The Blind Side

I think most of you know that I could really care less about football. I think it is pretty much a waste of time and I can't believe the kind of money they pay people to play that game. All of this a side we watched an amazing movie last night. November is National Adoption Month and most of you also know that we are passionate about adoption. Blind Side is a movie about a homeless black teenager who is brought into the home of the Touhy's a wealthy family from Memphis. Eventually this family adopts him, he changes their life and they change his life. It is amazing what kind of difference people can have on one another. I love this story because it isn't about wealth, race or age. Go and see this movie. And maybe think little bit more about the impact adoption can have on not only one person, but on generations and generations. Happy National Adoption month!

Halloween

So this year for Halloween we tried to attend our wards trunk or treat. We did attend, but Carter didn't care too much for the idea and spent the time screaming and running around. So my friend Mylinda was taking her cute little one to the Mall to trick or treat so I tagged along with her. Carter did pretty good, even said trick or treat and thank you to a few stores and then we saw the stairs. Carter jumped out of my arms and made a mad dash for the stairs and then ran as fast as he could around all of the mall people. When I finally caught him and calmed him down we decided to try a few more stores. The last one we tried was a sherrif and Carter threw the smarties she gave him right back at her. Oh how I love the terrible two's!

Really?

So I guess I cursed us when I named this blog "Adventures in Oklahoma." For those of you who haven't heard Chuck was offered a job with an awesome Law firm about 1 1/2 hours south of Tulsa. Yes, we are putting our house up for sale and moving away to a small, middle of no where town. We will be in the thick of it here in Oklahoma. I fully expect to be able to understand "true okie" by this time next year. We took a trip to look at houses today and saw a variety of houses. One of the most interesting actually had a full size hooter's manequin with the hooters uniform and a hooters bobble head doll. Don't worry, there wasn't a 2 car garage so we aren't going to make an offer. Life in a small town is going to be an interesting thing considering we have never lived in one since we have been married. We are excited for the slower pace of life and a great place to raise Carter. We are excited to be able to get out of the "rat race" of the city. But I am already having shopping withdrawl. Thank goodness for the internet and the great coupon codes available online. I guess I will survive or I guess we will see....

They Grow Up So Fast

Because strollers have become boring ......

But Mom & Dad say I have to learn this one first! .....

Today is the day!

Today is the day Chuck officially became a lawyer. We took a trip this morning down to the Oklahoma State Capital for the swearing in ceremony. He even received his first piece of mail addressed to Chuck Sullivan, Attorney at Law. A letter for Malpractice insurance...interesting. Congratulations.

Just Because.

It has been a little over a week since we found out that Chuck passed the bar. Since this blog is kind of like our family journal (yes, political rants and all). I thought I would tell Chuck how impressed I am at his dedication and all his hard work in completing law school and passing the bar. I truely believe that even though the economy is tough right now and the lawerly jobs are scarce when the "right" job is available things will fall into place. So even though the race is almost over the waiting continues. I love you Chuck and you are a wonderful husband, father, lawyer, man that irons and priesthood holder, but not such a good man wife. Please, please help Chuck by praying for a job to smile upon him. :)

I heart shopping!

Ok, so for those of you who don't know I love to shop! But I don't just shop, I bargain shop! So today I just happened to find a printable coupon for Sears for $10 off junior apparel (no minimum purchase required). http://www.sears.com/ue/clth/link_jrfashion_coupon.pdf

There just so happens to be two Sears stores within 5 miles of my house. So off to Sear's I went. To my surprise the first store not only had mountains of junior clothes on clearance, they also had an additional 40% off the already clearanced price. So below is the damage....

The merchandise...

Store #1
Polo shirt purple $2.39
Fluter Shirt $3.59
Tee $4.79

-sears coupon -$10.00

subtotal $.77

tax $.07

total cash $.84


Store #2

Lavdr ruffle tee $2.39
Tunic scoop tee $2.39
Lace trim tee $4.79
basic tee $1.79

-sears coupon -$10.00

subtotal $1.36
tax $ .12

gift card payment $1.48

Yes, you read it right. I bought 7 shirts (almost a new wardrobe) for a total of $.84. In case anyone is interested there is a link for the printable coupon. Happy shopping.