Couponing

I thought I'd brag a little on my latest couponing exploits.  The first time I went, I went to 3 different stores and spent a total of $100 I saved $100! Whoo hoo! I now have a 3 month supply of diapers and dish washer detergent!

Today it might not look like I did so well but in these totals I have party decorations and Lily's birthday presents so I spent $200 and save $100.

I'm so happy with myself.  All it takes is the actual effort.  I love the fact that I am still only buying what I would have bought anyways but saving a ton out of pocket.  I even got a great job by a follow couponer behind me at Albertsons!

Princess Lily is 3!!!

Three years ago today I was sitting around thinking of course this is Chet's first set of nights and I think I'm in labor.  I was trying to figure out what time to put Owen down for a nap and how long to let Chet sleep before  I told him we needed to go.  I waited until Owen woke up from his nap and then told Chet.  Once we got to the hospital we called Gene and Lisa and I asked if they were busy.  They thought I was calling to make dinner plans or something, not that I was in labor and needed them to come pick up Owen.   

She was my little Princess then and she still is.  Who would have thought I would have a little girl that loves everything girl 100%.  She is tons of fun to have around and her quotes of the day have kept us laughing.  I can't wait to see what this year brings.

My Big Boy

Owen is getting so big and so smart.  I am proud to announce that he finally was able to put together his own show and tell! I asked him the letter of the week and he said "R",  and then we went to the sound, rrrr and he went and found this . . .  

R is for Rabbit! 

We also got a learn to read set for Leapfrog for Christmas and Owen and I have been spending about 20 minutes on a book at night and it have activities in the back.  Last night it had him making the sounds of the letters of 3 letter words and he was so excited when he realized that he was saying a word! Step 1 complete now we have to repeat millions of times!!!!

Sledding

Owen's Santa wish was that he wanted a train. . . since he already has a train that was vetoed and we moved on.  His new wish was for a sled and Santa was much more accepting to that idea.

Here is Owens first sledding trip

 At the top of the hill getting situated. (Owen on the left Chet and Lily on the right)

Owen always seemed to aim slightly off to the side so he got to do some cool jumps over sidewalks.  

They actually came right at me once!

Lily had it so easy she just stayed in one place the whole time. 

Christmas a little late

For some reason I barely had my camera out this Christmas but there was obviously 1 love. 

Taylor thinks its her chair. 

And amazingly its gender neutral :)