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Check out my children!!! I can't get over them. She really captured them just as they are. There are a few more of Tripp than Mak just because he was way more cooperative that day than she was. But, the ones she did get of Makinley are beautiful. I have no idea how I am going to choose...my wallet is probably going to feel this one pretty hard. But, they are only this little once. I plan on capturing it and savoring it for the rest of time!!!

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He's a Genius

I have been meaning to post this picture for weeks now, but I have been so far behind. Today I read on two different friends' blogs about their children writing their names and it reminded me! I think I already blogged about him actually writing his name, but never posted the picture. But, here it is!!! Didn't he do an AWESOME job? He's just gotten better and better since then. He's doing better at writing his p's facing the right way. Hey, I had 1st graders that struggled with their p's and b's! Anyway, here it is, documented forever. My son's name for the first time!

Tripp's Word of the Day

"Hornicorn".....for the unicorn on Makinley's movie.

New Obsession: Coupons!

For the last several weeks, I have wanted to start trying to use coupons more. I've thought about it/attempted it several times in the past, but I've always quit before making any real progress. I have a friend here in Madison that uses them religiously and she has inspired me to start doing better. So, I've been checking out http://www.southernsavers.com/ and I've made my mom start saving all of her coupons for me. Last weekend, I tried to go to RiteAid and use coupons combined with a deal I saw online. It didn't work out quite like I wanted it to, but I did come out with free makeup. So, not a total loss. Yesterday was my first day really trying while I was grocery shopping. I was able to save $15 and I was pretty excited about that. However, today I hit paydirt!!!! I am SO excited about this:

I went to RiteAid again today with high hopes. I spent FOREVER cutting coupons, searching for coupons, etc. But it ended up paying off. I'll tell you the totals before coupons, the total after coupons, and the total after rebates.
Before coupons:
3 packs of Huggies Diapers: $33
Shampoo-12.99
Proantinax-6.99 (which I have NEVER used in my life but it's supposed to help prevent urinary tract infections. As a teacher who doesn't get to use the restroom often, I thought I might try being proactive).

Ok...here's the breakdown. I had to pay in 2 different transactions. First transaction:
2 packs of Huggies- 22.00
Proantinax- 6.99
Coupons: $5.00 off $25
Diapers- (2) $2 off Manufacturer coupons -$4 total off
(2) $2 off Rite Aid Coupons-$4 total off
Proantinax- $3 off
So, coupon savings of $16.00

2nd Transaction
1 pack Diapers-$11
Nexxus Shampoo- $12.99
Coupons- $5 off $20
Diaper- $2.00 manufacturer coupon
$2 off Rite Aid Coupon
Nexxus- $4
So, coupon savings of $13.00
I already took what should have been around a $52 total down to about $23....which is huge in and of itself. But it gets even better. When I got home, I entered my receipts on Rite Aids website for rebates. I was eligible for a $10 rebate for the diapers, a $5 rebate for the shampoo, and a $6.99 rebate for the Proantinax. So, I'll be getting back about $22 in rebates. So, my total spent today? About $1....for 3 packs of diapers, Nexxus shampoo, and Proantinax. I am THRILLED with this. I mainly wanted the diapers. The awesome shampoo (that I can never really afford to pay for) and the protection from a urinary tract infection are just a bonus. Let's just say...I'm hooked!!! I can't wait to see how much money I can save us in the future! Wait!! I just remembered that it gets EVEN better! Rite Aid is running a promotion for several months where you accumulate money spent for giftcards. Today, I earned a $5 giftcard. So, Rite Aid actually paid ME today to shop there!!!!

New Trick

I most definitely will not ever be leaving Makinley alone in the bathtub. Not that I ever did, but if I ever even thought about it, this new trick has stopped that. It's hilarious though when she does it. She thinks it is so funny that she can't hear as well with her ears under water. She just talks at the top of her lungs the whole time she is laying down. What a mess she is!

1st home game

Joey and I made our way to Athens last Saturday to support the Dawgs!! It was such a fun day. We started tailgating at around 12 and the game wasn't until 7:30. I couldn't believe I made it through. I haven't tailgated like that since college. The worst part was the actual game. We had about 2-3 people sitting on our row that shouldn't have been, so we were squished like sardines. I was miserable for four hours. At least we pulled out a win. We went with a big group of people and had a blast. I hope it can become a tradition in the years to come!
Me, Heather, Christen

Us!

We're missing some of the group, but it's the closest I got.

Some of our tailgate. Our spot was awesome. Just a few blocks down from the stadium!

Birthday Party at Mrs. Barbara's

On the Friday of Mak's birthday week, she had cupcakes at Mrs. Barbara's. All her "boyfriends" loved it! Just a few pictures to show the event!
This is going to be one protected little girl! From left to right: Caleb, Zack, Mak, Tripp, Riley and Drew. She's the only girl at Mrs. Barbara's!

Mrs. Barbara getting her settled.

She loved when they sang!

Digging in!