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2011 Reading Challenge
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Memorial Day Weekend in Mentone

My sweet, wonderful friend Catherine invited us to stay with her and her awesome family at their cabin in Mentone this past weekend and it was a BLAST! The kids all got along WONDERFULLY and we all had so much fun! There were quite a few firsts:

R1′s first time driving (a golf cart, but driving on his own, no less)
R2 and R3′s first time in a boat and in a lake
R1 and R2′s first time hillbilly skiing
All three had first time fishing experiences, golf cart rides and shooting BB guns!

I got to lay around and read (TWO books) on the SC BOE’s new Nook (shhh!), which I quickly fell in love with. And have wonderful conversations with Catherine and the other adults. I am enamored with Catherine’s amazing parents and thoroughly enjoyed having morning coffee on their back porch with them three mornings in a row – they are delightful to be around and an inspiration.

I, of course, took a ton of pics. Not as many as I normally would have but I was trying to BE in the moment and not just photograph it. It was hard! LOL

So, enough talk, here’s some pics (click to enlarge):

And a video of the Hillbilly Skiing:

Publix 6/1

The items in bold are the ones I am buying coupons for.

Aunt Jemima Pancakes 12.5 to 14.8 oz, BOGO $2.69
-$1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen products printable coupon

Hebrew National All Beef Franks, 11 or 12 oz, BOGO $4.99

Taco Bell Home Originals Dinners 10.75 to 16.35 oz, BOGO $2.69
-$1/2 Taco Bell Home Originals Products, any – 05-01-11 SS Insert (exp 6/1/2011)

General Mills Cheerios 10 to 14 oz or Frosted 17.2 oz, BOGO $4.09
-$1/2 General Mills Cereal 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/18/2011)

Hormel Premium Canned Chicken Breast, BOGO $3.39

Barilla Pasta Sauce, 24 oz, BOGO $2.59
-$1/2 Barilla Pasta AND Sauce 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/26/2011)
-$0.75/2 Barilla Pasta Sauce tearpad (exp 12/31/2011)

Quaker Instant Grits 12 pk, BOGO $2.75

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest or Garden Delights Pasta, 12 of 13.25 oz, BOGO $1.89
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rolling

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze half gallon, 2/$6
$1/1
Price: $2

Lance Toasty Crackers 6 to 14 oz, 2/$4

I Want Another

I’ve always thought we’d have four children. And while I know we do, one is in heaven, I still feel like we’re supposed to have four in our home. I want to adopt. Specifically, this little boy, Blake. I want him to be my son, to be my children’s brother, to come and live with us. Just look at that little face! I want to smooch on him and make him feel loved and wanted.

Right now I’m on the prayer step of adoption because Mr. Fox doesn’t think we can afford it. We can’t. So I’m praying that God will show us if this is His will, that he will work on my sweet husband’s heart if it is. I know a few local families that are doing lots of fundraisers to pay for their adoptions. I know lots of people who would help us raise the money to bring him home, but I don’t want to take another step unless it’s God’s will, and God has to get my husband on board.

So I’m asking for your prayers.

This Week at Publix 5/25/11

Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce, 18 oz, BOGO $2.35
-$1/3 Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, any 18 oz
price: 2.52 for 3

Lawry’s 30 Minute Marinade, 12 oz, BOGO $3.15
-$.50/1 Lawry’s Marinade 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/19/2011)
price: .58

Mt. Olive Pickles, BOGO $2.79
-$0.50/1 Mt. Olive Product 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/19/2011)
price: .40

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice 24 to 36 oz, BOGO $3.19
-$1/1 Luigi’s Real Italian Ice Product, any – 05-01-11 RP Insert (exp 6/12/2011)
As low as 60¢ each!

International Delight Coffee Creamer, 32 oz, 2/$5 – for church
-$1/2 International Delight, Any Quarts – DND5 – 04-10-11 SS Insert (Exp 6/30/2011)

Aunt Jemima Breakfasts 5.25 to 6.8 oz, 10/$10

Quaker Quakes 3 to 3.52 oz, 10/$10

Kashi TLC Crackers, 8 to 9 oz, 2/$5
-$1/1 Kashi Cereal or Kashi TLC Snack Rolling
price: 1.50 each

Dawn Plus or Ultra Dawn, 19 to 24 oz, 2/$5
-$0.50/1 Dawn Plus 5/1/2011 P&G Insert (exp 5/31/2011)
price: 1.50 each

Reynolds Wrap 35 to 75 sf, $2.99
-$1/1 Reynolds Wrap Foil 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/31/2011)
price: 2 each

Split Chicken Breasts, $1.79/lb

California Strawberries, 16 oz, 2/$5
Del Monte Golden Ripe Pineapple, $2.99
Baby Protabella Mushrooms, 8 oz, $1.69
Eat Smart Vegetables, 3/$5

I Just Love Her

Lying in bed this morning, I had to tell R3 that she can’t have Mommy Milk anymore. She really only asks in the mornings anymore, and she hadn’t asked the last 2-3 days. I was ok with it when I was only taking 10mg a day but now my dose has increased… anyway, she got upset but we cuddled and talked and she’s ok now.

Me: You are so beautiful.
R3: I know.
Me: How do you know?
R3: Because you love me.

My heart melted.

Happy Birthday to Me

I opened my eyes this morning to my three sweet angels holding out birthday cards to me. I wish I could take snapshots with my eyes. I want to burn the image in my mind forever!

My wonderful husband helped them make cards while I was at the movies with a friend last night. (He also did this for Mother's Day). It makes me feel SO loved!!

Here's a pic Seester took of us on Mother's day

Letter from Michael

We sent extra money at Christmas and in March for Michael’s birthday. We just got a letter from him thanking us and he sent pictures!

He says, “he likes learning about Jesus. He learns about Jesus at church, school and at project. He also says everything is going on well and things are also moving on smoothly at school.”

His prayer for our family, “May the good Lord richly bless you and save you from all harms of the evil one.” AMEN!!!

He told us the gift money for his birthday was used to buy a pair of shoes and second hand clothes to be worn at home and for his birthday party. Isn’t he adorable?

It makes me so happy to see his sweet face! I can’t wait until we can add another sponsor child. :)

I just found out today we received another correspondence child, Andressa, I’ll post about her as soon as I receive her info!