Savings + Birthday!!!

Now I have become obsessed with coupons. I went to Dollar General this weekend and bought only cleaning supplies. I saved $22.50. I now have lots of washing detergent, softener, dish detergent and air freshener. Then I went to the grocery store for milk, and ribeyes were on sale; so I bought some. Since I had already broke my challenge of not shopping this month, I decided to shop a little. I saved $29.45 in coupons at Food Lion. I used my internet coupons with no problem. Okay, now I am on a roll.

Yesterday was my mom's birthday. Since one of her presents from me and Mark was a gift card from Belk's, I thought we would go shopping before dinner. Once again, the Red Dot sale didn't disappoint. Mom found lots of things as well as myself. I do think that Belk's in SP had marked things down cheaper than in Wilmington. Don't be fooled, that didn't stop me from buying. I found a cute pair of sandals that were regular $39.00, but rang up $2.98 (I had to double check my receipt). I got Mark tee shirts for less than $3. I was definitely in my element.

After shopping we took mom to Midtown Seafood (her choice), and I was glad. We ate an undisclosed amount of crab legs. She and I already planned on getting the crab legs, and they were so yummy. Key Lime pie for dessert finished us off.

It was a great birthday celebration that was full of savings.

Happy Birthday To ME!!!!!

Today marked my 39th birthday...*sniff sniff*. Only one more year before the dreaded big 4-0. I had an amazing weekend celebration. Today was no different. Mark started the day off with breakfast from McDonald's...I love their breakfast. Then we went to Belk's where I just had a shopping spree. I loved it!!! I had the time of my life picking out whatever I wanted. Thank you Mark for a great day. We plan to celebrate more this weekend with dinner in Wilmington at a few of our favorite restaurants. I can't wait.

All my clothes and jewelry from my shopping spree.

I found a beautiful silver hinged bangle bracelet, a pair of big square rhinestone earrings and a black stone ring. All things that I need.

One of my favorite shirts...it has sparkles on it, and I am all about the sparkles.


Another favorite one that I picked out. I think that Mark actually liked this one. We have different taste on clothes. I am wild and he is plain. But wouldn't it be boring if we all liked the same things or thought the same thoughts.

Mark had a great comment when I chose this blouse. He told me that if I had been living in the 60's that I would have been a hippie living in commune somewhere. I laughed so hard. The best birthday ever. Lots of cards, calls, text, emails and Face book wishes.

Surprise Surprise I Can See it in Your Eyes!!!

This weekend has just been full of surprises, and they have been nice surprises. My Moore County "girlfriends" sent me a super package in the mail, and I received it on Saturday. It is full of candy, stickers, a book and bubbles. I had to laugh at the bubbles. The reason for the chuckle on the bubbles, is because I always say that it isn't a party unless you have bubbles. I got 4 tubes of bubbles, so now I can party hard. I actually partied today with Macey with one tube. What fun to watch a 2 year old chase and try to catch bubbles. It was a delight to outside and spend some time with her. Children just take stress away as you listen to their laughter and their wonder over the simple things. Note to self: Chickens don't like it when you blow bubbles at them. Macey and I found that out today. LOL

My box of goodies from Joann, Jodi, Jennifer and Erin....you girls rock!!!!

I think my "girlfriends are trying to spoil me. I know that I am not spoiled, so someone must do the job. LOL We ate lunch with Joann and her family today, which by the way was delicious. It was down home cooking with pintos full of ham and homemade everything. I made a pig of myself...I am glad that Mark had not preached on glutton today. LOL After lunch I was presented with another present. This time it contained Pleasures Perfume, Bath and Body lotion and note cards. 3 of my favorite things. You guys have helped make my last 30 something birthday fantastic.

My present today from the Awesome Foursome!!!

Girlfriends!!!

My new cookbook that the "girlfriends" gave me for my birthday.

Tonight was a "Girl's Night Out" with some great and funny girlfriends. I have been so excited about this night. I was ready to go and have some fun and laugh. I was not disappointed with tonight on the fun part. I laughed so much tonight, that my side hurt. We all met at a local Mexican restaurant to eat supper. They had my Pollo Fundido that I love so much. Haven't had it since we left Columbus. Everything was delicious. This girls night out turned out to be a Birthday Celebration for me. I got a very nice North Carolina dessert cookbook. I can't wait to try some of the recipes in there. They all know I like to cook....that is evident if you ever read my Facebook status. After a great meal, it was off to the movies. We went to see Dear John....I LOVED IT!!! I will be buying this movie on DVD. Anyone who wants to go see it, give me a call...I will go again. It was better than the book. I don't want to give anything away in case you haven't seen it....so go and see it you won't be sorry. Thanks so much to Erin, Jodi, Jennifer, Joann and the newest girlfriend I met Andrea tonight for making the last year in my 30's a great celebration. You guys rock!!!

Celebration Time!!!

Today started the birthday month. That is right...we celebrate the whole month of February for my birthday. After all, it is such a short month. I have some sort of surprise everyday of the month for my birthday. It can be a gift, card, act of kindness or just sweet words. I love this idea...I think it is the only child coming out in me. Tonight I went to Atlanta Bread, one of my favorites, and I got a double chocolate cupcake. YUM YUM!!! A great start to the birthday month celebration. By the way, my actual birthday is the 8th.

A Mixture!!

If you have been an avid reader of my blog, you know that I was sick for a week with the yuckies. I slept most of the time, but I had to do something to fill my time. I love to put puzzles together. I spent alot of the week putting some puzzles together. I thought I would show everyone how I waste my time. LOL But it makes me relax. Mark says that it would drive him crazy to sit down and work a puzzle, but for some strange reason it has a calming effect on me. I am better, and we finally made it back to Moore County. Looking forward to a great week. Enjoy the mixture of pictures.

This one reminds me of the birds in our backyard minus the snow. We never get any snow to amount too anything. So far this year it has dodged us:(

For some crazy reason, I thought this one would be easy to do. Boy was I wrong!!!

I loved this one. I hated to tear it apart to put it back in the box. They have a whole series of teapot puzzles. I might have to go and get me another one.

Lilly's birthday present. Some great bacon. She loves bacon, and can't be fooled by the begging strips for dogs. She likes the real thing.

Lilly on her 10th birthday!!! Isn't she cute???

I bought her the little crown to wear, and she bit me when I put it on her. I still thought she looked cute.

Freedom

Today I finally felt well enough to go out. It was my first trip out of the house since Sunday. Mark and I went to Best Buy, where they put a permanent screen protector on my blackberry. Then we went to Hibachi Bistro to eat lunch. It was so delicious. Now we are at my parents house playing the Wii. They have skill ball and darts now. I love to play skill ball. That was one game that I always played when we went to the beach.

Today is Lilly's birthday. She is 10 years old today. I will have to post her pictures later. She is getting some bacon (her favorite) for her birthday. Happy Birthday to the BooBoo, Bosway, Fred and all the other silly names that we call her.