OKC Zoo Day

Mae Mae posing for picture for grampy since he couldn't come with us. I hadn't been to the zoo in years.  They have changed everything about the zoo.  I picked up a map but couldn't get it figured out.. Silly me!  I must say I was very impressed with all the changes.  I do know we didn't see everything, but we just ran out of time.  

Mellissa and Kyndall.  Baby girl's eyes light up with joy looking at all the animals and birds. 

Here Mae Mae is waving and talking to the birds. So very cute.

Loved watching her expressions with the animals.

We really enjoyed the Giraffe feeding. Liked how close we was to them. Nothing like being up front with these beauty majestic animals. 

Then the famous selfie from me. It wasn't as hot as I thought it was going to be.  Had a slight overcast off and on during the day.  Which helped this grandma a lot!! 

Now I must make plans to take Aaron's family to the zoo soon! I know Clifford will get a huge kick out of it.

 

Cash envelope system

I started a new budget back in April.  The main reason is I am living beyond my budget.  I make enough money that I should have put some money in savings.  Nope not one red cent. So far this budget has been working for me.  

Last week I bought this Easy Cash Budget Planner.  I really do like it so far.  I went ahead and made up my budget for the month of June.  

So I have cash envelopes for groceries, me, shopping, date night, gas and household.  My groceries for the month get $300.00 a month. Household I stuff with $60.00 for the month.  My spending is usually around $40.00 and shopping is $40.00.  Gas is at $100.00. Date night is $60.00.  

Then on my Sinking funds I have more envelopes.  These include Vacation, Amazon Prime, gifts, Christmas, Medical for copays and etc, furniture, car and Trevor.  I have no set amount that I put in these envelopes.  I just try to put something each week in these envelopes.. My main focus is Vacation and Christmas envelopes. 

I also have saving's envelopes I put some in each pay period.  Saving's that I have envelopes for include $1 challenge and emergency and change. 

I have figured out that I do not need lots of envelopes.  I had ordered several more envelopes and ended taking them out of my binder.  Too many made me feel overwhelmed.  So figured out where I needed my money to go and so far that is working for me.  

Luther and I want to go to Branson Missouri in September.  So my main focus has been Vacation and Christmas and emergency funds.  I feel good with how much I have saved up but Luther thinks we need more money.  I told him the other day I was just going to the bank to borrow the money.  I thought he was going to fall down. He sure didn't like that ideal of getting a loan for fun.

Our major saving's goal is $1000.00 in savings. Don't laugh too hard but all I have so far is $50.00.  I plan on adding to it every payday not matter how long it takes me to get to my goal. The $1 challenge is where I save all my dollar bills that I receive thru the month.  I will probably split it between vacation and emergency savings at the end of August. 

I am really excited about this budget.  It has made me more aware of how much money that I literally throwing out the window.  Lots of random impulse shopping.  

You Tube and Facebook have been my go to on how to apply this budget to my lifestyle. I really do like the Budget Mom on YouTube.  

 

 

Father's Day 2021

Luther had a great day on Father's Day!

We had lots of food. It was all tasty as always.  I do enjoy our family time.  I do plan on using this watermelon tablecloth during summer.  It is fitting since we live in Watermelon Capital here in Oklahoma.  

 

Mr C's friends

I have told ya he isn't one that likes animals but these pictures say different! 

Outside time with Kyndall

Every single time Kyndall will get in grumpy's chair.  I do believe she gets a kick out of grumpy finding another chair to sit in while we are outside.  I am trying to get us outside more often. Kyndall and I would be perfectly fine in the house all day.  

Grumpy trying to ease Kyndall's mind about the lawn mower. She normally will not get anywhere near the big green beast.  Grumpy would love for her to make a circle or two with him.  All of the other grandchildren love to take a spin with grumpy.  Yes he is very safety cautious when he lets the grandchildren ride with him.  He doesn't use the blades.   

Kyndall is not happy that we put her on the big green monster.  Let me tell you she is pouting big time in this picture.

I sure love this little girl so very much!! 

 

Grilling Out Time!

Getting ready for Sunday Funday!  Love this watermelon table cloth.

Nothing like some steak and Kbob's

My favorite pork and beans. 

I always like spending time with our family.  Brody and Savannah came over with baby Lane.  Also our friend Jackie came and ate and visited with us.

Brody really enjoys cooking out with his dad.  If he had his way we would cook out every weekend. I really need to find some other summer sides to serve this summer.  Does anyone have any simple recipes they want to share with me?  I love the simple but tasty summer recipes. 

Do you spot the Pioneer Woman bowl?  I really want to buy all her items!! Am starting with what I can afford now and will work up to the bigger items.  I am going to get her pots and pans at some point.  I love her colors she puts on her kitchen items.  

Hope everyone has a great summer!! 

 

Kyndall's Fairy Garden

Kyndall has enjoyed putting together her fairy garden's.  She got a little dirty but we sure enjoyed our time together.  

I took her to the store so she could pick out her items to place in the containers. She really found some cute items. 

I have always wanted a Fairy Garden.  This was a perfect opportunity for me to have my fairy garden.  I was really impressed with how they turned out.  I really want to get my rock garden back in shape. I guess I will work on it little by little.   

 

Mr & Mrs Robinson

Mr and Mrs Jonathan Robinson  

We had been waiting for this day for ever.  Alisha was a beautiful bride. Jonathan is a handsome young man and a good Christian man as well.  Luther and I got to the Venue early.  Loved how everything turned out for the young couple.  The ceremony was held outside and was absolutely beautiful. So thankful the reception was held indoors where the air conditioner was on cool.  

  

Beautiful cake!

Loved the couples table

The view outside

I loved the way they decorated the stairway! My bad that I didn't get a picture of us in front of it. 

I so enjoyed this magical wedding day for Alisha and Jonathan!!