Departure for St. Louis

On Saturday we left at 5:30 am heading towards St. Louis with my parents trusty GPS as our guide. (That GPS was soooooooo helpful on all of our excursions to the tourist destinations. We were so thankful for that piece of technology). We stopped at a McDonald’s along the way so that Josiah could have a little break out of the car and enjoyed a little breakfast as well. We arrived in the town of O’Fallon Illinois at about 10 am which was way too early to check in to our hotel.

Josiah at McDonalds

Enjoying being outside

After we came home from the park we enjoyed some time just sitting outside on the lawn.

Getting in to the swing of things

Today Josiah enjoyed his first time at the park. It was such a beautiful day outside so we enjoyed going to the park. He really enjoyed being in the swing and going down the slide with Tim & I.

Raindrops falling on my head

Josiah really enjoyed bath time tonight. He really likes sitting by the running water and trying to play with the water and trying to drink some!

Free Arby's Roast Burger with purchase of soft drink

Update: It appears that the promotion is over!

Arby's is giving away a free Roast Burger with soft drink purchase now through March 14, 2009. Here is the link if you are interested.

Been busy

We have been pretty busy around here lately! I have been very busy looking for great coupons on-line and looking for freebies. I have found over the last couple of days to look for restaurants that we enjoy going to and signing on with their e-clubs and I have gotten some great discounts or free meals.

For example, I registered with Old Country Buffet and was able to get a free buffet meal with a purchase of a buffet meal.

Lone Star Steakhouse sent me a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree

Baker's Square sent me a free entree with the purchase of an adult entree and two beverages.

Mimi's Cafe will send you a coupon for a free breakfast entree

Unfortunately I signed up for too many of these at the same time and won't be able to use all of them, but hopefully I can register for some more in a month or so!!

Valentine's Day

On Friday night we went to Frankfort to go out for dinner with Tim's parents and Joel & Beth. Unfortunately I forgot my camera and missed Josiah having his first sucker. That night we opened up his present from them which he thoroughly enjoyed.

On Saturday we made Valentine's Day cards for his great-grandparents, grandparents and cousins and delivered some and mailed some out.


Grandpa B. & Josiah

Grandma B. & Josiah
Josiah with his book from Grandpa & Grandma K.
He was so excited opening his present
Josiah receiving his picture message from his "cousin" Norman
Great Grandma S., Josiah & Tim