First Car Accident

So before last wednesday morning I used to be able to say "Ive never had a ticket, never been pulled over, I am a good driver." Well that has changed a little. I still have never had a ticket, never been given a ticket and I am a good SAFE driver! However Wednesday morning at about 9:30 I got hit by car. I was on my way home from a dentist appointment and was just going along when out of nowhere a car pulled out in front of me and side swiped my entire left side. I was going east and she turned to go east and just took me out on her way. Im fine but my may be a different story. The thing is that when I was trying to get out of the ladies way, or to avoid her hitting me, i jumped a curb and that may have tore the axel up. I have no idea what an axel is but thats what the towing guy said and thats whay dad said. So for now SHMDLY will sleep at the junk yard. Thankfully there were 2 witnesses that said they saw the whole thing and in no way, shape or form was it my fault. If I hadnt had done what I did, the accident would have been a lot worse. Because she hit my side the air bags did not deploy but it was still very scary. If there was anything funny about the whole situation it was the fact that I had just come back from the dentist. I had to have novicane so my mouth was a little "lazy" and everyone thought I had hurt my mouth. I just kept saying "no no I just came back from the dentist!!" So for now all we can do is wait for the insurance companies to duke this out and see what happens with SHMDLY (SHMDLY is my cars name by the way. It stands for See How Much Dad Loves You. Its my liscense plate).

Feeling Bad

So I am starting to feel bad about not blogging. Not that my life is so interesting and exciting but I look at others blogs and they are just so darn cute with their regular posts. So Im going to try really hard to post on a regular basis from now on. Well as my own little update I just finished my junior year of highschool and am going to be a senior next year. Im actually doing a dual credit program with the local college here. Im going to be taking a biology class at the college in the morning and then just go to my higschool after that class is over. So I wont have a 1st and 2nd hour class my last year of highschool. The good thing about this DC program is it gives me both hischool and college credits. So when I finish the semester of bio i will have earned 4 college credits!!(: Not exactly a dent in what I need to graduate college but its a start and more than some have. Other than that I really dont have alot going on right now. Its pretty boring here. But I sure do love it(:

Lame??

Is it lame that I went to the Justin Bieber movie with some friends and we all have a crush?! We were talking about it too and we arent sure if we like him because he is cute or because his personality is so cute. I know its sad to say that three 17 year olds have a huge crush on Justin Bieber but if its lame then we dont want to be cool!!! (:

HollyWood

This week at school is our homecoming week. Its a very big deal here. When I moved here I have to say that I was a little afraid of it but now I absolutely love it! We get out of 50% of our classes and work on these things called wall decks. What they are are this huge posters that each class makes. They cover a whole wall... aka... wall decks. Each year the dance has a theme, and there year it is hollywood. The whole week we have different themed days too. For example Tuesday was p.j. day and Wednesday was class color day, today is Hollywood day and tomorrow will be school spirit day. I have heard of school spirit week but never anything like this. Its a tradition here though! and im not complaining! But the main reason that I am writing this post is for my aunt Amber and my Grandma so hopefully they will check out my blog! For hollywood day I wore my scrubs! I am doctor Izzy Stevens from Greys anatomy! I just wanted to let you know that my scrubs are going to good use!!!

Hi Again

Hi! So I had a really weird dream last night about my blog for some reason last night. So I decided to get on and I guess its been over a year since I've posted on here. How sad is that?? After everything happened in 09 I guess I just kinda stopped blogging. Im so sorry! Thanks for not deleting me off of your blogs for anyone who reads this.(: I appreciate it. But anyway... I really have no idea what to write on here now. Um... Well Im 17 now and am a junior in high school and still live in Deland with my Dad. Sara moved out with us and she is now13 almost 14 and in 7th grade. Seems crazy huh?? Sara is doing volleyball and I must say she is actually really good. She made varsity 8th grade team and she is only in 7th grade. True... at Deland- Weldon that does not seem like a huge accomplishment but we are proud of her(: I did cheerleading again this year and its been so much fun. We have gone to 2 different competitions this year. We havent actually placed but we havent come in dead last. So again... for Deland- Weldon thats really good. Im trying to think of anything else that might be good news. um... oh! I got a new car in April. Its a white 2009 Ford Focus and I absolutely love! It has leather seats and butt warmers, and a sky window and there are these lights in the cup holders and by your feet that change colors! I have them set on pink right now. I cant really think of anything else that might be interesting to anyone. Oh but I do have a question! How do you change the color of things on here?? It seems to have changed since I have been on here last.

Here is to 2009

This past year has been a whirlwind. So many things have happened. Some good things and some bad things. Here is a small list of the positive milestones that have happened in my life.

• DRIVERS LICENSE!!!!!!
• GREAT MEMORIES!!!!!
• CACTHING UP WITH OLD FRIENDS!!!!!!
• NEW SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN!!!!!
• LEARNING A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT ME!!!!!
• ONE YEAR CLOSER TO GRADUATION!!!!!!!
• BEAUTIFUL CLASS RING!!!!!
• CAR (not a new car but its still a car. Im not complaning.)!!!!!
• CHEERLEADING!!!!!
• BECOMING LAUREL PRESIDENT!!!!!

I know that most of those things are not very exciting but I feel like they are leading up to things that will become exciting. haha... as weird as that sounds thats how I feel. I just want to thank everyone that is reading this and everyone that is not reading this; thank you for putting up with me this year. I love you all! Hello 2010!

Movies

This morning we got moving pretty fast. We had to be in to champaign to go to the movies. My cousin Maloy and sara went to go see the new avatar movie. Im not really into that. So... I went and saw the new Princess and the Frog movie. It was really cute. My other cousin Halle went with me. So about a minute into the movie I look over and see some friendly faces. It was a family that is in my ward. There last name is Bednar. Starting to see where I am going with this? haha... Elder Bednar was in the same movie theater that I was in! Im totally serious it went in this order. 3 little girls, Brother Bednar, Sister Bednar, Sister Bednar and Elder Bednar. I about jumped out of my seat! Haha... after the movie I went and talked for a few minutes. Well I only shook his hand and introduced my self. It was really cool. But you never know how could be in the same movie theater with you. : )

Finals

The last two weeks of my life have been commited to studying, reading, and taking notes for finals. My brain is fried. The grading system is different here. Its the same grading scale that collages use. Speaking of collage that is where im going next year. Im taking a dual credit class for biology. Well actually intro to Bio. I havent taken chemisty yet so I cant go straight into biology. But thats ok. My science teacher here wont teach anything. Actually on our finals for his class he put such a huge curve on them that we all got at least a 91%. Haha... but I guess that makes things easy for us. Because I want to be a nurse I kinda need those classes though so thats why im taking the dual credit. Im actually really excited for it. Kinda nervous but cant wait! We are out of school until the 5th for christmas. Yeah christmas break!!!!

Quick little note

I was looking at the bottom of my blog and there are dancing chicks. I mean like baby chickens. Just to clarify. I know those are kinda weird but I like them. At first I was going to delete them but I decided not to. So you yall know. Haha...

Cheerleading

We had our first ball game last monday. We lost. Sadly we havent won a single game. This is going to be a sad season. We dont just lose we lose with flare. We lose by 50 or 60. But that doesnt make it any less fun to cheer for. I love cheerleading! I am the flyer so that makes it even more fun. We are pretty busy with all the cheering. It makes a hetic schedule. haha... The squad fundraised and fundraised for these uniforms and I love them! they are soooo cute. But the bow I could live without. I kinda feel like minny mouse. Im not sure if you can see it but all around is sequence. Lol... And we have to wear them right on top of head. Our pony tails have to be on the very top of our head. haha... But thats how it goes and Im not complaining. haha... School is going good and I cant wait for break. We get out on the 18th. And dont get back in to school until the 5th. Sara and I are going to Idaho on Christmas day. It kinda sucks but Im soo glad that we get to stay here for christmas eve and that I get to come to Idaho too. So the whole christmas day thing is just a little price to pay.

My new love!

I used to be completely obsessed with The Jonas brothers. Now it Parachute! I know, its kinda a werid name but I love them! the lead singer is so cute! haha... they are not very famous yet, BUT! they do have a song that is more popular. Yeah! I am hoping that I will be able to go see them in concert. Haha...

Update

So... I havent posted in a while. Ive had so manythings going on. Like an estate sale, lots of family over, a funeral, thank you cards, birthday parties, dogs running away, and did I say ALOT of family over. I love it but sometimes I just want my space. I love them with all my heart though and I know that they are just trying to help. Oh yeah! I want to thank anyone and everyone for everything they have done. All the meals and the people offering to help was amazing! I would have never expected people to do what they did. Sorry if this seems alittle scatter-brained. Im typing this at 12:30 at night. haha... So I am a little scatter- brained. But anyway... Sara and I leave on the 14 of august. She is moving back with me and my dad. School starts the 17th of August. So thats cool i guess. haha... no not really. But again thanks for all of your help and support! you guys are awsome.

Please, Please, Please!!!

With a passing is also a gift. My gift was alot of stuff. I know that sounds HORRIBLE but its the only way to describe the place and the situation that my family and I are in. My mom had alot of stuff. I would so much rather things to go people that knew and loved my mom then to strangers at an estate sale. Sara and I have already gone through it and took the things that we want. So if anything comes into you mind about my mom that you would like to have please feel comfortable to come and ask for it. It would mean so much to me. If not then thats fine too. Just please dont hesitate to ask for anything. It would mean the world to me and her. Thanks!

Mom

I have so many thoughts in my head right now. For those of you who don't know... im sure that most of you do, but my mom has recently passed away. It is very sad. She passed on July 17, 2009. She had had surgery that night before for a pain in her stomach and was doing fine when she came home. She was happy and doing well. She went to bed that night and then got up at about 1to take something to help her sleep and when my grandmother went in to check on her in the morning she couldnt wake her up. We are not sure what happened but we hope that she just went to sleep in a situation like this. I love my mom with all my heart. For anyone that knew us we did not get along. We were not the ideal "mother daughter" relationship by any means. But we loved each other. This is a hard thing to go through and no one can imagine unless they themselves have gone through it. sorry... but you cant. you can sympathize. I am going to miss her terribly. I think that in a situation like this you cant help but think what could I have done better? What did I do to deserve this? What is my future going to be like with out her? I know that I have my friends and family and the lord to help me through this. I am so thankful you guys. Thanks for all of you nice comments and thoughts.

I LOVE YOU MOM! I MISS YOU!

GINGER MARIE THOMAS HAYES
1966-2009


Ginger Marie Thomas Hayes, 43, passed away on July 17, 2009, at her parent’s home of natural causes. She was the second child of Dr. J. Tim Thomas and JoAnn Mullinix Thomas. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 28, 1966. Ginger moved with her family from Omaha, to Ann Arbor, Pensacola, Fresno and Stockton California. When she was 7 years, her father passed away. After 7 years, her mother remarried to Robert L. Anstead and the family moved to Stockton. Ginger served an honorable LDS mission to Seattle, Washington. She also attended Ricks College where she met the love of her life. She was married and sealed to Matthew William Hayes, in the Oakland Temple on March 27, 1992.

Ginger graduated from the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was an elementary school teacher for 5 years in Stockton. She and Matthew have 2 beautiful daughters: Hanna Sue Hayes, 15, and Sara Hope Hayes, 12. Ginger moved to Boise 4 years ago.

Ginger had a strong testimony of her Savior and was always active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in numerous church callings and attended the temple often. She was a gourmet cook and had a talent for decorating for social events.
Ginger had a bubbly personality and a witty sense of humor which will be sorely missed.
She was very aware of others needs and always wanted to help in any way she could.

Ginger is survived by her 2 daughters, Hanna and Sara; her mother and father, JoAnn and Bob Anstead; 4 brothers, Joseph Timothy Thomas (JanaLee), Clay Anstead (Tammy), Scott Anstead (Shannon) and Stewart Anstead (Kelly); and 3 sisters, Piper Ann Green Mowrey (Bob), Amber Dawn Welton (Ralph) and Lyndi Anstead Dani (Aaron). She is also survived by her ex-husband Matthew Hayes. She has many nieces and nephews whom she adored.
Services will be held in the LDS chapel located at 3555 South Cole Road. Viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m., the funeral will be 11:00 a.m and internment will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery where she will be laid to rest alongside her father and grandparents.

First Sunday Talk

Last sunday... the 12th I had to give a talk in sacrament! It was so nerve racking! I was so scared when I was asked. You know how your are having a good day and then something happens and it ruins it. Well this didnt quite ruin it but it made it not as good as it could have been. I know it should be a good thing when you are asked to give a talk but I was not happy. Sorry... I feel like I am rambaling. I know that I am. Also sorry about all of the spelling errors. I suck at spelling and saying what I want to say. Anyway... I worked and worked on the talk. Grandpa and Grandma helped me. And Dad SAVED me. He helped so much. I was asked to speak on personal progress so it wasnt some strange subject. Sometimes it seems like Sacrament goes by so slow but that sunday it flew by. I was about to have a spaz in the seat up there when I knew that I was next. I talked really fast and stumbled over some words. But it went ok I guess. I got alot of people coming up to me and tell me that it was a good talk. So thanks for that. I worked it up alot but still... talking in front of people is really scary. But thank goodness I dont have to do that every week!

Personal Progress talk
In our church, 12 is a very special age. For the young men it means going into the priesthood and for us girls it means going into the Young Women’s. When entering the Young women we are given 3 guides; For the Strength of Youth, A journal and a young women’s Person Progress Pamphlet. These will help me not only now, but also in my future. I have been asked this morning to speak on Personal Progress, how it affects my life and the blessings that can come from it.
Personal progress; there are many different types of personal progress. From the Young Women’s Personal Progress pamphlet the definition, if you will, is- helping you learn and apply the teachings of the lord Jesus Christ in your life, prepare you to make sacred covenants and strengthen families. I looked in the dictionary for definitions of the words personal and progress and then combined the two and came up with- an individual movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage. As good as these two definitions are I think they are fancy sentences for one word. Growth.
In our personal progress book the first presidency of the church reminds us that we are daughters of our heavenly father and that we have come to this earth for a glorious purpose and that through obedience to his commandments we can develop those talents and abilities that he has given us. With these talents and abilities we are encouraged to lift and bless our family, and other young women and young men with whom we associate. And as we do this we can accomplish what Christ has instructed us in Mosiah 18:9 “To stand as witnesses of god at all times and in all things and in all places.”
In the young women personal progress pamphlet are 8 values: Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works, Integrity, and now Virtue. Each is given 6 value experiences and 1 value project. We are given 6 years to complete this program. At the end if the projects and value experiences are completed the young woman is given a medallion and an Achievement Certificate plus having many choice experiences. An experience of mine has been with a 10 hour project or a value project. I chose to prepare to be a good homemaker by collecting recipes, shopping for food and preparing meals for my family. My family was very supportive of it. I called my mom and went online looking for recipes that I thought my family would enjoy. My dad took me shopping and always cleaned up the kitchen after I was done. They always ate what I made and never complained. From that project I learned how hard my parents and family work to make healthy and nutritious meals that everyone would eat. I always took what they did for granted but now I know better. I know that if they didn’t love us and didn’t want the best for us they wouldn’t put so much thought and preparation into a 30 minute meal. I was and still am thankful for what I learned.
As I am in high school now, I think of what the future holds. The young women’s guide, and those close to me, help make decisions on what lies for me after. College, career, mission, and family are all progressive steps that I will take, and are a part of personal progress. I’m finding more in my life how good progress comes from making good decisions. Staying close to the lord through prayer, going to the temple, and attending my church meetings, helps me make these good decisions. I have learned from watching my parents, grandparents, and leaders, what good comes from making good decisions and how they have not only been blessed, but are happy.
The question can be asked, “When does personal progress end?” Education, developing talents and strengthening our testimony ought to be a personal progress that never ends. I’ve seen in recent past how both my grandmothers have taken interest in their personal family histories and how that has benefited not only me but my extended family as well. My one grandmother will make me go to cemeteries with her and take pictures of head stones and then she’ll make sure their work is complete. They have aided in temple work for those that have gone before them.
President Erying once said, “The lord has given us his standards not to keep us away from him but to draw us near him.” If I continue to follow what I’ve learned and continue to learn. I know the future will not always go smooth, but I will be close to the lord. I am so grateful for the young women’s program, the other girls to look up to and to learn from, the leaders and the bishopric that teach us and help us as we strive to do our best and achieve the purposes of this program. I know I am learning things now that will help me find joy in the rest of my life. I am at the beginning of my journey in this life. I know my heavenly father wants me to be happy and do the things that will bring me back into him. I know the decisions I make now are important. I know that as I keep the commandments and live the things that I have been taught my life will be happier and I will have the gift of the Holy Ghost to accomplish this.

Cedar Point

For vacation dad took Sara, Libby (My friend), and myself to Cedar Point in Ohio!!!! I loved it! It is a riders park. They had the biggest and fasted roller coaster on earth 5 years ago. I was nice weather and not too buggy. Like there werent that many bugs out. There is an amusment park section and a water park section. What we did was we left on Monday morning at about 9. Dad wasnt too happy at the start of the trip because he said we wouldnt get up and move. I dont know what he was freaking out about. It was just fine. But after we went and picked up libby. Then we were in for the longest 6 hour drive of our life. That drive seemes like it would never end. But we did get there at about 5 or 6. Dad got us a really nice hotel. It had an indoor water park at the hotel. I loved it! But anyway when we got there that what we did. We went to the water park at the hotel and then went to the TGIF at the hotel. It was sooo cool. I felt like a princess. haha... but then the next morning we got up early and went to the park. We got in early because we bought early access tickets. But I didnt really like that because alot of the rides werent up and running yet. the first ride that I rode was called the iron dragon. I loved it. This ride turned out to be saras favorite ride there. I think that I went on that a total of 3 times. Then we walked around for a while. Actually we walked by this ride and dad was like the line is short. Go on it. Libby and i were a little hesitant at first but eventually we got in line. We couldnt see the whole ride so we didnt know what we were getting ourselves into. The line was moving pretty fast too. So libby and I were just waiting in line and then all of a sudden dad was like "HANNNA LIBBY!!! This is the ride that goes up really high." And this had been the ride that the was the fasted and the highest 5 years ago. I am soooo glad my dad told me! It would have not have been good if we went on that ride. But then libby and I went on the best ride there! The Maverick. It was the newest one and the best. I loved it! It made me alittle sick but it was great! The best ride of the whole trip! then after that I was pretty much done with rides. I think I over did it. haha... im a wimp. But the next day we went to the water park in the morning. It was kinda weird because we were like the only ones there for a while. And I felt lik I was being watched. haha... owell. Then we were on our way back home. thanks dad for the best trip ever!!!

Burn Burn Burn Tan

This is the third time this season that I have gotten burnt. Like sunburnt. It sucks. I really know that I should put on more sunscrean but I cant get myself to do it. I always think "Hanna think about the tan that you will get!" But on the other hand I think "Hanna think about the sun cancer you can get!" See people think that they would rather be pale than get sun cancer and I should be one of those people but im not. : ( I can handle the pain of the burn with the thought of the tan that will hopefully come after. I am going to Cedar Point for Vacation this month. We leave the 6th of July. I am sooo excited! But wish me luck with the sunscrean! haha... Im just kidding. I am going to put some on.

Hair Cut

So last month (havent posted in a while... sorry) I got my hair cut. It wasnt a little hair cut either it was a big change. I cut off 11" and gave it to locks of love. I felt really good about it. For anyone that really knows me, my hair is like my thing. I freak out over my hair. It has to be perfect. I felt like i was naked when I got it all cut off. It was soooo long and I have never had my hair this short. It was a big change but I love it. I got it cut like this and it looks really cute. Sorry, im not allowed to put pictures of myself on here so I just have to have the model on here. But i hope you guys like it!

Youth Conference

Hi everyone. Sorry I havent posted in a while. I am not at school and dont really think about checking my e-mail and posting all the time. Anyway... this last week I went to youth conference! Yeah!!! Honestly I was totally hating the thought of going. Even more so when I heard that I wouldnt be able to stay in house. I would have to stay with other familys. But I loved where I stayed, it was with this awsome family that is in my ward. I probably would not have not gone to youth conference if it werent for the fact that I was helping to plan a dance that friday evening. So i probably should have thought about that before I said that I would help. The first day was an outside thing at Parkland (thats a community college out here). We played games and sat and talked with people. We also ate lunch. yuuummm. I got SO sunburnt. We had actually had a rain storm early that morning that we were all up for. It was bad. We had trees down and all that good stuff. Im getting off topic. But because it was so hot we all got really sweaty. and it was gross. I hate getting swetty. So i went back to my host home and took a shower. Tf the best shower of my life. After that we went back to the church and ate dinner and went to a dance. It was fun. I actually noticed a guy there. : ) I was soooo tired that night. The next day was a service project day. Some of the kids went to old peoples houses and helped them. But I went to a local park and helped planting flowers. It was actually pretty fun. Untill the heat came in and then it was hot. I was ready to leave at that point. but I got to go back and take a shower and my host home. So it was all good. we went back to the church and had lunch and did some workshops. They were amazing! I loved this one speaker. He was actually my seminary teachers husband. He did really good! It really hit home. But again after that we had dinner and went to a dance. It was the dance that I was in charge of. The theme of the conference was "Stand up & Stand out". So we did neon colors and black. It was fabulous. We had glow sticks and a black light. I loved it. Except a glow stick exploded all over my dress. But I ran to the bathroom and got it out. I also saw that guy there. I found out his name but I actually never talked to him or anything. He is Dylan from Jacksonville. haha... I even know what town he lives in. That night was the best though. When we got back to the host home we found out the the guys in our ward were staying right across the street from us. So we had to do something. We went at like midnight and tided the guys cars down. We were climbing underneith cars and throwing strings and tying them to the ground. It was so much fun. We even got to see the guys come out in the morning. Their faces were great. that next day we went to breakfast at the church and then went down to the chapel for testimony meeting. I actually went up. I hated every minute of it. but the people I was with kept nudging and looking at me. I went up and said everything that came to mind. that probably was not the best thing. I actually forgot where I was. haha... but I loved youth conference and cant wait till next year.

Good Advice That Everyone Should Know

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.5. Pay off your credit cards every month.6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.17.. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'27. Always choose life.28. Forgive everyone everything.29. What other people think of you is none of your business.30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.33. Believe in miracles.34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.37. Your children get only one childhood.38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.42. The best is yet to come.43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.44. Yield.45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.Friends are the family we choose for ourselves

I love this so much. Its so true. I stole it from Jessica. Thanks Jess! but I know you probably wont notice but there is a number missing. I had to take something out. Jessica I cant believe you had that on your blog. haha...