I have a confession...

Alright...it's time for me to come out of the closet. It is official, I am obsessed with coupons!

cou⋅pon⋅ing–noun

1.	the practice of distributing discount coupons to consumers as a form of product promotion.

2.	the activity of seeking out or saving discount coupons to save money on food or household purchases.

I started "couponing" last May. I began by reading local blogs, then went to a "couponing" seminar, then subscribed to the local Sunday & Wednesday paper. It only escalates from there. I seriously get a thrill from walking out of numerous stores with bags of free or close-to-free groceries, necessities (deodorant, toothpaste, etc.) and baby supplies (diapers, wipes, etc.). I have started a second blog to talk about my obsession and show you ideas of things I get for free and amazing deals at local stores. The idea of using coupons for me, is so I can save money on things our family needs to spend more on things our family wants. Check out: confessionsofacouponaholic.com to see what I am talking about. Watch out, you will be hooked before you know it!

Witnessing Autumn @ Greenfbluff...

We officially ushered in Autumn with a trip to Greenbluff. Of course, we will need to go to the fair, go back to Greenbluff for pumpkins, apples, etc. but fall is now here!

Maddie's new tricks...

We thought this video was great! Maddie learned to drink blow bubbles from a straw. Pretty funny!

Clap, Clap, Clap...

Not only does Maddie love to say, "WOW," but she also loves to make people smile. One proven method is her cute clapping. Again, the video speaks for itself:

Mexican Hawaii...

Although we went to San Diego in August, I thought I would put some of the pics on the blog. We had a blast! A friend of ours said, "It is like a cheaper, closer version of Hawaii." We second that one, except we would also add the "Mexican" piece. Jeff worked during the day (AP Conference), then we had family fun in the evening. Check out the pics below:Maddie loved Shamu!

Maddie made friends with a cute family from Mexico City at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse:)

Does it look like Maddie enjoyed her mashed taters or what?

WOW!

Maddie's favorite word is "WOW." The video speaks for itself...

Maddie is ONE!

Maddie dressed up for her "Fancy Nancy" birthday party! This post won't have much writing, but I wanted to be sure to throw some pics on the blog to share. She has blessed us with the best "year" of our lives.

Happy Cake made the cakes above and below...how cute!

I had to paint her toenails...fancy:)

We are so blessed with great friends and family!

Maddie thinking, "What do I do with this thing?"

She figured it out:)

All of that cake required two things: a bath and nap.