Fox 10 news came to Daniel and Saige's school yesterday. The helicopter flew in and landed on the field. The kids loved it! When we got home and looked at the news Daniel and Saige both got their 5 seconds of fame! Saige was so excited, she was signing autographs for all of us. Daniel wasn't so thrilled...in fact, I was shocked that he even looked at the camera. It was sure a fun and exciting morning.

People ask me all the time "How do you get stuff free with coupons?" It takes some planning work, but it is so worth it! I match store sale prices with coupons for a great savings. I also match store coupons with manufacturer coupons for a better deal. I got everything in this picture for free except for the Ziploc bags which were .49 cents. In total this would have cost me about $28.00, but because I had to pay taxes I paid $1.50 for all this stuff. The gum will make great stocking stuffers for Christmas. I can't believe Christmas is already around the corner!!

It is so hard for me to believe that my baby is 8! Seems like just yesterday I had the pregnancy rash all over me. Those months of itching were totally worth it, but I'm glad I won't ever have to go through that again. :)

Mom I had to steal your picture! This little girl is such a joy and we LOVE having her in our family. She got up this morning and said to Colin, (who was still in bed not even fully awake) - "Colin, don't you have something to say?... September 24th... birthday... Saige..." Colin says "Nope, doesn't ring a bell" She says "It's MY birthday!!! Aren't you going to say happy birthday?" She is always saying funny things and she is the most lovable kid I know. We love you Saige! Happy Birthday!

Procrastination

Sometimes, being prepared doesn't always go how you hope. For Saige's birthday I bought 3 boxes of Ding Dongs last week for her to take to school for her class tomorrow. Daniel asked last night if he could have something out of the pantry and goes in to find...

one ant had told all his friends to come for a party. We had ants in all 3 boxes of Ding Dongs. Luckily, they hadn't found anything else yet. So, needless to say those boxes all went into the trash and I am going to go today and buy new treats for her class for tomorrow. If I had procrastinated, like I usually do, I could have saved myself lots of frustration and 3 wasted boxes of cupcakes. :)

Can I just say how grateful I am for my children! They give me trials everyday and may not always do things that I approve of...but at least they don't have tatoo's of ants around their eye! What was this guys thinking? And where is his mother???

It's a Pillow...no it's a Pet! :)

Saige's birthday is coming next week, and I still can't believe she will be 8! All she has said that she wanted for her birthday was one of the Pillow Pets off of TV. Well, I decided to try and make one. Considering I have only sewn blankets and curtains, I was pretty happy with it.

It's a PET, and now... it's a PILLOW.

I used a real pillow inside.

I have been working on something for Saige's birthday. Can you guess what it is? I was hoping I would get it done today, but my seam ripper got quite a bit of use so maybe tomorrow.

Doesn't everyone snorkel in the kitchen sink??

Saige has been wanting a pair of "dress up" high heels for a long time. We have looked at Goodwill, but haven't found any that would not be way to big. Yesterday, I found some new cheap ones that I knew she would love in her size. She was so excited and did not take them off except to take a bath. Below is a picture to prove it.

She even asked if she could wear them to school. I had to explain that those are only for around the house and not to go out in. She was amazingly ok with that.

I hate, hate, hate the new template designer at the top of the design section. Once you go into it, you are stuck with the upgrade. After 3 stinkin hours messing with it, its staying the way it is now. So, moral of the story...Don't click on it, trust me it will save you a headache. (If there is anyone who has used it and likes it, please tell me what I am doing wrong.)

A happier post to come tomorrow, hopefully.

We took a trip to Holbrook, Arizona last weekend. My grandparents have lived there for many, many years. It had been a long time since the kids and I had been there so it was a much needed trip. We were able to help my grandma out with a few things while we were there. Before we left we went to the cemetery. My grandfather is buried there and I miss him so much! He was the neatest grandpa ever. I have so many great memories of him and am sad that my children did not really get to know him.

Grandpa Inman was in the Army and the Navy. Tyler is the first one out of the grandchildren and great grandchildren to serve in the military. I know Grandpa is very proud of Tyler and the decision he made to serve the country.
Jackson, Daniel, Colin, and Saige wanted to join in the picture. Logan wanted no part of picture taking!

Miss Saige - your hair is quite out of control. :) This was taken on the way back home. I wish I had a house right on the top, wouldn't that view everyday be awesome!

Look who's driving!

Don't say you weren't warned, there is a new driver on the road!! Tyler got his driver's license today and when they got home he could not wait to take his first official ride by himself. I was a nervous wreck, but could breathe again when he arrived back home safe!

Congratulations Tyler!!

Our little Saige

I am making up for all the time I have missed blogging! My neice Shawna got a new camera for graduation and Saige was more than willing to pose for a few shots. Shawna, you can practice anytime on my kids :) Thanks for the pictures!

Time sure flies!

The three graduates

The two girls, Shawna and Ashley, graduated from Buckeye High School. Tyler graduated from La Joya High School.

Tyler and his cousin Shawna
Tyler and Ashley
Saige is pretty proud of her brother!

Tyler's Senior Prom

I can't believe it has been 2 months since I blogged last. Where does the time go? My niece took some pictures of Tyler for his senior pictures and I think they came out very good. What a handsome boy!!