The Best Two Weeks.

**Sorry for my blonde moment spelling STOCKYARDS wrong!

Well Josh and I have had a WONDERFUL last two weeks.  It has been so much fun and that is why I have not written for a little while.  First off, my parents came to visit us!  They spent the week with us in Dallas spoiling Josh & I rotten.  It was so good to see them and spend time together.  We played tourist and visited every place we could think of.

since my parents were coming I found it a great reason
to start decorating for my favorite season of the year -
fall (: so here is a little peak!

The first place we went together was the Arlington Convention Center.  The boys were so sweet and let the girls go spend the weekend at "Time Out for Women" while they hung out at home.  If you haven't heard of it, time our for women has a bunch of LDS speakers and musicians that get together for an uplifting weekend.  It was both my and my mom's first time going and we fell in LOVE.  It was so uplifting and fun!  Many of the speakers spoke about our divine role and women and what an important part we play and to never forget your worth!  Icing on the cake we got to meet Hilary Weeks!

If you haven't already, check out Hilary's music (:

We visited the Sixth Floor Museum to see the JFK museum.  So interesting.  I loved the quote:  "History, after all, is the memory of a nation."  If you get the chance to come to Dallas this is an incredible moving museum and you will learn a lot.

LOVE this photo.

While they were here we went to a Ranger's game while they played the Angels the number one team in the league.  We sat 5th row which was pretty sweet for an MLB game!

We spent a lot of time doing things I didn't take pictures of like shopping [thanks dad!(: ] , walking all around downtown Dallas, movie/game nights and eating at every single restaurant we love [I promise the food really is better in Texas].  It was a blast.  My favorite week so far of being in Dallas with my favorite people!

and OF COURSE we had to pedicures while my mom was here!

One night we took my parents to the stockyards - another one of my favorite places in Texas.  I love to go see the rodeo horses [I'm certain I was a cowgirl in another life & if Josh wasn't allergic to horses I would still be dreaming of getting a pony someday! (; ].   And after my parents headed home for the night Josh and I headed to the Josh Turner concert because of course it doesn't start until 10:30 p.m!  Me and late nights don't always go together but for Josh Turner I was willing to make the sacrifice!  I just have to give a shout out to Josh Turner even though he'd never stumble upon my blog in a million years but he is INCREDIBLE in concert.  I'm not just saying that.  He is my absolute favorite person to go see live.  He' totally gets to know the crowd and has some of the most uplifting [and even Christian] clean songs around.  So now that I have convinced you,  if he is every at Billy Bob's at the Stockards again Josh and I will totally be there and will save you a seat (;

Time with my parents FLEW by! So sad but I am so grateful they could come!  They left on Saturday and last minute we decided to follow them home to Salt Lake and surprise Josh's mom for her birthday dinner.  We feel so blessed to be able to fly home like this.  I LOVE seeing temple square.  There is no place like it and every time I see it I feel at home.

We literally were in Utah for 12 hours before heading back home at the crack of dawn.  Flying standby can mean a lot of airport time but at least we had a gorgeous view.

And I apologize for the tardiness here are my September Visiting Teaching Printables if you are interested.  Josh and I have moved to a new ward but haven't been yet so it took me a little while to remember visiting teaching!  I LOVE the message this month and it is one I have been taking to heart these last few weeks in Dallas.  The Savior is our comforter and he knows EXACTLY how we feel even when we think no one could.  He knows every single moment of your life that has led up to making you feel the way you do.  He has been through your pain and sorrows and because of this He knows how to run to you and comfort you.  Being in new in Dallas sometimes I feel all alone and start to get down but every time I know I can pray to my Savior and he can succor me and help me find my way and why Josh and I are here and I know He will for you as well (:  And because of this He wants us to reach out to our brothers and sisters and help lift their burdens [and what better way than visiting teaching?!].  Enjoy!  Here is a link to the message on LDS.org: September Visiting Teaching Message

And as always, check out more designs on my Facebook Page (: Hadley Designs

**Check back soon for some BIG NEWS!! [hopefully!]

Home sweet home!

Well it has been a busy busy week for the Hadley's!  We've spent a lot of time shopping around for our new home and we also went to our first NFL game [preseason!].  We went and saw the Cowboys V the Broncos at ATT&T stadium.  That stadium is incredible!! And incredibly huge!  I don't particularly love football but it was fun to see the stadium and have a little midweek date night!

Bright and early Friday morning I hopped on a plane to Salt Lake for our first weekend home since graduation!  It was so exciting!  Lucky for me Skamp was an excellent puppy on the plane, not a peep!  As soon as I got home I was able to spend the day with my best friend Kenzie just like old times and get ready for her baby shower.

Skamp taking in the airport scene from his travel bag [it's not actually
small, he is just shoving his face out the top].

Friday night we had a fun time going out to dinner with my parents to cafe rio, one of the places we have been craving for months!  You don't realize how good it is til it's gone and let me tell you it was just as good as I remember!!  We grabbed some snow cones and then Josh I took a spin in my dads convertible and drove up near the alta canyon to hang out with our good friends Steven & Allie, glad we were able to see them!  We feel so blessed with how well it all worked out.

Utah is just absolutely beautiful.  You can't beat those mountains.

We all know how much I love my food so of course while in Utah I had to get some Waffle Love!  My mom and I had a fun little breakfast at the waffle truck saturday morning and it was also just as good as I remember.

Saturday afternoon I threw a baby shower [with the help of my sweet mom!] for Kenzie.  Regretfully I was so busy and distracted throwing it that I forgot to snag some pictures.. so sorry ): But I promise it turned out adorable!   Can't believe my best friend is about to have a baby boy I can't wait to meet him.

My mom and I had a little girls day together getting our nails done and going out to dinner while Josh golfed with his dad and brothers.  We both had a lot of fun!

We spent our Saturday night at the drive in movies with Joshs' family seeing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!  It was actually really good!  I wasn't too excited when I heard what was playing but I ended up really enjoying the movie.  I would definitely recommend it!

Love this picture (:

Lots of laughs with 7 people and 1 truck!

Sunday came and we went to church with Josh's family and then visited relatives after.  Skamp had a blast at Hadley Farms playing in the yard with his girl Dixie.  Skamp loves being able to play in real grass in Utah rather than this nasty Texas grass!  Sunday night we were able to go visit our other good friends Dane and Chelsey it was a blast talking with them I'm so glad everyone was home this weekend so we could catch up!

He is too cute.

buds no matter the size difference.  At least that's what
Skamp thinks.. don't know about dixie!

wore himself out for the car ride home (:

Monday came far took quickly and we had a fun lunch with my brother Kyle and his family before heading to the airport.  They had been camping so I'm glad we were still able to see them.  My little nephews are just unbelievable cute I sure miss them all the time!

this little guy just started kindergarten!  I can't believe it
I swear he was born yesterday!

Family (:

Happy early birthday to Luke-y (: [how cute are those cheeks?!]

Monday night Josh made the flight and sadly I did not.  Thank goodness my sweet parents waited for me and I was able to go to dinner with them and then visit with my friend Maggie before catching the 6 a.m. flight.  We are so grateful to be able to visit home and for all the kindness of our friends and family while we are there especially rides to and from the airport you guys are the best!

Now that we're home we're busy looking for a home, working, and catching up on sleep.  No complaints!  So grateful for all our friends and family!