BLACK FRIDAY SUCCESS!

This year was the first year, really, that I got out in the madness on black Friday. My inlaws have made a tradition of shopping on black Friday, something that I was never really too fond of. However, this year I was in WV (where my inlaws live), and I couldn't wait to experience it with them! I always hear the crazy stories, and was anxious to make some memories of my own. My MIL was awesome and watched Rowan so that I could do some shopping. First we hit Walmart, then Circuit City, JC Pennies, a couple stores in the mall, Toys R Us, Old Navy, I don't remember what else...We started at 4 AM. We also had lunch at Applebee's, YUM!
I would LOVE to tell you what deals I got, but then everyone would know what they are getting for Christmas! LOL So, that won't work...I will say that I got everything I set out to get and more...SUCCESS!!! Now, I can't wait to do it again next year!
Hope everyone had a wonderful and memorable Thanksgiving!!!

West Virginia

Hello loyal readers! For those of you who have continued to check my blog for updates, I thank you for your patience! LOL I know I have not been so loyal at updating my blog, and am sorry!!!
Anyway, Rowan and I braved the long trip to West Virginia this past Saturday. It is normally about a 9 hour drive...add a baby in the equation, and it is a sure disaster! Anyway, last time we made the trip, I had my hubby and stepson with us...it turned out to be, if I can recall correctly, about a 16 hour drive. So, you can imagine my anxiety when I set out to make the trip with my toddler...by myself! Much to my surprise, it did t take as long as I had thought. We left home about noon, and arrived by 9:00 PM ILLINOIS TIME! I was shocked. Pleasantly so, of course! We only stopped three times: once for lunch, twice for fuel and to stretch. Rowan did REALLY well, only having two screaming episodes, which for him is reallllllllllllllllly an accomplishment!
Rowan has never done well at car rides. In fact, I have questioned if he may get car sick??? Does anyone have any good traveling toddler advice?

ELECTION DAY!!!

Today is the day to make your voice be heard!!! :-) My husband, along with many, MANY, other men and women have fought for YOUR freedom to vote and have a voice! Please exercise your right to vote...

It is 5:04 PM here in Illinois right now, with two hours left to vote! PLEASE GO VOTE!!!

I really want to go into my political views, but I am trying to refrain. I just PRAY for our country right now...we are in desperate need of God right now!!!

God bless you all! :-)