We went out on Black Friday. Kinda.
We didn't hit our first store until around 9am because I wanted to get my normal beauty rest. I hadn't planned to go out, but those adds always suck me in. That's the point right? Well good job, it works on me.
We went to several places, but Menard's was really where we really cashed in. We went there for these table Foosball, air hockey, pool games for J's little brothers. They were out when we got there, but we asked anyway and they said they didn't have any. Later on in the store the guys we asked brought them to us! They were $6.99. Pretty awesome, considering they were originally $40.00 and the lowest I found in other ads was around $12.99 I think. I also got some other toys at great prices for our nieces there. Weird place to go toy shopping, but we got great deals and no crowds.
I can't share the details of what else I got there and other stores because who knows who will read this, but I am excited about my finds!
I got everyone on my list done, except my parents, the hardest people to buy for ever. Well, my mom's not so hard because we pretty much like the same stuff, but my dad is impossible. (I hope you read this and tell me what you want!)
I also bought myself a little something. This something is something that I have been thinking about ever since I saw it a week ago. I even talked about it at Thanksgiving dinner, which told me I needed to go back and buy it for myself.
A ceramic flying pig! I know, it's kind of weird but for some reason I am in love with him. Oh and we have decided it is a him. I texted my mom and my sister about the pig and they both called it, "him" so it was decided. I don't know exactly where he will land here yet, but I am happy he made it home with me! He was from TJMaxx so waiting a week can be risky, you know. It was fate I tell you. (or maybe no one in their right mind fantasizes about a flying ceramic pig). I'll let you decide.
11.26.2011
11.24.2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! This year we are splitting the day between Jacob's parents house and my parent's house! Can I just say that I am thankful that they live like 5 minutes apart? I can't imagine having to choose.
I have so much to be thankful for this year...
My loving husband
My puppy
Our families
A new niece
The best girlfriends ever
and...being able to go to graduate school. It's a pain in my booty right now, but I do know it's a privilege.
I'm also thankful for J's great job and the life it provides for us.
And maybe most of all right now...My pies and apple dumplings came out perfect for today!
Andddd after all that baking last night, hubby ordered Chinese!
I have so much to be thankful for this year...
My loving husband
My puppy
Our families
A new niece
The best girlfriends ever
and...being able to go to graduate school. It's a pain in my booty right now, but I do know it's a privilege.
I'm also thankful for J's great job and the life it provides for us.
And maybe most of all right now...My pies and apple dumplings came out perfect for today!
Andddd after all that baking last night, hubby ordered Chinese!
10.08.2011
Apple Orchard
We had another perfect weather weekend here in the Hoosier state. Sunny and warm. Loves it.
On Saturday we made our way to our favorite orchard which happens to be just down the road from our house. Since we live in the middle of nowhere with not much to do, we have been going a couple times each fall. On this trip, my sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law joined us.
We started off by picking apples. This orchard is HUGE. We walked a lot and barely saw all of it.
They were 1/2 off if we picked our own. Since I'm all about honesty here, there wasn't much left on the trees and we got bored part way through and ended up not being able to even fill a bag, so we bought some pre-picked apples in the end.
We did some taste testing out there though.
And a photo shoot.
We also checked out the pumpkins to finish decorating the front porch.
And finished up by browsing in the store.
On Saturday we made our way to our favorite orchard which happens to be just down the road from our house. Since we live in the middle of nowhere with not much to do, we have been going a couple times each fall. On this trip, my sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law joined us.
We started off by picking apples. This orchard is HUGE. We walked a lot and barely saw all of it.
They were 1/2 off if we picked our own. Since I'm all about honesty here, there wasn't much left on the trees and we got bored part way through and ended up not being able to even fill a bag, so we bought some pre-picked apples in the end.
We did some taste testing out there though.
And a photo shoot.
We also checked out the pumpkins to finish decorating the front porch.
And finished up by browsing in the store.
10.07.2011
Must See Video and Other Ramblings
I re-discovered this video today. She is a-mazing. Most people have probably seen this, but if not, you NEED to. Seriously.
Warning: This post is now going in a totally different direction, but it's still semi-relevant. Bear with me. I, for some reason, feel the need to explain or justify my behavior to myself (and apparently any blog followers).
Fridays are the days that I do the majority of my reading, papers, and studying for school. I get up like I am going to work/school and usually work on stuff until Jacob comes home. Lame, I know but it really helps me be able to actually sleep during the week and still have a life on the weekends. This semester (so far) I have been super productive on Fridays, but today I just can't focus for whatever reason. Hence, the two blog posts in one day that clearly evidence the fact that I am surfing the web.
Do people still say surfing the web?
In other news, my brothers 16th birthday party with his friends is tonight and they got the chicken limo. Although I'm not cool enough to ride in the limo because I'm not a 16 year old boy and I'm his is annoying older sister, I am pretty excited to see it!
Warning: This post is now going in a totally different direction, but it's still semi-relevant. Bear with me. I, for some reason, feel the need to explain or justify my behavior to myself (and apparently any blog followers).
Fridays are the days that I do the majority of my reading, papers, and studying for school. I get up like I am going to work/school and usually work on stuff until Jacob comes home. Lame, I know but it really helps me be able to actually sleep during the week and still have a life on the weekends. This semester (so far) I have been super productive on Fridays, but today I just can't focus for whatever reason. Hence, the two blog posts in one day that clearly evidence the fact that I am surfing the web.
Do people still say surfing the web?
In other news, my brothers 16th birthday party with his friends is tonight and they got the chicken limo. Although I'm not cool enough to ride in the limo because I'm not a 16 year old boy and I'm his is annoying older sister, I am pretty excited to see it!
Just so you know
I totally jumped all over on this offer, so I just had to share! Amazon is having a huge sale on magazines. As in $5 1-year subscriptions for a whole bunch of popular magazines.
Hurry up and check it out. It's only until October 11. Shop now!
I got myself some of this
And a little of that
Hurry up and check it out. It's only until October 11. Shop now!
I got myself some of this
And a little of that
10.03.2011
The hardest decision in the world
This and the chip aisle almost sent him over the edge. This is exactly why women leave men at home when they go to store. I would have saved 20 min, $20, and my sanity. Live and learn.
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