Crazy Eights: Tag Game

Eight T.V. shows I like to watch:
1. NCSI
2. Boston Legal
3. Family Feud
4. According to Jim
5. Everbody Loves Raymond
6. Dora
7. Deigo
8. Backyardagans
Eight favorite Restaurants:
1. Taco Cabana
2. Olive Garden
3. Mamacitas
4. Taco Casa
5. Chilis
6. Spaghettis Warehouse
7. Jalepeno Tree
8. Rita's Famous Tacos
Eight things I did this weekend: (including Friday)
1. grocery shopped
2. went to get family pics printed for Christmas cards, but they were too bad to print and send
3. went to the Fudge shop and tasted fudge
4. ate popcorn jelly beans
5. Visited my sister-in-law, Sylvia
6. watched A Christmas Story
7.drove 6 hrs roundtrip to buy a Nubian milk goat
8. milked the Nubian and got a lot of milk on my pants
Eight things I look forward to:
1. Christmas Eve Church Service
2. Christmas Eve and watching the kids open 1 gift
3. Christmas day
4. Watching my kids open their gifts and their delight on their faces
5. spending time with family and friends
6. going to see my mom and dad
7. Getting to know my goat
8. making goat cheese
Eight things on my wish list:
1. Going on a date with my husband to see a good movie
2. going shopping without kids and not feeling guilty
3. For my house to be done
4. For David to achieve his goals in his work
5. To visit my mom sooner rather than later
6. To be able to get a horse for my horse loving girls
7. to milk my goat and get a gallon a day without any wasted milk
8. to lose 20lbs!! before June (good luck Lacy!!)

Our Newest Addition

Here is the newest addition to our family, Coco (the big goat in the pic). She is our Nubian milk goat. She was producing a gallon a day for her family, which is really good. They got rid of her because she was producing too much milk and they didn't have the time to milk her as much as she needed. She is trained to the milk stand, a huge plus.
She's a bit nervous since she is away from everything she knows. She finally allowed me to milk her with David's help. I got 2 1/2 cups of milk from her and David said I should bring it in case she decided to step in the bucket. Good thing I did, cause sho enuff, she stepped in it. Oh well, we will try again 2 or 3 times tomorrow until she gets used to me. I am still so excited to have her. A Nubian milk goat is so hard to find that we drove 3 hrs to pick her up.

A Horse Of Course

We had Christmas with David's parents tonight. The girls got there favorite animal, a horse! It's not exactly real, but it does everything except go potty! The kids love it! Olivia said "this almost makes me thankful cry," and she wiped her eyes! I almost cried! She's just too sweet!!

This horse is amazing! The eyes blink, the head moves, it neighs, it eats it's carrot, it moves it's tail, it gallops and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things! It's so close to the real thing!

There was a stinky smell in the room and Olivia thought she better check to see if it was the horse! She also checked to see if it was a boy or girl, she's knows her anatomy!

My Merchandise

Here's what I bought today with all my coupons: 5 longsleeves shirts for myself, 1 pair of longjohn pants for David, longjohns for Olivia, longsleeve pajamas for Olivia, a scarf/glove/hat set for me, and 1 skirt for me! 5 items I got for free and the remaining 6 items I paid $18! I had such great fun today! Oh, I used 10 coupons today not all 14.

Jackpot

I have to say, I am not above digging in trash cans, not for these babies anyway! JcPenney's has my favorite coupons, you spend $10 or more and you get$10 off! That means play it right and you go home with a bunch of free merchandise! I went to 2 Post Offices and was able to find 11! I was so stinkin' excited I started shaking!! What can I say, I really, really love to save money! Thanks cousin Jerilynn, I may never have thought of digging in trash cans if it weren't for you! I'll post what I was able to buy with all my coupons.

Girl Scouts

Tonight, Olivia had her first Girl Scouts meeting. She was hesitant to go, but I was persistent. She didn't talk on the way to the meeting, so I knew she was a little nervous. I told her that if we don't try things we won't know what we like or what we're good at. She sat on my lap once we got there, but it didn't take too long and she was participating. She played a game with 3 M&M's and I didn't realize it until we were in the car that she had put one of the M&M's in her pocket for her sister. They also had grahm crackers for part of their snack and she saved one of hers for Caroline. This child amazes me of her love for others! We have had one heck of an emotional ride the last 5 years, but boy is she worth it!! Life with Olivia is so great and unpredictable! We all love our kids and think their the greatest and nobody can tell us different! Children are a true gift from God!

You Might Be a Hillbilly

We had somewhat of a hillbilly Thanksgivin'! Our menu consisted of squirrel quarters simmered in gravy, chicken fried deer steaks, sweet taters, CORNMEAL dressing, green termator pie. We had a great time with David's brother and his family coming over. I completely forgot to take pictures. I have one picture of the squirrels before they were butchered. The girls thought they made the best stuffed animals ever!! I guess everyone has figured out by now that we are a slightly strange family, so it's okay to go public with it!!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, now go get ready for Christmas 'cause here it comes 'round the corner!