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Making apple pies with Grandpa.

Feeding Toby the turtle.

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Best day ever!

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Sunday

Last Sunday afternoon we met some friends in their neighborhood. We had a blast swimming, having a picnic dinner and playing on the playground and huge grassy area. It was such a perfect night. Such a good time.

Pete made some older friends and spent some time with them. He's the little one on the left. :)

The three families walking from the pool to the park.
Jamie and her girlfriends racing.

Dad and Bubba eating dinner.

Me and my friends Christi and Natalie.
PJ made some friends too!

God has really provided for us. We are thankful for our new friends and the fun times we have with them.

2nd MOPS Meeting

Me and some friends from MOPS.

Savers

For those of you who do not thrift store shop you should start. Especially if you have kids. And especially if you don't work and only have one income. And especially if you like to get a lot of stuff for not a lot of money. And if you like to make your kids really really happy but don't want to spend much.

This is what I got today for $20. Yes, all of this for $20.

And I didn't even try to look for bargains like I usually do. I usually only buy the stuff that is 50% off for that day. Today I had both kids with me, I had pants on that were too tight, I was hungry and I had to spend $20 because I had a credit I had to use up by this weekend. I wasn't going to let that go to waste.

This is what I got.

A Dora bike helmet $4. Brand new with the tags from the store still on. The tag didn't say the original price. Jamie loves it but will she wear it when she rides her bike? We will see.

Match-it ABC's Puzzle Pairs to teach Pete his letters $2. Like new, maybe never even used, with all the pieces.

Rain boots for both kids $3 each. New with tags. They wore them all over the mall after we bought them at Savers.

Box of 4 Elmo flip books $2. Jamie loves tab flip books and she loves Elmo. Win-win. Brand new, never read because all the tabs crisped open the first time we read them. No marks, tears, scratches, nothing.

Jumbo Noahs' Ark puzzle for Pete $2. He picked it out and is dying that I didn't let him do it before his nap today. Again, I can't tell if anyone ever even did this puzzle it is in perfect shape. I checked it while he napped. :)

Umbrella $2. We don't need umbrellas, or rain boots for that matter, here in AZ but the kids love them so who cares. This is a cute pink umbrella that the kids can push up and down themselves and is safe. They used it all over the store and we used it for the sun as we walked down to get the mail today.

Halloween witch plate $1. Pete wanted it because he said it is a cool pirate Halloween plate. He thinks it is a pirate. :) Had to get it.

And last but not least, a bag of greeting cards. I had seen these before and never got them because they weren't on sale. Today they were $2 and I love all the cards that are in it. I send lots of cards so I am always looking for cute ones!

Savers also has a rewards card. Yes, rewards for saving money. If you have a rewards card they send you coupons and you get an extra 50% off certain items for that day. And something for your birthday, can't wait to see what that is! Like I said, normally I wouldn't even buy these items for these prices but today I had to spend $20. Usually I get things cheaper if I really spend the time. We get "new" things, we don't spend a lot of money and with kids you know how quickly they go through things. We didn't really "need" any of it but we are sure glad to have it. Good job me.

Lowe's

Lowe's rocks. Totally rocks. The kids built firetrucks that had real sirens and then got to sit in and explore a real firetruck. What a great, free experience.

Went back to the duck pond last week.Uncle Bob and Aunt Edna are back in town.

30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 19: where I sleptour bed, no comforter because it's too warm, lot's of pillows, and piles of library books because the kids read books in our bed at night and during the day

30 Day Photo Challenge

Been a long time. I got stuck on Day 18: in my bag. It sounded like too much work to show what all is in my bug so here is just a pic of my bag. :)It's a nice purse. Big enough to hold all my baby stuff yet still stylish. At least I think so. A good friend of mine bought it for me and I always think of her when I use it.

Hank Jr.

My dad says Jamie looks like Hank Jr. What do you think? :)

Friends

Had friends over last night. The parents ate pizza and dessert while the kids played and laughed all night. Good times were had for all.See Jamie in the background? Heehee.

Kids

Our kids love being together. They are blessed to have each other and we are blessed to have them.I used to tell people to wait longer than 16 months between babies. When they were little it was really hard sometimes. Watching Pete and Jamie together now I am so glad we kept them close.

Jamie

Jamie holds a pen and "writes" like she knows exactly what she is doing.Jamie eats her eggs via book light. Jamie loves the kitchen counter. Its one of her favorite places to hang out.Jamie in a tent at home while her brother and dad are camping for real.
Jamie is my little best friend and I love everything about her. I don't just love her, I adore her.

Doctors

Took some new stamps to the doctor's office to keep the kids busy during a long appointment. This is what happened.

Fun Times

MOPS started back up this week! :) Kids went into their classrooms without a peep or a whimper. Praise the LORD!!!!!!
Making a car out of a big cardboard box.
Jamie loves cream cheese. Straight cream cheese.
My two Supermen.

3 Things

1. It's hiking season again! The kids are back out on the trails and this time Jamie is holding her own!2. Jamie unloading the dishwasher. If she doesn't know where it goes, it goes on the floor.3. License plate for Jamie, CUZIWNA. "Jamie, why did you dump your cereal bowl all over your chair?" Jamie, "Cause I want em'." "Jamie, why did you pour all the bubbles on the ground? Jamie, "Cause I want em'." "Jamie, why did you draw all over the carpet with red marker?" Jamie, "Cause I want em'." You get the point......

Today

Bubbles and a friend.

30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 17: on the shelf

build-a-bear's birth certificate, cross we were given when he was born, pictures on the schoolhouse photo holder he made at Lowe's, last Halloween's fireman picture, plaque i was given when i found out i was pregnant with him, willow tree sculpture we were given when he was born, monitor camera.special books she was given for birthdays and Christmases, pillow she got for her one year birthday, J letter her big sister gave her for her 1 year birthday, tiny treasure box for her first curl, first tooth, and other special things, and her 1st birthday cupcake hat.

Want Another

I really, really, really want another one of these. See below....