Daily Reminders & A Tune

Loving this song..........

------- Some quotes you've may or may not heard but may enlighten your day.... -------

Imagine that the universe is a great spinning engine. You want to stay near the core of the thing - right in the hub of the wheel - not out at the edges where all the wild whirling takes place, where you get frayed and crazy. The hub of calmness - thats your heart. That's where God lives within you. So stop looking for answers in the world. Just keep coming back to the center and you'll always find peace. / EG

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All I ask of you is this: Please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism - it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. / conan

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We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. / piet hen

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You are what you love, not what loves you back. / jenny lewis

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I do believe when we face challenges in life that are far beyond our own power, it's an opportunity to build on our faith, inner strength, and courage. I've learned that how we face challenges plays a big role in the outcome of them. / sasha azevedo

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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes. / Charles R Swindoll

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Stress and the need for perfection is a distraction from the beauty, uncertainty, and finality of every moment.

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Practice gratitude, even in the midst of despair and it will open your eyes to the positive possibilities all around you.

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Sometimes we do forget to behave and we regret what we say, cause words are too weapons, if we don't choose'em carefully.

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Love is giving someone the power to break your heart... but trusting them that they wont

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Listen to your voice. The one that tells you to taste past the tip of your tongue ...

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I stress freshness because it implies seeing with new eyes, tasting with beginner's buds, & loving like you've never hurt. 

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Surrender to life itself and you'll just be rewarded with so many things. And I've been rewarded so many times, in so many mysterious ways.

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It takes no time to fall in love, but it takes you years to know what love is.

*jason mraz is one of the wisest poets around... in my opinion. 

It's River Weekend & Ms. Raitt

It's that time of year again........ time to head down to the Guadeloupe River for some floatin. 20 of my friends and I rented two houses on the river for this weekend and we are going to do it up right. These are photos from last year..... we had a total blasty blast. If you've never been, you must try it out. These next couple days I will be getting my backpack together and cleaning my rova truck so that it can just get gross again. Bring on jorts, tanks, swim suits, grillin, chillin, friends, s'mores and the weekend. Shall be a real hoot!

In other news.......... who loves Bonnie Raitt...?? If you don't, we cannot be friends - this woman is INCREDIBLE!!!

And lastly.... this little tootsie pop at 3 weeks old.... love.

k, that's all..... hb

Men's Style Standout & Crazy Stupid Love

I am loving mens fashion these days... guys dressing like guys. swoon. 

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The guy with the greatest style...( in my opinion) .... You guessed it, Mr. Gosling. 

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I know what you are thinking... "Haley, this is a shrine to Ryan Gosling because you think he is beautiful (half true)." But in all honesty, I just really appreciate his style. I think he isn't afraid to be a little different, and while doing that he still dresses like a guy should. Simple, Classic & Manly. You know, a boy next door with a KICK. ;)

Also: I've watched this trailer for the new movie, "Crazy Stupid Love" - Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Marissa Tomei, Julianne Moore.... nearly 10 times on my apple tv. I cannot wait. July 29th!!! 

You want to see this... I'm telling you. 

hb

- Some tun-age for the Weekend -

Heading to Austin for the weekend. My cousin is getting married. So many weddings! I've been listening to a lot of tunes today..... wanted to save some of the videos. Watch if that tickles your fancy. Have a great weekend.... :)

------------------Mumford & Sons---------------

Love and IN love with this band and all their songs...this one is called " lover of the light" - its heart melting-ly good.........

------------------Other Lives-------------------

----------------- Blind Pilot --------------------

-------------------Dry the River-----------------

------------LCD Soundsystem ------------

---------------Bowerbirds-----------------

----------------------GAYNGS------------------

hb

Weddings, Friends, Sports, Music & Catching Up.

Howdy! Sorry, I have been a boring blogger these days. Lots going on 'round here. I just got back from Ambler, PA for some college friends wedding. Has anyone every been to Ambler? Well... you should go. It's a dreamy little place. I wouldn't complain if I had to live there. It's gorgeous... reminds me of a mix between Breckenridge, Colorado and Savannah, Georgia... weird... two of my most favorite places on Earth! :) Good work, Traubs... you picked a good spot. 

They had a most beautiful wedding weekend. Lauren was SO INCREDIBLY STUNNING and Ryan became one of my most favorite people... and he made me cry the entire ceremony. UGH! Thanks dude! I had the best time. They have such wonderful family and friends - it was so refreshing to be surrounded by so much genuine love. I got to reunite with my best friends from college and there is just nothing like that. It just goes to show that no matter where you went to college... it's usually not the city that gives you that nostalgic feeling... it's being with those people who you were there with and became a family with -- I felt like I was back in Savannah this weekend and it's exactly what I needed. I love my dear friends and I am so beyond blessed to have them in my life. I also made some pretty great new friends that weekend.... another good point I will make is... you know you have been given some pretty great people in your life when you get along greatly and stay friends with their family and friends from home. Love it. Anyways, here are some scenes from the weekend. Thanks, friends. :)

CORNHOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lauren & her Mama..... love!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

CRTL Z PLZ!!!!!!!

Photo booth!! New friends & old friends... :)

My Loves.................

I love this woman!!! And Clay,  you are pretty great too.. :)

The Wilson's.... basically the most fantastic home away from home parents anyone could ask for..... LOVE them so mucho, xoxo!!

The Happy Beautiful couple :) 

My dear fellas!!! "Clob"

Mrs. Traub & Groomsmen - yay for new friends!!

Ryan, Rob, and Clay - BROS.

bride & flower girl......... sisters & twins. So cuteness. 

New friends :)

weekend necessities.............:)

My Galley girl -- LOVE!!

-Back from Philly: Grilled some steak/veggie kabobs and shrooms with the grillmaster and his new Philly shirt! (thx, Clobby... real sad I forgot the adult playing cards you found him too..)-

hannnnndsome hairy man!

- My lil squeezie bee, Miss Ava Cate. Eternally in love with this gorgeous booger... She just melts my heart..... ---

---------- FC DALLAS game: Tons of fun..... Tailgating, Beer Garden, "So, does anyone else think the keeper is HOTT? Except the fact that he's frosted his hair..... that's too bad." - Laura Hansen, Hot Dogs, "BookIt" Pan Pizza's, great company, and ODD fans.... all in all pretty fantastic night. ------------- 

------- I haven't done a music post in a while.......... so today I will. I was talking with a friend about music and I remembered my man Alexi Murdoch..... love him.......I think you would too if you haven't heard. Did I mention he has an accent? SWOON. Also - go rent "Away We Go" - I finally got my dvd back from the "King of Falling Asleep During Movies..." ---------

Away We Go is one of my favorites......... for those of you who know me....... I am a total cry baby when it comes to movies. This one was no exception. Oh yeah, and I have a huge crush on Johnny K... ;) This is a sweet "LIFE" movie - beware of the opening scene... it's slightly awkward. You've been warned. :)  

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peace & love YA'LL. hb

  

Baby Heido is Love.

Baby Ava is LOVE.

Being an aunt is amazing.... love this little lady to the moon & back. 

photo taken by Brett Heidebrecht

hb

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND is HERE!!

Happy Friday, Ya'll!! & happy fourth of july weekend! 

So, who is excited for a festive holiday weekend? Uhhh... ME! I will say... I'm going to miss going to my uncle UM's house for an evening of family fun and a fireworks show... UM does it right and we always have had the best time. This summer has brought change... we have a new family member and sometimes just a low key weekend either fishing {uncle &brother} or lounging without much effort sounds just as dandy. That's what I'm doing this time around.... and although I will miss my family dearly.... I think a nice and relaxing LONG weekend without travel is in my nearest future. This is what I have planned....

That sounds relaxing right? Ha ha.... 

When I was a little lady we used to wake up and go to the parade, then decorate our bikes and go on the neighborhood bike parade with all the other little kids, then go to the neighborhood pool for ice cream sundaes and pool games and then go over to our neighbor's house and make these flag shirts and then have a street feast. To end the night our parents packed up the vans and we all headed over to Kickingbird Golf Course to lay on {run around everywhere} the green and watch the fireworks on blankets. MAN! Those were the good ole days.... :)  

I hope you all have a very safe and happy holiday weekend. Don't forget to have a moment of silence for all those brave armed forces that have given their lives for our freedom. God Bless them & keep them safe... :) 

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be safe! hb.