THANKSGIVING

My Mom came into town for the holiday. On Thanksgiving, while Chris worked, my Mom and I read the paper (well, only the ad's) and went out to eat (to an undisclosed Chester restaurant). Then we braved Black Friday. We arrived at Wal-mart about 10 minutes before opening. The line was ridiculous! The best thing was when the doors opened people surpassed the lines and just went running. Afraid of getting trampled, we ran with the crowd! At one point I was laughing so hard I thought I was going to wet my pants. After all this we did not get what we came for...and we were gone by 0510. Oh, I did buy a TV but not the one I wanted.

We then went to the much more civilized Target. We joined a much smaller line where security gave us some ground rules and it was much smoother. While we did walk fast we didn't have a need to run! I got what I was there for and we were gone 10 minutes later!

Then it was on to Circuit City. The young man running the line let the power of Black Friday go a bit to his head thereby causing the line to take forever but I did get the TV and router I went for.

Next it was back to Wal-mart where I returned the TV I bought earlier. Then home to unpack and make a brunch sandwich.

Then it was back out for some furniture shopping!

Here is one of our purchases!

Cruel and Unsual Punishment

In lieu of a thesis, at the end of my graduate program, I have a research project/paper. The way it works is once I receive the assignment I have 48 hours to complete it. For practice, I have a mock 48 hour project this weekend. It's worth 25% of one class grade. Well, I mention this now because it starts this Sunday and runs til Tuesday. I expect this to be quite torturous! Wish me luck...

Chris the Builder Part II

This is the finished project: a TV stand for Mazie and Emma's room. The neighborhood dogs will be so jealous! Nice job my love.

Hot Dogs, Ketchup, and Tutus

While Mazie and Emma don't tolerate wearing clothes, they do love their Halloween tutus....




Emma helped us with the treat or treaters, while Mazie barked at everyone. Afterwards, Chris and I went to a costume party.


Some supermarket sweeps contestants were there...



All in all, it was a good night.