ONE!

My boy turned one year old. We didn't do anything too elaborate. He'll never remember anyway. Funny thing is--I went through all the trouble of picking out his presents, and honestly, he hardly ever plays with them. Please tell me this is the case for every one year old. Ahhhhhh!

Finally get to make something other than a princess cake.

Before

After

Where to Start?

It has been so long since my last post, I have a ton pictures to sort through. Sarah started preschool at the beginning of October. I was gone her first week of school so Mark had to get her dressed and ready every day. I got a huge kick out of hearing him complain about how hard it was to take care to the girls by himself! (I had Spencer with me.) Here is how Sarah looked her first day of school...

He didn't do such a bad job. Now if only I could get Sarah to take a decent picture.

I'm Back!

I am sorry I just kind of disappeared for a while. My only explanation is that I needed a break from everything for a while. But I am back to blogging and I have some pretty exciting posts coming up very soon. I have so much to catch up on.

A whole lot of nothin'

O.K. I haven't posted in a while, but I have a really good excuse--nothing too exciting is happening here. So here is a random and scattered post for all those who care.

Avery is loving kindergarten. She isn't reading yet but is getting pretty close. Unfortunately she got sick and missed most of the week of school. She rides the bus every morning and evening and has an assigned seat by one of her best friends. I signed her up for school lunches but she insists on taking her own lunch because she likes to sit at the "peanut table" with all her friends.

Sarah is absolutely thriving with Avery at school. She loves to have access to all the toys and tv shows without having to share. She spends hours playing by herself. The rest of the time she hounds me for food. I hear "Momma, I'm hungry" at least 15 times a day. If I don't go get her a snack immediately, she just helps herself. I find bread, cereal, juice, etc. spread from one end of the house to the other.

I was sure Spencer would be walking by now but he's gotten scared. I predict he will be my latest walker. He is getting teeth like crazy so he's been feverish and drooly for the last few weeks. He is irresistibly cute and loves to look at light fixtures and say "WOOOOOOW!"

Mark's job finally and temporarily opened back up unlimited overtime. This is great! Buuut, I don't see him very much anymore. We had a contest to see who could keep from raising their voice at the children this week. Money was on the line and I was determined to win it. I had one slip up but I told Mark that since he was never home and I was always home, I should get a free pass. He agreed. I am looking forward to my shopping trip today.

Luvs Lovers

O.k. because I love you all and don't want you to miss out on a great deal, I'm letting all of you that use luvs know they are releasing a $5 off coupon here.

First Steps!

It's official. Spencer took his first steps on Friday, September 11, 2009. We are so proud of him. He is the first child we've ever had that finds walking funny. He laughs all the way from Mommy to Daddy.

O.K. I'm obsessed!

So, my latest obsession--coupons! I know--what a dork! I really do have a valid explanation...

Times are hard and we are all feeling the crunch in one way or another. Well, Mark and I have taken a few blows to our income this past year. We looked at the various ways we could cut back and get out of debt. Coupons became an obvious way for us to subsidize our grocery budget. Yes, it takes time clipping and sorting. Yes, I take longer at the grocery store. (The girls always ask me why I have to stop so much.) But it has honestly become exciting for me. Who doesn't love feeling like they got a really great deal? Well, now I get great deals ALL the time. I have discovered a ton of websites that teach you how and where to use coupons. They also give good estimations for how much you're going to pay out of pocket. They tell you lots of different ways to get coupons and freebies. Ok. So that's the last you shall hear about that. I enjoy it and would recommend it to anyone regardless of financial situation.