Catching Up!

So a lot has happened since the last time I wrote. First off, the Hubs had taken a test to try to make rank. He was testing for Tech sgt. Well, we found out that he made it!!!! I'm so very proud of him and what he has accomplished in the 10 years he's been in. Btw, he also celebrates that this month too!

August seemed to have flown by. Had my first PTO meetings in August. They went pretty well. Meet the teacher night went great and the kids and I got to meet their teachers. Alas the Hubs had to work and he couldn't make it. I'm sure he'll have other opportunities to meet them.

Even though I love my kids, I'm thrilled that they are back in school. I know they are happy too! Now since the boys are in school and it's just my daughter and I home all day I can get more things accomplish that I want to. My plan is to get more of our things organized. There's lots of clothes that after going through of the boys, no longer fit my younger son. So as soon as the Thrift Shop opens up I'll be consigning some things. That'll mean extra money for Christmas gifts. I'm trying to pay all cash this year again for Christmas. I was so proud of myself for not putting anything on the credit cards. Every little bit helps. We're slowly paying off debt as well. By next October or so we should have our van payed off!!! Well it's time to get the kids ready for bed as tomorrow is another school day.

Couponing Class

Well today was the first ever "coupon class" I taught. I thought it went pretty well. I'm sure I have many other things I could've mentioned, but alass my brain didn't seem to function properly. It was great being able to teach people what I know and love to do. I'm not saying I'm an expert or anything, cause well, I really don't think anyone can be an expert at couponing. People may have tons of experience but nobody is an expert. I just do what works for my family. Even if that means I only save a little, that little bit helps out tremendously. It's been a long day and this AFW(Air Force Wife) is exhausted.

Long time no type!

So it's been quite a while since i've last typed. My kids are now 8, 6,and 3. They keep me busier than ever. I've gone through another deployment since the last time I wrote and I'm sure that there will be more if the Hubs stays in. Besides doing the stay at home mom thing, I'm also on both my of son's school's PTO boards this fall. I was last year too. I absolutely love it. Right now the Hubs is working 2pm-11pm. Not sure if I like this schedule yet or not since today was his first day.

We're trying the whole canning thing this year. So far we've made some pickles. The tomatoes all seem to be staying green, but I'm sure once they start turning they will all be turning at the same time. Our garden looks awesome this year and happen to be very proud of it. Looks like I may have a green thumb after all!