I've gone K.R.A.Z.Y.

Krazy for coupons! I finally decided that I needed to put in a little more work to save on my grocery bill. I did it--I ordered the baseball card dividers and put them in a big binder with my coupons separated into categories. It's work, but much easier when I'm shopping at the store.

This past weekend, Pathmark had triple coupons day! Here is what I got:

• 4 pack Scott's TP


• 2 boxes Ritz crackers


• 3 Pop's cereal


• 2 frozen pizzas


• 2 Kraft salad dressing


• 6 pack Jello chocolate pudding


• 3 packs Kraft sliced cheese


• 4 Chobani kid's yogurt


• 2 boxes tampax tampons


• 1 box stayfree pads


• 2 ortega taco seasonings


• 2 ortega guacomole mix


• 2 febreez air effects


• 1 palmolive softsoap dish soap


• 2 fructis shampoo


• 2 boxes of Ronzoni pasta


• 1 men's Degree deodorant


• 1 Colgate toothpaste


• 1 Clearasil face wash

Should have cost: $115 but I only paid $9!!! Gotta love the coupons. I'm Krazy now.

I'm your handy man.

We had some car troubles at the Lanenga house, but luckily we live with a mechanic. He's good, and not too expensive. Please refer your friends. :)

Checking out the engine.

On another note, here's a shout out to the sun for a few good days of warmth, including today's 80 degree day! Can't wait for all of this rain to go away.

Yay for the sun.

The Daredevil: loves to go head first.

Kaden's new hoop--he can already dunk.

Eye of the Tiger.

Can't you just picture Rocky: "Yo Adrienne!" For the past couple of months, Matt and his Dad have been training to run a half marathon in NYC. So Matt's parents came up for the weekend for the run and we all had a blast! While the men got up early, had a quick breakfast-to-go, and then proceeded to run 13.1 miles, the women & Kaden stayed behind and enjoyed a late and leisurely morning and good food at the hotel...You decide who made the smart decision. :)

Kaden getting ready for the half marathon in Dad's headband.

But this is how he preferred to wear it.

Cheese smile and breakfast with Papa.

Some quality Skippyjon Jones time with LaLa.

Gotta love the Cuban food.

My first-taste-of-lemon face.

Fun back at the hotel. Haha.

Waiting...waiting...waiting for the runners to finish...

Matt at 11 miles and still smiling.

Survivors.

Gold medal winner!

LONG day makes for tired boys. Park break in between Conference sessions.

He loves the swings.

Papa's just a little too big for the tunnels.

So long and thanks for all the...fun! :)

Do you hear what I hear.

Kaden's vocabulary is quickly expanding. He is able to mimic animal sounds, and it is just the cutest thing. Wish I could post a video, but my hard drive we save everything to is currently not working.

Words

-up

-help ('up')

-yuck ('guck')

-banana ('my-nana)

-train ('choo choo')

-drink ('jink')

-jacket ('jack')

-shoes ('tu')

Animal sounds

-cow: 'mmmoo'

-pig: 'oin, oin oin'

-sheep: 'ba'

-goat: 'maa'

-doggie: 'hoo'

-duck: 'gack'

-cat: 'cat' (not quite meow!)

But I do have some pics a friend took (thanks Amy!) that I just noticed I never posted and they were saved to my computer.

Oldie but goodie.
My cute little model.

Anything you can do I can do better.

Seems to be Kaden's motto, lately. He is definitely on an independent kick. He wants to do everything: feed himself, walk downstairs, dress himself, etc. With eating especially, he won't open his mouth until I give him the utensil. He fares ok on his own, though leaves quite the mess.

This isn't so hard.

Maybe the other end works better.

Hmm...this isn't working.

Who needs a spoon anyway?!
Looks better in my hat.

We finally had a day warm enough that we were able to go to the playground--Kaden was beside himself with fun! Can't wait for spring/summer to come.

Sprint to the playground!

Going downstairs by himself.

Everyone loves the slide

Fun in the sun.

Kaden even got a strike while bowling!

Where have all the good curls gone.

Today my little boy got his first hair cut! He has such cute & curly hair, but it was getting a little mullet-esque and we decided it was time to cut it.

Before shot.

So excited!

Before Side shot.

Modeling those locks one last time... Prepped and ready.

Goodbye curls.

The dirty deed is done.

Side shot.

My Grown up little boy.

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Where has my baby gone?

The Magical Fruit.

I LOVE BEANS.
Yum.

New Words:

"applecup"= applesauce

"gogurt"= yogurt