"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

February 15, 2015

Happy Valentines Day...

Valentines day 2015...was so nice and relaxing!
Nick took me out the day before while landon and chelsea watched the boys for a day.
We went down to st. george and did a temple session, then we went to eat at my all time favorite restaurant...Anasazi steak house.
we indulged in the best cheese fondue and then shared a yummy chicken dinner and followed it by a chocolate fondue! PERFECT! I did a "sensual gift" set for nick this year,
the past few years we havent really done much for each other so this year i wanted to make sure to do some fun things for him he woulnt suspect, some things i got were... cologne, snow board tickets, new boxers, strawberries, massage stuff...it was fun. I also made him "open when" letters about 14 of them...they are for different times when he is feeling different emotions and needs a pick me up.... sad, weak, wants to know what i see for our future, why he loves me, why i chose him, when he needs to laugh, etc... it was fun to
sit and write down so much, it took about 5 hours to write all the letters!
It was so nice to get to spend the day with my love, it was so needed and I was so happy and in love!

The next day "actual valentines day" we shared it with the boys and wanted to just hang out with them and relax..super nice day as well, in the morning when they woke up
I had made them a cup with M&M's in it and glued taffy on top to make it look like an ice cream float, they got doughnuts and chocolate milk for breakfast, and balloons, khailo got
new pj's and a sticker book and a little frog cup (i didnt want him to have all that candy nor a glass cup!).
we took the boys out to eat at zaxbys a chicken place, we hadnt been to it yet and it was good. then we went to the park that they love and played for
a while til it was khailo's nap time. and then we just hung out at home and the boys played outside and with friends!

I love "lovers day" and I want to always show my boys a little extra love on that day so I try to do a little something each year for them, its fun being a mommy and getting to
make and buy cute gifts that make them smile and feel just a bit extra special on that day!

Love all my 4 boys and cant wait for the next year and each year to show them some extra love on that day!





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