Back to School

Well, it's that time of year again! Yep, Back to School! The kids started back today. I can't believe I have kid's in all three levels of school now. Dylan started at the high school, Brandon at the middle school, and Shelby is still at the elementary school. We figured out that in four years when Brandon starts high school and Dylan will be a senior, Shelby will still be in elementary school. I'll have a couple of years with no one in middle school! Incredible!

Yesterday we had hoped to spend a relaxing day on the lake with some friends but the weather didn't allow for it, so we hung around the house and prepared for school. We got the bookbags ready, lunch money ready, and clothes out for today! Then we decided to use some of our gift cards and coupons to go to Olive Garden for dinner. They have this Pasta Bowl thing going on now where you can eat all that you want for only $8.95. It was good! I ended up getting my second bowl to go, which was nice for lunch today! Plus I used a $4 off two meals coupon so it was even a better deal!

I also haven't found a teaching job. I am still looking and hoping that something comes up still. I would have thought my experience would have been a good thing, but I guess not. I'm wondering if God has different plans for me??

Well, off to finish the laundry and cut some coupons. I need to plan my meals for the week and run to the grocery store.

Have a blessed week!

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters

Oh my goodness! Have you tried these? Wow!

I'm not really a granola type of person.............I like the bars occassionally but that's about it. So when My Blog Spark asked if I wanted to sample these and do a review, I thought why not! I'm always looking for some alternative snacks for all of us and thought this would be a good one to try! I have to say I was not disappointed.

They sent me a set of four samples. I really enjoyed the Nut Lovers and the Roasted Cashews the most. I think it's because cashews are my favorite nut! They had a good taste and were actually very filling. My boys (14 and 12) liked them too!

These will be a great hit for afterschool snacks!

Reunion 2009

On Thursday my sorority sisters/house mates came to visit at my house. I was so excited to see them. I think it has been 7 or 8 years since we've seen each other. Where does the time go? Between the four of us we had 7 kiddos there. They had fun swimming and playing outside. Elise, Terri, Jill, and I had fun chatting and catching up. Brandon told me that we 'laughed a lot'. So true! :) It's amazing when you have great, true friends that conversations just pick up. There is no lost time really.............

We have to make this an annual thing! Love you all!