Couponing

So I have been working on couponing and Danny has been my little helper.  Well, lately I have had too much going on to even try to get anywhere with it but Danny has not given up.  My sweet baby has been working so hard getting the cut and organized and I am so proud of him.  Today he wanted to go shopping and use some coupons.  So we headed to Publix since there were things we had to have and we used some coupons.  We save about $25 which is always awesome.  Hopefully we can keep increasing the savings and decreasing the bills.  That would be so super amazing.  I appreciate my little man and all he has done to help.  We will keep working at it so watch for updates!

War Eagle

So today was Danny's day with Uncle Kenny. He was going to the Auburn game, even though he has gone with him before this would be the first time that he was really into football. Last time we were actually in Auburn and he called us to come and get him, of course he was only about three. This time he stayed and had the best time. Kenny said that he was great, which makes me feel really good. He even got a shaker for John Michael, which made John Michael's day. I cannot believe that my baby is growing up but I am so glad that he is able to do things that he loves. WAR EAGLE!!!
Brandon, John Michael and I worked around the house while Danny was gone. I got the bathroom decorations almost all up, the kitchen started, the beds all changed to the Christmas comforters, a few things up in the living room. All in all about 5 Christmas boxes were cleaned out and reloaded with everyday stuff. Definite progress, which is always nice.
After Danny got home we all went to dinner. The boys really wanted Chinese so that is where we went.
Then we headed to the grocery store. With Thanksgiving on Thursday there was a lot to get, and I had to get my mom the stuff to make the pies. I carefully planned the trip to make sure I used the coupons I had as well as got what I could on sale. While it was still over $200 I saved over $100, which made me feel great! I plan to get better with coupons and sales, but this was my first serious attempt and I was pretty happy about the turnout. YAY!
We took mom her stuff and then came home to unload and put up our stuff. I have to go to Sam's tomorrow after the photo shoots that I have to get a few things, but then I am good to get started. I am hoping to have all casseroles made no later than Tuesday night so that Thursday all I have to do is cook them! That is the plan, hopefully it works.
Well, I am off to bed. Good night all and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

T is for Tornado

Fridays are always a lot of fun and always super busy. With Brandon being off most Fridays we try to get a lot squeezed into one day.

Today was show and tell and they were supposed to bring something that started or ended with the letter T. John Michael chose to take Tornado his beanie baby horse. He said that everyone really liked him, especially his name. I am so glad that they have to think about what they bring instead of just grabbing whatever. It is great for John Michael.

We thought that DirecTV was coming today, but we later realized it is next Friday. Now it is not going to happen until October. There is always a better way to get things done and while we have to wait a little longer to get them out here, this way should save us a little money, not much but $3 is $3. It will also save us a lot of hassle, which is always a positive in my books.

I had a shoot with a month old baby this morning. Avery, and she is precious. I hope to do more pictures with her as she is absolutely adorable. Like most babies she was not a fan of the tutu, but we were able to get some super cute pictures. For more on these watch my photography blog on http://www.monicaannephotography.com/ I love followers so check it out.

Tonight we went to Brittany's soccer game. They were playing at Clay so we were glad to get by there. She did really good and the boys, especially John Michael, thought that it was cool to watch Aunt B play soccer. Unfortunately they did not win, but they played good and I was glad that she was out on the field. After her game she played a little with the boys, which is always a treat for them. Hopefully we can start getting together more with Aunt B.

Danny is starting to sell boyscut popcorn for the cubscouts!

Well, I am working on pictures and homework and probably not too long for bed. I am tired. Know that you are all in my prayers. I hope that everyone makes memories this weekend.