"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

June 18, 2015

2 months old

Karbon or "kar-buns" as daddy calls you...your TWO months old today...I'm Soaking up every single second of you...daddy says I'm spoiling you and I'm totally ok with that!
You are snuggling up on my neck and shoulder as I type this...I seriously can't even get enough of you..it's kinda ridiculous but so amazing!!!
You are the most amazing boy, I could love you more if I tried. You fit right into this crazy family and we are all so in love!


Here you are at two months old!!
This month you started getting very alert...you notice when i wasn't by you or when i walk away from you.
you were still in newborn diapers and only about 9 in a half pounds!
you are so happy
you sleep so so well for a premie baby
and I LOVE TO SNUGGLE YOU every single second of the day and night....I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!








June 14, 2015

Karbon's Blessing Day...

Today Your Daddy gave you a special blessing!
I recorded it so that you would have it your whole life to read back the words which he blessed you with and the things he hopes for you!
Its was so emotional and special to listen to your daddy bless you. each time he has blessed each boy has been special but yours was the last one he would do.
You are so lucky to have a daddy like him, he is amazing and LOVES you absolutely unconditionally, as do I. Here is your blessing:

Father in Heaven,
By the power and authority of the holy melchizedek priesthood which we hold, we hold this baby in our arms to give him a name and a blessing
the name by which he will be known throughout his life and upon church records is KARBON REIGN HASLEM.
Karbon at this time we give you a blessing, a special blessing for your life, that you will feel your Father in Heavens love for you.
The extreme love that he has that in incomprehensible here on earth, that you will have a glimpes of that, that you will love others and treat them
as you would want to be treated. That you will have the desire to do good and that you will hold to the rod and one day you will be able to go to the
temple and be sealed there for eternity. We bless you with the desire to go on a mission when the time comes.
We bless you with strength mentally, spiritually and physically and all be well with you, that you will grow and develop properly and you will have the
intelligence that you need throughout your life. We bless you with these things karbon at this time and all other things that our Father in Heaven has
planned for you and instore for you, we do this humbly in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.


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