off my chest

Just a little venting session....
So why is it that when people are going through hard times, whatever they may be, that people tell them, "Sending good vibes your way???" I know they mean well, and I am not trying to take away from them the fact that they are trying to say something positive, but what in the world are "good vibes" and how on earth are they going to better a situation? Isn't God the only one who is truly in control of a situation and can truly help to calm our nerves? I would much rather have God's favor and blessing on me and my family any day than vibes. I don't know about you, but if we do not pray for one another, then what are we doing....nothing???


Sorry for the venting, it just irks me, as I am sure you can tell!

With that being said, I pray that GOD blesses you all today with health, prosperity, and a peace that passes all understanding! 

Have a GREAT day!
Ashley

life in general

I am home kinda sick today but I am mostly home because Tristan is under the weather. He has been running a fever the past 3 days so I figured it was time to make a visit to the ole doctor. Last night he was absolutely pathetic and was digging in his ears. Sure enough, he has an ear infection in his left ear with one forming in the right ear as well. At least it is caught early so hopefully he will bounce back quickly. Other than that, we have remained pretty healthy! If only my cold/cough would go away!!!

Our house is still sitting on the market. It hasn't really been that long since it has gone on the market, just odd seeing the sign and no one really looking at it. Some people have come by, but no real interest. As excited as I am about a new adventure, I am just as hesitant. We are in a new church that we just absolutely LOVE and I do not want to leave it. We love absolutely everything about it!!! The other thing is the house we fell in love with now has a contract on it. It is ok, we know God will have the perfect house for us when it is time, but I sure do love it. Time will tell!!!!

couponing craze

I used to think that it would not be worth my time to ever take the time to coupon.... Today I proved to myself why it is worth the time and effort. I have been wanting to get my Kroger and CVS runs in for several days now but life happened and so I never made it to either of them until today. Some of the sale items that I was hoping for we sold out, go figure, but I still did really well :)

So here goes nothing....
Kroger was a hit, I saved $16 by using my Kroger card, uploaded e-coupons to my Kroger card and regualr paper coupons. I was happy with that.

CVS was the better hit though. I followed the ads and had my items picked out before I went. I had coupons to use as well. I will try to lay this out the best I know how...
I spent $17.81 but I saved $9.65 by shopping the sales then I had additional coupons to use saving an additional 3.50 with a total savings of $13.15.
So for only $17.81 I got....
TWO packages of BIC disposable razors (the fancy ones) one 4 ct and one 6 ct. (Regularly priced at 6.99 each)

2 cups of easy mac
3 packages of DOLE 4 pack fruit cups
2 packages of HALLs Defense cough drops
1 packages of Gummy Peaches :)

THE BEST PART???? I ALSO GOT BACK $2.00 Extra Care bucks for my next trip :)

I just may be addicted afterall....
Blessings!
Ashley

couponing queen

So I am definitely not the couponing queen, yet.... but one day I hope to be! I am trying to be more money conscience as we get ready to go from one income to two, but I have quite a few kinks to work out! On Saturday I went to Kroger and CVS loaded with my coupons that I got online and from the paper (thanks mom!!) I had preloaded my Kroger card with the ecoupons I wanted so I was ready to go. I think I did alright!

At CVS I only spent $20 and I got:
Dawn dish soap $0.25!!
shampoo
conditioner
2 deodorants
2 body washes
jelly beans :)

A HUGE bottle of Johnsons baby shampoo with the pump
The mega size of Huggies baby wipes refill (usually costs 6.99 each)
and I think there was more!!! (I cant remember)
I was happy :)

One of my new favorite sites that I am using to help me is www.thekrazycouponlady.com
AWESOME site :) They post coupons and how to get the cheapest deals out there. Check it out!

Now I just need another payday so I can do some more damage!!! LOL!!!

I have had a few people ask me to blog this so here we go! On to the coupon rampage :)

Night Night
Ashley

My First Children's Book!!: Thank you, Brandermill Church!

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Tumble Time!

I really wanted to sign Tristan up for tumbling. The YMCA offers this little class for 2-3 year olds. We decided that he would probably like it so we gave it a shot. His first class was this past Thursday night for 30 minutes. We were right... he LOVED it! I mean, really, it was just a few kids running around like maniacs, but I think that kids need that! It was so fun to watch, minus the bullies..... But that is a totally different story!

 BUMMER- I can't get it to let me rotate..... sorry!

I think his favorite past was the bar :) Maybe one day he will be into gymnastics like I was! He has the right height!!

Birthday Post #3

 My attempt at making a Thomas the Train cake... Tristan said, "Mommy, Thomas out of tunnel!!" I was excited that he understood what was supposed to be happening on the cake! :)

 Rock Star in the making :)My

 You can never be too careful!

Tristan was excited that he got to eat some of the candy off of the cake. He liked the gumdrops!

For Tristan's birthday, we had his grandparents over for lunch and cake on Saturday. Ryan's dad and Pat were not able to make it because they were snowed -in in PA. We missed them!

Tristan had a great time. He did really well with all of the attention, too! We are so blessed to have family who loves us so much. We love them, too!!!