Evelyn's first month

We are enjoying every minute with our sweet baby girl. She has been the perfect blessing to complete our family. She loves to eat sleep and poop... but most recently she loves to smile. Big sisters love helping mom take care of her and big brother Gus wants to be sure he gets a good look at her eyes at least a couple times a day. God has blessed us immeasurably and we are truly thankful. Here are a few photos from her first month.

(smiling at mama)

PS- It has been FOREVER since I've blogged. I have missed it a ton... I hope you will be seeing more of me on here.

Feeling word Friday

Tired...

This weeks shopping

Total spent= $42.21

Total saved= $234.19

84 items = $o.50 an item

That's some ROCKIN' GOOD shopping if ya ask me!!!

It feels so great to stock up on toiletry items that we use everyday.

and just in case you want a list of items...

1 Vaseline lotion, 8 Sauve Body washes, 14 Sauve kids shampoos, 12 boxes Q-tips, 2 Dove deodorants, 2 All detergents, 2 Chinet paper plate packages, 4 Bic pen packages, 6 boxes Hershey brownie mix, 2 Honey nut Cheerios, 2 Cookie crisps, 2 boxes fruit snacks, 4 Best foods Mayo's, 2 packages Pillsbury pre-made cookie dough, 2 boxes micro popcorn, 1 individual box of Teddy Grahams (for my shopping mates), 1 mini Ben n' Jerry's ice cream (for the baby, of course!), 1 box of juice boxes, 2 bags tortilla chips, 2 Artisan garlic breads, 1 Gallon milk, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1 lime, 3 avocados, 3 apples, 3 bananas

Happenings and thoughts

Sleeping in*Enjoying pancakes the girls made for breakfast (yummy)*So happy to have Drew home*Reading Feminine Appeal for the 2nd time (a MUST read)*Nesting*Doing puzzles and pattern blocks*Playing catch*Paying bills (yuk! Feels good to have it done though)*Watching a movie with my hottie*A bit of couponing (its WAY too hard to pass up a good deal)*Visiting with a friend*Washing baby clothes (their SO cute)*Packing for the hospital*Long chats with Clint*Snuggling with the kids*Imagining what this next one will be like... A boy? A girl? When will he/she come?*Planning and packing for our last family vacation as 5*Happy for cooler temps*Thinking about Grace Women's Ministry stuff*Thankful for an awesome husband*Experiencing much joy and discomfort from baby's movements*Wishing they would invent a laundry folding machine*Missing sleeping on my tummy*Surprise! Simple and sweet date w/ Hubby that he arranged*Staying up late to blog

Happy Birthday Carrie!!!

She listens and encourages me, my dear sweet friend.
She is patient and smart, my consultant and editor.
She prays for me and speaks truth, my sister in Christ.

I know she'll probably hate this picture but I LOVE it because...


and I can always make her laugh.

I love you Carrie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

The way to Gus' heart

Gus: (screaming and crying) I need more ice cream!!!
Mom: No Gus, you already had one and can't have anymore.
Gus: (still screaming and crying) Nooooooooo, I need more.
Mom: I'm sorry Gus but you ate your ice cream.
Gus: No I didn't, I dropped it, waaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Mom: Well Gus I didn't know you dropped it. I thought you ate it. Mama will get you more.
Gus: oooooookaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Mom: (hands Gus his ice cream)
Gus: (happy as a clam) I like you Mama!!!

Flashback Friday: "Birth" days past

I can't believe will be doing this again in just a matter weeks!!!

Gus and Sam's first photo together.

This next time around I'll be the one holding the baby for the first photo opp!!!