2/26/09

Jenna turns 20! No longer is she a teenager!

I made her a scrapbook (in one day)-- showing a quick history of her first 20 years. I'm sure she will like it because she likes anything 'about her'!

We are also going to pay her phone bill for 1 month. This should make her happy. Maybe I'll make her some lemon bars-- or whatever may be in the pantry.

Yes, My Kids are Freakin' Cute

Easier to post the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbXVbkOvzh0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI3czlo32K8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJQACtEqN0s

Valentines Day

This was a great Valentine's Day----

Cupid came and dropped off some treats for the girls. Lexi was excited-- it was a great distraction since she was whining about wanting to play play doh when she woke up.

Yesterday Lexi's school had the class Valentine party--- Lexi was not part of it because she does not stay the entire day. She did- however - get a Valentine bag of cards and candy. We did not write cards because no one told us that there would be a party and we did not have a list of names.

When the bus dropped Lexi off at home- Mr Charles (the bus driver) had a Valentine bag of M&M's for Lexi and one for Gia! (I love it when people include Gia) That was very very sweet and very thoughtful.

After the girls saw the treats that Cupid left- we treated it as a normal day--- we grocery shopped- which I hate doing w the girls (mainly I hate it w Gia), we rested, and I started to clean the house.

BTW- Rick and I got each other a 'Budget' :-)

Which Has Cheaper Groceries

Kroger or Walmart? I am having a hard time telling. We are normally Walmart shoppers, but I decided to go to Kroger. I noticed a few different items like chocolate milk in the gallon (we have to buy 3 a week!) was half the price at Kroger vs. Walmart- this was a HOORAY!!! I hate the idea of having to use a Reward Card- they are just setting you up to forget it. I do like that Kroger has Double Coupons-- I only had one was that was eligible today. I also like the fact that Kroger does not have much to distract you vs what you are there for. If I was not on a tight budget I would not mind this because it is fun to be distracted sometimes. I think I saved around 6.50 w coupons- that made me happy- seeing how I normally leave the coupons at home! I'll probably try Kroger again next weekend-- hopefully my list will be a little smaller than it was this week.

Cutting Back

In an effort to free ourselves of debt and pre pay off our upcoming Disney trip-- we have tightened our belts and watched our spending like we've never watched it before. We make grocery lists and do our best to stick with the list. I have also started to clip coupons again but the sad part is that I always forget to bring them. This week I am determined to remember-- (I stapled them to my list so hopefully I don't lose my list). I am also wanting to try to shop at Kroger-- looking forward to Double Coupon day IF I remember to bring them. Lexi is only wearing diapers at night or if she has a bad poopy day and we are on a long trip-- so that has cut down on the cost of diapers. I know that in the near future Rick and I will relapse for a weekend and spend-- due to not buying anything new-- but I am sure it won't be so bad. With tax season because so good to us- we hope to have our bills paid off by May! Glorious!