My parents, Sean's family & me went down to Austin to do Thanksgiving at Kristen & Kelly's house. It was a little chaotic w/ everyone in the same house but we had a great time. Kristen decided that we as a family needed to go out on Thanksgiving morning to walk/run in on one of the trails. You all should know Kristen is the only workout Nazi in the family. (I hung up my shoes after the triathlon....in my mind that workout last me the rest of the year) Most of us thought it would be a better idea to walk after our big feast--novel idea. We did have a good time though. Kristen had talked me into bringing my bike down to ride some trails. I did & it sat in the car the entire time. Classic.
(us getting ready to go thinking you would see the time-ha)Lyssa & I had decided we were going to get up early & go to Kohl's for the big sale, among other stores. Kristen said she would go with us but wanted to go to the outlet stores that opened at midnight by her house. So, we decided to take one for the team so all 3 of us could go. We left the house at 11:30pm & I couldn't believe the lines at the stores!! The parking lot was a mad house. They had a band playing Christmas music though so that was nice. We got some good deals but I was a little disappointed. I went with a list of gifts to buy & only bought stuff for my self (stop the laughter ladies --I had good intentions). Classic Kristen, as we went into some of the stores to get gifts for the niece & nephews, she was T minus freakout. The moms w/ the strollers were throwing us both of the edge. Why aren't the kids in bed?!?!?! She said she was going to the front of the line to say she would pay full price if she didn't have to stand in line. The fun was clearly over for her.
So, it's about 2:30am & we decide it's not worth going home or we'll fall asleep. We really just wanted to go to Kohl's more than anything which opened at 4am. Kristen was done so we dropped her off & then went to IHOP (or I- SLOP) & there were quite the characters out that evening. AND...did I really need that meal after I ate like it was the Last Supper? NOPE.
We arrive at Kohl's after being lost by Lola (my GPS in the car). I couldn't believe the lines circling around the building. After we got in, Lyssa & I made a mad dash for the toys since they were 50% off. Lyssa got pretty aggressive --I was so proud! :). Well, we got lots crossed off the list (for others). It was well worth the trip to Kohl's. We stood in line for about 35 min to check out & then headed home (lost again). We arrived home around 6:30am.
I slept for quite a few hours but poor Lyssa was up w/ the kids. Yes, this is a plus for still being single. HA. I had a great time w/ Lyssa. We agreed we would skip the outlets next time & just get up early for Kohl's & maybe some other stores. I can honestly say that was my first all nighter where I was shopping.
So, it's about 2:30am & we decide it's not worth going home or we'll fall asleep. We really just wanted to go to Kohl's more than anything which opened at 4am. Kristen was done so we dropped her off & then went to IHOP (or I- SLOP) & there were quite the characters out that evening. AND...did I really need that meal after I ate like it was the Last Supper? NOPE.
We arrive at Kohl's after being lost by Lola (my GPS in the car). I couldn't believe the lines circling around the building. After we got in, Lyssa & I made a mad dash for the toys since they were 50% off. Lyssa got pretty aggressive --I was so proud! :). Well, we got lots crossed off the list (for others). It was well worth the trip to Kohl's. We stood in line for about 35 min to check out & then headed home (lost again). We arrived home around 6:30am.
I slept for quite a few hours but poor Lyssa was up w/ the kids. Yes, this is a plus for still being single. HA. I had a great time w/ Lyssa. We agreed we would skip the outlets next time & just get up early for Kohl's & maybe some other stores. I can honestly say that was my first all nighter where I was shopping.
