Spotlight: Hannah Beesley

    1. Name: Hannah Jean Beesley

    2. Nick Names: Hannah Banana, Hannah Montana, Hanners, Han, Punkin' Haney

    3. Birthday: January 26, 1980

    4. Hometown: This is a hard one. I was born in SLC, but we moved to MI when I was 7, then to MN at 10, and then later that same year to Calgary, Alberta. A few years after that we moved to St. Albert, Alberta. I feel like that's most where I'm from--I spent my formative years there anyway.

    5. Where you took your pre-requisites: Everywhere! It feels like anyway. I have a degree from USU so a lot of those classes counted towards this. But I also took some classes at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, CA. (My dad lives there so I was able to live at home and be bill-free. Yay!)

    6. Favorite Color: I don't have just one, but shades of blue and green are pretty good.

    7. Favorite candy or dessert: Holly Berry Cookies--they're amazing! And they'll turn your mouth dark green ( sort of like the disclosing tablets so pink...) I'll bring some in during finals week for everyone. They're definitely my favorite. Oh and pecan pie too. Life could not continue without pecan pie. Or gummy bears.

    8. Favorite food: Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Love 'em! 

    9. Married/single: Single. Know any great guys? There's 59 of you...someone's gotta know a great single guy, right?? Lol.

   10. How many siblings do you have/ where do you fall in place: 5 siblings. I'm smack dab in the middle

   11. Favorite Hobbies: Hiking, camping, backpacking, swimming, skiing (x-country and downhill), reading. I love to read.

   12. Favorite Movie: Haha, this is embarrassing... Dirty Dancing. That final dance scene is sooo great. "Nobody puts Baby in the corner."

   13. Favorite Book: I have three: Ender's Game, the Bean Trees, and Special Topics in Calamity Physics (don't let the name scare you, it's such a great book and has nothing to do with physics).

   14. You’re hero/ someone who has impacted your life: My grandpa. He was the best (in every sense of the word) man I've ever known.

   15. An embarrassing story about you: Oh there are so many...but here's a not so bad one: One time I was kissing a boy and went to brush my hair out of the way (because it was "wicked long" as he called it) and sliced my eyebrow open with my fingernail. Real smooth, I know. I still have the scar.

   16. Favorite super hero and why: Uh...Thor. I think that one's pretty self-explanatory, haha.

   17. Dream place to travel: Bora Bora. There was a picture of Bora Bora on the back of my Oceanography textbook back at USU. I've wanted to I there ever since. Oh, and Greece too.

   18. Any hidden talents: I can tie a cherry stem with my mouth. I play the flute, and can read French (mostly).

   19. What is your greatest fear: Tornadoes. And that one day I'll wake up and find out all my teeth really did crumble and fall out!

   20. What accomplishment are you most proud of: At my last job I took a department that had been left in shambles by the last manager and had become despised by the rest of the company because of that manager and turned it around. It was so much work trying to gain everyone's trust in our department, but I did it. And I got Manager of the Year that year.

   21. When you were a kid what did you want to be: I thought I'd play with a symphony somewhere. I'd still love to someday.

   22. Favorite Holiday: Christmas. I love the trees, the decorations, the music, the snow, the parties, and the coziness of it all.

   23. Favorite animal: Cats. Big, small, all sizes. I'd really like to have a tiger actually... Anyone know how I could get one?  I'd also really like a penguin.

   24. Favorite season: It used to be winter. But I don't know now...this week has started to change my mind.

   25. Any pet peeves: Oh boy, there are lots. Prepare yourselves:

- Not getting 'your' and 'you're' correct.

- Chewing with your mouth open.

- People who interrupt.

- People don't listen when the answer to their question is given.

- When rules aren't followed. (Someone probably didn't make them up just for the fun of it.)

- Rudeness. (Seriously, there are so many ways to say the same thing. Find the tactful one.)

I'd better stop or you guys are going to think I'm impossible to please!

   26. Favorite Music: I like all kinds really, but I have a special fondness for 80s hair bands--particularly Def Leppard and Bon Jovi.

   27. Do you have any pets: Two cats: Tinkerbell and Penelope. And a goldfish named June (she's had two tank mates--Johnny and Benny, but they both died).

   28. Favorite quote: One option is to struggle to be heard whenever you're in the room... Another is to be the sort of person who is missed when you are not. The first involves making noise. The second involves making a difference."

-Seth Godin

   29. Favorite age and why: Now, 33. Because I'm truly comfortable with who I am; with what I know and what I don't know.

   30. Any other interesting things that weren't asked that we should know: Well...

- I have a 7 year old little sister. It's kind of weird. I'm old enough to be her mom!

- My cats are toilet trained. Like to actually go in the toilet. It's awesome. 

Spotlight: Kaylee Andrade

1.      Name -Kaylee Andrade         

2.      Nick Names- Kaysilly or Kayboo

3.      Birthday- February 12, 1992

4.      Hometown -Mesa, Arizona

5.      Where you took your pre-requisites -Mesa Community College

6.      Favorite Color -Purple

7.      Favorite candy or dessert -Chocolate anything and everything!

8.      Favorite food- I love Mexican food!

9.      Married/single-  Married and love it! J

10.  How many siblings do you have/ where do you fall in place- I have 4 brothers and 1 sister and I am the baby of the family

11.  Favorite Hobbies – I like to reupholster ugly things and make them pretty again!

12.  Favorite Movie- I love movies, so it is hard to pick just one! But I would have to say my all-time favorite comfort movie is Mulan.

13.  Favorite Book- Not a big reader, I have hardly read any books!

14.  You’re hero/ someone who has impacted your life- My mom. She is amazing and so strong!

15.  An embarrassing story about you- I peed my pants on a date once… SO embarrassing! In my defense, I have a very weak bladder and he was really funny and made me laugh!

16.  Favorite super hero and why- Iron Man...Sexy!

17.  Dream place to travel- I would love to travel to Brazil one day since that is where my Husband is from.

18.  Any hidden talents- None! J

19.  What is your greatest fear- Having my husband die before I die.

20.  What accomplishment are you most proud of – I would have to say getting into Hygiene School!

21.  When you were a kid what did you want to be – I wanted to be a mom and take care of my babies all day.

22.  Favorite Holiday- I absolutely LOVE Christmas!

23.  Favorite animal- Dog

24.  Favorite season- Winter Season (Christmas!)

25.  Any pet peeves – People being rude

26.  Favorite Music- I’m down with all kinds but Country is my favorite.

27.  Do you have any pets- I have a dog named Kirby back home

28.  Favorite quote – “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you will be criticized for it anyway.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

29.  Favorite age and why- 21 because that’s what I am now and it’s been the best year! J

30.  Any other interesting things that weren’t asked that we should know- I am just happy to be here and make new friends! J

Halloween Party 2013

Its HALLOWEEN!!! And the UCDH girls of 2015 have been celebrating. We kicked off the holiday celebration at our Halloween party this Saturday. Thank you to all who were able to come! and especially to everyone who helped by pitching in!

Natalie's barn was the perfect location! Up in the loft the decorations looked awesome as people came to celebrate.  Thanks to everyone bringing treats, there was plenty of delicious food to eat as people got to mingle and show off their costumes.

Along with lots of food there was pumpkin decorating, pin the tooth on the pumpkin, doughnut eating contests and Fear Factor.

Thanks again to everyone who helped. I think it turned out pretty great for our first party and as we experiment and learn, they are only going to get better! Can't wait for our next big activity!

Spotlight: Kelsey Haberman

    1. Name: Kelsey Salisbury Haberman

    2. Nick Names: Kels, Kelsey Rae, Kelsey Sue, Kelsey Marie, Kelso, Red, Big Red, Ginger, Salisbury, Habs (pronounced Hobs). My friends and family like to give me random middle names because I don’t actually have one.

    3. Birthday: January 15^th

    4. Hometown: Basin City, Washington

   5. Where you took your pre-requisites: BYU-Idaho and Weber State University

   6. Favorite Color: Coral (but I am really a fan of any bright, fun loving color!)

   7. Favorite candy or dessert: I have too many, so I’ll say anything with chocolate.

   8. Favorite food: One of my hobbies is trying new foods, but my current favorite is Indian.

   9.  Married/single: Married 2 years.

  10.How many siblings do you have/ where do you fall in place? I have four siblings, two sisters and two brothers. I am the oldest.

  11. Favorite Hobbies: Boating, crafts, hanging out with family and friends, hiking, piano, pinning, running, shopping, volleyball, watching movies/television, water aerobics. I’m up for anything.

  12. Favorite Movie: I have too many. I love movies. Some of my favorites are Pitch Perfect, Safe Haven, and What to Expect While You Are Expecting.

  13. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games series is my current.

  14. You’re hero/ someone who has impacted your life: I have two heroes. My grandfather, June Bastian. My husband, Taylor is the second. If you want to know why you can ask. :)

  15. An embarrassing story about you: I have bitten a girl’s butt. Confused? Let me explain further. In high school, we were cheering our basketball team at state. At half-time, we performed, and somehow, and I don’t even know how, my flyer was coming down. My side bases were nowhere to be found. I wasn’t a fan of having anyone hitting the ground on my watch (I was a back base for those who are following). So she landed on me. My body was her mat. We recovered and continue our half-time show. I noticed my flyer, Madie had blood coming down from her butt in the shape of a U. I had no idea how she exactly got her wound. I told her about it when we got off the court. I was in so much shock at what had happened, and I stood at the side of the court for a while without calling out a cheer (I was captain). I opened my jaw to call a cheer minutes later after my heart stopped racing, and it was so sore! I had then realized the shape of her wound was of my lower jaw. It was so embarrassing. “I bit a girl’s butt and I liked it!” Oh man, the memories of high school.

  16. Favorite super hero and why? I switch between Iron Man and Thor. Iron Man has a funny sense of humor. However, Thor appeals to me because he is someone who had everything and lost everything, and gained it all back being humbled in the process. And there is something noble and sexy about that.

  17. Dream place to travel? Anywhere in Europe, I’m down!

  18. Any hidden talents? Most people don’t know that I play the piano anymore. I was called to play the piano in a lot of callings in my religious organization for about 10 years and I got so sick of it that now it is something I hide. I also play the flute.

  19. What is your greatest fear? I dislike this question very much! I have a fear of being rejected and a fear that people don’t love and/or care about me.  

  20. What accomplishment are you most proud of? Getting into UCDH. It took me so long to get here because of my fear and the unbelief of so many (including myself) that I couldn't accomplish this dream of mine.

  21. When you were a kid what did you want to be? When I was a toddler, I wanted to be a concert pianist. A few years later, I wanted to be a marine biologist because of a fascination I had with dolphins.

  22. Favorite Holiday: Christmas. I love being cozy, sitting at the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa looking out to a snow filled place. Surrounded with family and making memories.

  23.Favorite animal: Dolphins and horses. I also like dogs and cats.

  24. Favorite season: Fall. I love wearing the clothes suited for the season and my fair skin can have its chance to glow after a long filled summer of ugly pale skin!

  25. Any pet peeves? This may sound silly. I don’t have any. If I did I would notice those pet peeves seen in the great people around me. And that wouldn’t be fun, positive or fair to the person next to me. It doesn’t mean things don’t bother me sometimes, but my way of thinking is the best for me in my life.

  26.Favorite Music: I like just about anything, as long as it doesn’t scream or is vulgar.

  27.Do you have any pet? Does half a pet count? My in-laws have a German Shepherd named Zoey. We live with them and she loves my husband more than anyone in the family.

  28. Favorite quote: I have tons of quotes that I love, but I’ll share a good one for school that helps my mindset when everyone starts stressing out. This quote can also apply to being stressed. “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but doesn't get you anywhere” – Anonymous

  29. Favorite age and why? I have to say 21. It was the one of the worst yet happiest time of my life. I grew and learned a lot of life lessons in those 12 months.

   Any other interesting things that weren't asked that we should know? I love life. I love friends and family. I love doing fun things, especially girly things. I am pretty much an open book. And I am baby hungry. 

Spotlight: Brooke Millward

   1. Name: Brooke Elizabeth Millward

   2. Nick Names: Brookie Cookie, Brookie Mills, The Cookster

   3. Birthday: November 26th

   4. Hometown: Boise, ID

   5. Where you took your pre-requisites: Idaho State University….Go Bengals!!

   6. Favorite Color: Blue

   7. Favorite candy or dessert: Any form of chocolate. I’m also addicted to popcorn.

   8. Favorite food: Hawaiian Haystacks! Mmmm so good.

   9. Married/single: Single!

   10. How many siblings do you have/ where do you fall in place: There are 6 of us, I’m the 2^nd oldest.

   11. Favorite Hobbies: Piano, singing, biking

   12. Favorite Movie: I’m going to have to go with the classic “Remember the Titans.” Always a winner.

   13. Favorite Book: “The Secret Journal of Bret Colton”

   14. You’re hero/ someone who has impacted your life: My high school student council adviser.

   15.  An embarrassing story about you: I was riding a bus in Ireland and had just taken the seat where a very drunk man had been sitting. He got up and moved…..wasn't sure why I until I realized that I was soaking wet after a minute. Sat in the man’s pee!! Yeah I looked super cute walking around in a wet skirt after that!

   16. Favorite super hero and why: Probably Spider-man. He gives great upside down kisses.

   17. Dream place to travel: Spain!

   18.  Any hidden talents: I can twirl a baton like crazy….no, I don’t use flames. ;)

   19. What is your greatest fear: Drowning or suffocating.

   20. What accomplishment are you most proud of: I was the first freshman ever at Idaho State University to be accepted into a scholarship program for leadership.

   21. When you were a kid what did you want to be: A WNBA player….and then I figured out you have to be athletically talented for something like that.

   22. Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving!

   23. Favorite animal: Horses, I may or may not have been to 3 years of horse camp when I was younger…

   24. Favorite season: Fall!

   25. Any pet peeves: When my socks fall off in my shoes, or when people say “I could care less” instead of “I couldn't care less.”

   26. Favorite Music: Country or Pop

   27. Do you have any pets: 2 beagles

   28. Favorite quote: “A goal not written is simply a wish.”

   29. Favorite age and why: 22! I am loving this age! Life is fun, school is great, and I’m enjoying living here and making new friends!

   30. Any other interesting things that weren't asked that we should know

Spotlight: Savannah Dawson

1. Name: Savannah Dawson

2. Nick Names: savvy, danny, danny-bo-hanny, savage 

(idk how I got that one, it starts with the same 3 letters?)

3. Birthday: April 8^th, 1993

4. Hometown: North little rock, AR

5. Where you took your pre-requisites: Brigham Young University-Idaho

6. Favorite Color: Teal

7. Favorite candy or dessert: anything chocolate

8. Favorite food: lobster and steak

9. Married/single: married

10. How many siblings do you have/ where do you fall in place: 3 sisters, I am the 2^nd oldest

11.  Favorite Hobbies: snowboarding, wakeboarding, running, lifting, hiking, twerking

12.  Favorite Movie: Animal House

13. Favorite Book: ha is it lame that I haven’t read a book for pleasure since I started college? 

I don’t remember a favorite one.

14. You’re hero/ someone who has impacted your life: My dad. Hashtag Boss-Status.  

Coolest guy I know (other than my hubby of course)

15.  An embarrassing story about you: ha I always wanted my first kisses to be special, 

so every time a guy would lean in for a kiss I would be so nervous I would say some awkward comment 

and ruin the moment. I head-butted my husband when he leaned in for the first kiss. 

Needless to say, we didn’t have our first kiss for a few more weeks after that.

16.  Favorite super hero and why: Batman. Literally has the coolest gadgets out of any superhero.

17.  Dream place to travel: Greece. After seeing “Sisterhood of the traveling pants” I have always

 wanted to visit Greece and see the town with the white walls and blue roofs. Looks beautiful!

18.  Any hidden talents: nope. Pretty talent-less. Just found out im pretty boss at hitting a target 

with a spear while riding a galloping horse. It was pretty hidden but I guess it’s a talent.

19. What is your greatest fear: Worms. Cried one-time when my sister put one in my shoe.

20.  What accomplishment are you most proud of: getting into UCDH was pretty big for me. 

I was super happy that I got in.

21.  When you were a kid what did you want to be: a hairdresser. My parents bought me a life-size 

Barbie head and I would do her hair. I also had one of those salon hair dryers that look 

like a semi-circle and you pull it down over your hair.  My mom also let me trim her hair when 

I was only 8, which was cool then but now it seems wicked crazy.

22.  Favorite Holiday: Christmas! I love the family traditions that we have. My family has a 

tradition to drive around and look at all the Christmas lights, make a big pot of hot coco, and all of 

us girls do our hair the same, dress up in our cutest pajamas, and sleep in the same room. 

Then we all wakeup and run downstairs together to wake up our parents for present opening time!

23.  Favorite animal: horses

24.  Favorite season: Fall. Fall has the cutest style clothing.

25.  Any pet peeves: when someone doesn’t ask you any questions about yourself and only talks about themselves. Drives me crazyyyy.

26.  Favorite Music: Idk what genre it is but I like Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews style music. Just chill, bubbly music that makes you want to be happy.

27.  Do you have any pets: the absolute cutest mini Australian shepherd named mozzie. He’s my baby.

28.  Favorite quote:  “Our primary purpose in life is to help others. And if you cant help them, at least don’t hurt them.” And “we don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.”

29.  Favorite age and why: 23. I haven’t been 23 yet but it seems like it’ll be pretty cool.

Any other interesting things that weren’t asked that we should know