Shopping

The guys went hunting this weekend, so I decided that it would be a good time to spend some time with my daughter. So, yesterday I took KJ and her cousin shopping. That was on KJ's list for Christmas. We found some really good bargains and I probably spent too much as usual. But, it felt good to knock off some of my list. Now, Brian and I have to find the time to go before Christmas to get the final things. I think I'll do some more online too and save us a little. There were so many people and now I know why I hate shopping at Christmas time. The one store that we found the best deals on was jam packed with stuff and people. I'm glad we only had to hit a couple of stores. I really kind of like the mall we went to, too. It is much smaller and there is alot less walking around. Plus, the other stores that we needed to go to were in a close vicinity, so we didn't have to drive around all day. There was however, one store that I prefer never to have to go in again. This store was so dimly lit and the music in it was blaring so loud that you could not hear the salespeople or see the sales prices on the tags. Plus, the stuff that was not on sale was way more than I wanted to pay. Trendy stores!! I'll stick to finding that stuff on Ebay.

Friday night we took the girls to the local basketball game. That was fun even though our teams lost. The girls game was close. (the other team is rated) The boys were way ahead in the first half then just kind of gave it up in the second half, but almost pulled it back together, then ended up losing anyway. Seems to be the Valley fate every year. We sat in front of my brother and nephew and were lucky to get a seat. We were late getting there and he called us from inside the gym to say that there were seats available in front of him. Thought we were going to be watching the game from the hall. We ended up sitting right next to the student section, which wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Oh, yeah, it was "red hot night", so everyone was wearing red, and I think that was partly the reason for the gym being so full, plus the fact that the other girls' team was rated. They are pretty good and their side was just as full as ours. The sad part is that part of their crowd left after the girls' game. Doesn't show much faith in their boys team. Another interesting fact is that both our girls and boys coaches went to school at the opposing school. I bet that made it extra hard to be beat by their home school.

So, now I am exhausted after spending that long day shopping, but still have to get to church soon. Took KJ to Sunday school and dropped off our pies and rolls for the senior holiday dinner. She will be helping to serve at it later, but first she has to acolyte at church. I signed her up for this month and next because she is only here every other Sunday and there are only a few confirmation students this year to divide it up with. Good thing she came to stay with me this weekend to get an extra Sunday in.

I think this afternoon we will be reorganizing her room. The guys finally came and put in the insulation. Now we have to put everything back in its place. But, I definitely need to vacuum first. And, I thought weekends were for relaxing. Yeah, right.