Putt Putt, Savannah, Owen's First Day of Pre-School, Knox and Pneumonia

Wow, I didn't realize how behind I was on my blogging---as usual.

I got some $1 coupons to go putt putt golfing a few months ago. So we went as a family.

It was Hallie and Owen's first time and they LOVED it!

Chad showing them how it's done...

Pretty soon after starting, Hallie got a hole in one!! On her own!! Chad and I kind of freaked out..

My sweet baby..he was soo good, he stayed in his seat the whole time and didn't even cry once (surprisingly)

Chad got a hole in one...

Arggghhh Matey...

And then...Owen got a hole in one..All by himself! Woah..

Rooooooarrrrrrrrr!!

Now...I bet you all are waiting to see my hole-in-one picture..well keep waiting, because I didn't get one.

Shish-Kabobs (Or Shish-Kaboobs as my great-grandmother used to call them) We make these every once in a while and we LOVE THEM!!

These always bring back fond memories from when Chad and I were first married and we would get together with our friends, Jason and Rebekah, and grill out, sit outside and talk it was so fun!

Chad and I went to Savannah to visit Charles (Chad's brother) and Heather one weekend in August. Vicki, Candi and Catelynn drove down and watched the kids for us! (So grateful for them!) It was such a nice getaway.

We went to the beach

Went shopping, out to eat, and to a Roller Derby! It was way fun!

Their Mascots..

Thanks, Heather and Charles, for being such hospitable hosts! We had a blast!

Owen's first day of Pre-School..we decided to put him in 2 days/week, just so he could get the social interaction, with other children his age. I also teach him 2 days a week as well. He LOVES it!

This little guy is into EVERYTHING (as you can see)

But oh how cute he is!

Hallie got the stomach flu a while back and she just never really recovered from it, 3 weeks after that, she was coughing, wheezing, not eating, had no interest in playing, watching tv etc. I took her to the Doctor and was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. She was miserable! Her mimi sent her a get well basket..it really lifted her spirits, which helped her and I both. I hated seeing her sick like that. So, to see my old Hallie again, even just for a few minutes, was such a blessing. Now, 3 weeks later, she is doing great!

Coupons

So I've decided to become a "couponer" egh..scary right? I've seen a few of you post pics of like a 100 items you got for $7.99 or whatever and I'm not going to lie, I was impressed. But I just never felt like I should jump on the coupon wagon and I'll tell you why. The only time I ever used coupons, was for stuff I didn't really need. It was really cool stuff and I got great deals on it, but I would just end up spending money on items I wouldn't normally buy.

I have not not yet been converted to this new coupon idea. BUT I went to this coupon seminar and she taught us all about couponing. She used to spend $400 dollars/month on groceries (that includes toiletries, cleaning supplies, medicine, etc.) now she only spends $120/month. That's when I knew I needed to try this out. It would be soo nice to cut back on our grocery bill.

So..do any of you use coupons? Do you have any suggestions or advice? Have you tried this in the past and decided to stop? If so why?

So..here is my coupon picture, my first ever.. (Christmas present for Owen)

I got this bad boy for

FREE

Yeahh...


I know, I know, it's not much but maybe one day I'll have one of those pics with my 1100 items that I only spent like $5 on.

Until then..I'll let you know how it goes.

If you want to know how I got it for free go HERE.

Forgotten Photos

I forgot about a these pics a while back:

Here's Hallie going to Soccer Camp

Owen was sick

Isn't he pitiful

He was well enough to go 3 out of the 4 days

THEY LOVED IT!

Hallie loves playing dress up with Knox..I'm not sure that he likes it though.

Hal's first day of school

She was SOOOOOOO excited!!

As we were walking into school she said, "Momma, I'm a little scared and a little nervous." I told her that she would do just fine and have soo much fun.

I cried.

A lot.

I wasn't expecting that.

Here she is after school.

MoooOOM!!

I got my hurr did for Chad's reunion. I got bangs and went darker.

Here we are about to go into the reunion.

They had their reunion at the Del Monaco Winery.

Isn't this adorable..he loves taking baths..it's his favorite thing to do!

A Few of my Favorite things!

Favorite Snack:
This Salsa from Sam's

(It's actually not this exact salsa it's the same brand and container, but it's not as chunky)

WITH these Chips

YUUUMMMMM!!!

Favorite dessert:
This Icecream Cake Batter

With this mixed in:

Or this on top:

YUM!

Don't worry this post isn't all about food..although, believe me, I could make a post of it's own, JUST about my favorite foods.


New Favorite Website:
Pinterest

I could spend forever on this site!

New Favorite Lipstick: red

I've always wanted to wear red lipstick, but I've always thought I was way too pale to wear it. But I read this blog post: HERE and it gave me the courage to buy some. It took me about a month and I wore it to church one sunday. I felt foolish the whole time. The second time I wore it, I felt a little better..now I don't care at all, I love it and I'm going to wear it!

Okay, I do care...what do you think??

Favorite Earrings:
When I was younger my Great Grandmother gave me some red rose earrings and I absolutely LOVED them, I was devastated when I lost one of them (I still have the one I didn't lose). I was soo excited when I found these:

The red ones are from Forever 21 and the pink and aqua are from a coffee shop in Cookeville called Poets.

New favorite store:
H&M

I just went shopping there for the first time a few weeks ago, I LOVED it, there were tons of cute clothes and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. For me and my kids! Here is one of the outfits I got Hallie.

Favorite Go-to Recipe Website: Okay I can't pick a favorite but here are my 3 favorites along with a recipe I've enjoyed from each..

My sister's of Course:
www.brittsapron.blogspot.com
Slow Cooker French Dip

(It's hard to pick just one from each site)


Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Coconut Chicken Curry
This was soo different from anything I had ever made before..at first I wasn't sure about it, but the more I ate it the more I loved it! SHe also has a step by step bagel recipe that is GREAT!

and....my new favorite recipe site: So new in fact I haven't made anything from it but..


http://foodgawker.com/

Tonight I'm making this:
Lasagna Soup

New favorite show: Suits

It is soo funny and the characters are well..let's just say, easy on the eyes..

New Favorite Movie: The Help

I laughed, I cried, I giggled, I smiled, I cried, I frowned and cried some more. SOO GOOD!

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!

Favorite Baby:
This little guy right here!

Favorite Book Right Now: Hard Times and Holy Places by Kris Belcher

The other day when I posted about my "attack" I was really depressed. I just didn't understand WHY it was happening to me. After reading this book, about a woman who has struggled her whole life with eye cancer, I really do not have any reason to complain. My life is pretty perfect. I can handle this pain once/year or so..I have soo much to be grateful for!