made with love

Ty's mom is so talented. I just wanted to share these adorable dresses she made. And the handsome little tie.. Not to mention she whips these up in a day! She's AMAZING!!

first day(s) of school

The first week--FINALLY over! We've had a crazy bunch of days. For some strange reason, the girls started school on Thursday but Kase had to wait until Friday. He only got to meet his teacher on Thursday.

After waiting the whole summer to find out, we finally found out that Katelyn gets to be in Kassidy's class this year. It's what we all decided we wanted to do from the beginning. An every other year thing. But this year was especially true since Katelyn might need more help from Kassidy in the friends department and Kassidy will need more help from Katelyn in the learning department. So this year was a must that they are in the same class. They both have Mrs. Imel and LOVE her! And they both seem to enjoy school so far!!!

Kase was so excited this year for school because he got to be like the girls and go alllll dayyy! I think he was getting pretty sick of the times it was only him and I. I guess I can be a pretty boring mom. But I'm going to miss my little man so much and our special alone time. My baby is growing up and it really is hard. I know he is going to win over the heart of his teacher just like he does everyone who meets him. He was so excited about eating in the lunch room and the first thing he told me as he ran to me after school was, "mom I ate chicken nuggets for lunch." I think he's going to love 1st grade!

*love* the twinkle toes~

As for me, yes I started, too. I had a really hard time yesterday making it on time to my first class. I had Kase's teacher meeting thing at 9:30 and had to be to class at 10. So of course I was a little late but it didn't seem to be a big deal. I have 5 classes. (3 lecture and 2 online) Pretty sure I'll be able to handle everything but I'll let ya know in a few weeks ;) It's definitely a change but a change I've been ready for!

Wee Bit Wednesdays

i've been kind of MIA lately cause i'm super busy. but i just want to say thank you to everyone for all the nice and inspiring things you have been saying to me.. it means more than you know to have so much support. i love you all so much. we've got the first day of school coming tomorrow and my kids are going to look *freakin* cute. funny how the first day impressions are much more important than any other day? LoL. i'm excited and i'll be excited to blog their reactions and thoughts (& pictures) too.

{one} what was your favorite birthday gift?

since becoming a mom it's the hundreds of cute little handmade birthday cards i get from my kids starting the week before

{two} have you ever been cow-tipping or snipe-hunting?

snipe hunting yes.. wild girls camp memories lol

{three} what’s the strangest talent you have?

i don't think i have any strange talents. sorry i'm boring

{four} what are your favorite kind of chips?

FUNIONS! stinky breath and all..

{five} do you know any tongue twisters?

peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. a peck of pickled peppers peter piper picked. if peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. wheres the peck of pickled peppers peter piper picked? i might have even written that down wrong haha!

{six} what was the last movie you saw in a theater?

Grown Ups-- sooo funny!

{seven} do you collect anything?

umm.. i really like purses so i guess buying them lots means i collect them

{eight} what is something you wish you were better at?

i'm gonna say being patient with my kids, too

{nine} what’s the worst habit you have?

i procrastinate really bad and shop too much

{ten} when you wake up, what is the first thing you think?

“where are my kids?” (cause they are always up before me)

random thoughts & vents

I'm sure most people would never ever expect these words to come out of my mouth but.. I am sick to death of shopping! For the past 2 weeks we have done so much of it getting ready for school that I need a break.. a seriously long break. Not only am I sick of shopping but it makes me sick to think about how much money it takes to get 3 kids ready to start school. You think they are so expensive when they are babies? Just wait until ALL your kids are in school. UGH!

Facebook!? Why can't I get rid of it and keep it gone? I have no idea but I'm still working on that one. I can't stand when people feel the need to tell everyone every single little thing they are doing. They update like 20 times a day.. I don't care what your watching or that your house is messy and neither does anyone else. At least narrow it down to once a day people!

I want this camera so bad.

I'm really not looking forward to losing my husband to the t.v this fall. It's football season and it sucks. Yes, I said it sucks! But since it's going to be the only way for me to spend time with him, I'm going to have to watch it with him. Yeah, I'm a fabulous wife.

I think I'm out of my mind and totally not prepared for school.. But I know it's going to be one of the best things I ever do. I'm so nervous. It's just like the first day of school stuff you went through as a kid, all over again. And a little bit worse. I'm probably going to be going to school with the majority of people being 10 years younger than me (i'm so old). But I'm still hoping to make some new friends. I'm just hoping for the best experience possible! Ty asked me the other day what I want to reward myself with when I finish school. So this is what I told him I want...

we'll see what happens

Wee Bit Wednesdays

{one} who’s the funniest person you know?

i have a pretty funny family on both sides but my brother in law Chris is probably the funniest..

{two} were you a michael jackson fan?

most definitely! loved him.. still love him!

{three} what was your favorite book as a child?

babysitters club :)

{four} what’s the most delicious meal you’ve ever eaten?

i love cafe rio burritos.. and i love them most when they are homemade by my mama

{five} if you could eliminate on thing you do each day in the bathroom so you never had to do it again, what would it be?

i agree on the shaving thing. i want laser hair removal

{six} if you could ask barak obama one question, what would it be?

too many but i won't list them cause they aren't very nice.. i'm not a fan sorry

{seven} what’s the best place near you to get a drink?

7-11 around the corner for my daily diet coke.. does that count??

{eight} what kind of music can you just not stand to listen to?

rap.. with very few exceptions

{nine} who and when was your first kiss?

omg! how embarrassing to talk about lol. but my first "real kiss" that counts was in 7th grade at a party. and his name was brady..

{ten} what 3 things do you think will become obsolete in the next ten years?

checks for sure.. pay phones.. and common sense for a lot of people (seriously)

i heart this song

i'm not much of a rap fan but this song and video is so powerful (sorry it's NOT edited)

happiness

Wee Bit Wednesdays

{one} how would you describe your style?

if i'm home (which is most of the time) casual and comfy! but i do like to dress up and wear heels every now and then

{two} what would your perfect day look like?

sitting and playing on the beach with my family

{three} what would be the best workplace perk?

an awesome boss and great people to work with

{four} if you could have the starring role in one movie, which would it be?

allie in the notebook (my favorite movie)

{five} what tv show do you wish would go off the air for good?

hhhmmm... i don't really care because it's not like i HAVE to watch it if i don't like it

{six} chocolate or vanilla?

vanilla!!!

{seven} if you could date any celebrity, who would it be?

definitely gerard butler.. or maybe criss angel (there's something strangely cute about him)

{eight} if you could have been the author of any book, which would it have been?

stephenie meyer for twilight

{nine} what's your favorite type of flower?

lilies (i even have them tattooed on my arm)

{ten} what do you think is your most attractive feature?

my hair probably

Back 2 School

After 10 long years of being out of school, I am finally going to college! Most of you know it's something I've been wanting to do ever since Katelyn got sick. I've wanted to be a nurse. I almost felt like it was my calling in life. So after much thought and an incredible supportive husband who has pushed and motivated me, I'm just doing it.
Today was kind of a bummer in ways. I'm a student and I've already done the admissions and orientation, but I just needed to get my college entrance exam done so I can pick my classes. Well I went and did that today.. and holy crap! It shows I've been out of school for 10 years. I am pretty much starting in the lowest math. Oh well though right? They say you can pay to take the test again and score higher but why would I want to do that? I think I need to definitely start out where I tested today because that's obviously where I'm at. I don't want to start out in some higher class and fall behind or fail. So I'll just take it slow for sure! Hopefully get me some straight A's :)
Anyways, just wanted to share my exciting news and show everyone that I'm not a total slacker! I'm so scared and I'm sure there are times I'm going to feel so overwhelmed but I know I can do it because I have amazing support!!!

haslem family 2010

Wee Bit Wednesays

i am joining in on the fun and starting to do wee bit Wednesdays! you all should check out this super cute blog and join in the fun too.

{one} what website do you spend the most time on?

blogger of course.. and people.com

{two} what's the furthest you've ever travelled?

i went to England in 6th grade

{three} what's your guilty pleasure tv show?

oh my.. True blood, Vampire Diaries and re-runs of Beverly Hills 90210

{four} if you had to give up one favorite food, what would be the hardest?

oh probably bread.. or pastas! i love the carbs!

{five} if you could become any fictional character, who would you be?

i'm gonna be cheesy and say a Disney Princess.. probably Cinderella :) also right now i'm really loving Avatar so i would love to be one

{six} what's your favorite season of the year?

that's easy. fall. perfect weather and all the colors.. and Halloween

{seven} what's your biggest phobia?

spiders and heights and death

{eight} would you rather swim in a pool or the ocean?

ocean. it's my favorite place to be

{nine} what did you eat for breakfast today?

oatmeal

{ten} if you could only listen to one song for the next month, which song would it be?

i'm not a rap or r&b person but for some reason i'm loving the new Eminem and Rhianna.. Love the way you lie

my summer reads...

-I've got to share my new •favorite• book series-

and i'm anxiously awaiting the release of the new and final one on August 24th