Karli's bowling party

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Today we continued the festivities as we celebrated Karli's birthday at Imperial Lanes for a cosmic bowling party. Karli had a blast and I hope all of the other kids did too :)

Happy Birthday Karli!

We enjoyed Karli's birthday last night with her favorite food, macoroni and cheese. We sang Happy Birthday with her birthday cookie, since she really is not a cake fan :)

Birthday week

I find it hard to believe Karli will be 5 on Thursday Dec. 3. Where did the last 5 years go? She truly is a beautiful miracle and we are so lucky to have her as our daughter. I am so proud of her and who she has already become as a 5 year old. She is so smart, funny, compassionate, and loving. I hope she continues to grow up in this way. She is a great big sister too! Chris told her we would make her favorite dinner on her birthday and her request was Macaroni and cheese. That was also one of the things in school that she listed she was thankful for.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLI!

Other birthdays this week are...my sister in law Tracy and my niece Natalie. Happy Birthday to you!

Trick or treating

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We did the annual trick or treating event at Chris' parents house. The kids had fun, despite the chilly temps. Carmen's subdivision is becoming very popular it seemed like there were a lot of trick or treaters and many houses involved in passing out candy. Karli was so brave until at one house a very still scarecrow moved and frightened her. It was downhill from there. Even Cameron lasted a long time this year. He still wanted to pull the wagon. He had fun marching up to the houses saying "here we go.....here I come, trick or treat, and thank you." He also pointed out after he said thank you, that the person passing out the candy did not say you're welcome!

Karli's school Halloween party

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I was unable to make it to Karli's school party this year due to work. Chris was able to go and have fun with all the kids though! This was the only school party siblings weren't aloud to attend, so Cameron and Grandma enjoyed the day at the park!

Cameron singing ABC's

This video cracks me up! I'm not sure if it is the noodles in the pouch of his bib, or the fact that he keeps stopping and starting again, or that he wants you to play, not sing with him ;)

About me

Today I am writing a post about me. For most of you that know me really well, you know that I am: FRUGAL as I like to call it OR......Spartan, abstemious, canny, careful, chary, conserving, discreet, meager, meticulous, mingy, niggardly, parsimonious, penny-pinching, penny-wise, preserving, provident, prudent, saving, scrimping, sparing, stingy, thrifty, tight, tightwad, unwasteful, wary. Sometimes this is one of my flaws, but in many ways I look at it as GOOD!

The opposite of Frugal is generous (which I don't think is true :), lavish, spendthrifty, uneconomical, and wasteful.

Lately I have become addicted to about 18 websites OR blogs that find great deals, freebies, and coupons. It is a thrill for me to get such great deals and save at least $20 at the grocery store with coupons etc. If anyone is interested in my list of websites let me know and I'll send them to you.

For those of you on Facebook you already know that I am trying to cook more and eat out less. I am NOT a fan of cooking but it's been really rewarding. I'm sure it's healthier and more budget friendly! I've been getting great recipie ideas. Keep them coming they are much appreciated!