Sis-in-Law, flew in for a quick visit and it all started Thursday. Here is a recap… Martni Lounge, Eischens in Okarche. If you have never been, you need to get there. (Not today though, they are closed on Sundays) Best Chicken ever… and my grandparents started (now my Aunt and Uncles buisness) Country Squire, sells them the chicken! Fried Okra, ya’ll up North are missin’ out. The onions and pickles are delicious as well. Saturday night, wine time at friends house, another good meal. Needless to say, hum.. weight watchers went on the wayside.

Oh, and Saturday it was like 80 degress and we took a trip to the Zoo, but before we went there we ate Cici’s. Did you know they have commercials for the place in Utah, however no Cici’s near by. Needless to say, Braddock said he needed to take Ash to Cici’s so off we went.

Sunday, well time to go home. But first we headed to OKC arena to watch the OKC Thunder host the Miami Heat and LeBron James at the 12:00 game. Of course we ate more food with a brunch of salad, eggs, biscuits, french toast, green beans, potatoes, chicken nuggets, fruit, brownies and more.. I know what a combo. But it was actually pretty good. Then OKC lost, but it was a close game, and KD (Keven Durant) did well and scored over 30 pts. Most important.. Homeland Coupons were found in the program book and they expire end of Feb.

I am sure I am missing something, but basically that is what I have been up too! I did get an Edmond Sun in the mail yesterday and saw the 3 inserts, or maybe was there 4? All I know, is that the coupons were good, and I need to pick up some more papers!

So.. for now that is all. I will post deals in a bit.

So, what am I doing to stop the weight gain, and get back to losing? I started Weight Watchers. I am loving the new system and eating lots more fruit and veggies (you don’t count those in the new program) so far in 3 weeks I have lost 8 pounds. Best of all I am not restricted to what I can and can’t eat!

On the home front, my boys are busy. For all you out there that have young children, enjoy. When they get older, life becomes more complicated. There is homework, grades, opposite sex drama, social drama and sports. I am trying really hard not to rush my 4 yo years away. Even though I would love for him to be in all day school. But, my new thought is, once they go all day, you can never get those 1/2 days back. So, I am content being a stay at home mom, and enjoying time with him more.

Blogging, I am trying to not get competitive and worry about stats, etc.. I just want to be me. Enjoy my blogging and the opportunities it has given me and help you all save money and donate more in 2011. I am to, getting back on the donating. As a matter of fact that is on my to do list for today. My mom volunteers at the Britvil Food Bank in OKC and I need to get Health and Beauty items to her, along with some of my Tide Samples for them to be able to use at the laundry mat!

I am so Blessed, I am not going to fret the small stuff. I love my Family, have the best Children, and an awesome husband and a great Father to our children. Have a great day.. more deals, giveaways, etc.. to come this year!

Here are a few of mine. Well, the ‘ole stand by. Lose Weight. Did pretty well with that last year on the HCG diet, then failed horribly towards the end of 2010 when October hit. (Halloween Candy) then never stopped. So, my new plan is Weight Watchers.

Saving money, well I could say I am going to track my savings/spending but that never seems to work.  So scratch that out as a goal.

Blogging time, I will not get caught up in the Bloggy Drama, Stats, and popularity contests. I will continue to find deals, and have fun blogging. When it becomes a chore, then that defeats my whole purpose of this Bloggy thing.

Organizing, De-Cluttering, and more.. I hope to make this my year to continue to stream line my life.

Donating more definately needs to happen. There are so much in need and I have been blessed by so much.

Be the best mom, wife and child of God that I can be! My son’s are growing up way to fast, before long they will be off to college so I need to take time to enjoy the times ahead.

Cheers to a Wonderful 2011, and a huge Thank You for a fabulous 2010. My family was truely blessed last year!

Do you buy presents for your spouse? This is always a toughy.. in this I want it now, or I need it now society in my experience seems like we just ask permission (well sometimes) then buy it ourselves. So, answer is we have already “given” eachother our gifts this year!

The boys are pretty easy, expensive buy easy. They are well taken care of at Christmas and throughout the year. The little one is really really fun to buy for! I was done until I found a spy kit on clearance at Target and well, I had a gift card.. so I bought it for him! (Shame Shame on me!)

This year I shopped more online then ever..Like at Amazon. Oh, and yes I do love it when Brown or the Feds come down my street. Then I have Groupons, did you know I have a hard time deciding on what to buy with those little rascals.. That is enough for me. Will post deals later tonight. Oh, and this is really a season to celebrate Jesus. SO let’s not forget that part!

I was totally going to quit this diet, Friday night. ( I cheated a bit) But, I am going to continue this journey one last time and hope to never ever never do it again! Luckily I am having some allergy issues, sore throat and feel pretty blah. So today (Saturday) has been a pretty easy day to diet. I have been drinking quite a bit of Yerba Matte Tea, nice and Hot.

Sunday, well I survived Saturday, lost about 1 pound. We will see how I do the rest of today, should not be to bad, as my allergies are kickin’ and food just doesn’t taste well.
So, wish me luck… you all are my accountability partners. And my plan after these 26 days..(only 20 days left) I am hitting Weight Watchers for the rest of my life! But had to go with the HCG way, because I want to lose weight fast…. and must take vitamins to ensure no more hair loss.

Thanks, Shannon 

As I reflect on the past years, buying the boys new clothes, lunch box, backpacks, etc.. taking pictures by the tree and more it makes me a bit sad. Brax will be driving himself to school, I will be taking Blake (goes to diff school, we like to be difficult!) Braddock will be going to afternoon Pre-K which will be way awesome btw.. (starts next week though)

So off to High School they go… and pre-k… all I can think is oh my.. 14 more years of school for one, and only a few years for the others. Life is good, I love my boys. 

Nothing like eating a PB&J after a long days work! That’s my boy.

So, Now it is time to get organized, and ship these kiddos off to school. In Oklahoma we send our kids back to school in the Hottest month of the year, mid-August. Pretty early in my opinion but I am always ready for them to head back. Now my life will consist of Football, and t-ball. Even though I have always said, I will not put my child in organized sports at a young age. We started my middle boy when he was 3 1/2. We waited until 4 1/2 for this last boy. Am I crazy…?

Are you ready for the kids to go back to school? I am for many reasons, but I will miss them being at home. Can you believe I have 2 high schoolers this year, and one that is not even in Elementary School yet! Sigh.. luckily he is accepted back at his preschool.