Will Anyone?

February 27, 2009, Friday - Do you have a Will? I really hope that you do and if you don't then keep reading. This has been on my mind awhile and I wanted to just put it out here to get you thinking ...and acting! I think the big reason people decide to get a Will is when they have kids. If something should happen to you and your spouse, do you want the state to decide who will take care of your kids? Of course not! In the Will, you decide. You want someone with your morals and similar lifestyle. Without a will half of your estate could be tied up until your kids reach 18.
A Will will also protect your spouse. Without a Will the state would control the distribution of your probate estate and your spouse may not receive all of your estate.

"Death without a Will can be a never-ending nightmare and can inflict wounds that never heal." Ann Landers

Bottom line - get a Will! It doesn't cost a lot either. There is a local company that has been in business for 25 years & will come to your house when it is convenient for you and it only cost $99 (you also get some additional services with this). A $500 value for $99. If you are interested or want to know more just e-mail me and I will give you their name and number. Chad & I did this when Brittany was born and we have peace of mind if anything should happen. Don't you want this too? Don't you want to know your family will be taken care of? E-Mail me today! Don't wait! There is no time like the present. Have a great weekend!

Coach Chad

February 23, 2009, Monday - I hope everyone had a good weekend. I have been a little under the weather. Getting better though. I wanted to let you know what Chad has been up to this winter. He is again helping coach Upward Basketball at our church. This is his fourth year doing this. If you haven't heard of it it is a Sports Ministry. Many churches around our region offer this program. Each child gets equal playing time and the program helps develop character and self-esteem. During practice and games there is a devotional and prayer. It is an awesome program. Chad is glad to be apart of our church's program. He is coaching 1st and 2nd graders this year. I think they only have one or two games left.
We wanted to enroll Nathan in Upward Soccer, but he has to be 5 and so we have him enrolled him in the local town league. We haven't received the call yet from the coach, but I think he starts next week. Look for picture of his new sport soon.

Valentine

February 14, 2009, Saturday - I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. God loves us so much! John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." God did such an amazing thing by sending Jesus, our Savior to us. 1 John 4:19 says "We love because he first loved us". I am so blessed to be able to have so many family and friends to love. I am so thankful for Jesus in my life and for my family and friends.

Chad and I were blessed to be able to spend some time together. We went to the movies and to dinner thanks to Mom and Dad for watching the kids for us.
Chad gave me 18 beautiful roses for Valentine's Day. They are so colorful and smell so good!

Grocery Game Update

February 9, 2009, Monday - First of all - Happy Birthday to nephew David - He is turning 1 year old today and he is living in The Netherlands! I hope that he has a great birthday with his family! You are sure handsome David, we miss you!

The Grocery Game - I like to do my grocery shopping on Monday's. Brittany is in school, take Nathan to preschool, come home get my coupons together and head to the store - Lowes Food. I have found that when I go on Monday's everything is there, they haven't run out of things yet.

Well - are you ready for me to reveal the savings I saved this week! Are you ready? I saved $52.38. That is great! My total bill came to $88.04 for groceries for the week for a family of four. I know some MOPS ladies that are major savers too and probably save more than this, but I am happy with this. Yeah!

I got Captain Crunch cereal for .70, Kleenex Facial Tissue reg. 2.29 for .70, Totinos Pizza Rolls reg. 1.99 for .30, 2 FREE Blistex lip balms, 16 oz. Milk-Bone dog snacks reg. 3.25 for $1.25 (I found that deal on my own), Swanson Chicken reg. 2.25 for 1.04......and the savings goes on. I also bought household cleaners, toliet paper, meat, medicine, goldfish, cheese & lots of other food.

I want to encourage you to try it out. Every coupon is money in your pocket.

I hope you have a good Monday!

Second Snow of the Year

February 3, 2009, Tuesday - Well, we woke up this morning to our second snow of the year. It snowed during the night and left us a covering with some ice. Schools were closed for today even though the roads were clear by about 9am this morning. Here are some pictures!

Grandma is 87

January 28, 2009, Wednesday - Today Grandma Schield is 87! Mom and Dad took her out to lunch to a friend's restaurant. They had a very good time. After Brittany got home from school the kids and I went to Mom's and we had pizza and yummy birthday cake (turtle cake) and Grandma opened her presents.Happy Birthday to a wonderful lady! We love you Grandma!