An Unusual Easter

This had to be an unusual Easter. Maybe because it was because it came so early this year. First of all, I didn't do any baskets. The kids got no gifts. Jenna didn't get a new Easter dress and the boys didn't get anything new. They all just wore what was in their closets. It was the first year we didn't do anything!! We came home and ate frozen pizza. We usually eat something quick on Sunday's, but today, frozen pizza just didn't seem right!! We didn't have church tonight so we went to my parents church. Things got better at then end when we got a milkshake after church. I hope things will be more "normal" next year.

Super Savings Saturday and Family Fun Night

We had another great family night...of course we had our usual Friday taco night! We have been going to Chick Fil A for free ice cream cones, but last night we rented the Bee Movie! The kids and I saw it at the $1 theater a month or so ago, but Jack wanted to see it. The kids liked it so much that we just rented it for everyone to see.

Here is my savings for the week. The toilet paper was free because I had $5 to Walgreens. I also got two 12 packs of coke for $1 and this rinse for free, plus I can send in to get another $2.99 in a rebate. Again, I am going slow compared to all these professional CVS'ers and Walgreeners, but it is fun and the way that we have been hit with huge bills the last couple of weeks, we could use any savings we could get! Happy Easter!!!

Spring Break....

WOOOHOOO!! Spring break is finally here! No more rushing to get the kids dressed and out of here, no homework for a week, no work for a week! I am really excited, but come Tuesday I may be wishing for school again!! No, I really am glad to have a break from everything and I know the kids are too. Today, we are going to have lunch with Jack!!! Jack sent me this link this morning, and since it was Good Friday, I thought I would share it. I am very "sappy" at this song because Jack made a "video" of our lives together set to this music, so I get teary eyed now every time I hear it. http://youtube.com/watch?v=zJgEGe5UijA&feature=related

Happy Friday!!

Preschool Easter Egg Hunts

Yesterday, Jake had his Easter egg hunt and party, and today, Jenna has hers. We are also going to Joshua's class to hide his eggs but he doesn't get a party (don't let me get started on that). Anyway, the kids had fun, and I thought I would show some pictures.Look at these treats....aren't they so cute...and easy. I'll have to file these and make them next year!!!

Here is my class....(my 4 year olds) aren't they cute....front row left to right....Julian, Blake, Sofia, Jenna, Kayla, Cassidy. Back...Jacob, Ryann, Caleb, Madeline, Jeremy, Emily, and Samantha

Guess, what....Jeremy gave me a hug and a kiss yesterday! I feel bad for him, but it sure made me feel better!

Call Me Crazy.....

Call me crazy, but I LOVE the show The Biggest Loser! I love watching it on Tuesday nights. I love to watch these people lose weight. There is a lady on there right now who just looks incredible. I get a little jealous of her. Jack says..."you could do that too" I don't think so!!! It would be nice to go somewhere and work out all day, have trainers tell you what to eat and see 50 some pounds come off of you! Hey....I would be estatic if I lost 20 pounds!!! But, I seem to have this obsession for food! Last week Jack and I got in this debate because he wondered why the women were boo-hooing. I told him it was so much easier for a guy to drop weight. These guys are dropping at least 8 lbs a week. A woman has different things going on with her body. I got really into it, because I could relate to them.....exercising their hearts out to get on the scale and see 1 pound lost!!! Jack can eat ANYTHING and not gain a pound! In fact, he has been in the same size pant since I met him. Me....well, I can look at any food and gain weight. I could eat a carrot and gain a pound.....So call me crazy for loving this show and getting into it a little too much. Call me crazy for wishing that I could drop weight like that instead of going the opposite direction!

Let's See What Else Can Break......

Recently I have broken a lot of things around the house. I feel bad for Jack. He can't keep up with things. Here is my list....

1. the riding lawn mower

2. the dryer that is only a few weeks old (a repairman is coming tomorrow)

3. the vacuum cleaner

4. the kitchen drawer (although he did get that one fixed)

5. a post on our fence

I don't know why everything breaks down at once!

I wanted to show my "prize" for 3rd place in my chili contest....it came from a Southern Season, so although it's not really what I wanted, I know it did cost a little. It's more my "pride" saying I actually won 3rd prize. Jack did not even get a chance to vote, and the chili was all gone by the time he got in there! I didn't poison anyone either!!!!

The Easter Egg Hunt

The kids went to Monica's on Saturday for an Easter Egg Hunt (thank you Monica). They really had a great time. I got to take a group of kids on a scavenger hunt. I think we were winning until we got to the last clue....I didn't know we could go in the house, so my group got third place. Joshua's team got first. Look at this picture of Jacob and Linus (I think that is Linus...it could be Lucy). I had a hard time taking him away from the dogs.....hmmm...are we going to have to break down and get him one?