I've been using coupons for quite a while now (thanks to my friend Laura!) and I get some sweet deals because of it! My mom and I head out to the Howell Kroger about once a month because they double coupons up to $1. We're able to get a lot of stuff for under a $1 and even free just by using coupons. This was one of my better trips out to Howell. I spent $64.39 for all this, and saved $111.46. Just by buying multiple Sunday papers and clipping coupons, I am able to save over 50% of my grocery costs and help my family save money. If you ever want to make a trip out to Howell with us, let me know! The more the merrier!

Snow fun

The girls had a lot of fun playing in the thick, heavy snow while daddy shoveled!

We love grandma!

These pictures were taken at about midnight. I don't typically keep my kids up that late! Allie had a bad dream and didn't want to go back in her bed, and Hannah was being a stinker, wanting to stay up all night. So I figured since everyone was up anyway, I might as well have fun with it!

Ava loves her little sister!

Truly Blessed

We are so grateful to be a part of an amazing small group at our church. We meet every Tuesday night at our friend's home and usually have discussions based on the message given the previous Sunday morning. It's really a great group and we sincerelly enjoy it. They have been so amazing to us since Hannah has been born. We've been getting meals every other day through the week, delivered by someone new. The meals have been awesome and delicious, and so very helpful. They also took a collection of diapers for us! How incredibly thoughtful to supply us with diapers that can cost so much. We love our group and are so grateful for you all. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! We love you guys!

Hannah

The first two weeks have been quite an adjustment! Hannah is doing really well, especially now with the jaundice gone. She sleeps all the time, and even gives me great stretches at night. I usually feed her around midnight and she'll sleep till about 4 AM and go back to bed till about 7. I can handle that! Ava and Allie are doing pretty good. I expected Allie to have a harder time with Hannah, but it's been Ava that has acted out a little more. They are starting to adjust and they really do love her. Ava loves to hold and kiss her. Allie just sort of comes around and says "aw baby" and then walks away. I'm wondering when it will sink in that she's here to stay!


Hannah only likes to sleep either propped up or on her tummy. So most nights, she's sleeping in her car seat. The first time she slept in her basinet flat on her back, she woke up every 2 to 3 hours. Propped up in her car seat, she'll give me at least a four hour stretch. I hate for her to get used to not sleeping in a crib, but I really want to sleep:-)

She wasn't too sure about this swing at first, but after a while she liked it!

Daddy daughter date

Our friend Pat invited Mike to go with him and his daughter, as well as our friend Greg and his daughter, to a daddy/daughter dance. So Ava got all dressed up and they met for dinner and then headed to the dance. Ava had a ton of fun. There was a dj that played a lot of upbeat music and Mike said that Ava danced a lot! Allie really wanted to wear a dress like Ava so we got her dressed up too, but she stayed home with mommy and Hannah. Next year Allie!

Hannah's first bath

Hannah wound up back in the hospital with jaundice. She had to be under the lights for over 12 hours. I think because of this, it dried up her umbilical chord and caused it to fall off really early. So I was able to give her her first bath the other day! She loved the warm water, but hated getting out.

Sisterly love

It's fun to watch these girls (mostly Ava and Allie, for now) interact. I grew up with boys and we had different interests. I love how the girls can play together so well! They do have their moments (about everyday) but for the most part they enjoy playing together.