Houston

Two more weeks until HOUSTON!!!! It will not be the most fun trip BUT it is a break away from home! I hope that the boys do well showing their pigs and I hope that the girls are good and I hope we eat some gooooooooooooooooooood BBQ meat :-)

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!

Cowboy Wedding and Random

We are going to Rick's sister's wedding at 4pm today--- It is a Cowboy Themed wedding --thank goodness-- casual and comfy!!!!!

I have lost 5 pounds since we got back from our vacation and I have trimmed off some of the baby fat that Gia gave me when she was born!!!! I've cut out sweet tea, rarely drink soda, do my best to avoid the sweets, and I eat more yogurt, bananas, cereal, juice, etc.... I still - however- insist on my weekly Aparicios delivery! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

Ricky has his first BIG date tonight! He has been asked to go to MORP! Unfortunately we will probably miss the 'picture taking' ceremony since we will be at Rick's sister's wedding- BUT I'm sure his 'girl's' mom will give us copies.

Lexi has a cold-- that sucks-- she slept w us last night- that really sucked.

I am still looking for an infant to care for-- it seems like when you are not looking that everyone wants you to watch their child, BUT when you are looking- no one calls.