PLEASE HELP MY FRIEND

If you don't feel like reading it all, all you have to do is click on the link at the bottom and vote for thesassysaver. PLEASE do this for my friend, she is amazing and truly deserves this!

Dear Friends and Family,

First I want to say thanks for reading this. Some of you know that I run a frugal living blog called The Sassy Saver. I write about coupons and living within your means. We have been so blessed to be able to live debt free our entire marriage and I am hoping to be able to continue that cycle.

With Matthew looking at going to Law School next year we may have to go into debt for that. I am hoping that I can make enough money by writing my blog that we can pay for living expenses while he is in Law School. This will cut our debt in half if we have to get into debt. I am needing to learn more about blogging and earning money through it so I can work from home and help our family in the process.

I have registered with Savings.com to become what is called a deal pro. This means that I am given the opportunity to go to the Savings.com blogging conference in Chicago where I will learn all about blogging and earning money. This will also give me a chance to share what I know through their website which will bring me a lot of traffic to my site and give me more of an opportunity to achieve my goal of earning enough money for our family.

If you could please take a moment to Vote for me in the contest. There will be 15 people chosen and they will choose it by the votes they receive, their website and the advice we give. The voting is very important because it tells them who the people trust and look to for the tips they need.

It only takes a moment just click and vote. Thank you so much!!!!
http://saveup.savings.com/?contestants=thesassysaver

Melissa

Finally...an Update!

I finally have a moment to sit down and update my blog! After spending 5 hours at the DMV yesterday (to register both vehicles and get California licenses-don't get me started, I still have to go back) I am ready for a break!

First on the updating...our house! Yes, we finally have a place of our own (sortof, we are renting). BUT we do not have to share a wall/ceiling/backyard with anyone! I can send my boys out back without worrying too much what they are getting into! (They are decedents of Jed however, so curiosity and mischievousness comes natural).
Here are some before, during and after pictures of our house...


The kitchen floor

The bathroom floor

The boarder in the kitchen (and Grandma scraping it off)

The dining room/office floor once the carpet was pulled up.

Daddy and Grandpa painting the room (they did the whole house ALL night Sunday night)

The new floor in the kitchen and bathroom

Our new carpet and walls

Mr. L helping grandma!

Daddy had his white coat ceremony (pictures to come). The boys were quite proud of their Daddy, when it was his turn they both stood up on their chairs and yelled "Yeah Dad! You're cool Dad!" (Video to come)


Daddy with his white coat and Loops

We've been able to go to the beach twice so far. These pictures are from last week after the first big test (he passed!)


Daddy and friend fishing and crabbing



Mr. L and Mr. R having fun at the beach

The boys have made some great friends. Luckily a great family we had met our first time coming down had two grandsons the same age as the boys! Mr. R started kindergarten, had a little bit of a rough start (class clown=trouble maker), but he quickly learned the rules and is doing GREAT!

Mr. L will be starting preschool soon (Mommy and some friends are doing a co-op) and both Mr. L and mommy are excited about it!



And last but not least...Squeaks! She now weighs about 10 lbs and loves to smile and talk to you! I think she's even starting to laugh! She is very alert, loves to look around and does not like the wind just yet!

As for how mommy is handling things...I'm doing quite well! I don't feel quite like a widow yet, but I'm sure that will change soon. Luckily the University also has some clubs for us widows to join to meet and support each other. Also Mr. L and his friend trade days playing at each other's houses so mommy and her friend get breaks also! It's quite nice only having 1 child at home!