Holiday Planning in July

Yes, I know I am about 5 months early however with working full time, 5 little ladies, and a tight budget I need to get my ducks in a row. Of course since I have found the amazing world of Pintrest the ideas are flowing!

This year for the girls we are going to do clothes since they have wwwaaayyy too many toys to begin with. Aaron is a little more tricky but I will get that figured out lol. For friends and family Im going to be doing some homemade gift baskets because personally I think that is more sentimental, don't you?

For the past few years, I have done a friend's Thanksgiving the beginning of November and this year will be no different. I like to be the one that not only hosts but I love doing the majority of the cooking. Of course, this year Aaron has convinced me to just do the turkey, stuffing, and potatoes and have everyone else bring the other dishes. This should help with the 'Holiday Nazi' I always become. Hey, what can I say, I love hosting and have being able to entertain. (I most get that from my Nana) 


I've also decided to do a Ladies Only Cookie Exchange the beginning of December. I love the idea of exchanging recipes, eating finger foods, and of course WINE!

Here are some ideas I've found on Pintrest already:

Christmas Wreath Tutorial

Christmas Tree Cheese


Applesauce and cinnamon ornaments

I'll be doing a weekly Pintrest finds so stay tuned!

Kindle Fire

For Christmas my husband gave me a Kindle Fire. I was absolutly thrilled because I had been wanting one for a long time. I liked the iPad but couldn't fathom paying $600+ for one.

It fits in my purse so I can take it to work and I love all the apps I can get on it. My girls love playing Angry birds and other little apps that I have downloaded on it. I have read a few books on it but mostly I read my magazines to save on growing a huge collection!

Only downsides that I have experiance is that even though it is a Android OS you can only get Amazon approved android apps and some videos will not play. However, for the price of $199 and the size I think its a awesome buy!

I'M BBAAACCCKKKKK!

WOOO!  Has is been a crazy 8 months here in the Klein house. From moving, stitches, Holidays, loss of our puppy, family visits, and working, there hasn't been much time to blog. So if you have kept checking up to see if I have updated then I am thankful to you for sticking around :)

A pref recap:

Shelby and Kenzie are doing great is school as always and are super excited about summer.

Addison is improving on reading and spelling and is ready to finally be in a numbered grade. She will be 6 on May 2nd and growing into a gorgeous girl.

Sydnee is still very shy and sometimes we worry about her speech and not being up to her age level. That is a different post.

Kimber is talking up a storm, in love with baby dolls, and just turned 2 on April 18th. We didnt do much for her this year because she is only 2 and just had a family day.

Our poor Devon (german shepard) was unfortunatly hit by a car after we had moved into our new home in November and we have missed her ever since. She was only 6 months old however in January we were blessed to recieve two new german shepard puppies, a brother and sister named Dakota and Durango. They are 4 months old and getting big and have been a great addition to our family.



As for me I am still working hard and making the best of every day and trying to do all that God has planned for us. So stay tuned I have some reviews Ill be doing, tons of pictures and great topics Ill be writing :)






 

Devon

We have added a fur baby to our little family.

Devon Adele is a purebreed German Shepard that we purchased July 3^rd. We were walking in the mall and past the pet store since it was on the way to the kids play area and ther she was. It was love at first sight for her and Aaron.

The girls absolutly love her and she is very sweet to them. They vet said she should get to be around 100lbs! She has already learned to sit and shake with both paws and is now working on lay down. She is 90% housebroken and is being kennel trained. She does great on walks and loves to chase birds.

I have always loved German Shepards and Aaron had one named Chole that he loved so much. I was happy to be able to get him another puppy that he can love again because Chole had to be put down because of Addison’s Diease and hip displysia. We did ask the vet about Devon perhaps getting the same thing and she did say that as long as we are looking for it, the earlier we notice the quicker we can get it fixed.

Devon is now a offical member of our family and will make a great addition for years to come.

Speechless Love!

Its a little fuzzy but its so hard to get all of them to smile at once.

Kim Kim is such a ham

They actually sat still for a picture

This little girl just melts my heart

This is on a trash can outside in the courtyard at my work. I thought it was pretty inventive.

I wear my sunglasses at night!

ME TOO ME TOO!

My helper at the grocery store.

ChaChaCha Changes!!

Well I made a drastic change. Of course if you are a friend on facebook or have seen me at work you already know.

As I had sworn never to do this I did...

I couldn't help myself....

I just couldn't handle it anymore.......

Before.....

After......

Final Product.....

I started using John Frieda's Voluming Shampoo and Conditioner and for some reason the ingredients they use in it made my hair feel like straw and start to break....BAD! I was looking like a had a mullet. So I decided to give my hair a break and cut it all off and color back to my natural color. I feel I look older with ark short hair but it has been very easy to maintain. Now of course I love A LOT of John Freida's products especially their Blonde collection, but I'm sad to say I cant recommend the volume shampoo and conditioner unless you want your hair to break off. So what do you think is it a keeper or should I go back to blonde or just grow my hair out? Comments and thoughts welcome :)

First day of Kindergarden

Addison started her first day of Kindergarten this past Monday and is doing fantastic! She awoke bright and early ready to get the day going. We of course have our first parent/teacher conference September the 9th to see where she is at as far as kindergarten standards go.

Here is Addi sitting in class on the first day.

Shelby started 4th grade and it is absolutely mad

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ss that she will be graduating from high school in just 9 years! She is a amazing student and does so well with reading and of course being very smart. Mackenzie started 3rd grade and is enjoying being a year higher in school. She will graduate in 10 years. I feel old.

Here is a picture of them outside their school. They are Smith Stars and the stars of my life.