I was talking to Sam at dinner and Garrett HAD to tell me something so he kept yelling to me. I finally said you have to say "excuse me." Soooo a few minutes later I'm talking to someone else again and he starts yelling to me "EXCUSE ME, EXCUSE ME, EXCUSE ME." It's a start, I guess.
After dinner, I told Dewayne maybe we should call the puppy "Lucky." He said, "I could go for Lucky." Garrett said, "I want to go to the lake with you."
2010 01 17 Helping Haiti
The scenes from the earthquake in Haiti are devastating. Our denomination lost its overseer and many more. Our church is running a program called Operation KidPassion in cooperation with Operation Compassion, a nonprofit relief organization. Using some of the free stuff I've gotten from couponing and requesting samples, as well as some additional purchased items, I filled one ziploc bag for each of my kids with essentials. These bags and many others will be shipped to the people of Haiti. $1 was included in each bag to help with the shipping costs. It's not much, but it's our little part.
2010 01 16 Grocery Day
Before Savings: $155.65
After Savings: $ 71.26
Savings: 54%
Best Deals: Free Always & Free Chocolate Milk
Before Savings: $24.12
After Savings: $12.17
Savings: 49.5%
Before Savings: $65.31
After Savings: $25.85
Savings: 60%
ECB left: $22.00
Best Deal: Free Pretzels
2010 01 16
We are down to 5 dogs. Dewayne was able to find homes for 2 of puppies with customers at Tractor Supply. Before he left to take them, we decided we would keep one of them to replace Precious. As soon as we decide on a name, I'll post a picture. I did take this picture of the princesses on the back of the couch while Dewayne and the big boys were out.
I couldn't resist this picture of Garrett. He put it on all by himself.2010 01 15 Friday Friends
Well, we are down to 7 dogs. Our next door neighbor picked up one of the puppies a couple of days ago. Unfortunately the other one we lost was Precious. We have had her since right after we moved in the house, which is nearly 8 years now. We had to make the difficult decision to put her down.
We had the Stricklands over for the evening. Summer made open faced turkey sandwiches which were very yummy. We talked for a while and played cards. Dewayne said he couldn't remember the last time he had laughed that hard. We had a great time.
We had the Stricklands over for the evening. Summer made open faced turkey sandwiches which were very yummy. We talked for a while and played cards. Dewayne said he couldn't remember the last time he had laughed that hard. We had a great time.
2010 01 14
Well, I have finally decided to be on the Encounter team. We had our first meeting tonight, so I left it up to Dewayne and the boys to clean the house in preparation for our Friday Friends. They did a great job. It relieved a great deal of pressure from me. It was a pretty rough day, though. We received an update on my dad's weight loss. It's now 41 pounds in 4 months. He's down to 150 lbs and they don't know why. He eats everything they give him and drinks his nutrition shakes. They are going to increase his food and shakes and see if it helps. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed right now.
2010 01 13
I began a new Beth Moore study at church entitled "Believing God." I'm grateful that Nelda George is the main facilitator this time. It looks like it's going to be a fantastic series. After church I watched the Atlanta auditions of American Idol. This was one of my favorite auditions: Pants on the Ground. I also enjoyed the sweet girl from Vonore, TN which is very close to us and the girl from Rockmart, GA which is near my hometown.
2010 01 11
The boys and I went back to work and school today after our snow-induced long weekend. The boys got their report cards. They have forbidden me from telling their exact grades on the blog, but suffice it to say we are very proud of them. I am pleased that our favorite tv shows are coming back on the air with new episodes. Last night "Chuck" returned. Tonight I'm looking forward to the return of "House." "Fringe" returns and I like it ok, too. Of course we'll have to watch "Heroes," as well. I'm very thankful for DVR.
This wreath is the last of my Christmas decorations. I took it down today. :(
Oh, and I'm very excited to have my first follower. Yaay, Summer!
Who God Isn't
I did this devotion a while back and it was very well received so I thought I would share it here. It is important to know who God is, but it can be very telling to know who God is not and what He will never do. For one thing, it keeps us from blaming Him when He doesn't deserve it. It certainly enhances our perspective of Him and our relationship with Him. I have listed Scriptures that describe who God is not and what He will never do.
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
1 Corinthians 14:33a
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Hebrews 11:16
Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 94:14
For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.
Deuteronomy 4:31
For the LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your forefathers, which he confirmed to them by oath.
Deuteronomy 7:15
The LORD will keep you free from every disease. He will not inflict on you the horrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but he will inflict them on all who hate you.
Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
1 Corinthians 14:33a
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Hebrews 11:16
Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 94:14
For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.
Deuteronomy 4:31
For the LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your forefathers, which he confirmed to them by oath.
Deuteronomy 7:15
The LORD will keep you free from every disease. He will not inflict on you the horrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but he will inflict them on all who hate you.
Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
2010 01 10
Our next door neighbor took one of the puppies today. So now we are down to 8 dogs, which is twice as many as I intend for us to end up with. They are 6 weeks old tomorrow, so we must find them homes right away.
Sam asked us earlier, "What did Tennessee?" The answer: "The same thing Arkansas."
I sent Garrett to get his pajamas from his room. After some time he came back to me and announced, "I got them on." I was rather proud of him. He also put his coat on all by himself earlier today.
2010 01 09 Grocery Day
Bi-Lob/f savings $110.81
after $ 53.40
savings 51.8% (The roasts throw off the percentage b/c it doesn't show the discount. Instead of getting 2 at 1/2 price they are prepackaged to ring up the price of the more expensive of the 2 roasts.)
Best Deals: Soup-$0.83; root beer-free.
Food Lionafter $15.49
savings 37% (This is low b/c the store brand items earned me a ticket for $4 off my next order)
Best Deal: Paper Towels-$0.28
b/f savings $57.40
after $22.38
savings 61%
Best Deals: 2 pkg bagels-$.99; pudding for $1; 2 pkg sausage-$0.49; 4 pkg snack crackers-$1.98; 2 bottles vitamins-$6.68
2010 01 08
The boys and I stayed home all day. Dewayne went to work late because of all the ice on the roads. The Selvages and the Stricklands came over tonight. We cooked penne and meatballs for dinner. With 7 kids here between the ages of 1 1/2 and 11 1/2, 5 of them being boys, it was quite a raucous affair. There are nerf darts everywhere! After dinner the grown-ups played Apples to Apples and Scattergories during which much laughter ensued. We had a blast. After everyone left, I asked Garrett if he had fun with his friends and he replied, "Yeah; I didn't want them to leave."
2010 01 07
This is Dewayne's bird feeder this evening with snow coming down all around it. The boys got out of school at 1:00, and my office closed at 1:00 due to the weather. School is cancelled and my office is closed again tomorrow. The roads are starting to look bad already.
2010 01 05
I had a productive day. The boys went back to school today. I worked out on my lunch for the first time in about 2 months and I AM feeling it. The good news is I only gained .2 pounds over the holidays which means I am 3.2 pounds overweight. Not where I'd like to be, but not too awful.
Grocery Totals for today
They weren't as high as I usually get, but that's not always the most important thing. I got a lot of stuff for the amount of money I spent. And some of this stuff is never cheaper with coupons.
Bi-Lo
subtotal b/f savings 41.55
after 20.87
savings = 50%
The chips were free with coupon.
Food Lion
subtotal b/f savings 25.08
after 10.48
savings = 58%
The hot chocolate was free after a $1.00 coupon. The 5 boxes of cereal were $3 plus b/c of the cereal I was able to get $.50 off the oranges.
CVS
subtotal b/f savings 45.94
after 5.95
savings 87%
plus $9 ECB back
2010 01 04
I went back to work today and Garrett went back to daycare. We sent two of Daisy's puppies to their new homes this evening so we're down to 9 dogs. I hope to find homes for the rest of Daisy's pups and for Puddin'.
Bedtime at the Gruber house
2010 01 03
I took this with the lights out-didn't know what I'd end up with. These are Daisy's puppies.
2010 01 01 Happy New Year
With New Year's being on a Friday, the Selvages came over. The boys decided to play dress up with a size 2T/3T costume.
2009 12 29
Garrett was supposed to be in bed watching a movie. He was playing with his new gator golf instead. I guess he and Woody just tired out.
2009 11 30
We took the mirror down when we put up the Christmas tree. Pepper wasn't too sure about that other dog in the house.
2009 Thanksgiving
We were surprised this Thanksgiving with the gift of a trip to Gulf Shores, AL which we found out about on Monday the week of Thanksgiving. So I got off work on Wednesday at noon as scheduled and made Thanksgiving dinner. We had everything we usually do except watergate salad and pumpkin pie. (I did make the pecan pie.) We packed up our stuff and our leftovers and headed to Gulf Shores first thing Thanksgiving morning.
http://s620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/annsworld/2009%20Thanksgiving/
http://s620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/annsworld/2009%20Thanksgiving/
2009 11 20
Sam was Noodler the Pirate in "Peter Pan" at school.
As you can probably tell, I was trying to capture this quick video with a squirming 3 year old in my lap.
Here are some pics, too.
http://s620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/annsworld/2009%20Black%20Fox%20Play/
As you can probably tell, I was trying to capture this quick video with a squirming 3 year old in my lap.
Here are some pics, too.
http://s620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/annsworld/2009%20Black%20Fox%20Play/
2009 11 15
Sack race, anyone?
Never a dull moment with this one...
Never a dull moment with this one...
Caleb took these pictures after he buried Sam in the leaves.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)