Wow it's been so long since I've posted on here. I haven't even shared that we're having another boy! His name is Keelan Alexander. He's becoming quite the active little guy in my tummy. I love feeling him move. I'm not so sure Corgan understands that he's going to be a big brother. He'll know soon enough.

I've been busy getting stuff prepared for Keelan's coming arrival. I've been going through Corgan's room cleaning and organizing. I've been trying to sell or give away stuff we don't need. I plan on getting the deep freeze out of Corgan's room as well to move his crib over to where it is. That'll make the room bigger for him to play in until we move him into a toddler bed. We're not in any hurry to do that. He won't need to be in a toddler bed till Keelan moves into the crib which won't be until he is sleeping through the night. Keelan will room with us for a few maybe even several months. I plan on breastfeeding him. I wasn't successful with Corgan and gave up too soon. I'm armed with knowledge, friends to support, and willpower. I WILL succeed! Remind me this in a few months after Keelan gets here and I struggle. :)

I finally did it. I got groceries without paying a penny...well sorta! Here's how I did it. First I transferred a prescription for my husband's diabetes medication. I had a competitor's coupon for a $25 gift card when you transfer a prescription that I used. So I was given a $25 gift card. I had a $10 off competitor's coupon. Along with 2 other coupons I was able to purchase my groceries and still have .06 left on my gift card! Now I know it's all according to the discretion of the manager whether or not they'll take the competitor's coupons but my stores are good about it. Makes me a happy camper!

Well, I've added a poll on the right since we're in the final countdown! My big u/s is the 25th at 9:30 am. Please vote and tell me what you think I'm having.

*This is my 2nd pregnancy...first one was with a little boy named Corgan
*I haven't gained anything yet (as of 16 weeks...not sure what I am now) - gained 13 lbs by 28 weeks with Corgan but lost 6 lbs so a total weight gain of 7 lbs with that pregnancy
*I've been nauseated and still am off and on - went away around 13 weeks with Corgan
*I've enjoyed sweets but they make me really nauseated (so I haven't eaten them much) - had to limit them with Corgan due to gestation diabetes
*My uterus is measuring high as of 16 weeks making me measure 2 weeks ahead - I never measured ahead with Corgan until 24 weeks.
*I've had bad headaches
*I've had mommy intuition that this baby is a girl - knew that Corgan was a boy (wonder if we'll be correct this time?!)
*The hair on my legs takes a long time to grow back - it almost immediately grew back right after shaving with Corgan
*My nails are long and BEAUTIFUL! - they were brittle with Corgan
*I had bouts of acid reflux until recently - don't remember any with Corgan
*I felt the baby move at 13 weeks and Marshall could feel the baby at 15 weeks - was 16-17 weeks before I could feel Corgan and even later before Marshall could feel him.

Can't think of any more things that may help you choose...but ask away. So far my blood pressure has only been high once (the day before Maw Maw's funeral - normal given the circumstances) and my blood sugars are good!

I was given an award by Wendy. Thanks girl! We need to do lunch or a playdate sometime!

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self- aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award!"
Here are my 8:
*Julie @ Multiple Blessings
*Stacy @ Come Walk With Me...
*Sam @ The Handmade Dress
*April @ Waiting With Hope...
*Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
*Emily @ Adventures In O'ville
*Gayle @ Grace For Gayle
*Cori @ Creatively Cori

I was tagged by a few friends so I found the 6th picture in my 6th folder. It's a picture of Corgan at 1 month old. He was so little!!

Any of you local people interested in a photo shoot? I'm holding a special right now!

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Check out this Kroger Gift Card Giveaway. I love giveaways!

It's time for serious couponing/budgeting! We found out that we are expecting #2 recently. I need to start stockpiling so we won't have so much to buy after baby gets here. I'm due in August....sometime between the 16th and the 20th. I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage that they're keeping their eyes on but I'm hoping it will continue to do well and clear up just fine. I had an u/s last week when they first noticed it. I had a follow-up appt today and it's still the same. That's good news though cause it's not getting worse. I'll keep you updated as I can. I don't go back for another 4 weeks.

I was pretty excited about my deals I found today! I was only going to Target to get Electrasol powerballs since they're on sale for $3.25 and I had a $2.50 coupon. Well, then I headed to the baby dept to see if there were anymore good clearance deals. I bought a double stroller weekend before last cause they had it 50% off for $63! Best deal I've found so I couldn't pass it up. Today I found the Christmas baby stuff for 90% off!!! So I snagged up some for baby...I just hope it'll fit. :) I got 2 sleepers, 1 santa suit (in case it's a boy), 2 hats, and a pair of slippers. With all of that and my dishwasher detergent I only spent $6.04! Savings of over $45! Sweet! I'll double at least the slippers and hats as photography props next Christmas.

Still trying to book photography shoots so if you're local, give me a holler! :) http://www.daniellesmithphotography.com

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Hope you all are able to get together with family and friends who love you to enjoy the season. Hope you are able to eat lots of food. Hope you get to watch people's faces light up when they receive a gift. I hope you experience all of this and more.

Corgan did so good opening presents this morning. He knew just what he was doing. It was so cute! He's playing with them right now and has been since he opened them. He's such a smart cookie. He got a gas pump that has shapes with it. He is doing so well with putting them in their holes. I love seeing him learn. He's getting good at me asking him where something is and he can point it out or go get it.

Marshall just bought Corgan another gift after watching an informercial today. He bought him Your Baby Can Read. I'm excited about it and can't wait till it comes in.

Wow it's been so long since I've posted. Sorry about that. We've been so busy. We celebrated Thanksgiving Day with my Dad's side of the family at my Aunt's house. Corgan had a blast! My cousin, his wife, and their 3 boys got to come so Corgan and the boys played....but 4 boys under one roof was CRAZY! hehe We then celebrated with my Mom's side of the family the Sunday after Thanksgiving at Ryan's Steakhouse. We weren't able to celebrate with Marshall's family. His uncle is in the hospital. He's not doing well. Please keep him in your prayers. His name is Glenn. He has 2 strands of staph infection and deading of his heart. Last I heard they're looking at moving him into a home and said he'll never be the same. It's sad. Marshall's grandmother has been up there a lot. His grandfather isn't doing well so he hasn't been going up there. We're going to visit with them for his grandfather's birthday on Sunday. Not sure what Christmas will look like for us. We won't be celebrating with my Dad's side of the family. We may have to start some traditions at home with just the three of us....while praying for our loved ones.

This past Friday I got my Photographer's business license and made my dream a REALITY! I've started my photography business. I'm so excited about it. My background stand, backgrounds, and lighting equipment is coming in today. I need to order my business cards. My website is being worked on by Marshall. http://www.daniellesmithphotography.com I LOVE it but can't wait till it's completely finished out. I have a session tonight. I'm doing family portraits and then 6 months portraits for the baby. I can't wait. This is such a photogenic family. Then I'll be doing a newborn session on Friday and another one next week.

I've been having problems with someone taking our newspaper. I'm tempted to call the newspaper to see what we need to do. It's upsetting to have your newspaper taken when you're a coupon cutter. I've made do though. I have several that I need to cut and put in my Couponizer (see link on right to order one!) to make the most of my savings.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!

Got this from Jordan's page and I thought I'd do it too!

Have you ever?

(Bold the things you've actually done.)
And I will elaborate on some for your viewing pleasure.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity -You can never out give God.
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo - many times...I love to sing.
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill - who hasn't? :)
24. Built a snow fort -Great memories.
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person - no but I want to!
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language - haven't taught myself but I took 3 years of French in HS
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt - no but DH has and we want to take Corgan someday
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater - at church
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business - about to start another one too
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check -unfortunately
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car - well I leased it but then we paid it off
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life - not that I'm aware of
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit - not really but sorta....just some of those where you get a letter than you could be involved. never had a reason to fully do it.
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee - nope just wasps