2011

Pardon my absence for what has been OVER 6 months! We have had many updates since my last post, but I am happy to start a FRESH 2011 and PROMISE to keep everyone (that wants to be informed) up to date with us at all times! YAY!

First off, I'd like to introduce you to our NEW HOME! Adam and I are Home Owners (as of June 23, 2010) and We Love it! We have wonderful neighbors and a fantastic house to call home! We spent around 5 weeks getting the house painted and upgraded some (which took a whole lot of patience on my end, with having a little 2 1/2 year old running around), but it was WORTH it in the long run, and the workers ended up becoming family as far as Reagan was concerned! After they left, Reagan asked everyday where they were! :)

Yesterday Reagan ran around the front yard while we took down the Christmas decorations, and we both agreed this was exactly what we wanted in a home; a yard that our kid(s) could run around and play in! And this (past) summer we were able to take FULL advantage of the swimming pool and outdoor patio!

It is our Dream Home and we love it and can't wait to be here for a LONG time!

*Santa*

This Christmas was LOTS of fun! Reagan was a bit leery of having Santa coming down the chimney- Every time we'd mention it- she would make a face- but when she woke up she couldn't have been more excited! Santa brought her a Strider bike/helmet (a balance bike- no peddles, so she can learn to balance then eventually go straight to a "big" bike! No training wheels!) and the Snow White Dress-- Plenty more- but who needs to be bored with all the details- she mostly loved the bike, and dress- She got all she asked for and is more SPOILED than ever! ... Especially with having a birthday a WEEK beforehand!

3 Generations

My Mom (Reagan knows her as Zana) came to celebrate Christmas with us this year and it was wonderful! Reagan had a great Christmas with her and we hope to be able to do it again one year!

LOVE YOU ZANA!

A-B-C........1-2-3

Since we've been away from the Blogging World-- Reagan has learned to sing her ABC's, and count over 20-- and count down from 10! She is getting smarter and smarter everyday and we are so blessed to have her in a wonderful Christian Pre-school with the best teachers. She absolutely adores them!

Adam surprised me with the new iPhone 4 for our 5th Wedding Anniversary and I was able to give her my old iPhone (which she works like a champ!) We have all kinds of games set up on there from Spanish speaking, to letters, to animals, you name it! AND we got her a Leapster2 for Christmas, and it's for ages 4-7... we knew it would be a bit advanced, but she loves it and is figuring it out just great!

Stella & Dot Jewelry

With the new year, came a new venture for me. I started as an Independent Stylist for a magnificent jewelry company called Stella & Dot in Nov.

Stella & Dot is my new Love and hobby that keeps me busy, when I'm not running around with Reagan, or doing the house chores, etc. I have finally found what is the equivalent to Adam's hunting/fishing/etc, stories, and shows! Now, I get to rave on and on about My LOVE! :)

I am very happy selling Stella & Dot and love the flexible hours and getting to meet new people who are just as in love with the product as I am!

*AND I am thrilled to say, that I made Top 10 in sales (out of the 60 on my team) for months Nov. and Dec.!!! I have to Thank all my valued customers for that one! *It's not too hard to sell this stuff, it really sells itself, But I am glad that I can do so well, right off the bat! I have big goals for 2011, and one is to continue to be in Top 10 for sales each month!

Check out my site: -------> They are actually launching their Spring/Summer 2011 Line tonight! I can't wait!

www.stelladot.com/kristenhaynes

Happy 3rd Birthday Baby!

Reagan turned 3 Dec. 19, 2010 and we had a Toy Story "Jessie" (cowgirl) themed party- including the pony! We hosted the party at our house, and we REALLY broke the new house in too- the weather did NOT hold out for us- ... Long enough (20 min long) for a few pony rides, and then we had to move the 55 guests into the house!

Everyone raved about a great party! BUT It was a tad tight! Thank goodness for WINE and good Friends! :) ... and Pre-schoolers that entertain themselves fairly easily! :)

I had game stations set up: "Snake in my Boot" / "Pin the tail on Bullseye" / "Musical Circles" / "Digging for Gold" ..... Many things that came to mind the day of, knowing the weather was possibly going to be bad.

But thanks to my wonderful Husband, Sister and Inlaws- everyone made it PERFECT and the party was a HUGE success!