School is starting soon and I am going to start playing catch up since last spring.

His name is.............

Ezra Joel

Ezra means Helper

Joel means The Lord is God

New addition

My sister in law had her baby yesterday. No name yet, but he is a cutie! He was 9lbs 3oz, 20" long and very alert. His big sisters are so glad he is here and they finally get to hold him. I was privileged enough to get to photograph the labor and birth. It was so very cool and Kristen did a terrific job! Congratulations!

Zac got sick while we were there and Aaron had to run over to CVS and buy some motrin.  We went back on tonight so that our whole family could see the baby and hold him.  Everyone is better now!

I have made a lot of crafts lately. Nothing like a baby shower to motivate though! I don't think that my machine has been used this much in a while! First, I made a blanket for my soon to be nephew. Then I thought of ways to use onesies. Next was another thing that hasn't quite turned out right (I need another month on that one). Last was the cute owl pillow. I can't wait to see this little guy wear these crazy things!

My own Pillow Friend

I am made this! (It's a gift, so sshhhhhhhh.) I just have to stuff it and stitch up the edges. I am super excited, cause I think I did my best sewing on this. And it wasn't even HARD to do. I had lots of fun creating it and now I can think of ways to make my own designs. I plan on making some more for gifts and my boys really want one now too! Pictures to come.....

Update:It is incredibly hard to stitch up the edges. I had to ask for help, because I tried 4 times and it just wasn't right! But it sure is CUTE and I had the best time making him! Next time I make him for a baby I will use satin, so he can be a lovey! (and change his feet)

Updated list for March

Ok, I have done some of the things on my list for March.

• Took pictures of my boys (didn't print anything yet, I am sure I will have to take more good ones first)
• Read several good books (didn't finish Harry Potter. Not sure if I will, but that's ok)
• Took pictures march 5th and the dinner was so good!
• Tried to go to the science musuem, but it was too crowded
• Made several gifts (I am pretty excited about them:)
• I haven't run my heater in about 2 wks, YEA!

saving money

I have been trying hard to save money on grocery's this month. I bought 2 Sunday papers for coupons, subscribe to coupon blogs and look up recipes. We are still planning our vegetable garden, but since it's not planting time, there is not much to be done with that yet.

I got an email about a deal from Moolala. I have never bought anything before, but this seemed to be what I've been looking for. I will let you know if it works out. It is supposed to save money when you grocery shop, because you only buy what you need to make meals for the week. We will see.

I need to save money anyway possible nowadays. My husband did not get a promotion that he was promised due to budget cuts :( He hasn't had a raise in over 5 years and everyone knows that the economy is not what it was 5, even 10 years ago. When I got our taxes back from the CPA, I was shocked to see how little income we had. It is pretty terrifying! I have been praying about it lately. I wasn't surprised that the promotion was cancel, but others got their promotion because it was looked at before the state budget went into effect, really sucks! We have never had to worry about this in our marraige until now! I am sure God will send something along in place of that though.