Daily Deal

Ok, I haven't posted any deals lately because they are getting so common place that I don't get excited about free stuff the way I once did...but this was a special Walgreens trip I just had to post!! We are gearing up for camping this weekend with my mom and dad and I was excited about the camping stuff I scored (smore's, licorice and lemonade) can we say sugar high for my kids who don't get much sugar!?!?

Subtotal - $28.89

Coupons redeemed - $20.40

Out of pocket after coupons - $8.49

Wait...there's more!! I walked away with the following:

- One FREE MOVIE TICKET ($10.75 value at our theatre)

- $3 in register rewards (like a gift card to Walgreens)

S0, essentially I got paid $5.26 for shopping tonight.

And, yes, my name is Christi and I'm a coupon addict.

this moment

Got this idea from a blog I read...SouleMama.com

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Hello Hydranga and Misc Happenings

It has been a busy week for our family and it's looking like a busy week again next week with VBS at our church the kids will attend and I'm helping with. I admit, it's fun to have busy weeks after some lonely weeks in a new place, so it's a welcome change in our schedule!

We've hit the strawberry fields a few times and got a couple fun pictures on yesterdays trip. The berries are bursting right now and yesterday was a clear day that we got to enjoy Mt. Hood in the background in serious snow capped beauty!! It was terrific scenery to be out in.

I had to post this picture of our hydrangea in our backyard. They are amazing right now! I had Leyton stand beside it to show how tall they are! These are without a doubt my favorite flowers.

We also got to spend time with some friends who were in town for a few days, the Frys!! Thanks so much for taking time to see us, my kids and I had a blast just being with you.

Crazy Booth

Went out to Rockaway Beach on Saturday to a celebration at the camp Jared and I used to work out right after we got married, Twin Rocks Friends Camp. We had a blast reconnecting with old friends and just being at such a beloved place in our lives and being by the ocean.

A friend of ours, Joel Bock, was taking the pictures for the event and he had a Crazy Picture Booth set up. Here is one picture from Jared's IPhone (not a reflection of Joel's quality of photography)...hopefully I can scan some of the real photos in, because there were some funny ones of our kids.

Loving life and what God has provided for our family here in Portland. It feels like home.