I think I'm addicted...

addicted to coupons that is.

Since December, I have been trying to really get the hang of how to save money on our groceries using coupons. We have been getting the Sunday paper, I save the coupon inserts, write the date on them, and file them away. But, I could never really figure out how to save big. A couple of weeks ago, that all changed. I went to a couponing class. It totally sounds cheesy, but it was incredible. Everything finally made sense to me. I can shop at Harris Teeter, buy name brands, and save significantly more than I did buying Great Value brand at Walmart. In the above pic, I paid about $19 and saved $31.35 (a 61% savings)- that's right. In the picture below I spent $12 and saved $27 (a 69% savings). Harris Teeter doubles coupons daily, but this week they are tripling. So, I stocked up on free things that I know we'll need later (deodorant, paprika, tea, hot sauce, windex and rice...all free.) The soap was $.o4, the cups $.25, and the cookies $.54. The bread and rice cereal and cereal bars were just regular price.

Yep, I'm addicted. I plan to never, ever pay for rice again. So, the goal is to stock up when it's free or nearly free, and never pay retail again. Ahhh, I'm in love with coupons.

Memorial Weekend

I can hardly believe Chesson is 9 months old already. Where has the time gone? He continues to be the happiest baby I have ever known.

We had a big weekend with Corbin's family coming from FL to see us (read: see Chesson...haha!). A few more family members came from Greensboro Sunday night, and we had a mini family reunion.

Monday, when it was just the three of us again, we ventured over to the neighborhood pool. This was Chesson's first time in a pool. Since he loves the bathtub...and baby pools, I was sure he'd love this pool. Oh, and I was right!! He laughed and splashed, and played on the stairs. Cute, cute, cute - I can't wait to get this boy to the beach this summer!

An Infectious Laugh

This little guy certainly knows how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

Take me to the river!!!

Corbin is ready to teach him to roll!!

We've Moved!!

Whew! We are still working through the final boxes, and there aren't any pictures on the walls, but we are thrilled to be in our new house!

Let me just say we have the greatest friends and family in the world. Over a 4 day span we had 15 people come and help. Our unbelievable friends loaded boxes on the truck, unloaded them, unpacked boxes, assembled furniture, and cleaned! I must thank sweet Ashlee who, as you can see, picked the truck up for us. She then worked for 2 days in the new house, and I think she did the work of 5 men! Thanks Ash!! Sarah, my sweet, sweet sister-in-law, came from FL and stayed with us for 5 days. She was a cleaning machine and also helped take care of Chesson. Most importantly, she was my partner in crime on all errands, and she might have single handedly helped me keep (at least mostly) my sanity during the move. Holt (Corbin's dad) also came from FL. He nearly unpacked the entire moving truck on his own. When it comes to projects, he is THE MAN! Many others helped us as well, but you get the idea - we are blessed to have such dear family and friends!

Here are a few pictures from moving week.

Ashlee picking up the moving truck!!

Chesson playing in his new nursery. Uncle Jeff brought that lion to the hospital when Chesson was born. Um, did I mention that Sarah was an angel? She is in the dirty shower of our new house, scrubbing it from top to bottom. Who does that? I love you Sarah!! Oh, and I can't forget my fabulous parents! Thanks Granna and Papa. They kept Chesson for us for the majority of the move. This is a pic of the play set in our new backyard. Chesson loves to swing!!