turkey day

So..I only had 3 days off for thanksgiving..more than some people, I know..but not enough time to go anywhere..as I worked Tuesday night, and am currently at work (sat night)..so my very good friend Julie invited me to go with her to Ogden to spend the time with her older sister's family. They were so welcoming, and I had a great time. We played games, watched movies, ate TONS, and generally just had a good time. There was really only one point in all of that where I was sad beyond reason, and that was when they busted out the Christmas decorations. It just bugged me that I wasn't going to be there to help mom decorate and just the general before Christmas splendor, the music..all of it. *sigh* But onward and upward, right.

Well anyway, we had big plans for black friday, and the night before made a list of things we wanted..my list was short..but ended up alot bigger than planned..hmm...maybe there is a problem there. Julie's sister was really funny about it all, she really wanted these pots/pans and knife set, and was determined that we were going to get them...she even joked (well..maybe it was a joke) that we practice running drills the night before so we would be ready. So off to bed with us at oh..11:30..with the plan to get up at 2:45 to be at Kohl's in line before 3:30..(opened at 4)..and we get there..and yes, it's raining..and the line is not so bad..until about 3:40..and the line is wrapped almost all the way around the parking lot..insanity. Finally the doors open..and I run (yes..full on run) to the kid's section to look for some pj's for my nephews..had to scrap the idea because all I could find were girls..so I just went to stand in line..so we could be out of there FAST. We made it out by about 4:10, and then down the road to wal-mart...I know..but they were having a ridiculous sale on KitchenAid stand mixers and pre-lit Christmas trees. So we get there and Ihead straight for the mixers..there are 9. Total. That's it. And how many people are waiting to pounce..at least 11. So I stand there for about 10 min (Julie staked out the trees..no worries there) and then decide that while I REALLY want the mixer, technically I can afford to pay full price, and on principal I can't really see myself taking one from someone who was rightfully there before me. So I give up and go round up lights and other various items to decorate with. On to Old Navy, where I was able to find fleece outfits for my nephews (of which there are 5..and yeah..I didn't remember that when I was there..so I ended up having to go back later that night..whatever). Then to Michael's where the lighted garland/wreath set was a shocking $10. Then..and finally..time to go home and go to bed. It was like 6:30-45. Exhausting..but not in all reality that bad..as Julie's older sister and husband went back to Kohl's and got me a KitchenAid (on sale..just not AS on sale as the wal-mart one) and other various things and spent 2 hours in line. 2 hours I spent blissfully sleeping. To be honest Friday seemed like two different days..the black friday early morning ridiculousness..and then the one later..where I watched the third Harry Potter movie (yeah, I finished the book, and no..didn't really like the movie) and went back out to brave the crowds..to watch Australia (which I highly recommend..very moving..and Hugh Jackman is beautiful). Overall it was a really fun, but exhausting day. Basically I didn't do anything else with my time there, but sleep. I was really grateful for Julie's family welcoming me and making the holiday a very good one. Hope everyone's days were wonderful and full of family, friends, and of course food.