Tessa . . . All about her

1. Almost 5 months old . . . 24 inches (25%) and 12lb 13oz (25%), so those were her 4 month measurements. It looks like she's going to take after the Johnson family for height.
2. She's got a cute small birth mark on the small of her back.
3. She's a sleeping genious . . . slept through the night at 2 months and still going strong. Couldn't ask for anything better!
4. Loves all the attention she gets from her brother and sister . . . even the heavy doses of kisses as they fight over her, seems weird but thats what they fight over her about.
5. Isn't the most social of my children at first, but if you stick with it she'll give you some killer smiles!
6. Has an absolutly adorable laugh . . . and Macie and Dominic are the best at getting her to do so by playing with her legs, tickling her and making chit chat.
7. She enjoys her steady diet of breastmilk . . . pretty obvious by looking at her chubby cheeks.
8. Has a perfect amount of hair . . . just enough for a darling clip. Sadly she seems to be losing some of it :(
9. Chubby thighs! They kill me they are so cute and perfect!
10. Has rolled over a few times, but it was probably on accident! She's holding onto toys now.

She's a blessing and a such a joy to have around!

P.S. As you notice in the picture she loves to suck in her bottom lip which makes her end up a drooly mess . . . maybe teeth are on the way!

Save Some $$$$$$

I've been learning the fine art of coupons, rebates, and bargain shopping. I've always been a big fan of getting a good deal - who isn't? But as I've been learning the past few months it does take practice and time to truly succeed! Now my friends you might be surprised to know that I purchased all the above products for $4.00!! Amazing huh?! I shopped the ads, looked at my favorite frugal blogs (links are on the right), combined manufactures coupons with store coupons and added them to sales and did a few mail-in-rebates (and I did get my money back!)Couponing takes planning, but it's such a thrill to walk out the store knowing you got all those NAME BRAND products for just $4.00! I'm happy to say that I'm addicted to couponing and if you read and follow the suggestions the ladies give in their blogs you will too! You will want to get a newspaper subscription for at the least the Sunday paper so you can get the coupon ads or pick it up late Sat. afternoon or evening at the grocery store . . . you might want to pick up 2 or 3 or even 5! My best advice on how to get started is click on the blogs on the right and read away- they tell you exactly what coupons to use and combine and what stores to use them at! You won't be sorry you did!Have fun.

Brian Regan . . .

If you haven't heard of him 'Google' him or look on 'YouTube' . . . he's HILARIOUS!! For Cole's Birthday I got him tickets to the Brian Regan Show in Salem last night at the Elsinore Theater. He's an aweome comedian and his show didn't disappoint! My stomach hurt from laughing so hard. His expressions and movements are hard to beat! We've seen 2 of his DVD's and loved them. About 80% of the material last night was stuff we hadn't heard before. His opening act was a guy named Kermit and he was very good also. We had such a great time and it's hard to find a clean talking comedian. He's on tour so if he comes your way we highly recommend you see him!

High School Reunion . . .

Keri, Jenn, Amanda & I all got together again at Keri's house in Salem recently. It was so fun to talk with them and have all our kids play together. I haven't seen Amanda since gradutation almost 7 yeras ago, Jenn I've only seen a few times and a Keri a handful more (we're 2nd cousins ya know). Such a fun afternoon and I look forward to doing it again.

Sweet, Cute, and Smart

Sleepy Grandma

The kids and I went to Salem during the day recently and thought it would be the perfect time to visit my Grandma Sellers in her nursing home. It was late afternoon and we got there to find her sound asleep . . . we tried waking her up, but we didn't have any luck so we took a few pictures, kissed her goodbye, and left her in her sweet slumber! We love you grandma!

Birthday Boy . . .

We had a QuICk birthday celebration for Dominic . . . Nani & Papa brought him a tool set during the day (which he absolutly LOVES) and then after Cole got home and the missionaries left we sang a quick Happy Birthday to him and gave him his gift - a fabulous hand-me-down gift - a Power Wheels bike!! Can't believe he's already 2. Macie complained that he didn't get enough presents, but 2 is perfect . . . less to clean up! Cole hates clutter and throws away toys anyway ;)






Blowing out the candles again - he loves this!




After the cake the kids got to watch a movie in their bedroom on Cole's laptop - they were very excited.