"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. " Thomas S. Monson

December 27, 2010

Christmas...

Christmas, of course was so much fun!
Its funny, now we have kids presents for us just are not the same, we would rather get them lots and watch them open theirs and see the excitement on their face!! We decided this year to finally get kaylin a power wheel for his big gift, and he loves it! Kiptin loves it just as much, he sits in it with kaylin and they just played and played. Kiptin got two little ride one cars and he loved those, bouncy turtle, train, cars, and much more. Kaylin got LOTS of mario stuff (of course!) curtains for his mario room, mario blanket, mario DS case, mario Wii game, toothless the dragon stuff, popcorn (he loves popcorn) and a ton more, Santa was more then good to him!
We enjoyed just playing for the day and building all the kids toys, we took a trip down to stg to see all the grandparents down that way for a bit!
Kiptin didnt really care about opening all his toys, he got a broom cause he LOVES to sweep and once he found that it was all over he just played with that while kaylin finished opening all the rest of the presents! Santa took really good care of them and kaylin said "Santa thought i was so good so he brought me everything on my list"
I love Christmas so much with my boys and would never want it any other way!

I tried to get a good Christmas picture of all four of us but you know how it is with kids..this is the best one I got (at least I got one right!!!)
Merry Christmas 2010

good advice!

Be very careful if you make a woman cry, because God counts her tears. The woman came out of a man's rib, not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be superior, but from his side to be equal! Under the arm to be protected, & next to the heart to be loved.

brothers forever

brothers forever

the haslem family