Black Friday...

First of all, let me say that we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Lots of family, fun and food. Tom was happy to be able to watch some football and get a good nap. After the meal, all the girls went thru all the ads for the sales the next morning and made our plan. We planned to meet at Parri's house at 4:45 (yes, that's AM) however, as I could have guessed, I woke up almost every hour that night, and finally gave up at 3 am and showered and left. Called Parri and told her I'd be there earlier and we were off. Kohl's had a ridiculous line by 4:30 and we pretty much gave up there. Got exactly what we wanted at Best Buy and got in and out quickly-- thanks to our "divide and conquer" plan. The longest line we waited in was at Toys R Us, but it was nice to have some company while we waited. We saw quite a few people we know that morning. I know that some of you out there would rather put hot pokers in your eye than to go shopping on Black Friday, but there is something in me that loves the hunt and getting a great deal...it's exhilerating! After shopping I took Bree to see Twilight, along with Lauren (sis in law), Mom and Jenni (cousin). Bree really enjoyed it, let's leave it at that. :) She has been busy finishing the next book in the series since then. Saturday I spent the day with Baylee in Tacoma getting nearly the rest of the Christmas shopping done. We had a lot of fun together. I am almost completely done with my Christmas shopping- I need only 2 more gifts for people and already know what I'm getting (that's most of the battle) and stocking stuffers. Yah! I think this may be the earliest that I've ever been totally done. We are looking forward to Family Night on Monday, that's when we set up our Christmas tree. I can't believe that tomorrow is December already! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Love, Paije

"Dad" by Brynley

I found this today and just couldn't stand it, it was so cute....
Later today, Bree has her first home soccer game of the season. Hopefully we stay warm enough to see what's going on! Have a great day!

Bryn and Cole on the slide....