A girl can never have too many outfits...

Yes, this is Emily's 2nd Fourth of July outfit! And yes, she did need a long sleeve shirt under her dress, as the temp here today was 66 and rainy!

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HAPPY 4TH!

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Say what?

Luke stayed at my moms last night, so I had some free time once little Emily was in bed to catch up on my coupons that I have ignored for the last 2 weeks. I clipped and sorted and organized for about an hour and a half and matched up deals & sales with coupons and planned my trips for this morning. Emily was a good sport, even with a slight fever and runny nose (stupid allergies!). Kroger was the first stop, I was happy with what I got, but not all that proud of my deals, so I did not bother to call Mick and tell him about that stop. Off to Schnucks Emily and I went to get cereal, popcorn and plastic cups. I did call Mick after that stop to tell him that I got 20 bucks worth of cereal for 1.50/box! And to tell him a few of the other deals I had found there. Next stop...CVS....

Here is a picture of what I got at CVS today.....I will give you a minute to take it in and come up with a price of what you think I payed...........keep thinking..........

Yes- there are 3 gallons of milk, 4 shave gels, 2 band aid boxes, batteries, Cortaid, and a Benadryl to go spray...not pictured is the Dove candy bar that I bought for myself....ate it in the van on the way home.......anyway....my total was $37.00 something before my coupons and ECB's.....after everything I gave the woman one quarter, 1 nickel, and 3 pennies!!!!!!!!! Yes, that is right!!!! .33 cents!!!!!!!!!!
Obviously I called Mick to share and he was elated and could not believe that I got all that and even double checked my on my milk count! LOL I made another 8 in ECB's for next time too!!

Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with you family celebrating our freedom that so many men and women all over the world are fighting to protect for us.






{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }

Duckys and Dragons

I had to blog this picture as it is just plain adorable of Emily in the bath the other night. Luke had the idea to fill up his ducky bath from when he was a baby and let Emily take a bath in it. I have to say, it is nice! It keeps her still and limits the amount of toys and water we have to use, looks like Ducky bath may be here to stay for awhile!

Here is Luke after getting his face painted at our church picnic this afternoon. The lady that did it was great and as you can see, did a wonderful job! Luke told everyone that he was "Draco the Dragon". If you know your constellations, then you Draco, if not, well, you don't! LOL....Seriously tho, Luke loves Draco right now, so he looks for him in the stars every night, we have yet to see him tho ;0(

Luke bustin' a Dragon move!

{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }

4th of July activity

Here is what the kids worked on today (well, Luke~ Emily worked on eating raisins in her highchair). Once the stars dry we are going to string them up with some blue ribbon and hang them from the ceiling.





{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }

Finger paint and Play-dough

Emily took a brief morning nap today, so Luke got to play with the finger paints! He loved it and made some awesome artwork...if you are a grandma be watching for it to arrive in the mail soon! ;0)

Once Em was awake, we pulled out the play-dough for the 1st time with her! She loved it! Of course, she tried to eat it, but after one bite, she decided it was much more fun to squish it between her fingers!

{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }

Messy playdate

A friend offered to host a "messy play date" in backyard this morning (crazy, I know!) but the kids had a blast!

Emily in the pink swimsuit checking out the sand and water table, I mean, the applesauce and jello table!

Luke in blue checking out the pudding slide

The boys had a blast in the water!

We also had a pool with Cool Whip in it, the kids got to decorate their own cookies and we made some "corn-flour goop"! Talk about a FUN time!





{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }

Good Job Steve!

Mick took the day off work today to get some chores done around the house this morning, then we got all dolled up to head to Caterpillar in Mossville to celebrate my step-dad's 35 years of being with CAT! It was a nice little gathering they had for him at the office and then the family headed out to dinner with him to celebrate some more! Here are some fun pics...the first one is me! DUH! I keep hearing that I am never in any pictures (um, because I am always behind the camera!)

Luke waiting for everything to start...

My crazy kids are home getting ready to head off to see Grandpa!

Mick and Emily playing around...

{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }