Rockin Around The Tree

The Mistletoe Kiss



We put up our tree a week ago and I am just now posting the pictures. I would like everyone to pay special attention to the nice row of candy canes Braxton put up. It was perfect until they went to sleep and then mom had to sneak in and rearrange everything. The kids didn't notice.

The Elk Horns

Jeff killed a big elk this year and decided to get the horns mounted. I was not so thrilled about it but told him he could do what he wanted as long as they weren't put up in the house. I came home today to find them up in Braxton's room. Braxton loves them and I guess as long as dad will start putting Braxton to sleep every night (as seen in this picture) I love them too.

Christmas Shopping

I recieved three Christmas packages that were ordered on Cyber Monday today! I have all of my shopping done except for my parents. They are the hard ones. I have never been this on top of things before. Now it requires dilligence to stick to the budget and not go out and by more than I (my kids) need. This year is fun with both of them so excited about it. We put up the tree on Sunday. Tis the Season...

Christmas Card

So I was able to get 50 christmas cards for free and all I had to pay was around $3 for shipping. I thought it was fun to make them. I have never sent out christmas cards before. If you still want to do the deal it is not too late. Go to moneysavingmom and it will tell you how I did it. This is my first link!

Vacation

My vacation officially starts today. School goes until noon tomorrow but I definitely get the good end of that! Yeah for part-time. I have big shopping plans for the weekend. Jeff has been really sick with the stomach flu. He has been home sick for 4 days now. Hopefully he gets well so we can do something for Thanksgiving. The kids and I are still healthy!

Coupon Addiction

Every couponer is addicted to showing off their purchase. This is what we did today. The picture is my half (ReNae and I spit everything) minus the ice cream in the freezer and also short the crush cups. Braxton and Brooke couldn't see them for the picture or they would have wanted to eat more. I am trying to limit them to two a day!

Here is what we got: We got 2 gallon milk, 2 loaves of bread, 6 Dannon Dananimal Crush cups, 2 -5 lb gold medal flour, 6 wishbone dressing, 3 progresso broth, 19 cans Progesso Soup, 3 Betty Crocker Frosting tubs, 7 Betty Crocker Potatoes, 11 bags chex mix, 2 cheerios, 3 GM Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, 3 knorr Rice dinners, 10 –Breyers Ice Cream-2 qt size, and 4 Twix Candy Bars. We spent $31.01 and we are getting $6 back in Free Chicken. Not bad for $25!!!

Sugar Cookies

I have never really been brave enought to turn my kids loose with frosting and sprinkles. However, this was very successful and we might even do it again sometime.