Birthday and Blog

Happy Birthday to my sweet little girl, Caitlyn! I can't believe she's a year old!

Now for the blog...I know I've been terrible. I'm going to try to do better by using my mac.com account. It's much easier to upload pictures and videos. So what I guess I'm trying to say is my blog is moving.

P. S. I will post a true birthday blog on the website.

Oh yeah, I guess I should give you the link. :)

http://web.me.com/lesliedaniel/

Here Goes Nothin'

I am going to start couponing!! Wish me luck! Thanks to Magen for answering all my questions! If you have any tips for me I would love it! And when I get it figured out, I will totally help anyone who wants it!

What I have learned so far:

-Get several papers and keep the coupons until they expire!! (You can ask family member and/or neighbors for their ads.)

-You have to be flexible in brands. (For example, if you use pampers, but there is a good deal on huggies, you have to go for it!)

-Go to several different stores to get all the deals. (CVS, Target, Walgreens, RiteAid, Publix, Walmart)

-Sometimes in order to get the best deal, you have to buy a few extras that you might not use right away or even at all. Just save them for later or give them to someone who can use them!

-If you don't understand something, ask!! (I ask Magen and she rocks! Thanks girl!)

-There are a TON of websites you can go to that have scenarios galore. You can find them below. (Thanks again Magen!)

Websites:

The Frugal Find

Hip to Save

My Frugal Adventures

Passion For Savings

Money Saving Madness

Money Saving Mom

Fabulessly Frugal

Saving Money and Living Life

Bear with me!

I know it looks crazy right now, but I'm working on it!

Caitlyn's Laugh

Snow Day!

Happy Snow Day!!!

Really, it's coming!!

I know! I'm terrible!!!! SORRY! I will try to work on it this week!

Christmas is coming...

I gotta take a break though...

Look at me!

Thanksgiving in Pictures

Yes, I know...

that I'm supposed to be updating still. I'm working on it! :) Thanksgiving, Christmas and Beach/6months are coming soon!

Caitlyn's Baptism

Caitlyn had her baptism on November 15th. Mike Holly and Dr. Dixon Mitchell shared the duties. Dr. Dixon married us so it was very special that he was able to be there. The whole family came. Grandmama, Nana, Pop, Meme, Papa Jack, Uncle Will, Aunt Amy, Uncle Scott, Aunt Courtney, Uncle Jamie, Whitney, Nolan, Mali, Hattie, Granny, Pa, MawMaw, PawPaw, GG, Uncle Henry, Aunt Leigh Anne, Abby, Sarah, Carley, and Allison! It was such a special day!

We had a nice lunch at our house afterwards!

Gatlinburg 2009

Better late than never!! Back in October, the Crawford family went to Gatlinburg for our 2nd annual trip. Nana and Pop rented a great cabin with a BEAUTIFUL VIEW!

(Thanks, Uncle Scott for the pictures!)

There were 14 of us in all!

Granny and Pa

Nana and Pop

Amy, Will, Nolan, and Mallory; Scott, Courtney, and Hattie; and our Family (Daniel, Leslie and Caitlyn).

We were the last to arrive because Daniel was out of town the week before. It was 3 o'clock in the morning and we had to be very quiet, but Nana and Pop were up to welcome us even at the early/late hour.

On Saturday we all bundled up and went to OberGatlinburg (sp.). Everyone (including Caitlyn and Hattie) rode up the ski lift to see "rocky top".

Then we took some family pictures.

The Shaver's-Amy, Will, Nolan, and Mallory

The Crawford's-Scott, Courtney, and Hattie

The Crawford's-Daniel, Leslie, and Caitlyn

The Whole Family

Mama's and their packs! :)

We (especially Mali and Nolan) were looking forward to seeing the old men at the top play "Rocky Top". It was SO cold and then it started to rain, so we took the babies down and let the big kids watch. We were sad to miss "rocky top"! Nolan and Mali played some games when they came down and then we all went back to the cabin.

The most amazing thing happened that afternoon!! Nana, Nolan, and Mali were out on the porch looking at the view and they heard a noise. Nana said shhhh...maybe its some bears. And then it was!!! 3 of them. A mama and her 2 cubs. Right behind our cabin! They stayed for a while and everyone got to enjoy seeing them.

On Sunday, Scott and Courtney had to get ready to leave so we took some family pictures.

Then we all (minus Daniel, he wasn't feeling so good) hopped in the car and headed to Cade's Cove. It was a nice drive and we enjoyed ice cream cones at the end. That night we all went to a nice dinner.

On Monday morning, we all packed up and went home. It was a WONDERFUL trip and we can't wait to do it again.