Couponing

I have started couponing. I didn't know really what the big deal was until recently. I am now pretty obsessed with it. Starting next Sunday I will be getting 5 papers every Sunday. Oh dear. Call me a nerd. I even have a ginormous pink binder that I take into the stores with me. It is well worth it though. Today, I got some killer deals.
I spent about $20 out of pocket (oop) and received $12 in register rewards that I will use next week. AWESOME!!!!

You can't see the picture clearly so I will tell you what is in it:

2 Dove Mens care soap (6 packs)
4 mens deodorant
8 crest toothpastes (the big ones even)
4 highlighter markers
4 boxes ronzoni pasta
1 box crackers
1 box cookies
5 (8oz.) bags tillamook shredded cheese
1 (6 pack) kids yogurt
1 jar Worcestershire sauce
2 laundry detergents (26 loads each)

4th of July 2011

Our 4th of July was pretty laid back this year. The night before and the night of the 4th we did a few fireworks with the kids. We specifically asked for some that were not loud since Tyler has pretty sensitive ears. They loved them. Jason was a little hesitant the first night, but they both loved it on the night of the 4th.

Here is Cory lighting some snakes. The boys thought those were cool.

Handsome Tyler.

We attempted to go to the parade...but due to rain and pretty extreme wind, we told the boys we would take them to Walmart and that they could pick out any candy they wanted. They loved that idea. Jason picked out a bag of gummy bears and Tyler picked out some gummy snakes. That was an awesome bribe. No cries or anything.

More of the parade.

The boys were so excited to run through the tunnel. It was near our seats at the parade. They screamed and yelled and ran the whole time. It was very loud in the cave.

And, we had dinner at Cory's aunt and Uncles house. We ate just in time. But, during the clean-up we had a huge rainstorm. We were soaked by the time we went inside. It was pretty insane. Fun, but insane.