Last day of school!

The boys today! I think they've grown a bit!
The boys in September on the first day of school!

28 weeks 6 days!

Had a photo shoot today with the Tell's from IL. They came for a short, but nice visit! We did Hayden's 1 year cake pics. He wasn't too into the cake. So after he was done Cole jumped right in and started eating it. lol Hence his chocolate mustache in the above pic. So while I was "set up" I asked Bill to take some belly pics. I've been meaning to for about 5 weeks! So finally here is my 28 weeks 6 days shot. I just have to say I may not look very big...so people are telling me too. BUT I feel 4 times bigger than I look. Seriously! So we are looking at 7-9 weeks left possibly. Chances are I'll go early just like I did with both boys! She's an active little girl lately too!
In other news, the boys have their last day of preschool tomorrow! Parker graduates from preschool on Thursday too! So very sad, but we'll be looking forward to going to the pool and enjoying the summer before Chloe's arrival. I still cannot believe in less than 3 months I'll be putting my Parkerman on a school bus.

Cole and Parker got bunk beds a week ago. Cole's not adjusting too well to them and wants HIS room and not Parker's, but he's been sleeping in their for 2 days now! Daddy has the touch! Although, at nap and bedtime he tells us to "take it out and put in my room" about his mattress. Hopefully, this week I'll get to moving his clothes and taking down his bed. Then maybe he'll get that it's going to be Chloe's room. I hope! Poor kid.

Today I found out our crib is recalled. I've had a couple friends that have discovered the same thing lately and decided I'd check on ours. Sure enough. So now I have to send in all the bolts and brackets along with a photo of the model number and we should get a voucher in the mail to get a new crib at Babies R Us! Hopefully the process doesn't take too long.

Long time no blog!

It's been awhile...a long while! Lots has happened, but with pregnancy brain I don't remember much these days. So without further a do...

My Coley monster is now my little photo poser. It only took 2.5 years. lol It's nice to not have to chase. He's talking up a storm and actually understands stuff now. He's a our little clown and thinks he is just as old as P if not older at times. He loves sports. And can pretty much tell you each sport by looking at the ball. He is also riding bike now too. Loves his bike and nobody better go near it or a major fit will be thrown. He's so funny, arnry, independent, and yet so loveable too! Those eyes do it everytime.

Parker accomplished a MAJOR milestone today! I think this even surpasses his preschool graduation in 2 weeks...for me anyway! Anyway, last night while delaying going to bed he insisted that I take off his training wheels today and then we could go on a walk. Well after Cole
went down for a nap I took off his training wheels. He insisted that he would just be able to ride and not sure why I doubted him. I did. Thinking back I shouldn't have doubted him at all because after all he is my son. He's just like his mother. lol He took off and was a tad bit wobbly and I barely had to stay by him. Thank goodness because I don't think I could have handled all the running. Within I'd say 30 minutes he was racing in circles on the driveway. I had to tell him to slow down he was going so fast. So proud, we called Daddy who was at work. Sadly, he missed it but we sent a video via my cellphone for him. We are so proud of Parker. We've noticed he looks a lot more grown up lately and wow looking at him riding a 2 wheeler he looked even bigger yet. I did manage to hold back the tears because I didn't want him to think I was sad. However, they are flowing now. During his 3 hour period of riding his bike he only managed to get one bandaid on his knee...the only scrap that bled a little bit and only ran over his brother twice. Needless to say, Cole didn't go near Parker on his bike after that.

Another accomplishment P has done lately is eat new foods. Through no pushing or pleading on our part at all. He eats pizza and grilled cheese. So we now order him food when we eat at restaurants. Tuesday after the quarry we went to Applebee's because kids eat free. He got the grilled cheese kids meal and ate half the grilled cheese. He ate it like an oreo but whatever works. Today he even ate a bomb pop too. We are so proud of him and hope this continues.
Tuesday afternoon we went on a rocky quarry tour with the Moms Club. We went last
year and they enjoyed it even more this year.

The tires on the front loader cost $20,000 a piece. With the chains they last 5 years without only 1.
The dumptruck can haul 60 tons of rock at a time. And they have to haul 1500 tons of rock an hour to the crusher.

The look!

This is Cole's signature look! Although, when he really does it there is not even a slight little smile like pictured. This morning he cracked us all up while eating breakfast. He gave me "the look" after telling him not to do something. We couldn't help it, we laughed and laughed. I had to capture it tonight and share.

In other news...Parker ate 5 bites of pizza tonight! Not only did he eat it he asked for it himself. We did the quick, easy, and cheap route tonight with Little Caesar's. He told me he only wanted to eat 3 bites but it was so good he decided to eat 5! He also asked if we could save some pizza so he could show Daddy in the morning! I am thrilled to say the least. This may seem so small to some but is a HUGE accomplishment for us!

Today's deals!

Target deal all this for 8.79. The salsa was free and I had 86 cents in overage. The Aveeno I got for 1.49 a piece after using $2 off coupons. The body wash was 2.54 a piece after a coupon.
My first stop was Walgreens! I bought all of the above for $5.89 and got back $5 in register rewards. The razor was free and the cereal was free. The refill cartridges for the razor wer $1.18 after the overage from the razor. The Jane tinted lip gloss was .39 after a using a $2 off coupon (it was on clearance too!) The Burt's Bee was on clearance for 1.69 and I used it as a filler. So with the RR the above only cost me 89 cents! Rock on!


Passing along a few websites for those that are interested

www.southernsavers.com
www.hip2save.blogspot.com
www.BeCentsAble.net
www.babycheapskate.com for baby/kid stuff
www.hotcouponworld.com
www.coupons.com
www.couponsuzy.com
www.jane4girls800dollarannualbudget.blogspot.com
www.moneysavingmom.com
www.krazycouponlady.blogspot.com
www.stretchingabuckblog.com
www.couponkatie.com

For Kroger I also use: These are coupons you load onto your Kroger plus card...paperless! These can also be used in conjunction with paper manufacturer coupons. However, they don't double when under 50 cents.

www.cellfire.com
www.shortcuts.com

My newest find/project!

So here it is...a little ugly right? But this will be Chloe's dresser. I had a few minutes to spare before picking up the boys today so I stopped in the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I found this diamond in the ruff for only $20! I got my tape measure out and called Bill. I always have to get his opinion even if he's not there. Although, I knew I just HAD to get it regardless. It's just one of those things you can really put anywhere (once redone of course!) So today I sanded it and took off those handles which were terribly beat up. I'm so excited I can hardly wait to finish it.

I'm doing Chloe's room in shabby chic. I ordered the bedding last week...should be coming anyday now. It's from Target and is the Candy Patchwork (see above pic)...simply adorable if you ask me. So I'm going to paint the dresser white and also get some turned feet to put on it...it's about 4 inches to short. I'm going to get some pink glass knobs for the drawers and possibly order some shabby chic resin rose things (ebay) to glue on it to make it more girly. I hope to find some cute floral shelf paper to line the drawers with as well. It will probably turn into a $100 project, but it sure beats the one I found locally that is an antique and was $200. The drawers on this one pull out as smooth as butter too. So excited and can't wait to post an after picture.

Parker's first soccer game!

Considering Parker knows NOTHING about soccer he played pretty good today. He was a ham running around the field. Not paying any attention to the ball but giving me big cheesy grins for great pictures. So like most parents we were yelling "Watch the ball!" most of the game. It was quite humorous really! Before the game I really dreaded it...bad mom I know. I really enjoyed myself though and can't wait to see what next weekends game brings.


A heads up on deals this week!

Old Navy has all their baby stuff $5 this week. I went today snagged a couple outfits for Chloe and an outfit for a friends little guy and saved over $50. It's only on baby stuff not toddlers though.

Kmart is also having double coupons again! Ours in Clarksville is. You'll have to go to Kmart.com and check you local ad. If your store is having double coupons it will be in a red box in the bottom left corner of the ad. I do know that Fairview Heights & Belleville, IL stores are not doing double coupons...sorry guys!
(edited to add: I went today and bought 67.99 worth of stuff for 24.26. Not bad considering 2 items were $5 (Goldbond Ultimate Lotion) a piece and 2 items were 2.79 (Resolve). I amazed my sister by getting Colgate Advanced Total toothpaste for .29 and Bic Soleil disposable razor 4 pack for only 1.49. I also got the Ziploc twist and lock container packs for $1 a piece.

I've snagged some great deals the past couple weeks that I haven't posted on my blog. This week I have $26 in register rewards to use at Walgreens. I wonder how well I can do this week.