Been a long, long time...

Mostly I've been feeling sorry for myself...we've had so many life changes recently that it really slapped me and Hubby in the face.

I am no longer on food stamps and while I really ought to change my blog name, I still think it's kinda snappy, so we will just have to pretend. I still coupon, I still shop for sales, and I still try to live frugally.

Hubby's Grandmother passed away - it was a terrible loss for him. I was unable to make the trip "home" to be with him and the family. She was a feisty little lady who raised him and they were very close until Altzheimer's disease took over her life. She spent the last years of her 96 year long life in a nursing home, unable to recognize her own family.

The first weekend Hubby was back we had to euthanize our 14 year old Boston Terrier, Suzy...we had her since she was 8 weeks old and it was devestating to both of us. She was truly a member of the family.

I am now officially disabled - having been through a barrage of doctors and waiting patiently on Uncle Sam. It is nice to have our income stabilized, but alas, no more food stamps. I guess that's a good thing.

My grandchildren are growing like weeds...Big Guy can pull himself up now, and Little Man can hold a decent conversation on the phone. Speaking of...I found a link to a web site where you can make a video message from Santa to your child or grandchild. http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home is the site...easy to follow instructions and it's FREE! I made one for Little Man and sent it to daughter's computer. Check it out...there are no "catches". If you want a permanent copy you have to pay for that - otherwise you can view it as much as you wish.

After spending so much time trying to get my priorities straight and being down in the dumps, I decided it was time to get my act together. Soooo....we had new windows installed, painted the outside of the house, tore down the old raised garden beds, trimmed all the bushes and just spiffied things up a little. We are about to - TA DA - start on the kitchen. It has been a long time coming.

Thank you for your comments and concern. I have truly missed visiting with you....that's how I think of this. I promise to do better!

P.S. You will notice a new widget...Retail Me Not...on the right of the page. This site has super savings and coupon codes for just about anything. It is searchable and free!