Welcoming Fall...early!

Do you love my new background?!??! Well, I do... at least. I'm 'trying' to get a little more savvy...is it working?
I think it is an 'in-season' kind of blog...don't you think? :)

Today is August 31st, and I am choosing to embrace the new season (fall) early....despite the fact that it's going to be 93 degrees today.
I am doing a lot of things sooner rather than later since we have a special delivery coming soon! Christmas is my favorite time of the year; I care nothing about Halloween...So, Christmas will come EARLY in our home this year-starting Halloween weekend! My husband kinda thinks I'm crazy but when it is all said and done, he enjoys it just as much as I do.
Last year was our first Christmas in our home and we had a great time decorating the tree. Trey's parents came over and my "spiritual parents-" Gary & Judy- all helped with the decorating...Well, I should say that the men sat, observed, and took pictures. My husband, on the other hand, was very hands on. He will have to be that much more hands on this year too, as I "waddle" around trying to make our home ready for "Bear" and his first Christmas! Exciting stuff people.
Have I mentioned how excited I am to meet my baby boy?!?!? Well, I am REALLY excited!

As we embrace the change of season (thank God), I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Last year'sThanksgiving was difficult. We endured the heart ache of a miscarriage, as our baby would have been due around November 31st. I still think about "her" often and it is hard to believe that "she" would be approaching a year old in just a few months. But, God has been gracious to me and Trey by giving us another "miracle." Aren't babies by nature miracles? I mean think about the intricate design that goes into creating a life. Doctor's are even blown away!
Our little baby boy is most definitely a God-send. Once again, we were not even trying and wouldn't you know-another baby Sheneman on the way! Our babies' due dates are actually close to one year apart from each other. It amazes me to think that God saw my broken heart and saw fit to give us another try as parents...even in the midst of uncertainty.

So, here's to the start of a new season. Are you ready? For some, it will be a season of difficulty and trials, while others a season of success and pure bliss. Either way, are you ready for the new season? Are you equipped with the Word of God, covered in his armor and prayed up like never before? If not, you need to get there. There is nothing sweeter then basking in his presence both when times are good and bad.

In His Grace,
~Jenni~

COUPONS...S-A-V-E!

Despite the fact that I have not blogged in...ummmm, well, over a month now, I decided to open on a positive note and discuss this whole coupon thing again! My "spiritual" parents, who I have known for quite sometime now- we attended the same church in Miami for years-really out did themselves and blessed Trey and I immensly. She likes to say if it wasn't for me showing her how to coupon then what they brought for us would have never been...I'm humbed by her comment but at the same time we both desire to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us...we just happen to really get this whole coupon thing!
With that being said, here is a list of what all they bought for me, Trey and Bear. It's pretty amazing!

JENNI & TREY SUPPLIES 8/4/10

Toilet Paper 1 Charmin 9 pack

Shaving Cream/ Men’s 5 3 Fusion / 1 CVS/ 1 Gillette Satin Care

Rolaids / Regular 2

Shampoo 6 JF Root Awakening Strength/ Aussie Awesome Vol/ Aussie Cleanse Mend /Herbal Essence Body Envy / HE Drama Clean / Suave Prof 2 in1 Smoothing

Conditioner 1 Dove Color Repair

Hairspray 1 JF Luxurious Volume All Out Hold

Body Wash / Womens 4 Dove Energize / Suave Naturals: Cucumber & Melon, Ocean Breeze

Body Wash / Mens 10 4 Nivea Active 3 / 2 Nivea Energy/ 4 Gillette Hydrator & BW

Kitchen Dish Soap 1 Dawn Orange

Qtips 1 300 pack

Mouthwash 1 Crest ProHealth 1 Liter Clean Mint

Toothpaste 6: 4 Colgate / 1 Crest / 1 Rembrandt

Toothbrushes 6

Razors / Men’s 4 Fusion Pro Glide with 2 cartridges

Razors / Women’s 8: 1 V. Embrace /2 V. Tropicals / 1 Noxema / 2 Bic Soleil / 2 Schick Extreme3

Deodorant Womens 5: 2 Degree / 2 Mitchum / 1 Secret

Deodorant Men’s 9: Gillette Right Guard Defense 5 / Gillette Clear Gel

Cleansing Bars 10 Neutrogena

Dentyne 9: 5 Pure / 2 Fire / 2 Ice

Floss 1 Reach Mint Wax

Sunscreen 1 Neutrogena Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45

Face Scrub 1 Gillette Fusion

After Shave 1 G. Fusion Instant Hydration

Face Wash 1 G. Fusion

Face Treatment 1 Neutrogena Wrinkle Treatment

Lip Balm 1 Banana Boat SPF 45

MK Eye MU Rmr 1 Trial Size

Feminine Pads 10: 6 Stayfree Maxi Super / 1 U Kotex Reg / 1 U Kotex Heavy / 2 Carefree Ultra

Feminine Liners 2: 1 U Kotex Reg / 1 Always Dry Plus

$438 Estimated Retail

Baby Barington

Diapers Jumbo 7 Pampers: 5 Sensitive #2 / 2 Swaddler #2

Diapers Box 2: Pampers Swaddler #2

Wipes Boxes 6: Pampers 3 Sensitive / 3 Unscented

Wipes Refills 3: 2 Pampers Unscented / 1 Rite Aid Unscented

Wash 3: JJ Moist Care BW / Soothing Vapor / Bubble Bath & Wash

Shampoo 2: JJ No More Tears / JJ Lavender

Oil 1 JJ Gel

Lotion 1 JJ Baby Lotion (Pink)

Diaper Rash 1 Desitin Maximum Original

Bar 1 JJ Baby Bar

$216 Estimated Retail

Sub Total Est Retail to this point: $654 / Estimate Out Of Pocket: $60

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Sunday 8/8: Walgreens  & CVS


1 Schick Hydro 5 Razor 1 Schick Hydro5 Razor

1 Schick Hydro Shave Cream 1 Schick Hydro Shave Cream

2 Women’s Dial B/W 3 John Freida Conditioners

2 U Kotex Pads 2 VO5 Conditioners

1 Bio Tru Contact Solution 1 Folder

2 Womens’ Nivea B/W

1 Men’s Nivea B/W

Several Folders

$60 Est Retail (8/8) - Out Of Pocket: $5.29
$51 Est (8/8) Retail - OOP: $3.89