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

Beach 2010

We had a great time on our family vacation to the beach. We had to delay our trip this year until after Ava was born. The kids missed a week of school, but their teachers sent plenty of work for them to complete. We had alot of fun, and were very glad that Luis' parents were with us all week. Nolan especially loved that he got all the Papa time he wanted. No one compairs to Papa, in Nolan's eyes.

Love this picture, he was playing in a hole that Daddy dug.
Ava's first time on the beach. She really liked not being COLD for the first time.

Lexi playing in the water. I couldn't get a picture of Nathan, he wouldn't get out of the water long enough for me to take one.

The boys building cars at Ride Makers at broadway at the beach.

I wouldn't trade family vacation for anything. I loved spending a week with the family that was uninterrupted with work or school.

Luis & Amy

Pictures of all the kids

Our beautiful girls

He loves "his" baby sister

Nathan, 9 yrs old

Lexi, 8 yrs old

Nolan, 22 months

Ava, 2 weeks old

I love how the flower pops in this picture

All 4 of our babies

Luis & Amy

July 14, 2010

Ava Mercedes Ackerman

July 14, 2010

6 lbs 8 oz 20 inches

We are very happy to introduce the newest Ackerman. She has been a blessing to have. I do believe she is a "daddy's girl". She turns and tries to find him everytime she hears him. I love that Luis is has a son and now daughter to share his life with. I am blessed to have such a wonderful father for my children. He is enjoying every moment of father hood.

Nolan has been a great "big" brother. He gives her kisses and wants to hold her and pick her up. Ava has his full attention, mommy and daddy no longer get his kisses, they all go to Ava. He is protective and comes running when he hears her crying. He is now wanting to change her diaper and feed her. I am going to enjoy watching how he is with her when she gets bigger.

Daddy with the kids

Luis & Amy