What Happens in Texas....

My little boy is TWO!

2009-03-10T09:24:00.000-05:00

Jake turns 2 today, how bittersweet, on the one hand I am excited to see the handsome little boy he has grown into, and then on the other hand I am so sad to see his days of babyhood pass.

Bzz: CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain

2009-01-27T16:24:00.001-06:00

It is Bzz time again! This BzzCampaign is Covergirl Outlast Lipstain. As most of you who frequent my blog or know me I am a Bzz Agent at http://www.bzzagent.com/ - Through this website you can get to try out the latest gadgets, foods, cleaning products and more. To find out more about the wonderful world of Bzz Click on the link http://www.bzzagent.com/pages/Page.do?page=About_Agents . I have used the Lipstain in several occasions and each time I am left with a light, glossy and colorful finish. It lives up to its name too, it really does Outlast; well, it outlasts anything I have used anyhow! Makeup very rarely excites me, I hate having to apply it and with lipstick you have to reapply often, who wants to do that? not me! well with this lipstain you don't have to! I urge you to try it for yourself!!

random pic....

2009-01-07T09:08:00.000-06:00

J got a hot wheels track for christmas, he looooves it!

,,,as common as a snowball in.... Texas!

2008-12-12T09:59:00.000-06:00

Random pictures...

2008-11-10T10:09:00.000-06:00

Wow... so I have been away from my blog for a while.. I guess I could blame it on the demands of a new baby.. but I won't..

BUSTED...

2008-10-06T10:45:00.000-05:00

As cute as this is I was not a happy camper to see him perched up there, the whole thing could have toppled over hurting the both of them! No harm, No foul though...

a few random pictures of my brood....

2008-10-05T22:40:00.000-05:00

My sweet angel sleeping......

Perhaps he isn't adjusting as well as I thought..... He has been off the bottle 6 months now!

Daddy and Jake mowing the yard...

Pictures,,,,

2008-10-01T09:04:00.001-05:00

Picture one is of Aunt Nina holding Becca

Picture two is Jacob wanting to play with sisters new toy...

Picture 3 is after I explained to him that he and Becca have their own toys and in the same way that he is too big for Becca's toy, she is too small for his toy (horse) and so that is what brings me to Pictures 3&4, I couldn't hardly get him off the horse all day, even to change his diaper.. he ran right back to the horse naked!!

Funny Pedi Faux pas...

2008-09-25T21:20:00.001-05:00

maybe it was the pain meds (as to why I was amused) but our pedi came today to check Becca out and called down to the room to tell us that she was perfect, then went on to ask who we take our son to see as a pedi.... there was a little pause before I said, well...You, ma'am..."

She chuckled, I chuckled... and was only slightly offended that she didn't know that.... she probably would have recognized us though in her defense... we were just on the phone....

update...

2008-09-25T21:09:00.000-05:00

Just a random update to let you all know how blessed I feel. I have the worlds most amazing husband, son and now daughter that anyone could ever ask for. My family is awesome and that is the best feeling in the world!

Jake met his sister today and really wasn't impressed, he wanted her pacifier but outside of that he really wasn't sure how the baby I was holding affcted him at all!

Rebecca Kristine....

2008-09-25T04:39:00.001-05:00

On wed. September 24th at 8:43 am Becca Sterling made her arrival into the world, she weighed 7 lbs even and is 20.5 inches long!

To everything - turn, turn, turn

2008-09-22T15:33:00.000-05:00

To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep

Today my Great Grandma White passed on. Granny White was 95 years old, just turned 95 on the 14th... She lived a good long life and was a good christian woman, I have no doubt that she is making herself at home in heaven now. We were expecting this as she has been in poor health for a while now, I will miss you Granny!
Today is also my "little" sisters bday... she is 17! Boy how she has grown!!
Wednesday will be Becca's Birthday, it will also be the day that Granny is buried, I will have to miss the funeral..

Back in the Saddle...

2008-09-02T12:40:00.001-05:00

Well after taking a small break due to general discomfort and whatnot I decided to make a cvs run this AM.. I needed some tylenol for my sore throat.. I did well...not great, I could have used a few more coupons to lower my OOP but here goes...

Pantene Shampoo    3.33 ( .33) 1.00 CVS coupon + 2.00 Coupon
Pantene Shampoo    3.33 (1.33) 2.00 Coupon
Pantene Conditioner 3.33 (1.33) 2.00 Coupon
Pantene hairspray     3.33 (free) buy shampoo get styler free
Pantene hairspray     3.33 (free) buy shampoo get styler free
Pantene hairspray    3.33 (free) buy shampoo get styler free
Dawn dishsoap          .99 (free) 1.00 Coupon
Dawn dishsoap          .99 (free) 1.00 Coupon
Dawn dishsoap         .99 (free) 1.00 Coupon
Dawn dishsoap          .99 (free) 1.00 Coupon
Bounce Sheets 120  5.49 (5.49)
Febreeze Plug ins     6.99 (1.99) 5.00 coupon
Febreeze Plug ins     6.99 (1.99) 5.00 coupon
Febreeze Plug ins     6.99 (1.99) 5.00 coupon
Cvrgl Outlast lipclr   9.99 (free) BOGO coupon
Cvrgl Outlast lipclr   9.99 (free) BOGO sale
Cvrgl Outlast lipclr   9.99 (free) BOGO coupon
Cvrgl Outlast lipclr 9.99 (free) BOGO sale
Cvrgl Outlast lipclr   9.99 (free) BOGO coupon
Cvrgl smoothers      7.99 (free) BOGO sale
Cvrgl smoothers      7.99 (free) BOGO coupon

My total was 10.46... Then got 4.00 Extrabucks to spend on my next purchase!
Pics following when I find my camera...

Gustav update

2008-08-31T06:17:00.000-05:00

well it looks like Gustav has moved more toward the east which is a good thing for us, We have been ordered for a mandatory evacuation in our county but I just can't go, the trip will be long and slow because of traffic and I truly think that it is best for me to stay here, I overdid it yesterday and was hurting pretty bad and brought on ctx... so DH and I will stay, my mom still is not 100 percent sure on what she should do but if she goes I will send Jake with her. I don't want to be away from my son but the safest place for him would be away from here. The safest place for Becca is where she is at, so its a catch 22! Looks like landfall will be Monday night...

Hurricane Gustav

2008-08-29T07:23:00.000-05:00

We are more or less the red dot... UGH... by Wed. it looks like we may get a storm.. I am so not feeling a storm or an evacuation right now!!

I am more pregnant....

2008-08-22T10:01:00.000-05:00

than I have ever been in my life..

Jake was born by now when I was PG with him, so I know that I have an about 6 lb 18inch kiddo in there squirming away.. I hope she isn't as uncomfortable as I am!

ok.. I feel better...

2008-08-14T11:36:00.002-05:00

Obviously in my last post my pregnancy hormones were running amok... I am better now, Joey is home and all is right with the world!

Becca is doing well and I feel her moving alot, some days more than others.. Joey felt her for the first time sunday night too!

I am officially uncomfortable, I can't wait for Becca to be here!! I got to hold Summer and Marks daughter Carly on monday and she is perfect!!

Thanks alot.....

2008-07-31T08:44:00.002-05:00

Assholes!! You are holding my husband hostage up there in Oklahoma... I want him back.. NOW.

JcPenny Sale!!

2008-07-24T16:02:00.005-05:00

So I was at JCpenny today and they are having an awesome sale... I got shorts and shirts for Jake for 1.97 each! *Before coupon of course*

my receipt reads something like this:
Shorts 7.99
clearance disc -6.02
coupon 15% -.30
Discounted price 1.67

here were 12 items that price and one outfit I couldn't pass up for becca that was 2.52.. total walkout for 7 shirts and 5 shorts and a onsie was $24.42

Diaper / pull up update...

2008-07-22T17:56:00.002-05:00

Yeah... so I think this has become an obsession... I went today fully expecting that I would finish up today and spend up my register Rewards ($15.00 worth) and ended up with more register rewards.. ARG.. guess I am gonna have to make another run this week... I am sooo running out of room!

Get it while the getting is good...

2008-07-21T16:06:00.004-05:00

so i got 18 more packages of diapers from walgreens today... so far the total diaper count is:

Size n's--8
Size 1's--4
Size 2's--5
Size 3's--2
Size 4's--6
Size 5's--4
size 6's--12
Pull ups 2t-3t--0
Pull ups 3t-4t--3
Pull ups 4t-5t--1

Free HUGGIES wipes...

2008-07-21T08:24:00.002-05:00

http://marthababysteps.com/reqform.php

I had to fill out standard address stuff, no survey or anything... set the email as my "junk" email address in case they sell it... Here is what the confirmation page said...

Thank you.
Request form successfully received. Please check your e-mail now - we have sent you a confirmation message.
Allow 6-8 weeks for shipping.

updates....

2008-07-20T23:08:00.006-05:00

So I am doing well, as is Becca, I had an appt with the Dr. on Tuesday.. We are going every other week now since we are so close to D Day...

Jake is cutting some new teeth, he has been so sleepy lately...

Joey is out of town for THREE weeks... GRRR...

I have been busy around the house trying to organize and make the most of my space, Dad has been filling in for my Handy Husband and building closet organizers and shelving...

I posted before that I was a compulsive "saver"... as evidence showd with my pics above... notice the new shelves!!

Stocking up on diapers.. on the cheap... really cheap...

this is what my receipt for a purchase at Walgreen's showed tonight:

Walgreen Diapers size 6 (26 ct) 5.99 x3 = 17.97

MINUS Walgreen coupon (easy saver book) 7.50-

MINUS Coupon (found in pharmacy) 6.00-

Subtotal 4.47

Tax .37

TOTAL $ 4.84 for 3 packs of Diapers

($1.61 each pack or .06 cents a diaper)

Here is where it got fun... I rc'd a $5.00 Register Reward for my next purchase... so essentially I was PAID .16 cents to take the 3 packs of diapers out of the store!!!! sooo.. I am stocking up this week while they are on sale, as you can see from the pic I have started a mini stockpile already... Free Diapers for Becca and Jake... also the training pants are part of the deal so I am getting those too for Jake...

CVS... I'm Loving it...

2008-07-01T09:46:00.005-05:00

Stockpile from past deals....

OK, not everyone may know this about me... I am a compulsive coupon shopper... I am all about the deals... here is an example.. just yesterday I made 3 trips to different CVS stores around the area, not special trips, just doubling up to get the most out of my gas since I had to go anyhow.. well here is an example of my reciepts...

1 24 pack water 2.99 (regularly 4.99)
1 24 pack water 2.99 (regularly 4.99)
1 Coppertone baby block 4.79
1 Coppertone baby block 4.79
1 Physicians Formula Mascara 7.99

Minus $1/1 CVS water 1.00
Minus $1/1 CVS water 1.00
Minus $3/10 CVS purchase 3.00

Total after coupons (tax incl) 18.80

DRUM ROLL... got back $10.00 & 7.99 Extra care bucks (store credit) Making it essentially .81 cents for all the above!! There was a deal where you buy 2 coppertone products and get $10 ECBS and 7.99 ECBS on the Mascara.. there was a $1.00 coupon out for the mascara but I couldn't find it right away and it wasn't a big deal anyhow...

Next trip:
1 Shick inuition razor refill 10.49
1 Shick inuition razor refill 10.49
Sure Deoderant 2.89
Sure Deoderant 2.89
CVS makeup cloths 2.99
Subtotal 29.75

CVS Coupon $2 Beauty care 2.00
BOGO free Sure deoderant 2.89
Shick intuition coupon 4.00
Shick intuition coupon 4.00
CVS Extracare bucks 4.50
Sub after coupons 12.36
CVS deal, B1G1 free razor 10.49
total out of pocket (OOP) 1.87

got back 3 ECBs for sure deoderant and 2.99 for face cloths... so I was paid 4.12 to take the above stuff!!

Some new pics!

2008-06-29T13:42:00.003-05:00

Well I guess I ought to add some new pics of Jake, here are some at Summers baby shower yesterday, He is growing like a weed..

2008-06-28T18:50:00.002-05:00

Today a friend and I hosted a baby shower for a friend, We had a blast! Summer was truley suprised and I am so glad we were able to help welcome little Carly Abigail into the world, she should be here in about 4 weeks! It makes me so anxious to see Becca... Here are some pics, I made the Diaper Cake, the Bow holder and the Candle favors!!

Family illness.... UPDATE!

2008-06-07T15:36:00.001-05:00

Grandpa is doing well and expected to be out of the hospital on wed!!! As far as the bone cancer we are not sure how much that has pogressed, we are just relieved to know he is doing well now!

Family illness....

2008-06-05T20:05:00.002-05:00

Joeys grandpa has been dxed with bone cancer. We are not sure what it means for him for the future, it scares us to think about it really. Pray for us that he will get better.

Another Ultrasound!!

2008-06-05T19:58:00.003-05:00

Well today the receptionist called me and my U/S is on June 18th!! I can not wait!!! It is in Webster (which is where my sister went for all her IVF treatments) and I know the place pretty well so I am so stoked!! :)

6/4/08 heavy Dr. Appt....

2008-06-04T19:59:00.002-05:00

So I went to the DR today and things looked great, she went over the Ultrasound from last month and said things look good but she wasn't able to see Becca's heart as well as she would like so she is sending me to a U/S tech in Houston for a more extensive U/S! I am so stoked!! I get to see her again and get another confirmation that we have a little girl in here!! DR said on the downside though that I need to exercise, walk in the evenings or something... I have gained 38lbs.

We have picked a name!

2008-06-03T15:14:00.004-05:00

Well we are pretty sure that the new little one is going to be Rebecca Kristine Sterling... I am pretty sure that her name is certain. We have been trying it out for a while and I am set on my little Becca... So there it is, Jake and Becca.

First post

2008-03-25T14:00:00.003-05:00

well I am going to start blogging..... if I have one central spot where people can go to keep updated on me and the family It would be alot easier!!