coupon clippin

I've heard a lot of people getting into coupons and carrying around those annoying binders, overflowing with coupons and they save a ton on their grocery bill. So, a few weeks ago I decided to join the "coupon clippin crew" a.k.a the "CCC" - so I just made that up and it's pretty lame but i'm tired so give me a break.

Anyway - I've gotten some amazing deals and have been able to start putting food into food storage and cut down on my grocery bill at the same time. I won't document every successful shopping trip but i will mention a few noteworthy ones.

8/13/09 Smiths Marketplace -

6- kellogs rice krispie treat (pk of 8)
1-box of Town House Crackers
4- Fruit snack (6pk)
12- cereal (mini wheats, raisin bran, corn flakes, apple jacks)
6 - pillsbury biscuit pks
3- pillsbury pizza crusts
2- pillsbury breadstick pks
1 - pillsbury french bread loaf
6 - eggo waffles (10pk)
4- colgate toothpaste
8 - keebler cookies (shortbread stripes, choc chip, grasshopper)

Total spent: $27.39
Total saved: $106.74

san diego

This summer we vacationed with the Barlows in San Diego. We stayed at the Hotel del Coronado and had a blast. Thanks for the fun times, mom and dad!
(More commentary to come later. I'm too tired tonight.)

summer updates part 1

Paul's 30th bday was a fun-filled day in Reno, NV. We were there for a chocolate convention so we had classes in the morning and then dinner that night with a group of friends. After a challenging game of bowling. We all let paul win for his birthday. :) check out his form - I think he's going on the PBA tour next year.
And a new sport being added to the Summer Olympics - sycronized bowling.

Dinner with fellow chocolate friends: Natalie, Munroe, Wade, Brett, Jared, Mieka, Paul

Dane's new best friend, and every parent's nightmare: talking Elmo.

My niece graduated from high school. If that makses me feel old, I wonder how my sis feels? ha.

Pre graduation dinner with the whole family.

Like father like son. Loves to read...

This year we went to Disney for my birthday. it was the best birthday ever because Dane had so much fun on all of the rides. Seeing him so happy made me happy. I know - cheesy but it's true.

And Dane couldn't wait to meet Mickey! He even kissed his nose.

people you want to meet

Tonight Paul was doing another one of his facebook quizzes/survey. This one was about the people you want to meet. Conversation as follows:

P: You know, I'm not really sure who I'd want to meet. There aren't a lot of people I can think of.
M: Hmmm. I'm not sure either.
P: Well, I can think of one that I REALLY want to meet. Carl Jung. That guy is amazing.
M: Carl? Who's that? One of your nerdy scientists? Hahaha.
P: (slightly offended) Yeah.
And then he proceeds to give me all of Carl's credentials to justify how 'cool' it would be to meet him.

LOL. LOL.

I love my nerdy husband.

But sericusly, I'm not sure who I want to meet either. I need to contemplate and come back to it.

house of comedians

"Daddy, funny.
Mommy, funny.
Self, funny"

boating, race cars and parties

This was a busy, busy week. On Wednesday we went boating with Paul's friend. After seven years of not wakeboarding, I got up on the second try. Wahoo! And then about 5 minutes later, caught an edge, was ripped from the boots and face-planted. End of wakeboarding - for the day at least. Dane loved the boat and i'm sure he can't wait to get back out on the water. (Forgot the camera...)

Friday we took Dane to Lehi city parade. He wasn't quite sure of the noise, but by next year, he'll be running in the street for candy.
Saturday I ran 6 miles. For some that may not be big but I was so proud of myself. I'm training for a half marathon in August so every big run I have to give myself props. Then a few hours later Dane and I went to Jake (cousin) bday party. Lots of kids, cupcakes, slip-n-slide, bubbles. Lots o fun.
Saturday night was the highlight. We immersed ourself in a very American outing - drag racing! Can you say - redneck central! Beer, boobs, tatoos, and daisy dukes (on big women). Dane wasn't sure of the loud noise but he loved the cars! He'd say "Race car watch. Race car loud." And the best was when one popped a wheely and Dane said "race car broken".

Watching with daddy.

Vroom, vroom.

Sunday - 40th birthday party for our friend - Christian Overton. This was our gift to him.

Here is a video of the morning after the race.

laundry day

Mommy's little helper.

punching

The other day Dane and I were playing in his ball pit when he pointed to my cheek and the following ensued.

Dane: Owie, owie.
me: No, mommy doesn't have an owie.
Dane cocks back his little hand, makes a fist and socks me one, right in the face. Then points to my face again. "Owie, owie."
me: yes, now mommy has an owie. But no punching, that's not nice.
Dane hits me again.
Dane: "punching" then laughs.

My kid learned a new word! And action...Great.

all boy

After Dane's bath i was starting to put his diaper on when he farted on me. Dane giggles. Says, "Poopie", then does it again. Nice, dane, nice.

bathroom stories

My cousin is so good at documenting the stories of her kids. While her delivery will be much better than mine here is the beginning of what will be many Dane stories.

1. We have had an open door policy when it comes to the bathroom so we can hear if Dane is getting in to something (like we'd be able to do much while sitting on the pot, but that's beside the point.) A couple weeks ago, Dane came in while i was going to the bathroom. Dane announces what's going on "Poopie, poopie". (For the record, just #1.) Then he pulls off some toilet paper and proceeds to try and put it between my legs and then behind me. Thanks Dane, but mommy can wipe herself. Open door, is now closed door policy.

2. Today i was giving Dane a bath. He was standing up and started to pee. I think it startled him because he immediately bent over to see where it was coming from. When he did that, it stopped. So he stood up again. And then a squirt. What? Bent over again to inspect - nothing. Stood up again, and more squirts. Confused, looks at me, then down. Then gives up and sits down to keep on playing.