I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged by my friend Gwen.

4 random things I like about my husband:

1. He lets me know and makes me feel beautiful.

2. He knows when I've had a bad day and does what he can to help with the kids.

3. He is one of the most self-motivated people that I know.

4. He makes me laugh.

4 movies that I would watch more than once:

1. Pride and Prejudice

2. 27 Dresses

3. Maid in Manhattan

4. The Devil Wears Prada

4 tv shows that I watch:

1. Big Brother

2. Ugly Betty

3. Grey's Anatomy

4. Prison Break

4 places that I have been:

1. New York City

2. Charleston

3. Canada

4. Palmyra

4 people who e-mail me regularly:

1. Junk mail

2. FRG leader

3. FRSA leader

4. More junk mail

4 favorite foods:

1. Mexican food 

2. Chinese food

3. Salmon

4. A good steak

4 places that I would like to visit:

1. Hawaii

2. London

3. Bahamas

4. Rome

4 things that I am looking forward to in the next year:

1. Kayla's baptism

2. My family coming to visit for Kayla's baptism

3. Taking a family trip when Chris comes home on his mid-tour leave

4. Watch my kids grow up

4 people that I tag:

1. Julie

2. Kiera

3. Ashlie

4. Shannon

Austin's First Day of Kindergarten

On Tuesday, Austin started his first day of Kindergarten.  It was an exciting day for him, and kind of emotional for me.  I can't believe my little boy is in kindergarten!  I went in work a little late so Chris and I could walk him to his class and make sure he was o.k.  To be honest, I think he was just waiting for us to leave.  Kids want to be independent.  He had a great day, and loved it.  

Kayla's First Day of School

Today was Kayla's first day of school.  I can't believe that she is in 3rd grade!  Chris had today off, so he got up and made us breakfast.  It was kind of weird because this was the first time I wasn't there to take her to school on her first day.  Chris said that when they got to school, she just said good-bye and started going in the class.  She was really excited to start school again, especially since her good friend from church is in her class this year.

Tomorrow, Austin starts Kindergarten.  He is so excited.  

New Things in the Kahn Family

Kayla's new glasses-

Kayla broke her glasses a month ago. She hadn't even 

had them for a year. We went to get her a new pair 

before school started and these were the ones that she 

picked out.

Jeanette's new job- 

Yes, I got a job!  I work in my bishop's dental office.  (Actually, he just got released, but you get the point).  I love it there and everyone is so nice.

Austin's new saying-

"Mom, I just love you too much!"  Yea, I know he is a sweetheart.  

Chris' new headache-

You would have one too, if you had to live with the people you worked with 24/7 for a month!

Saving Money

I am so proud of myself.  The other day I tried to make a hair appointment, but the girl that I go to is on vacation.  I had already waited too long as it was, so I went to the store and bought a color kit.  I have tried going blond on my own before with disastrous results.  But, I thought I have nothing to loose.  I think I did a good job.  I even got compliments on it.  I think from now on, I'll keep doing it myself and save some money!

More of Charleston

I'm not one of those people who writes a lot.  I figure pictures are better and something that can be said in three sentences instead of a page, is just as good.  So, this post is out of character for me, and I hope it's not too long winded.

Our trip to Charleston was a lot of fun.  Thursday, we did a carriage tour, and took in the other sights of downtown Charleston.  It was VERY hot and humid!  I didn't think it would bother me so much, living in NC, but I have to say that I have it easy were I live compared to Charleston!

Friday, we went to the Magnolia Plantation.  When Kayla was a baby, I went to Charleston with my parents and sister and we visited the Boone Plantation.  I was not all impressed with it and had my doubts of going to another one.  However, the Magnolia Plantation far exceeded my expectations.  As you can tell, the houses on the plantations aren't all the grandeur you would think.  It's because most of the owners had their primary home in Charleston on the waterfront.

At the Magnolia Plantation, it had a tram tour of the grounds, a boat tour on the water where the rice field used to be, a tour of the house and a little petting zoo.  Austin was scared to get close to the animals.  It was not his favorite thing.

Kayla LOVED them.  She was in heaven.  At one point the deer came up to us and started licking our hands and wouldn't stop.  Then, one deer even tried to eat Kayla's hair.  They had all kinds of animals from deer, sheep, peacocks, pigs, horses, and even had a reptile house.  

We really enjoyed our time there, and spent most of the day there.  I'm glad we went.  It was a fun little trip with my family.