Dear bloggy friends...

I am so sorry that it has been weeks since my last post. I have been so busy working, taking the boys to soccer, taking care of a 4 month old, and trying to still take care of my house that my blog has not been my priority. I am so sorry. I promise to update you all soon. I may even post a few pics.

After next week my life should slow down just a little. My part-time job now will be on an as needed basis. I loved making a little extra money, but I also love being home. And Addyson is at such a fun age that I want to spend every second I can soaking it in. And my two boys are becoming such great soccer players. Trenton has kicked a few goals...Yea Trenton. And Austin has surprised me and has become great on defense. He plays offense occasionally and almost kicked his first goal last night, but the whistle blew. I am so proud of both of them, Austin's team is undefeated; and Trenton's (Danny's) team has lost one. (Danny's team has had several players out with the flu, and of course they were our best players.)

I promise to update you all soon. Addyson had her 4 month checkup and I will post some soccer pics. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I also hope everyone enjoys Fall Break. I can't wait to spend a little time with the boys, and I know Addyson is ready to have them home for a few days.

Addyson at 3 Months

Well our little girl is 3 months old now. Well she is actually almost 4 months I am just a little behind on posting. She is getting so big. She is outgrowing her 0-3 months clothes now. She loves her brothers and they adore her. She laughs at them now and it is so sweet. They seem to get her to laugh more than we can. She is still eating about 5 ounces every 3-4 hours but will go about 5 -6 hours if she takes a nap. She loves attention and loves to be talked to, and has to have Daddy especially in the evenings. She is interacting more and more. She loves her hands and usually would rather have them in her mouth than her sass (paci). She is pushing up more and more on her belly, I still believe she will be our first to crawl and walk. She sleeps thru the night, and usually goes to bed by 9. Oh and she may be just a little spoiled. :)

Our little Addyson is growing too fast. I am so thankful that I get to have so much time with her and the boys. What a blessing it is to have our sweet family!

Lost Memory Card

My wonderful husband took my memory card out of my camera and layed it on our kitchen counter. And guess what, it got legs and walked off. Or should I say two little fingers got it and hopefully I will find it soon. It has lots of good pics on it that I need to have and I need to post. Like for instance, Trenton & Austin first day of school; Trenton's first soccer practice, and Addyson's 3 month old shots.

I love my husband dearly but sometimes he makes me mad. And of course, he doesn't think that it is a big deal. That card holds precious memories and I need that card, I want that card. Hopefully I will find it soon, very soon. I guess this mama will be cleaning the boys room this week and hopefully finding my memory card. I can say that I don't think my hubby will touch my memory card again, or if he does he will know where he needs to put it so that it doesn't get legs and walk off.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week. We are still busy with soccer, school, work, and loving every single minute we get at home.

Shopping with coupons

I have been shopping with coupons for a few months now, and every week I save a little more. Today was my best day so far. Today I saved $46.42 at Kroger. So I guess you are wondering what I paid, well I paid a grand total of $49.95. I almost saved 50% off my grocery bill by just using coupons. I have found a few new sites that you can add coupons to your Kroger card, then you can use your coupons on top of those coupons. Yesterday I took a few minutes to look at the sales paper and look at my coupons and see what I needed, or what I could stock up on. I was able to get a box of cereal , 2 cans of crescent rolls, 2 cans of biscuits, and 2 cans of cinnamon rolls for free. It may take a few extra minutes each week out of schedule to make my shopping list and sort thru my coupons, but it is oh so worth it at that checkout counter.

Keep checking back and I will give you a few sites that you can use to add coupons to your shopping cards, or sites that will help you with saving a little money.


Oh, and please pray that this fever bug leaves our house soon. Trenton came down with it Sunday, and was out of school Monday-Wednesday. Austin came down with it Thursday night and was out of school today. Please pray that Addyson does not catch this, the dr. said it would not be a good thing if she catches it even though they know the boys have a virus. So far the boys have been really good about staying away from her. I just pray that we can get this bug out of our house and not into any of yours.

A Door Opening...

Danny and I awoke at 3:30 to our back door opening. Danny jumped up out of bed and I don't think either one of us knew what to do. I mean, we are thinking someone is breaking into our house. I was scared to death because our bedroom is right next to the door and Addyson is still in our room. Danny ran to the door and Trenton was coming in...talking about a rock. Little to say we were thankful that we didn't have a burglar but I didn't know how Trenton managed to open the door without us knowing. Danny put Trenton back to bed and told him not to go back outside. Poor little guy has been running a fever and is not feeling well.

Hopefully we have no more scares like this for a very long time. And I am taking Trenton to the doctor this afternoon to see what is causing his fever. Hopefully baby girl and his brother don't catch it.

Busy Busy Busy

Well as the title goes, life in the Benson family has been busy. Danny signed up to coach Trenton's soccer team so I am helping out, and Austin is playing soccer as well. Danny has 6 little boys on his team between the ages of 4 & 5. They are very energetic little boys that keeps us on our toes. But I think that they will do very well when the season starts. And as long as they all have fun, that really is all that matters. And hey, if we win a few games that will make it even better.

Between working two days a week, soccer practice 4 days a week, homework with the boys, and Addyson I don't have much free time. Hopefully sometime between all of this I can get the house cleaned, do the laundry, and go grocery shopping.

Oh, and add to the list upload my pics from my camera and catch everyone up on Trenton and Austin's first day of school. I have to say, they both love their teachers and so far school is going smoothly. And Addy is loving having a few hours with her mommy and grandmother by herself.

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. And hopefully this mama will find a little time to get everyone caught up on the kiddos.

11 Weeks

Well little bit is 11 weeks old now and she is getting so big. We went to the doctor last Thursday and she weighed 12lbs, with all of her clothes on. She is getting to be mommy's little "Chunky Monkey". She has been really fussy since last Wednesday and has been pulling at her left ear. On Thursday he said she looked great, but Today he said her ear wasn't bad but it isn't good. So he gave us a prescription for an antibiotic and hopefully she will feel better soon. There is nothing worse that a crying baby that you can't calm down.

Besides for being sick, Addyson is such a good baby. She loves to lay on her pallet and kick. She loves looking around and loves being outdoors. She is a very active baby!!! She is also a mommy's girl, and I love it. Poor Danny, he is really wanting her to be a Daddy's girl and with time she may. But for now, I am loving every minute of it.

I have more posts to come later this week. Trenton's first day of school, our first soccer practice (did I mention Danny is coaching and I am assisting), and Austin's first day of second grade. I hope everyone has a wonderful week.