Outdoorsy-Updated

We spent some time outdoors this weekend!

Camping (Sort-of)

We waited...and waited...and waited, then finally set up the tent in the backyard for our own little camp out.  Really, we just played a game with Caleb, read a book, ate a couple of graham crackers with melted chocolate, and konked out.  We were in the path of stormy weather and didn't get the tent up until almost 9:00pm, so there wasn't really much time to do much else.

I lasted on the air mattress until about 3:00am, then spent the rest of the morning on the couch.  I had already gotten up, unzipped the tent, and waddled in the house to use the restroom twice.  At 6:45am, I went outside and peeked in the tent to find my two boys sound asleep bundled up under a sleeping bag.  I thought about getting a picture, but the thought of more sleep was more appealing at the time.

Lake Day

We spent part of the day at Lake Whitney swimming, boating, and fishing with the ladies (and their husbands) from BSF.  Caleb got to see his Bible Study buddies, Weston and Bowen.

Next Project

This will be our next craft...I love it!  It's the prefect combination of fun for Caleb, decoration for the 4th of July, and a keepsake of his tiny hands and feet!

Belly Photo-28 Weeks

This photo is actually from 2 weeks ago, but I forgot to post it.  It's fun to compare my baby belly to Lisa's twin baby belly!  We are the same as far as progress goes, but she's got two hiding in her belly.

30 Week Appointment

Things are moving along well.  No high blood pressure yet...hopefully not at all!  With Caleb it began to rise starting at week 30.  At today's 30 week appointment it was my normal 110/64.  Excellent!

My blood glucose test came back fine.

I had to get the RhoGam injection today.  It wasn't as bad I remember, but it was still painful as it had been in the refrigerator.  I made it through with no tears (I'm usually a big baby, even with the flu shot), but about 5 minutes later I nearly passed out.  Ha!  Considering I had Caleb with me and the doctor was not in the room yet, I figured I'd better hold on for dear life lest he come in to find me passed out on the floor!  We made it.  

10 weeks (give or take) to go!

Another Good Day At Target

I paid $25.15 for my purchases today.

Regular prices with no coupons, sales or clearance discounts would have made my total $65.32.

That's about 50% off, again!

3 pkg. Gatorade G2 (32 oz), reg. $0.99 ea

=$2.97

2 pkg. Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats (18 oz), reg. $3.29 ea, sale $1.99 ea

-$1.00 ea coupon from sunday paper insert

=$0.99 ea/$1.98 total

1 pkg. Kelloggs Froot Loops (12.2 oz), reg $3.29, sale $1.99

-$1.00 coupon from sunday paper insert

=$0.99

2 pkg. Banana Boat Sunscreen SPF 30 (1 oz), $0.99 ea

-$1.00 ea coupon from sunday paper insert

=0.02 profit (woo-hoo :-))

2 pkg. Dove  Facial Cleanser (6.76 oz), reg. $4.79 ea, sale $4.22 ea

-$1.00 ea coupon from sunday paper insert

=$3.22 ea/$6.44 total

2 pkg. Softsoap Body Wash (18 oz), reg. $3.54

-$1.00 ea Target coupon

-$1.00 ea manufacturer coupon from sunday paper insert

=$1.54 ea/$3.08 total

1 pkg. Target Brand Hand Sanitizer (2 oz), reg. $1.02

2 pkg. Bic Soliel "Bella" Razors (qty. 3), reg. $5.79 ea, sale $4.39 ea

-$3.00 ea coupon from sunday paper insert

=$1.39 ea/$2.78 total 

3 pkg. Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste (6 oz), reg. 4.99

-$1.51 clearance discount

-$1.00 coupon from sunday paper insert

=$2.48 total

2 pkg. Hefty OneZip Fresh Extend Produce Bags, reg. $3.79 ea, sale $1.87 ea

-$1.00 ea coupon from sunday paper insert

=$0.87 ea/$1.74 total

Common Occurrence

Although I am too big to squeeze into my swimsuits and too cheap to buy one for my pregnant months, Caleb is still sporting his swimsuits from last year.  We did buy him a new Thomas swimsuit for his birthday, but when we put it on, it fell right to his ankles.  Apparently a decent sized waist is not one of my boy's features.  This pool makes an appearance at least once a week, sometimes twice.  Maybe next year we can invest in a larger pool for the whole family.  But until then, Caleb has a great time with this one!

Rewind--Important Milestone to Document!

Last Monday was Jadie's 30th Birthday!!!

I'm not sure why I didn't mention this at the appropriate time.  It could be because I'm a slacker who wasn't sure what to do for a surprise party or how to get all of his friends involved.  I'm a little better at birthday parties for the under 10 age range.

We celebrated the benchmark birthday by going to dinner with a couple of friends.  Yes, I was too much of a slacker to even be the one to call said friends for this dinner date.  I provided the cake instead.  Teamwork.  That's what a rock solid marriage is about, right?  

We went to Texas Roadhouse, Jadie's favorite restaurant (with Rosati's coming in a close second).  The waitress did hear Caleb announcing that it was Jadie's birthday, but somehow she was wise enough not to bust out the saddle and expect my husband to climb on.  **It might have been a good idea, though, because minutes earlier we witnessed a teenage boy "riding" the saddle quite inappropriately.  Jadie would have provided Caleb with a more appropriate example of how to ride in a saddle.**

So here's the birthday boy blowing out his candles.  We did things quite backwards...I served everyone cake, we ate half of what was on our plates, then we lit the candles and sang "Happy Birthday."  

Amanda and Wilson Mwanza