"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

August 26, 2019

Karbons first day of preschool

Today was your very first day of school.... preschool that is!
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Today was also my very last first day to drop one of my little guys off at the being of his little school career!

I'm so sad that the time with you just being at home with me is creeping to an end. How are you already 4, and old enough to start preschool. I have soaked in the days with you and my heart will shatter when you head off to all day school. So for the next two years I'm soaking you in and enjoying each day i have you all to myself!

You were so excited to finally have your day to be like the big boys, put on your new clothes and new shoes and get your little backpack then head off to your class room!

I'm so proud of you. You are so amazing. And you will do amazing things in this life!
Keep being the kind sweet boy through your life and you will be so blessed.

August 13, 2019

First day of school 2019/2020

Today started a new school year!
Our first born boy is an 8th grader...last year at middle school...I can't believe it. I mean I seriously can NOT believe he is this old already!!

Kiptin boy started 4th grade and got the teacher he wanted, a guy who loves the outdoors just like kippy...  the sign outside his class room made his whole day!

Khailo started 1st grade, all day school!
He said he was so tired and hates it because it takes all day. Lol.

My karbon boy will start preschool in a few weeks.  Why is he 4 already?
I do hate it, i want him to stay my tiny baby FOREVER!

I will be entering a new phase in life myself....after 13 years of always having kids at home, when karbon heads off to his 2.5 hours of school I'll have no kids for those 2.5 hours?!?! Its so crazy, yet soooo welcoming... although I absolutely will miss having a constant little one with me... I am happy to finally have some free time to take care of myself so I can be the best mom and wife for this amazing little family of mine!

I love these boys with every fiber in my body, they're my heart and soul❤❤

August 08, 2019

Happy 16th Anniversary to us

Today its been 16 years of marriage!
There have been many times I have thought we wouldn't make it. But love prevails and keeps trying...over and over without end.
We made a promise to stay together and by gosh, so far so good!!

It's been 16 years of hard life lessons but also some pretty dang good lessons as well!

Here are a few things that have happened in this 16 years of marriage so far:
*owned 2 houses
*lived in 2 states
*moved 3 times
*owned 15 vehicles
*welcomed 4 sweet boys
*a temple mission
*owned a business or a few
*learned new traits
*taught lots of kids in church callings
*went through a miss carriage
*took up road biking and did some 50+ mile races
*started running startan OCR races, about to finish our trifecta medal
*got fit and healthy
*took on a bunch of kid sports and activities
*fell in love a few more times together!

Those are just a few off the top of my head... I'm sure the list is much longer lol!

Babe, you will forever be my always
I love you and this little life we have created together!

August 07, 2019

Nick turns 35...WHAT?!?!?

Mid thirties. Wow.
I've know him since he was 15... and now he hit 35... 20 years we have been through together!

How can we be in our 30's? Where did all the years go.  Mostly raising kids I guess lol!
I love that we can enjoy crazy things together... the past year we have done some fun new things together and I love it.

I love that we have eachother but let's be real... I really DONT wanna grow old, it terrifies me. It haunts me. It's always on my mind. It's not a happy thought.

I want us to stay young and beautiful ❤!

But if we have to grow old, I am thankful to go through it with you!

Happy 35
And let's enjoy the last 5 years before we are literally in the "old" category, lol!


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