Family Pictures Spring 2011

We went to take spring pictures and we were COLD!! It was a chilly 50 degress outside and we were all in summer clothes. I think we got some good shots of the kids but unfortunatly we didn't get a good family shot. I guess it is hard to get six people, two being 2 and 8 months, to look at the camera at the same time. I was just happy to have all six of us in a picture at the same time. I don't think that has happened since Ava was born.

Ava 8 months old

Nolan 2 years old

Nathan 10 years old, Lexi 8 years old

I just love this picture of Daddy and Nolan

Luis & Amy

Nolan Turns 2

On September 30th we celebrated Nolan's 2nd Birthday!!!!! I can't believe it has been two years already. He is so big and full of life. He has such a BIG personality and jut loves his Daddy. Nolan enjoys watching Mickey Mouse and Word World and playing with cars. Nolan really likes to wrestle and fight with Daddy, Nathan and Lexi. He growls and holds his fists up and then charges like a bull, it is funny to watch. He LOVES his baby sister Ava and doesn't like to hear her cry, even though he has been growling at her and making her cry (as off a week ago). He also really enjoys waking her up from her nap, no matter what time of day it is. As I am writing this Nolan is laying beside Ava holding her hand and saying "baby, baby" attempting to wake her. He makes us laugh everyday and has leaped into the terrible two's. "This to shall pass" is what I am telling myself. We look forward to many more birthday's with Nolan.

Luis & Amy

First REAL shopping trip with coupons

Well I went grocery shopping at Bi-lo using coupons and the sales ad. I purchased several items that were buy one get one free, the meal deal of the week and normal sale items. I used 4 coupons and one was doubled. I had things like Ice cream, Cheetos and bread. I have a weekly budget for food and the goal is to spend less than my budget and get more food for the week.

I ended up spending $63 on $94 worth of food for the week. I saved $30 and also got $.05 in fuel perks. That was good for my first week of doing this. I look forward to what the future weeks will hold for me as I adventure the ups and downs of using coupons.

Amy

Coupons

I am trying my hand at using coupons. I am using the web site SouthernSavers.com. I have heard that so many people were saving a ton of money on groceries and with a family of 6 we can use the help.

I do pretty good already on our grocery bills, I have a limit per week and I stick to it. How cool would it be to say I got twice amount for the price I normally spend. With 4 kids it is crucial to save money where we can. Before I would use coupons for diapers and wipes and that was it. I am not on that likes to sit down and clip coupons but if I can save $20 that will be worth it. I am going to see what I can save next week on my groceries, and will post my results.

I told my husband that I needed a printer, so I can print off all these coupons. I told him that the money I save on groceries can pay for the printer and the ink. He has always said we didn't need a printer. I would disagree b/c we have kids in school that need it. We will see if I get a printer after saving money with my coupons.

Amy

Daddy's 28th Birthday!!!

Daddy turned 28 on the 12th of September. All he asked for was to be able to watch football all day, and that is what he got. He enjoyed himself just watching the game he loves. I fixed him lasagna for dinner, which is what he wanted. Nothing exciting really happened, we were very lazy.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

Amy

Mommy's 30th Birthday

So I turned 30 on the 3rd of September. The kids were very sweet and told me "Happy Birthday" before they went to school. Then the craziness started when they got home. Nathan went to spend the night with his friend Gavin and Lexi had her friend Kaily spend the night at our house.

I went to take Nathan to his friends house. While I was outside talking to my friend Nolan was "eatin" up by mosquito's. His legs look rough. When I got home at 9 pm (didn't realize I stayed to long) we cooked steaks. They were pretty good. The girls and Nolan stayed up till midnight. When I finally got Nolan to sleep little miss Ava woke up to eat. Needless to say Mommy didn't go to bed till 1 am, wow what a long day.

If 30 is going to be as eventful as my birthday then I am going to have a busy year. I will be exhausted by the time by birthday rolls around next year.

Amy

Aquarium at the beach

We were able to take all the kids to the Myrtle Beach Aquarium and they had a blast.

One of my favorite pictures

Luis & Amy