Jordan and Diana: January update

2010 is here!

January update:
My resolutions include:
Getting in shape
Eating healthier
Saving money where-ever possible (especially groceries)
Doing my family history work (genealogy)
Food storage/72-hour kits
Be a better wife, daughter, sister, aunt
and a few more important things

So far I have been slacking on a few of my resolutions, but if I keep myself motivated I know I can accomplish them. It's so easy just to stay home rather than get to the gym, which is only a mile down the road. I need someone to get me up and get out there. The weather is amazing right now, perfect for tennis. If any one near me wants to play, I'm your gal!

On the other hand I have been able to save on groceries... It can be more work than usual, and it definitely requires a lot of planning but coupons really do help you save money when you use them right. (Using coupons when the item is on sale is the *key* in saving money. Using a coupon on an item at full price helps, but you could be spending a lot less if you wait for that particular item to go on sale)

I went to my local Fry's with all my printed out coupons and purchased all the food above for $16 (before all discounts = $63). And the food below I spent $26 (before all discounts = $83). If anyone in interested in knowing more, I can help them. I am just learning the ways of couponing, but I can try my best to show you what I know!

One recent event we had was Jordan's family came to visit, for 10 days. It felt like 2 and I wish they could have stayed longer. It was nice having them stay with us and spending time with them. It makes me want to be in NY! I miss my family there, and Jordan's as well. Hopefully we'll be able to visit after the summer. I think we appreciate our families more because we are away from them, it makes us realize how important they are.

Do you remember the owl from my last post? Well we all went for a walk around the neighborhood and we saw another one… or could have been the same one. I thought it was pretty neat…. and crazy how his head can turn alllll the wayyyy around!

But the greatest thing in January to happen was that Jordan and I got sealed in the Mesa, AZ Temple. It was and will be the most sacred experience in my life that I will cherish forever. Words are not sufficient enough to describe the love and such overwhelming feelings of joy I felt that day, as I looked into Jordan’s eyes (when I wasn’t crying) and could see our future together.