20-something!

It probably isn't "neat" to anyone else, but my sister's and I just realized that we are all in our 20's at this moment. This only happens once a decade so I think it's something to remember and document. I know i've expressed it before many times but I love these girls more than my own life!

So here's to our 20's girls..

..I'll be waiting for you both in our 30's

Plead the Fifth

Day 22: A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

I will be passing on this one today.. Not because nobody has hurt me, but I really don't want to dwell on things that aren't important. However, this is the perfect time to share an amazing quote I found years ago and have always loved:

"As we grow up, we learn that even the one person who wasn't supposed to ever let us down, probably will. You will have your heart broken more than once, and it's harder everytime. You'll break hearts, too, so remember what it felt like when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for the things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and eventually, you'll lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt, because every sixty seconds you spend being upset is one minute that you'll never get back."

{30 day challenge}

My time

Day 21: A photo of something that makes you happy.

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Of course my family makes me happy but that's a given. Whenever I am stressed and just having a horrible day, nothing makes me happier than reading a good book in a hot bubble bath. Calms me right down!

Let it "freakin" snow again!

This is how we roll.. We woke up yet again to tons of snow this morning. We have a snow plow that we can hook on to the 4-wheelers, so this is how ty gets to shovel the snow! Definitely something he doesn't ever complain about.

I gotta say.. We have had 3 storms in about 2 weeks and I am so sick of the snow. Last Wednesay my school was actually canceled because of the storm. The kids wasn't but I kept them home anyways because my family was here and I really didn't want to drive in the snow. You would think with my massive truck, the snow wouldn't bother me much. But I hate driving in it. After 6 years of living here, I still get scared to death going anywhere. I'm dreading this coming week. Now of course Ty isn't scared to drive in it (that man can drive in any situation) but I have school, the kids have school and Ty works so it's all up to me. And now i'm freaking out.

the Haslem's

Day 20: The meaning behind your blog name.

Haslem Family/TyRel, Stacie, Katelyn, Kassidy & Kase

Pretty self-explanitory.

I really wish now that I would have come up with something unique like everyone else but I actually started this blog about 3 years ago and I didn't plan on it lasting this long. I just wanted to be able to throw up some pictures every now and then for family that doesn't see us much. About a year ago I decided I really wanted to get into this blogging thing, so I erased everything and started fresh. Now it has turned into an online journal and memory keeper for me. So I really do wish I had some cool name to explain but I don't.

{30 day challenge}

Temple Lights & TRAX

Last night we rode trax downtown to see the pretty lights at the Temple. It was freezing cold but so much fun. We made sure to bundle up and enjoyed our family time. Stephanie was even smart enough to make some hot cocoa and put it in a thermos. Definitely came in handy for the kids. Oh, and don't mind Kase's Santa hat. It's almost become a tradition for my mom to take the kids to the dollar store every time we/they visit. So that is one of the "many" dollar toys he picked out. Also, look at that cute picture below of my lover boy... he sure is pretty dang cute huh?!!

* sisterly love *

Day 19: Another picture of yourself.

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I know i've posted a lot of pictures of my sisters and I lately but usually i'm not in any pictures alone so this is what you get. Also, we've taken TONS of pictures of us three. (and I love showing off my girlies)

I might die w/o it

Day 18: Something you crave a lot.

Baked ChickenTaquitos

from My Kitchen Cafe
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup green salsa
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 green onion, sliced finely (white and green parts to equal about 2 tablespoons)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
small yellow or white corn tortillas
kosher salt
cooking spray

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix softened cream cheese, green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

Working with a few tortillas at a time, place 3-4 between two damp paper towels and microwave for 30-45 seconds, until tortillas are soft and pliable and don’t crack while rolling. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on the lower third of a soft tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Then roll it up as tight as you can.

Place filled taquitos seam side down on the baking sheet, making sure they don’t touch each other. When ready to bake, spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or an oil mister and lightly sprinkle some kosher (coarse) salt on top.

Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown. Serve immediately. Taquitos can be dipped in in salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or any other combination you can dream up.

I have made these several times in the last couple months. They have become a family favorite. Even my kids love them! Just ask my sister in law, Jenna, you can't go wrong with any recipe you find on this website. They are all incredible!

{30 day challenge}