I'm Moving

I know I haven't posted in a year and probably no one is even looking at this blog!  But, I have created a new personal blog....really it is just for me, but I thought you might be interested in it.  I have been looking for a way to hold myself accountable to daily study in the Word of God.  I thought a blog would help me journal this progress and hold me accountable.  If you're interested, check it out....

http://transformedjulie.blogspot.com/

Just a Card...

Love, love, love this kid.

Thank you, Deondre, for reminding me of the spirit of gift giving, the power of a simple card and most importantly, the reason for which we celebrate.

His Life for Mine

His Life for Mine
Words and Music by Rebecca Peck

His heart was broken, mine was mended
He became sin, now I am clean.
The cross he carried, bore my burden.
The nails that held him, set me free.

His life for mine, his life for mine
How could it ever be?
That he would die, God's son would die
To save a wretch like me
What love divine, he gave his life for mine.

His scars of suffering brought me healing
He spilled his blood to fill my soul.
His crown of thorns made me royalty
His sorrow gave me joy untold

His life for mine, his life for mine
How could it ever be?
That he would die, God's son would die
To save a wretch like me
What love divine, he gave his life for mine.

He was despised and rejected,
Stripped of his garments and oppressed
I am loved and accepted and I wear a robe of righteousness!

Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe

His life for mine, his life for mine
How could it ever be?
That he would die, God's son would die
To save a wretch like me
What love divine, he gave his life for mine.

Saddle Ridge Ranch

VBS is in full swing at AMRBC. Doing the music is awesome. It is such a blessing to see 400+ children praising the Lord! Here is a pic of our pastor on the first night getting into the "cowboy" spirit.
Thanks to Stacey for the pic I copied off of her blog!

Party of 19....

This weekend our party of 19 became official!

My nephew Ben is engaged! We can't wait for the wedding next May.
Welcome to the family, sweet Abby!

We promise to keep Uncle Bob in check! ;)
He did a great job of picking out a ring!

Congratulations, Sally!

We are in disbelief that she is old enough to be graduating from high school!
There is a new Gamecock in the family!
Sal Gal, we are SO proud of you and the precious young woman you have become.
WE LOVE YOU!!

PS...Aunt Pam and I will be moving to Columbia next year! ;)

First Coupon Adventure!

Today I tried my hand at couponing! I worked for a couple of hours this morning getting all my coupons gathered and my list made.

I bought $283.89 worth of groceries for 163.05. I feel pretty good about what I got. I won't have to do any more shopping this month except for produce and maybe some more meat.

Here's my list of what I bought today:
4 cans of corn
4 cans of green beans
4 cans of french style green beans
2 Betty Crocker brownie mixes
2 boxes of Lipton tea bags
2 cans of PAM
1 can of Reddi Whip
2 tubs I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
2 bags of Kraft cheese
2 pkgs of Kraft sliced cheese
2 loaves of bread
1 box of Smucker's Uncrustable
6 cans of Hunt's tomato sauce
1 can of Hunt's pureed tomatoes
2 cans of Muir Glen organic tomato sauce
2 boxes of Uncle Ben's brown rice
4 boxes of Progresso broth
2 canisters of Progresso bread crumbs
1 bag of stuffing
2 bags of dog food (the most expensive item on my list!)
2 bags of Pedigree Dentastix
1 Pedigree Jumbone
3 bottles of Coffee Mate
1 jar of sugar free Polaner preserves
2 pkgs of Reynolds wrap
3 boxes of Cheerios
4 cans of Light Pringles
1 bag of Baked Lays
6 containers of Dannon yogurtP
1 carton of Eggland's best
1 Hillshire farms ham
1 Hillshire farms roast beef
1 6 pk of Scoot tissue
4 Pillsbury pizza crust
4 Pillsbury crescent rolls
2 bottles of Wish Bone light ranch
1 pkg of Pepperidge Farms deli flats
1 box of Heart Smart Bisquick
2 boxes of Ritz crackers
1 16 oz Breakstone light sour cream
1 Sobe Lifewater
4 cans of Progresso soup
1 Marie Callenders sesame beef
3 cartons of egg beaters
1 jar of peter pan peanut butter
1 pkg of boneless pork chops
1 pack of Bic ink pens
1 box of Fiber One toaster pastries

After Publix, I hit Bilo. I spent $40.74 for $61.75. Didn't do as well here, but I did earn double fuel perks.... Here's what I got at Bilo:

2 boxes of Rice Krispie treats
1 Special K fruit crisps
3 boxes of whole wheat pasta
3 No calorie powerade
5 Sobe lifewater
1 jar of Smucker's preserves
1 jar of apple jelly
2 boxes of Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets
1 bag of frozen hash browns
1 bag of tater tots
1 bag of guilt free dog treats
4 pkgs of Canadian bacon

Although it takes alot of time, the savings were worth it to me today!
Kim, I didn't do as well as you, but I feel good about my first attempt!