thrifty

So, lately I've really gotten into being thrifty and looking for the bargains. Some of you could spend hours reading blogs about the environment and political views...me, I could spend hours looking for coupons and reading others ideas on being thrifty! LOL

Anyway, leading up to and having our first child has caused me to try and be even more economical and thrifty; especially since I'm staying home now with Ryan. Even though I'll be working PRN at the hospital and doing resumes from home we're still loosing my income which is never easy but it CAN be done! I've really enjoyed reading BabyCheapskate since I first became pregnant. They provide specific sales in their area but also list online sales and coupons specifically related to babies and children. Oh, and they have great ideas for entertaining your children; both places to go and ideas to get off the internet.

So, in honor of their site and my own desire to share the wealth...here's a coupon to use at Target for Luvs diapers...$2OFFLuvs!

Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream

My friend Natalie posted THIS to her blog awhile ago with some adorable pics of her daughter and Java Chip Ice Cream. I decided to dedicate this post in honor of her! For those of you that don't know her she is one of the kindest, most unique and beautiful people you will ever meet. She has a heart of gold and a love for the Lord that is contagious. One of the things I LOVE about her is her desire to celebrate the everyday and to make big the things that most of us would pass over. She savors everything and is teaching her children to do the same thing (hence the blog).

So, here's to you Natalie...I couldn't let it go to waste! LOL Love ya!

Succulents!

This is my new succulent garden thanks to my mom for such a great birthday present!I love them all but think that the string of pearls may be my favorite. They're all so unique and not poisonous so that's a plus since Ryan will be crawling before we know it. Plus, they're all soft and touchable so no worries with that part of Ryan crawling too.

- String of Pearls -

- Baby's Toes -
-Don't remember all their names but love the baby's butt looking one! -

little masterpiece!

God really does know what He's doing when he creates these beautiful masterpieces inside of us! I cannot get over how perfect Ryan is and how perfect he is for us!

My sister took this photo...you can see more of her work here!

P.S. Click here for Ryan's new blog.

New life, new love!

This is the newest addition to the Mayo family...Ryan Michael was born June 13th at 5:03am.

He is a perfect baby and we're enjoying every moment of our new life with him. Labor and delivery went very smoothly and quite enjoyably as well. The doctor allowed me to reach down and deliver Ryan the up onto my chest after his little head and shoulders were out! Simply indescribably! He's grown a bit since then...almost 3 weeks old now.

Here's a pic from today.

You can check out more pics here. I'm hoping to have a blog just for him very soon as well.