Dinner with Aaron's family

Aaron, Clifford, Angel and me

Angel Michelle and baby Clifford

Baby boy Clifford

Angel being a big girl!

A perfect evening with Aaron and his family!  We met at Applebee's in Duncan Okla around 4pm. Was very nice to spend time with his family.  I need to be more involved with my boys and their families.  

Wesley was sick so he stayed with his great grandparents.  Hope that next time we can get all the family to go eat with us.  Truth be known I wouldn't mind taking them to McDonald's or Braums 

so the little kids can play on the playground.  I'm not sure if Aaron and Michelle take the time to let them run and play at either fast food place. so that would be a treat for the kiddo's.  Maybe I should take Angel and Wesley for a afternoon to give the parents a break. 

Visiting Grandchildren

Baby Grigsby

Ms. A and Mr W.

Ms. A

Mr. W 

It was time to go see the grandchildren.  They are so cute and lovable.  I am very fortunate to have these kiddo's in my life.  They have so much energy that a visit with them wears me out. Just kidding.  

I am trying to spend more time with my family.  It is so hard to take time out of my already busy schedule.  But I don't want them not knowing me or thinking I don't care about them.  So every week I am going to try to see all three sons and their family's.  That is my personal goal for this year. 

New Orleans bound!!

Madri Gras here we come!! I am so excited!!!
Kathy and I are headed to Shreveport tonight.  She will pick me up at 7:15pm from Legal Shield and we will head toward La.   We will stay at the Horseshoe Casino and Resort.  It's my absolutely favorite place to stay when in Shreveport.

We will get up early and head to New Orleans.  We are going to get on the Creole Queen at 1:30 pm.  We are taking the historic cruise.   We are headed to Chalmette Battlefield.  That should be lots of fun.  I am extremely excited about our trip to New Orleans!!!

Baby Grigsby

Baby Grigsby

I can't believe how fast Baby Clifford is growing.  He is so happy most of the time.  He makes my heart happy.  I need to get his picture taken pretty soon.  

There is nothing like having a grandbaby.  As much as I love my children  the love for my grandson is a whole new level.   

I am beyond blessed!!  I love the fact that his momma and daddy take such good care of him.  

Happy Valentine's Day!

I can't believe it is Valentine's Day already.  I gave Mr.C his valentine gifts last night.  He isn't one who likes or accepts gifts easy.  I am wanting him to take me to Interurban for dinner this weekend.
I like flowers but would rather have time with him.

What is your normal for Valentine's Day?  This is my second year of NOT working at the flower shop.  Which is bittersweet but yet I am looking forward to my future. 

"I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved."
                                   ---George Eliot----

"Life is a flower of which love is the honey."
                           ---Victor Hugo---
"Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it."
                      ----Nicholas Sparks----

Quotes are something I have always enjoyed reading.

I hope everyone has a great day today.  Be sure and find your love ones and give them a hug and tell them you love them!!!

Valentine baskets

These are a few of the Valentine baskets I put together at Linda's Flowers this weekend.  As many knows I quit working at the flower shop last January.  Best decision I had made in many years.  I called Tammie and asked if she needed any help for the weekend.  Of course she said yes.  I have missed the creativity side of the flower shop.  I enjoyed visiting with Tammie, Mildred and Sharla.  

Would I consider going back and working in a flower shop...Nope not at this point.  Was very nice to put together the baskets but don't want to go backwards in my journey.  As I am thinking to the future.

Onward Bound!!!!!!

couponing

My Saturday coupon haul.

I only paid only $23.09 for my items.

I am trying to slowly get my stock pile built back up. As you can tell this week it was all about laundry soap.  We tend to go thru laundry soap like it's water.  Am hoping this will last us a couple of weeks.  

I am currently only using digital coupons.  This is the second time I have tried using Family Dollar.   I have found that the store seems cleaner than Dollar General.   But I will coupon at where ever I can  to save money on items that we use regularly.  

I am thinking I pretty much saved 50% or close to it.