouldn’t have had the Northstar girls! Between learning how to be a cute Housewife, how make fabric flowers, building a testimony, and how to make some AMAZING food, and who could forget GLITTER TOES!
It has been such a blast! I am going to miss these girls SO much…especially since were moving to UTAH!!!!
After everything that has happened…My car breaking down, paying $1,500.00 to get my car out of the shop, Brices car being towed, more car problems, job issues…we have been walking on egg shells just waiting for a answer to our prayers.
It was a couple Saturdays ago that we were out to lunch and I finally just said the question that had been going through my mind everyday for a while, “Why don’t we move to Utah?” Brice laughed and then looked at me with that sparkle in his eye that I have missed so much and then we just made plans from there.
Things have fallen into place, we have a basement apartment in Sandy, we both have great job offers, and for the first time, in forever, we are financially stable. Things are finally working for us!
Well, I hope to keep you posted on our Big Road Trip starting this Friday, not to mention the wedding that is in 19 DAYS!!! Its safe to say that Brice and I have been in the bottom of that hole called despair and thanks to our faith, each other, and our families we have made a bounding leap that has brought us back to were we want to be. I cant wait to continue writing this story with him!
Love you all and wish you well,
Team Hooley!!!
After everything that has happened…My car breaking down, paying $1,500.00 to get my car out of the shop, Brices car being towed, more car problems, job issues…we have been walking on egg shells just waiting for a answer to our prayers.It was a couple Saturdays ago that we were out to lunch and I finally just said the question that had been going through my mind everyday for a while, “Why don’t we move to Utah?” Brice laughed and then looked at me with that sparkle in his eye that I have missed so much and then we just made plans from there.
Things have fallen into place, we have a basement apartment in Sandy, we both have great job offers, and for the first time, in forever, we are financially stable. Things are finally working for us!
Well, I hope to keep you posted on our Big Road Trip starting this Friday, not to mention the wedding that is in 19 DAYS!!! Its safe to say that Brice and I have been in the bottom of that hole called despair and thanks to our faith, each other, and our families we have made a bounding leap that has brought us back to were we want to be. I cant wait to continue writing this story with him!
Love you all and wish you well,
Team Hooley!!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
April Showers Brings May Flowe...Oh Wait ITS JUNE!!!
I remember the Start of Summer when I was a little girl. I used to lay in bed the morning of the first day of summer and calculate how many free days I was going to have until I had to smell the dirty school bus or pack another lunch again. Granted I would spend most of the time trying to figure out why there were only 90 days (roughly) of summer and 270 days of school! I used to think how precious every moment was and I should enjoy every moment, but in the end it didn’t matter how much I cherished the summer it always flew by! Although I may not be in school anymore, the summer still flies faster and faster each year!
It wasn’t until the other day that I fully accepted that June is already here! I should be excited knowing my birthday is this month (22 BABY!!!) and the wedding is coming closer, but all that I am thinking is, “What happened to May?”.
Since I last posted (over a month ago, I’m sorry!) Brice and I have been pretty busy! Monday thru Saturday Northstar Alarm Services fill our days! Lately the company has been traveling to different towns in Alabama, so Brice has been able to travel around and see other sights than Birmingham. Sunday is the only day he is allowed to live a normal life and we have enjoyed spending the day going to church, taking Sunday Naps, making dinner together, and having friends over for movies and talk until late at night! I am happy to say that the job quantity has picked up since I last wrote. Instead of getting 6-9 a week he is averaging 15-18! He is happy his time is being well spent, but exhausted during our dinners at 12:30 am.
To Explain “What Happened to May” I will have to resort to that painful repetitive explanation….I’ve Been Busy! I have been working a few hours a week at Bath and Body Works and I have fallen in love with the people I work with. There are times I have to smack myself with the reality that I wont be here much longer, but that hasn’t stopped the friendships from forming. Along with coworkers, I have developed a great relationship with the fellow wives and girls here and many of the women from church. Between Mornings by the pool side, Pride and Prejudice Book Clubs, Craft Days, Library Trips, and the Weekly Pedicure Nights we have developed quite a lifestyle. These women have taught me so many things about marriage, family, children, and couponing! I am so grateful to have them! They are making the move from Fabulous Single Socialite to Trophy Housewife (LOL!!!) a little easier!
During May I was able to make a trip to Phoenix to attend my sisters High School Graduation! It was a great relaxing week, surrounded by the people I love. It was great seeing Stephanie grow up! I am so proud of her! There were times I felt stupid because I was crying and my mom was patting my hand! Steph, has turned into such an amazing woman and I am so excited to see where she goes in the future! She is such an inspiration to me! I am so excited that I will have her close next year!
Along with Graduation Excitement I was also able to attend my Girl Scout Slumber Party! I was so excited to see these girls whom I have spent the whole year getting to know. They were such a blast and full of energy the morning I spent with them, I felt terrible for the mothers who had the night shift! I am so happy that 9/10 are returning next year, it will be so much fun now that my first year is over! WOOT!
I had my first Bridal Shower the Weekend I was in Phoenix. Thank you to all those that attended! It was so much fun to sit and chat and laugh about marriage and growing up. I find I get less scared the more people I talk to and the more we laugh the better I feel.
Speaking of Wedding, Plans are going GREAT!!! Both Reception Sites are Booked, My Dress will be in at the end of the month (I am counting the days), the Guest List is pretty much complete, Invitations start next month, and while I was in Phoenix my mom and I nailed decorations, food, favors, and dresses down. My mom is such an amazing person! She took on the task of making 4 Bridesmaid dresses, a Flowers Girl Dress, AND 4 Skirts for all my little girl helpers! Even though I know as I speak she is working on a sewing machine cussing me out, I want her to know that she has made my day more spectacular! I will always be super grateful to her and all she has done!
I have been super secret to all of the wedding details, because to me that’s what makes a wedding exciting! Walking in with no idea and then being blown away by the beauty from the dress all the way down to the itty bitty details in the centerpieces. I have decided though to let a little slip, just because I am so excited! I have ordered my cake and I could not be more excited!
It wasn’t until the other day that I fully accepted that June is already here! I should be excited knowing my birthday is this month (22 BABY!!!) and the wedding is coming closer, but all that I am thinking is, “What happened to May?”.
Since I last posted (over a month ago, I’m sorry!) Brice and I have been pretty busy! Monday thru Saturday Northstar Alarm Services fill our days! Lately the company has been traveling to different towns in Alabama, so Brice has been able to travel around and see other sights than Birmingham. Sunday is the only day he is allowed to live a normal life and we have enjoyed spending the day going to church, taking Sunday Naps, making dinner together, and having friends over for movies and talk until late at night! I am happy to say that the job quantity has picked up since I last wrote. Instead of getting 6-9 a week he is averaging 15-18! He is happy his time is being well spent, but exhausted during our dinners at 12:30 am.
To Explain “What Happened to May” I will have to resort to that painful repetitive explanation….I’ve Been Busy! I have been working a few hours a week at Bath and Body Works and I have fallen in love with the people I work with. There are times I have to smack myself with the reality that I wont be here much longer, but that hasn’t stopped the friendships from forming. Along with coworkers, I have developed a great relationship with the fellow wives and girls here and many of the women from church. Between Mornings by the pool side, Pride and Prejudice Book Clubs, Craft Days, Library Trips, and the Weekly Pedicure Nights we have developed quite a lifestyle. These women have taught me so many things about marriage, family, children, and couponing! I am so grateful to have them! They are making the move from Fabulous Single Socialite to Trophy Housewife (LOL!!!) a little easier!
During May I was able to make a trip to Phoenix to attend my sisters High School Graduation! It was a great relaxing week, surrounded by the people I love. It was great seeing Stephanie grow up! I am so proud of her! There were times I felt stupid because I was crying and my mom was patting my hand! Steph, has turned into such an amazing woman and I am so excited to see where she goes in the future! She is such an inspiration to me! I am so excited that I will have her close next year!
Along with Graduation Excitement I was also able to attend my Girl Scout Slumber Party! I was so excited to see these girls whom I have spent the whole year getting to know. They were such a blast and full of energy the morning I spent with them, I felt terrible for the mothers who had the night shift! I am so happy that 9/10 are returning next year, it will be so much fun now that my first year is over! WOOT!
I had my first Bridal Shower the Weekend I was in Phoenix. Thank you to all those that attended! It was so much fun to sit and chat and laugh about marriage and growing up. I find I get less scared the more people I talk to and the more we laugh the better I feel.
Speaking of Wedding, Plans are going GREAT!!! Both Reception Sites are Booked, My Dress will be in at the end of the month (I am counting the days), the Guest List is pretty much complete, Invitations start next month, and while I was in Phoenix my mom and I nailed decorations, food, favors, and dresses down. My mom is such an amazing person! She took on the task of making 4 Bridesmaid dresses, a Flowers Girl Dress, AND 4 Skirts for all my little girl helpers! Even though I know as I speak she is working on a sewing machine cussing me out, I want her to know that she has made my day more spectacular! I will always be super grateful to her and all she has done!
I have been super secret to all of the wedding details, because to me that’s what makes a wedding exciting! Walking in with no idea and then being blown away by the beauty from the dress all the way down to the itty bitty details in the centerpieces. I have decided though to let a little slip, just because I am so excited! I have ordered my cake and I could not be more excited!
Of course the colors are off, the ribbons will be silver and dark purple instead of black and blue! Be sure to watch your mailbox for our Wedding Invitation starting next month and I will be sure to post when our Wedding Website is done!After being in Alabama for 2 months now, it is safe to say that I love a lot of things here in the South, but I do miss my Sweet Dry Arizona Home! Hopefully I will get better with posting blogs and keeping everyone updated will be easier. I love you all and miss you dearly!
Love,
Team Hooley
Seminary Graduation
Stephanie and Emily BFFS!!
Mom and Dad With Steph!
Cardinal Stadium Baby!
My Girl Scouts!
Taking a Ride in DJs New Jeep!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Sweet Home Alabama
Brice and I Made It!!! For months we have been talking about moving away to work for the Summer and after Crazy Interviews, Constant Faxing, and BBW Transfer Calls we are Finally Settled In!
We Are Living in Cahaba Heights, Alabama. It is a suburb just south of Downtown Birmingham! We love the Trees, the City, the People (Most of the Time), but we HATE the Traffic! Our Apartment is Right off the Highway and to travel 2 miles it takes 20 minutes! It is absolutely ludicrous, but we have gotten somewhat used to it and we plan our trips.
Work for Brice is Going Good! It’s never constant though, some weeks its busy and I never see him and then others…well I work more than he does. He is working for Northstar Alarm Services as an Assistant Lead Tech. Basically, for those who don’t know, he installs Security Systems. He loves the Boys he works with and he comes home with stories all of the time!
I am working Part Time at Bath and Body Works. I love the Ladies there, they have really made me feel comfortable in the area. I worked at BBW in Arizona and they were kind enough to help me transfer so I can work here in Alabama!
Along with Wedding Plans (4 MONTHS BABY) and being a New Housewife…well House-fiance, I FINISHED MY WEDDING PLANNING DEGREE!!! WOOT WOOT! I am so excited! I finally get to spend the rest of the summer putting together business proposals, price lists, portfolios, and websites so I can get to work ASAP!
We will try to keep you posted on all of our doings here in Alabama!
XoXo,
Tiff and Brice….Team Hooley
We Are Living in Cahaba Heights, Alabama. It is a suburb just south of Downtown Birmingham! We love the Trees, the City, the People (Most of the Time), but we HATE the Traffic! Our Apartment is Right off the Highway and to travel 2 miles it takes 20 minutes! It is absolutely ludicrous, but we have gotten somewhat used to it and we plan our trips.
Work for Brice is Going Good! It’s never constant though, some weeks its busy and I never see him and then others…well I work more than he does. He is working for Northstar Alarm Services as an Assistant Lead Tech. Basically, for those who don’t know, he installs Security Systems. He loves the Boys he works with and he comes home with stories all of the time!
I am working Part Time at Bath and Body Works. I love the Ladies there, they have really made me feel comfortable in the area. I worked at BBW in Arizona and they were kind enough to help me transfer so I can work here in Alabama!
Along with Wedding Plans (4 MONTHS BABY) and being a New Housewife…well House-fiance, I FINISHED MY WEDDING PLANNING DEGREE!!! WOOT WOOT! I am so excited! I finally get to spend the rest of the summer putting together business proposals, price lists, portfolios, and websites so I can get to work ASAP!
We will try to keep you posted on all of our doings here in Alabama!
XoXo,
Tiff and Brice….Team Hooley
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