Coupons

So, as of a few months ago, I am absolutely obsessed with coupons and getting extremely amazing good deals with them at the supermarkets. Literally, I eat, sleep, breathe coupons. And if you don't think coupons do that much to your total besides take a few cents off here or a dollar there, you are WRONG! I know that many of you are already actively saving extreme amounts of money like I am so this is not news for you. But for those of you who don't do this yet, you have to start because it is amazing!

To get started understanding how this process works, go to: southernsavers.com and click on "getting started guides" at the top (that is if you live in the South. Other regions, I believe, have their own websites, I just don't know them). She will explain everything.

The 2 places where I usually use all my coupons are Publix and Kroger because they have by far the best deals. That's right- I did not say Wal-mart. I have learned Wal-mart is only good for those things that you can't get on sale at the other stores. This week Kroger is having ridiculous sales and I purchased $115 worth of groceries for $35!! There weren't as many deals at Publix last week so I only got $28 worth of groceries for $6. However, that is still incredible savings. I usually save an average of 60% or more on my bill. This has really been a great way for us to start building up our food storage a lot quicker than we thought we would be able to. We are able to get many items for just pennies or for free.

My mother-in-law and I always do our couponing together and always joke about it being our mormon version of a high!

Cute Shoes

I absolutely love this pair of shoes that Cade wears. He always looks so adorable with them on his feet.

Cade must like them, too.

July 22, 2006

Can't believe it's already been 3 years! We sure don't look like that any more! That's just what love does to you I guess...or in other words, children.. Oh, sweet love.

Happy 4th!

Today, we are grateful for our wonderful country, freedom, and family.

Sss..Ssitting and Sswimming..

Yeah, yeah the title is stupid. I just see all you guys with these clever, witty titles and I got nothin..So, since I turn on PBS and enjoy all the wonderful learning cartoons with Cade pretty much everyday, you get to enjoy me practice saying my letters. It's great when I wake up in the middle of the night to try and get Cade back to sleep and in my head I hear all the lovely theme songs to these cartoons. I think I'm becoming less of a normal person everyday.

Which leads to the first Ss in my title- Cade is sitting up. Still a little wobbley, but will be up with no supervision in no time.

Cade's new favorite toy...a half empty water bottle. Hmm.. And NO I did not buy my boy a purple Bumbo. It is my sister's. Appreciate your concern though.

Now for our second Ss.. We took Cade swimming for the first time today! He was scared and cried and held on the Chase for dear life at first, but after awhile I think he started to enjoy it..although his face would never show it.

Starting to get into it.

Worn out. He feel sound asleep on Chase while in the pool. Poor baby has not been feeling well the past couple of days.

Ew, unpacking..

We finally moved into our house 3 weeks ago. It is apparent that we are MUCH happier here. No pics to post yet as we are not completely unpacked (hard to do w/a baby that wants to be held constantly and only sleeps 30 minutes at a time). Hopefully, we will finish soon and can post some. For the most part we have finished all the painting and fixing up. So far we have painted every single last bit of wall, baseboard, and door, tiled the laundry room floor (thanks to Chase's dad), refinished the hard wood floor in the family room and the hallways (thanks to my dad), and other little things here and there. We have really appreciated all the help we have received from family throughout this whole process. We could not have done any of it if it weren't for all of your help.

We had a pleasant surprise last month. Chase's brother, Cody, flew home and surprised everyone with a short visit. No one had any clue he was coming, so needless to say everyone freaked out. His last visit was at Christmas time, and he wasn't supposed to come home again until this coming up Christmas. So of course there was much excitement, and we were happy that Cody got to see Cade since we didn't think he would see him until he turned 1.

Cody and Cade

Another of Chase's brothers recently left to go out to school at BYU. He is playing on BYU's soccer team, and we are all really proud of him.

Sad goodbye's between Jordan and Cade. Cade really loves Jordan.

We are excited to see both Jordan and Cody sooner than the planned Christmas visit when they come home in August!

About a month ago, Cade had a weird tongue fettish where he seemed to constantly have his tongue hanging right out. He is always doing something else that is hilarious.

AND... We have TEETH!! Cade cut his first 2 teeth about 3 weeks ago. We couldn't figure out for the life of us what on earth was wrong with the kid because he was 20 times more fussy than usual. Now we know.

And if you can't see them well enough here..maybe this will help:

Now, Cade always has his bottom lip sucked in. What a goober.

I know I'm prejudiced because he is mine, but he really is the cutest thing I have ever seen! Even though he is such a terrible sleeper and I get so frustrated, it is really hard to get mad at such an adorable face.

More to come later.

All work and no play

This week we are working hard to get all the painting done in our house so that we can move in as soon as possible. Every single square inch of the inside needs to be painted. Since the previous owners had pets (which is not my thing), everything is pretty dirty and needs a good paint job. Since we were busy last week and were unable to start doing a whole lot, we have not gotten as far as we would have liked. However, progress is being made. So far, we have painted all the closets, the doors, and have done one coat on the main big room. We still have everything else, plus all baseboards, and changing out the floor in the laundry room. I can't wait to be done and moved in! It's going to be great!

Last week, we had the priveledge of watching Jack and Kate while my sister was out of town for 4 days. Let's just say it was a little crazy. But I triumped and am proud of myself. Yes, I am admiting that I am proud of myself. I think I did a pretty good job handling a 2 year old, 1 year old, and 5 month old all at one time. Good thing Chase was there to help most of the time. I have learned that I want my kids to be spaced a part a little more than that. I wouldn't be a pretty sight if I had a child every year. I'd probably have some sanity issues. Plus changing 5 absolutely disgusting poopy diapers in one day is no fun. Jack and Kate's were by far the worst.

Cade's new favorite toy. He is hilarious to watch jumping up and down in this thing.

Squash this week. MMmm..

Cade started rolling over about a week and a half ago. My little boy is getting so big!!