i'm still alive

hi. how've you been? i have been procrastinating. everything. from starting an excercise program to updating my blog. i blame the weather. it's snowing again. it's april 2nd, and we are having a blizzard. well, maybe not a blizzard, but definitely a snow storm. 6 months of winter is more than i can deal with. so i don't. i get depressed, and don't deal. as a result, i have missed posting about birthdays, and spring break fun, and my couponing adventures, and other stuff i've already forgotten. so, here is the condensed version of the last month.

*cold weather, warm weather, snow, rain, and mud. (no grass yet)

*grounded 3 kids for going to their friends house without letting me know. these kids are 10,8,and 4. the friends house was not next door. not even on our street. try 3 or 4 streets over. i thought they had been kidnapped. scared me to death.

*started to dabble in the world of couponing. it's a fun little rush to get deals for pennies on the dollar. it's a lot of work, though. but yesterday, i got 5 boxes of post cereal for $3 and some change. woohoo!

*madi turned 13. i have a teenager. she's a good teenager, but when the mood strikes she can through a fit to rival even the most seasoned teen. so proud. she had fabulous grades this past quarter. and she has decided to run track. not sure where she got that from. not me, that's for sure. i don't know what i'd do without her. she's a fabulous big sister. she really helps out alot with the baby. love you madi!!!

*speaking of the baby, he's 1 today. that year went fast! he is so loved and spoiled by his siblings. he is walking a little. he is such a happy baby. i'm glad he's here. happy birthday baby boy!!

*1/2 price book fair at the elementary school. i love books. that was a fun time!

*read the new fablehaven. i was almost dissapointed. don't get me wrong. i loved the book, but there were a few things that really caught me off gaurd. and the ending? keeps you hanging. i really can't wait for the next book to come out. hurry up mr mull!!!

*we had a 3 day spring break. 4 if you count last friday, which was technically parent teacher conference. six if you count the weekend. we went to utah to visit my sister and brother-in-law, and nephew. my kids love it there. my nephew, buddy boy, is a crack up. 3 year olds rock. we were going to come home sunday, but the weather was less than desirable, so we stayed another day. stayed up late every night talking and laughing, and playing games. went shopping. watched the yw general broadcast. ate good food. thanks wendy and dj. we had a blast!

*looking forward to the weekend. general conference is one my favorite times of the year. girls night saturday night. encouraging talks that always lift my spirits. time with family. it's the best.

well, i should really get to the housework. still have to go to the store for a few birthday things. hope the weather on your end is better than it is here. and i will leave you with a link to an interesting website.
www.the39dollarexperiment.com
enjoy!