Couponing

So I have been attempting "couponing" for about the last year here in S. Carolina because a.)there are some AWESOME grocery deals to be getting b.) "everybody's doing it (that's not really why but it's is the truth - EVERYBODY coupons here which can present a problem at times) and of course c.) to save money. Well last weekend I forced Curtis into doing my Publix run with me so that we could buy everything in 2 transactions (I had an episode last time I tried doing 2 transactions even though it was lagit. so I begged Curtis to do it with me so I wouldn't get embarrassed) and this is our results. Thanks to my friend, the couponing queen, and her extra coupons we got all of this for less than $25!! (i think it came to $22.10!!!)I did it in 4 transactions;two of the transactions we only paid 10cents!!!! - it was AWESOME!!!! I hope this made curtis want to coupon hunt for me when he passes the recycling bins on his way to work:) Anyway, here's the rundown of what I got...

17 bags frozen veggies

4 canisters of bread crumbs (chicken parmasean here I come!)

1 box nutrasweet (didn't have a coupon for but Curtis needed)

1 gallon of milk (also didn't have a coupon for)

1 tub butter

2 starkist tuna pouches

1 can progresso soup

2 canisters pillsbury grands

1 canister cinn. rolls

12 cans of corn

10 cans diced tomatoes

3 BIG cans hunts tomatoes

3 32 oz chicken broth

14 jars of Ragu

10 bag of knorr rice

2 boxes brownies

3 canisters of Pam

2 8oz chuncks of cheese

Sorry about the blogg. Does anyone know how to fix this????? Tiff, I should have just had you do this again. I thought for sure I could figure it out but nope! Sad - I know.

New Pictures

Just a little update on the girls... this is Bailey's new found way of smiling - mouth open as wide as she can get it, then she chirps like a bird and laughs. I have a picture of Piper in this dress sitting on the grass in Burley at Brent's wedding so I wanted to get one of Bailey in it but our grass is NASTY brown so her picture is inside. I'll have to find Piper's picture and post a comparison.

We decided to take the girls on a bike ride the other night. It was freezing out! So the got bundled up with about 10 blankets on them. Curtis thought I was CRAZY but hey, they were warm!

Playing blocks! (notice Piper's shirt - she wanted to put in on "all myself" - It's backwards) Anyway I love this picture because EVERYONE is playing - even Bailey! Too cute. Had to put this next picture of bailey up - those CHEEKS!! I'm surprised she can hold her head up! haha!

I'm sure Bailey will not appreciate this picture someday but I just couldn't resist. the cheeks, the lips, the pudginess!

Anyway, all is well in here. The weather is starting to warm up and we're lovin' life!

Snow Update

We woke up with now power and it was a little cold inside but man is it BEAUTIFUL outside!!! Powers back and we're getting ready to go PLAY!

Once There Was a Snowman!

Yup! Can you believe it - we're getting SNOW!!!! I laughed out loud when the news said schools were letting kids out early for the upcoming "snow storm". It was 40 something out and overcast but NOT snow weather. Come on! South Carolina - snow?!? Curtis and I went to Target for something and we saw some friends and we all made fun of how they said we were getting snow - hah! By the time we got home it had been raining for awhile but still I scoffed at the idea. We'd been home about 15 minutes and I called Julie to ask a questions - then asked what they were up to - she said a snow ball fight... I looked outside and we had snow!!! Sorry to doubt you weatherman!

Piper was SO cute building her snowman! She would roll her ball once or twice then say - "oh, I'm so thirsty! That's hard work" Too cute!

It was SO fun fun getting hot chocolate ready for the snowman builders and LOVED getting so warm Piper's rosey red cheeks when they came in.

Updated photo of the snow - and it's still coming!

Catch up #1

I am SOOOO behind on blogging!! So here is my first attempt at catch-up. Bailey just turned 6 MONTHS! Crazy how fast it goes. She is the SUPER happiest baby ever and is still always smiling. She still needs a little help sitting up but can go for probably 5 minutes by herself then she usually gets excited about something and kicks which makes her fall over. This is one of my favorite outfits. It has a strawberry bib I hadn't yet put on for the picture and the socks are adorable strawberries - thanks mom.

On January 16th I ran my first half marathon. It was quite the accomplishment. I ran it with some friends in the ward and it really was a ball - I'm glad I did it. However... I probably will never do this specific run ever again. I just wasn't impressed with the route. They had you run one way then turn around and run back - then run a different direction and turn around and run back... in my opinion - not cool! The course was rough too, kind of pot holey and they didn't even have bottled water at the end!!!!!! In their defense, it was the first half marathon event for N. Charleston so maybe next year will be better. Anyway, it was great fun - I'm glad I did it and hey I lost 5 lbs in the process! (I was hoping for 20 but 5 's better than nothin!)

Bailey and Piper are the bestest of friends and Piper really loves to play with her little sister. It's been so fun. Here Piper is cooking for me and helping keep Bailey preoccupied with a toy. Such a good big sister.

Anyway, there will be more to come shortly - stay tuned for catch up #2!

Grandma and pa Gerratt visit

I put these pictures up FOREVER ago and then saved it and forgot to finish this post - sad I know! I have SO much more new stuff to put on - how will I ever catch up. Anyway, Grandma and Grandpa Gerratt visited a couple of weeks ago and we got to go to the Aquarium downtown with them. Here are some photos. Piper LOVED them and the aquarium. It was really cold out and I really don't know what goes on in her little head but while we were walking to the aquarium I turned around to see Grandpa G. carrying Piper!! Now, if you know Piper that DOES NOT happen often. She NEVER goes to people or LETS them hold her or even touch her for that matter! But I guess Grandpa G has that charm about him. Anyway, here are Rex and Piper with the alligators.

Piper thought EVERYTHING was SO cool. Here her and Emerson are checking out this huge tank.

Peek - A - Boo! Don't you LOVE these big eyes peeking out!

We had SUCH a great time with the Gerratts and can't wait to see EVERONE soon! (hopefully for the reunion!!)