The wacky world of the Klauer Klan!

We headed out Wed just before the ice storm so that we would get to My Mom's for the holidays safe and sound. Close to the end of our drive the roads got really slick. So it was a slow drive down but we got there safe and sound. We decided to head out early on a last minute idea to beat the storm so I was throwing clothes in to suitcases, along with toiletries and diapers, wipes, chonies, the presents and everything we would need for the trip in a very quick 30 min and to my surprise we got everything we need packed that we needed.

Christmas eve was our traditional Open presents at my Omas (German for Grandma) and then we went back to my mom's and opened presents there. Wow did everyone get some really nice stuff. My brother Kory got and ipod touch. My brother Kody got a lot of great Lego sets. I got my new NIKON S640 ( thank you mom) and have got some great great shots. Nick got some great wine and batteries(rechargeable). And my mom got an MP3 player and other goodies, My step dad will be the guy you see with the metal detector this summer. And my boys made out like bandits. New Bike for Isaac, New big trucks for Noah and Adam got a great ball popper. So much fun.



Isaac and his new Spiderman Bike



Mommy and Adam Christmas Eve



Nick being shot by my NEW camera

Christmas day we went to my Aunt Julies for dinner and Games of course.. I love spending game time with my family and can't wait till my boys are big enough for more adult board games.. We are starting them early with Candy land, Shoots and ladders, Don't break the ice and more (we got them for Christmas). So hopefully they will love to play games when they are older. The games were great. 2 tables going on.. Ours (my oma, brother Kody, step dad Bill and I) some how chose a game that took about 4+ hours.. It is Dominos but you start at double 15 and go down to double zero so it is like 16 games of dominoes. Wow fun but long.



Daddy and Adam Christmas Morning.



Aunt Janet and Adam



Oma and Her puppy Rudy



The longest game of Dominos

Day after Christmas we headed out to Nicks parents and we got to empty out all the presents that were left in our van but that was only free for a little bit. We were pretty packed all the way home.. Everyone there got some great stuff too. The boys got Tons and Tons of toys. Nick and I got stuff we wanted and Kim got his new shopvac and Linda got her new popcorn popper. Kris, Mary, Troy and Rylee also left with a packed Jeep. I really enjoyed seeing everyone get their stuff and open presents. I am glad that everyone got what they wanted and loved it.



On the way to the Klauers. A shot with my new camera. love it



Kim and Adam



Kim and Linda and their taste of New Orleans presents



Noah who thought standing on presents was what they were for.



Adam's new presents.



Momma and Adam



Adam and Rylee



Troy and Isaac playing with Noahs new locks puzzle



Isaac and his new guitar.. Can't wait to get a photo of him and his dad jammin!



Noah and his new coat.


It was a slow drive home due to weather but we got all the stuff unpacked and now I need a ton of storage systems. My house is being taken over by toys. I think I may pack up some of the older toys and rotate them out in a few months. But then again it may be 6 mts or so till they come out again since my boys are going to be having birthdays soon. Maybe we can get storage units for their birthdays. lol. Well I love love loved spending time with my family and I was super excited that my SIL and Rylee came to Christmas. It was great seeing everyone. And I really wish that my mom and Aunt could come up for New Years and we could do games but I don't see that happening. When we got home we had a few gifts still to open from us and Isaac's god parents.



The boys' new car track from mom and dad.

As for us we are cleaning and getting back into the comfort of being home from the holidays. Well Have a great end of the year and See you in 2010!

Wow What a crazy time.. We went down to Mc Farland for the Holiday Lighted Fire Truck Parade. Nick thought this meant the firetrucks would be crusing down the street with their lights on.. I assumed that it would be decorated sorta like the disney lighted parade floats which I was right :D! We got there way early found a spot on the route.. Or so we thought! Turns out the route was wrong on the website so the parade turned and went down a different street and did not come all the way down to where we were. Funny thing is Isaac and I were standing out waiting for them to come down and when they didn't and we noticed them about 3 streets over I picked him up and ran on the ice and snow down to the corner and over 3 blocks. But we got there only in time to see the rear end of the parade.. So Isaac and I continued to run down the street closer to the fire station and got to see the parade as they were coming around the corner and backing into the fire station. Sad but we got to see some of it! Sorry the photos are blurry.. I am in desperate need of a better camera. So after the parade was a potluck and Santa was there for the kids to talk to! Isaac was so excited to see santa that he went up and sat on his lap Twice. Well Next year I am hoping that we will get to see the full parade. It was pretty cool.



Isaac waiting for the parade to start.. Being Shy of the camera



Noah being silly..



Firetrucks still a block a way and me running with a toddler trying to get a photo.. lol It was probably a funny sight.



Santa on the back.. We are by the fire house now..



This one was my favorite.. It is super old and was on a flat bed it didn't drive itself down the parade.



Isaac on Santa's Lap



Noah being too scared to go to Santa



Adam and Santa

As for Today I seriously need to wrap my presents or wait for a Wrapping fairy to come in and do it which hasn't worked so far so I guess it is up to me.. HEHE

We ran around with our heads cut off this morning.. We went to target for Diapers, Wipes, and Lotion also found some 2-2pc night outfits for 4t for $12 so it was like $6 an outfit.. so decided to pick up some for the next size up. Then we scooted over to Menards and got Nicks Multitool that he got a free coupon for for his birthday (reg $10). Then ran over to Best buy to get a new set of ear buds for Nick's ipod.. Noah chewed up the other pair. used his $15 GC for christmas from his boss plus my $5 rewards card so only $5 when done.. They are nice ones.. Hope they don't get chewed up... :D Ran to Toys R us to pick up this cute gift for my Nephew I saw that I just had to have for him got a few deals there also. Then off to Sears to pick up our family photos.. Finally hahaha.. So slow (me that is).. Then I got a few recommendations for some sensitive Eye cream from Sephora so we swung by there and had them make up a few samples for me to try on my eczema..(fingers crossed). Stopped by Victoria secret.. Got 2 shirts could only use one of my 2- $10 GC at one time.. That sucked.. It was due to some deal for the secret reward card that you couldn't use anything else with it. So I still have a $10 GC in my wallet. Then we we down and ate at the food court then played in the play area. On our way back to the other end of the store we stopped by Bath and Body works.. I picked up 2 small presents and had a card for a free $13 item so I got myself a little thing of super lotion.. hopefully I won't react to it.. So all in all a very busy and hectic morning.

Hopefully if everyone is feeling ok we are going to head down to McFarland for their Lighted Fire truck parade and potluck afterward!! So fingers crossed that everyone will be up for it.. It sounds like a fun little parade. Sorta like a disney lighted float thing only with Isaac's favorite vehicle.. THE FIRETRUCK!! :D Seriously just ask him about it.

We also got our first Escrow check in the mail today so we get to endorse the check and add $77 to it.. We were only $77 short so that is nice that we came in so close to the total. :D Other fun is that Nick has to work Monday but then he is off till next year he has to go back Jan 4th. What a nice vacation. My Brother is already on his Christmas vacation which started yesterday I think he goes back to school the 4th as well so it will be a lot of relaxing family time and hopefully I can get some cleaning done with Nick around to help entertain my 3 handsome little guys.

So yesterday was a busy morning. Typical run my brother to school. Then we swung by the bank, Starbucks, and then got the boys some hair cuts. They look so cute.. Awe!! Then off to Play and Learn.
Isaac and Noah made presents for Oma and Grandma Klauer. And each made some play dough. While at play and learn Adam Rolled over for the first time.. Then I put him back to have him do it again so I could catch it on video.


He also in the process of rolling over learned to push up his upper body so another first.

As for me I made for dinner Chicken Scaloppine (for the first time) Can you say EASY and YUMMY.. Here is the recipe.

Chicken Scaloppine

• 3 Chicken breasts
  
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves (I used dried 1 teaspoon)
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves (I used dried 1 teaspoon)

slice Chicken breast in half, lengthwise. Pound the 4 pieces between sheets of plastic wrap to flatten them, about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Coat the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and butter. Mix together and when the butter has melted add the chicken, working in batches, until they are golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken, to a serving platter, cover and keep warm. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook it over high heat until it reduces by half and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley and basil. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken.

Served this with Cheesey sliced potatos.. YUMMY!! Again Easy Peasy!

On a sour note poor Isaac and Noah are not feeling well. Isaac actually put himself to bed at 315pm and slept till 6am today. He seems to be feeling better. They both have icky snotty noses.. Good thing I am stocked up on Boogie Wipes.

Well Enjoy the video I just wanted to put it on that he is doing so well. On a Fun Note it took me 2 months of not really doing anything but I am finally back into normal clothes and out of my maternity clothes.. Yippee.

Have a great day! :D

So I decided after I found a few more coupons that I would make a 2nd trip

So another 8 for $2.50 each deal -- I got
2 Cheezits
2 12pk poptarts
2 double stuffed elfkins.. love those
2 wheatable crackers
Total $20-$10 at register and then subtract $2 for coupons

8 more yummys for $8

Of course picked up 2 more big packs of chicken normally $29.86 for $13.08

and then 2 packs of Cream cheese 88 cent each plus then 50 cent off of 2... :D

and another butter for 1.48

So this trip I saved more than I spent..
SAVINGS!! 32.81
SPENT 23.32

Boo Yah.. Might make one more run tomorrow for the chicken deal and we will have a good 6 large chicken packs in the freezer..

Sorry super excited had to share.

So I have been working really hard to get amazing deals.. And today was AWESOME I got $149 worth of groceries for $91 plus I got $0.20 off per gallon at the gas pump when I go just waiting for me on my savers card.
So my best deals were

My stocking up on Cereal--- 8 Boxes at $2.50 a box so $20 then $10 off at the register when you buy 8 then I had $4 in coupons for those 8 boxes.. Grand total 8 boxes of cereal for $6

Then I got my brothers secret santa present normally $8.99 for the box of chocolates on sale for $4.99 plus my $1.00 coupon ==== box of chocolates for $3.99 ohh yah..

Then I got 2 packages of chicken Normally $4 something a pound totalling $29.17 for the 2 family packs Got them for $12.79 and that is around 14 big breasts.. NICE

Other amazing deals was my bananas for 39 Cents a pound and my 2 - 5# bags of potatos for 78 cents a bag! Savings Savings love it love it..

Well on another note...

Isaac is not feeling well and Noah sounds like he is coming down with the croup cough.. :(

And Yesterday Adam turned 2 months old. At his 2 month check up he was 13# 3oz and 23inches tall..

So far so busy.
Monday night we headed up to the dells for a little R and R at the Wilderness Waterpark resort. It was great.. The water was cool the Air was hot the boys had fun. We got up there ordered dinner and then headed down to the waterpark for a bit. We did more of our play on Tuesday. Tuesday we got up and went to IHOP. Good thing too since when we walked in to sit down Isaac announced.. "I want pancakes!" He made the hostess laugh. When we got back we cleaned up our room and headed down to play in the water. We hung out till about 1:30p then we got dressed and headed to the arcade play area and hung out there till 3 then we headed home so that we would make it before the BLIZZARD.. Yup you read that right BLIZZARD!!!! BRRR.



The Guys Minus Adam running around the waterpark



Bumper boat fights.. Noah and Dadda vs Uncle Kody and Isaac.



Adam's first time in the water park.. Water was cold he was not interested.

Tuesday night thru Wednesday we got around 16 inches of snow and the winds were insane. We got amazingly lucky since the wind and heavy snow knocked down branches everywhere. A branch literally fell right behind our vehicles it just brushed the bumper of the van and that was it.. No Damage.. WHEW Wednesday I spent the majority of the day playing Wii with my family and my brother who was home from school. But I was also out helping clear snow off the sidewalks and the vehicles and moving the branch. Along with helping people who were stuck in the snow. There was a medical transport van that got stuck in front of our house. He was driving a lady to dialysis. So a few neighbors and I grabbed shovels and ice picks and got him out of the snow bank in front of our house.. Crazy Crazy.



Our House after the down pour of snow.



Our Vehicles Near miss with the tree branch.

Today everywhere in the area was on a 2 hour delay EXCEPT my brothers school.. The roads were insane. I can't believe they didn't delay them too. None of the roads were clear enough except the beltline. It was pretty scary.. Just coming out of my neighborhood I had to turn the wheel to lane next to me to not slide into the intersection. I had a few times I had to engine break since we were sliding everywhere. CRAZY. On the way back from dropping him off I got to see an awesome Sun Dog which is a rainbow halo around the sun. I only had my cell phone so I took a couple photos while stopped at a light but definitely was wishing I had a better camera.. I have been researching some and I am wanting a Nikon s640. Maybe I will get one for Christmas? :) Well enjoy the photos.. Busy Busy week.


Sun dog right side of the sun



Left side of the sun. Couldn't get the whole thing with my camera phone.. Super Cool though

This weekend Nick has Toys for Tots so he will be heading out Friday and come home on Sunday. He is also dropping my brother and Isaac off with my mom. Isaac is going down to help make Christmas cookies.. He better bring back some for us.. :D I love Christmas Cookies. Well a few more weeks till Christmas and I have a pile of presents that are needing wrapping better get busy.

So this week was a pretty busy week of back and forth traveling. 2 more weeks till Kody is on break and Christmas is quickly approaching. So far I have gotten all my Christmas Shopping done. Now on to all the Birthdays coming up soon. My nephew Troy then Noah then my brother Kory then Rylee and then my 29th birthday. 30 is creeping up pretty close.. Holy cow. So lots of Birthday shopping to still do.. As for Nick and I we decided to put money away for a vacation for us so the 2 of us are not getting each other anything right now but we will have fun on a vacation hopefully. I am also happy that we saved up the money for Christmas so we are not putting it on cards.. I hate debt and hate feeling in Debt and right now we are only in construction debt and house debt and school debt. Which in all and all I think is not too bad.

So this week was the first real stick to the ground snow.. It wasn't a lot but it was enough to really effect traffic. It took Nick an hour and half to get home on Thursday night during a normal 20 min drive. It was like everyone in Madison forgot how to drive in Snow.. Mass panic. lol. So Friday the boys decked out in their snow suits decided to go play in the fresh snow.


Noah Decked in his gear.. lol



Walking to the front of the house



Making Snow angels.



Snow Angels made by my angels.

Well this week coming up we are going to go to the Wilderness water park hotel up in the Dells for a little R and R with my brother so we will have 3 big people to the 3 little ones.. Mostly I will probably hang out of the water and cuddle with Adam. But it should be fun for the kiddos. This coming up weekend will be drill weekend and my first full weekend alone with all 3 boys all day and all night.

Depending on how Nick is feeling tomorrow we may try to go to the Holiday train exhibit at the Botanical Gardens. Should be fun.. We also still need to go to the lights in the park.. Fun and Free. We pack up the boys and make some popcorn and drive through really slowly a few times.. :D It is winter and getting colder and snow is finally here. Christmas if fast approaching along with 2010.. Wow what a year!