Thanksgiving

I have so much to be Thankful for! I have been blessed with an AMAZING Hubby, 2 wonderful bugs and a sweet little pup. I love this time of year. I am especially Thankful this year...My cousin Rose, was shot in the chest in LA. She is alive! Not only did the bullet weave its way through her body, but she is well on her way to a full recovery. She has been amazing through this whole process. I am so glad that not only is she still with us, but sharing God's love as she recovers. It is such a great reminder that although family can be irksome, especially during the holiday season, life is short and to love and appreciate one other while we are placed on Earth. For Thanksgiving our Family gathers at my Grandpa's for feasting and fun. Each year we watch the Detroit Lions attempt to play football-one day they will figure it out, and then head to the table. I made my first Turkey ever! It was delicious!! I was so nervous that it wouldn't turn out, but it was easy-peasy! I followed this recipe and it was awesome.

My Grandpa and I lifting the bird out.

Me and My First Turkey!

First Coupon Trip

Okay, so I made my first coupon grocery trip. Honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I didn't save hundreds of dollars but I did save $19.59!!!! More than I thought I would. The double coupons are the best! Sweet. I also didn't go crazy and buy things just because there was a coupon for them. Overall I think that this might work out. It was a little amount of effort to save 20 bucks. Totally worth it!

Really?

This morning the bugs were playing in their room while I was getting ready. A pretty normal situation. Lulu was also in the room with the kids. Sometimes this happens sometimes it doesn't. It really depends on it bug number 1 lets her in the room or not. Well, unfortunately for Lulu, bug1 wanted to play this morning. I was packing our bags and getting ready to head our for a massive day of grocery shopping (at least 4 stores!). Everyone was ready, so I thought. I walked in the kids room to get their shoes on and go, and what did I find!!! Bug1 COVERED in Vaseline. I just stood there, I had no idea what to do, and then I just started laughing. And then I looked and Lulu was COVERED in Vaseline. Lulu had this look of "you let me play in here, and do you see what THIS kid did to ME?!" Poor puppy. Of course, I had no idea what to do, so I started laughing even harder. I grab bug1 and Lulu and tossed them in the bathroom. Bug2 managed to stay fairly clean and just had a chunk on his cheek. There was some down the side of our Alligator stuffed animal and that was about it as far as the room. I went back into the bathroom and had forgotten to take the Vaseline away from bug1, so she was putting more on Lulu. Apparently Lulu had a dry coat and bug1 was helping out. Well, needless to say about 100 paper towels later and 2 baths for Lulu we are all nice and clean. Note to self: take the Vaseline OUT of the room BEFORE letting the kids play in there!

Poor Lulu Puppy!

Starbucks

Man, I love me some Starbucks! I just found out that they are changing their rewards program. BONUS! Now you can earn free drinks! Sweet! If you have a registered card (gift or credit) before Dec 26th you automatically jump to the Green level! Make sure you register your cards!!!

Bible Study

Wow! We are doing a great bible study this time. We finished One in a Million and then went right into Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur (they brought out all the big guns!) It follows the life of David. It really is a great study. We are finishing up our time with Beth this week and will be hanging with Kay next week. Priscilla taught Annointed, Beth is teaching Transformed, and Kay will teach Redeemed. This has been a great study to follow One in a Million. I love it!

Couponing

I have started to coupon to save money. I was never a big fan of couponing. It was a little overwhelming to me, how and when to use coupons. Not to mention which ones you save and then remembering to use them. Too much for me. I am just starting, so we will see if it is something that I actually keep up with. This is a great website to help with couponing. It makes it really simple and easy to find the great deals. Enjoy clipping coupons!

CouponMom.com

Swine Flu

I thought that this was a interesting article. No matter where you fall on the vaccine spectrum-completely against to all for-it is most important to educate yourself on both sides of the story.

Swine Flu Article