A Blessed Life!

I have been trying to be more frugal about buying big purchases right away. This last couple of weeks, it has really paid off. I have been looking all around for a dresser for Jelena . I didn't want to spend the money now, so I have been using tupperware for her clothes. My mother in law is getting a new dresser, and asked if I wanted her antique one. I was so excited! I am so glad I waited.

Secondly, I have been eyeing a new baby carrier. I couldn't see spending again the $100 when I do have 2 other ones I could use. Still, I kept looking at the Ergo baby carrier thinking it would be so nice to use it at Disneyland next week. Well, my friend just happen to have one in her car on our play date Monday.

Our Weekly Pics:

Thank You Tiphany for my Ergo!

Ergo works great

 

Ju ready for Church

Joy enjoying the park

 

Zooey and Joy

Ju and Natalya

 

                                          Snuggling with the kiddos!

                                        

                             Trying to go to the library weekly again!

                                                            Vegging!

                                                   Oldest/Youngest

                               Wonder what I would look like with Teeth!

        

                                 Joy is really turning into a pretty little lady

Brian just got home from elbow surgery!
Now both elbows have matching scars~

Staying Busy!

Well Brian made is back safely from Louisiana. I am so glad for him to be home! We tried to stay busy with arts and crafts while he was away. I made a couple new recipes I will post at a later time.

Our Weekly Pics:

Nana bought Joy a new dress while watching her!

Tired Baby

 

                                                           Julia ~ Joy ~ Jelena

               Before I went Bald

     My new old man hair do!

        Girls at the Library

              Julia's little Pink Chick



                   Joy's Blue Chick

                     Aren't they cute!





            I am thinking Joy is going to be needing a booster seat soon!

 Jelena still has more room to grow :)

 

 AWwwwww

 Say Cheese!

 

 Brian working on his train town.

 

 Lots more work to do!

 

 Joy enjoying the sunny day!

 

 Julia decorating my cement

 

 

 Wow she is a Blondie!

 Enjoying her finger painting

Getting Back to Normal!

Wow Jelena is already a month old today. Time goes by too fast. It seems like we are finally getting into some kind of routine. Not sure how next week is going to be. Brian is flying out to Louisiana on Sunday, so it will be interesting how next week goes for me!

Our Weekly Pictures:

Joy enjoying brownie mixture



Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

These are awesome

Had to hurry up and pack them away for Brian's breakfast

here is the website if you want to try them!

I did use real pumpkin from the fall.

I did the holes also, soooo yummy!!!!

http://valleyridgerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-doughnut-muffins.html 

 

 I surrender

 

Still sleep deprived!

I started her on rice cereal this week and she slept one day for 4 hrs!

 One Month Old!

Julia looks just like Brian Here!

 Our neighbors dog caught a gopher in front of our house!

 

Lily and the gopher started fighting and if you look close

you can see the gophers teeth. The gopher was barking at

lily. Too funny!

PS- My neighbor decided to put a end to it with a cedar block. Poor gopher!

DEBT FREE!!!

When Brian and I got married we had no debt starting in our marriage. We somehow together accumulated thousands of dollars of debt. When I was pregnant with Joy we decided that in order for me to stop working we needed to pay off debt and sacrifice . We sold our second car, downsize our monthly bills, and work toward paying off our credit cards. With the help of taxes, bonuses, and cashing out my retirement, we were able to accomplish this. After this years bonus, I was finally able to put down the last payment on our van. It is such a blessing to know that we have no more $420.00 van payment each month, and that we are debit free. God has been so good to our family, and I know without him we could of never accomplish this.

Our 2005 Toyota Sienna officially ours now!
Yahoooie!