Where does the time go?

Time has been flying by lately. Not a day goes by that I don't say to myself, "Where did today go and what did do all day?" Reed is at such a fun stage, but he's never, ever still! He's pulling up on the coffee table, the couch, and anything else that he can get to whether it is a stable thing to pull up on or not. He's cruising along the couch and getting brave enough to only hold on with one hand. Nothing is safe around our house anymore. I've been resisting the urge to just move everything he shouldn't be touching, but I'm trying to just teach him that some things are off limits. To go along with the constant movement, there's also the constant "talking." It started a few weeks ago with "uh-0h." What a multipurpose word. Now, the word of choice is "Doc." He's always looking for Doc outside and will say it over and over and over...and over again.

Here's a few more pictures...

Reed's first Easter

Always moving...

All bundled up watching Daddy playing softball during the random cold spell in April.

Playing with his "pal," Hayden

Sorry about the bizarro formatting...have I mentioned how much I dislike Blogger?

For Kacie

Because inquiring minds want to know, updates are on the way. I have the best intentions of getting you caught up on the past couple months and then staying on top of things. Isn't there some sort of saying about good intentions? Here's a few pictures to hold you over until tomorrow...

Bargain Shopper High

I've always been a bargain shopper. I get it from my mom. Until the past couple of weeks, I've been really good at shopping for clothes, shoes, house stuff, and the other typical things you find on sales and clearance racks. BUT, now I've entered the world of couponing and "CVSing" (yes, that's a word!). Not to mention the deals to be had at Walgreens, Walmart, and Target. It's sad just how excited I am about my recent "deals." Mark's excited too...don't let him tell you any different!



Last week's CVS trip: Fiber One cereal, Fiber One granola bars, Nature Valley granola bars (hidden), Aveeno shave gel, 2 tubes of Colgate Total, 2 Arm & Hammer laundry detergent.

Total OOP (out of pocket): $13.06 (inc. tax)
ECBs for next time: $7

(for those unfamiliar with the wonderful world of CVS, ECBs are "Extra Care Bucks" that are given for purchasing certain products and can be used like cash on future CVS purchases.)


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This week's Walgreens trip: 2 boxes Lucky Charms, 1 box Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 8 bars of Dove soap, 1 tube of Colgate, 1 tub (ha!) of Axe hair goo.

Total OOP: $14.09 - $6.99 online rebate (net cost: $7.08)
This week's CVS trip (#1): Pantene conditioner, shampoo, hairspray, 1 Dry Idea deodorant, 2 Sure deodorants, 1 Irish Spring body wash, 1 tube Colgate.

Total OOP: $3.21
ECBs: $7
Here'sa bonus picture of us on our trip to Cancun the end of February. We had a blast, but I've never been so ready to get back home!


More updates to come...seriously.

This is how we roll.

If you want to get motivated to get out and run (ahem...Daddy Judd), buy a super expensive jogging stroller and new shoes. That will do it.

I'm an overachiever!

These pictures are actually from this year!

My handsome men

I know I'm a little behind the times, but Guitar Hero is my new favorite thing! I didn't think it was something I would even be a little bit interested in. The only video games I like are Tetris and Pac Man (even though they both stress me out!) My sister introduced me to Guitar Hero when I visited them, and Mark and I both got hooked. They brought it here when they came to visit during January, and we had to fight mom for our turn! I don't know what she's doing sitting down. We both know you have to stand up and bump your hip to the side everytime you strum!

Christmas in February

As you might have guessed, Reed was definitely the star of the show this Christmas. I was really impressed with my Santa self control. Since he was so into wrapping paper, bows, and boxes this year, next year I foresee myself getting a little more carried away with the toys. He traveled really, really well, especially considering our crazy trip. We left here Christmas Eve morning for my family's in north Alabama, stayed there Wed. and Thur., went to Mark's family near Tupelo to stay Friday night and part of the day Saturday, then on to Starkville to stay another night to visit friends there and in Columbus then back home. How's that for a long whirlwind trip, and an annoyingly long run on sentence?






Four generation picture



Daddy and Reed




This was after a looong day of driving. And yes, that's either spit up or drool on my shoulder. I'm thinking drool. I'm kicking myself for not taking a good Christmas picture of the 3 of us. This is definitely not us at our best!



Hmmm...an empty box

Loving the crinkly wrapping paper

Little baby. Big presents.

I'm in no way wishing him to get older, but next Christmas is going to be so much fun!

Over and out...

The Cutest Baby Ever

in case you have time to look through a couple hundred pictures of the cutest baby ever...

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