Updates

I havent blogged in a while due to so many things going on right now! My Big Whit Leadership Conference is Saturday so that has taken alot of prep work. Ruddick has had an ear infection which means he hates the world. Plus I have been sick which means I hate my husband. Not really...healthy people just annoy me when Im sick.

Not mention sleep is lacking in the house. Why you ask? This is what it looked like when I rolled out of bed this morning.






Are you wondering where I slept? Im not sure myself.....

Weekend updates

The family had a GREAT weekend!! Tots performance, dinner, mardi gras, down time....it.was.great. The kids were healthy and composed, their were no fits or fights. I could go on and on.

Here is sweet landon at her tots performance!!






She was perfect!!!!

Vday Brownies.

Hello! Let me share with you some amazing goodness. A 4 ingredient vday brownie that is pure amazement.

Mix red velvet cake mix, 2 eggs, 1/3 veg oil into a batter. Mix in m&ms. (Savings avail on coupons.com).

Spread out into a greased 9x13. Bake about 14 min on 350.













Wow!!!!!!!

Deals this week

I havent couponed at the drug stores in a while, but there were some quick and easy things this week that I wanted pick up. Im going to try and remember my breakdown. I meant to post tuesday, but you know.....life.



Cvs:

Bought 2 excedrin at 4.99 and used 2 $1.50 coupons from the paper (and coupons.com) and used $2 off $8 in meds from the magic coupon machine. Received $2 extrabucks. Which equals $1.50 each.

Toothpaste - $3 - use $2.50 off from the magic coupon machine plus .75 from coupons.com. FREE

Lady speedstick $3 - use $1 off from coupon machine and $1 from paper. Pay $1

Total at cvs $4 for deodarant, toothpaste, and 2 bottles of meds!!!

Walgreens:

Nutella on sale $3 with in ad coupon plus $2 coupon from paper. Pay .99

Scrubbing bubbles on sale $3.25 amd receive $1.50 RR with 2. Use bogo from coupons.com - $1.75 for 2

My total for the day....$6.75 for the above products. Quick and painless and lots of savings!!!

Randomness

I took harper to the vet today bc I was concerned with his healing. His tummy was dark red and it just didnt look normal

*warning- skip if u dont want to see a dogs penis*





Luckily she said that he was fine. This kind of bruising is not normal and he was also running a fever but he should be okay. I freaked for a bit there.

Here are a few random pictures from my phone....

Moving Forward

After a long weekend, we are back into the swing of things.  Emory style that is....



Sunday RL threw up for the first time.....all over me....it was awesome.



Harper started urinated blood.  Also awesome.  I immediately broke into tears assuming kidney failure.  I thought of all the times I have robbed him of the attention he has patiently waited for. Its the kids fault, of course.  Luckily, it was not kidney failure but badder stones.  He had surgery to remove the stones on Monday and came home with a nice cone on his head.  I was worried that the kids would try to mess with him post surgery.  Instead  RL feels too sorry for him and doesn't want to hurt him and Ruddick is SCARED of anything new and different.  Seriously he screamed all night.




Monday my office had a gas leak.  That is what they told us anyway as we evacuated and all went home to work.  Turns out.....miscommunication at ATMOS.  Craziness, right?



I have taken the savings/shopping week off to regather myself, my coupons, and my plans.  I need some new staples in my house........and suggestions will be accepted!!!

Uncle Richard.........

There are truly no words that can be said or written to adequately describe who Richard Morrow was. It is simply impossible. You just had to know him. You had to hear his voice, see his smile, and feel his presence. In all honesty, I feel as if there are no words worthy to describe him. Words seem so empty, one dimensional, and flat.

I will try to explain what I mean...

You see my Uncle Richard wasn't just encouraging, a word that could be used to describe him. There was actual belief behind it. Faith, drive, positive expectations intertwined into his encouraging phrases.

He wasn't just kind. It was a spirit. The face of Christ in kind words, kind actions, and quiet prayers.

He wasn't just a believer in Christ. His very presence on the earth was a journey of biblical teachings.  He was steadfast in his belief and was selfless in sharing with others.

He was welcoming to all those who crossed his path. If you shake his hand.........you are loved.  Instantly.

Just a couple a months ago we had an garage sale at my grandmothers house. Uncle Richard filled the room with his knowledgeable chatter and excitement over each item in the house.  He is a natural salesman.  Every person who walked through the door was greeted and welcomed.  He probably learned something about 90% of the customers.  How often do you feel welcomed at a garage sale?  As the sale came to a close we found a bible trivia book.  I flipped through the pages not recognizing the majority of the names or stories.  (I made a mental note to work on this)  I ran the questions by Uncle Richard expecting a little more than my ignorance and was taken back by his almost 100% accuracy.  Really Uncle Richard? You know the story of Deborah?  I said my goodbyes and gave Uncle Richard one last hug.  I didn't know that it would  actually be the last hug.  I remember his smile and it makes me smile.  Every time.

Uncle Richard didn't just love.  He adored, nurtured relationships, genuinely cared, and was unwavering.  He was a salesman by trade, but a teacher by nature.  The world was left a better place because of him. The people who knew him are better for having known him.  We should all strive to leave that legacy

God healed his physical body and opened His arms in heaven.  I will miss him every single day. He is celebrated on earth by those who love him. He himself celebrates in the arms of Jesus Christ

Jules