By Sarah on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Today Scott took me out for my Christmas present of a shopping spree.  We went to Westfield of Annapolis and Arundel Mills 
Mall before we could bear to walk no more. 

Annapolis was actually disappointing.  We went in to stores that appeared to have good potential, but they ended up carrying flimsy made clothes, way to expensive brands or fugly prints.  I know Scott said no limits but I can't bring myself to spend money on something that will either fall apart or costs more then my groceries for the week.  The only redeeming part was they had a Bare Escentuals store, so I snagged some better eye make-up remover and set myself up with their store club (they will be coming to White Marsh soon.  Brace yourself wallet).

The Mills gave us a better fair.  Some of the same stores had a cleaner, well organized and larger selection.  Plus there were sales out the butt at this mall.  About time people!  We dropped dough at Charlotte Russe, Old Navy, Gap Outlet and H&M.  I bought on sale so the final bill only made it to about $180 (that includes the eye remover).  Ok so I didn't spree at all.  I could have spent more if my legs didn't give out and if I had no soul.  I did walk away with the following:

1. Black and blue printed and pocketed knee length dress skirt
2. Womens Quilted Fleece Vest in green
3. Leggings in Chocolate and Dark Green
4. Cable Crew Neck sweater in black
5. Fall shorts like these only in brown pattern
6. Cashmere Scoop neck sweater in green
7. Wool blend Vneck sweater in gray stripe
8. Scoop neck sweater in gray, like this only no Vneck or Pompoms.

That is basically $20 an item.  We saved, I got goodies and had some fun so all in all it was worth it.  Plus I still have my books to buy.  I am tired though.  I feel a little better after taking a nap.  I should find some dinner since it is almost 9pm.

Current Mood:  Fatigued

By Sarah on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Peaseblossom and the bird of crack.

Scott showing off some loot.

Parents and presents.

Oberon being asstastic w/his head in a box...

I'm noticing the trend that I am never captured on holiday or party documentation.  People are going to start thinking that I don't exist.  If it wasn't for my voice on videos I would have no proof that I'm at any of these functions.

Current Mood:  Fatigued

By Sarah on Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Again we have been overly blessed by generous family members.  Between all the gift cards, clothes, house supplies, gym gear, jewelry, food, wine and funds we received Scott and I feel very loved.  Even the cats made out like bandits.  I will need to post some pictures from the day of once I go through them.  There aren't too many since I was video taping too.

The cats have throughly enjoyed their new mouse and bird toys.  Cat nip highs caused one of them to drag a table runner off the coffee table thus resulting in candy and broken dishes strewn about the basement.  They also seem fascinated by one of Scott's gifts.  His father bought him one of those little mini helicopters for fun.  They follow it around the house whenever he hovers it across the room.

There were a few gifts that I received that really put a smile on my face. 

1. Mussie gave Peaseblossom her first ornament, so I hung hers next to Oberon's on the tree.  My family is very nostalgic but I love it.  
2. My mom as always loaded us down with black trash bags full of gifts.  She also took me seriously when I told her it's best to get people items they can actually use.  She bought us a laundry basket loaded with toiletries, cleaning supplies and various odds and ends.  Yes I was excited, I tend to find cleaning therapeutic, stop laughing at me. 
3. My aunt bought us come nice bamboo serving dishes and platters. 
4. One of the gifts from my grandmother was a nice large box of various teas. 
5. One of Scott's grandmothers gave us a joint gift of all the 50 state quarters she has been collecting since they started that whole thing.  That was cute.

I did go out to take one of the returns back today.  We had a few clothes given to us that don't fit properly so I will be visiting other stores for the same thing.  This return required me to go to Kohl's.  I got a gift card from Scott's dad and step mom for there so I went in planning to use it at the same time.  The return line took me 30 seconds, the shortest return line I will ever experience.  I then squeezed my way among the sale shoppers in the clothing and shoe departments.  I probably go into a Kohl's once a year, but I was able to find clothing in abundance all under $5. 

I reined myself in on the clothes, since Scott's gift to me is a shopping spree on Friday.  He, like most men, did not want to be responsible for guessing on gifts and is leaving it up to me.  Since I still had some value left on the gift card I went and picked up some sneakers for the gym.  By the time I made it to the checkout, the line was unbelievable.  I was scared, hold me.  After I made it out alive the sky opened with pelting rain.  I quickly dashed to my car and trucked my way home.   

It is still raining, as it has been all day.  Figures, since we will actually be going out for dinner tonight instead of eating in at his grandparents.  It's fine though because his grandfather does need to get out and about more often.  Wish us luck as we swim down stream tonight.  I'll post pictures soon!

Current Mood: Loved

By Sarah on Monday, December 24, 2007

Happy Holidays to everyone!  For those of you that celebrate tomorrow, Merry Xmas!  I most likely won't be posting in the next few days so I say it now!  I barely have time with everything going on.  Here is a brief catch up to my life over the past few days.

Friday night Scott and I saw Sweeney Todd the movie.  I enjoyed seeing it but it did not live up to my expectations.  Being a theatre person and also being familiar with the Broadway performances it needed alto to impress me with.  The singing was ok for the fact that no one in the cast required to sing had any musical background.  Alas though, it is a musical and that stuff needs to be tight.  Using paint like blood in mass abundance actually took away from realism or seriousness of the hack slash parts.  This was also not one of Depp's or Carter's stronger performances.  And the new actors they found to play the three children annoyed the hell out of me.

Saturday night was the ASR Dinner at Linwoods.  We had a private room the 10 of us with our own server.  It was nice because we could talk to each other all spread out around this large table.  The food was great, we all ate way too much.  Everyone had appetizers, a second course, main dish and dessert.  Scott wants to go back one night, just the two of us, and check out the regular dining room. 

Sunday was the party at our house for family.  Both sides said they enjoyed themselves.  There was plenty of food and drink.  Way too many cookies might I add.  It's very entertaining to watch when your adult family members play the Wii.  We had aunts, uncles, parents and grandparents down there.  Wii really did make their games for all ages.  I'm a little disappointed in myself for not thinking to video tape them.  The only downfall to the evening was when Oberon managed to get up into the basement ceiling again.  Sometimes I hate that cat.

Today I finished returning the house back to it's normal state.  Scott needs to go into the office at one point and we plan to work some fat off at the gym.  Tis the season for calories.  Other then that I look forward to some recoup time before tomorrow.  We have dinner plans that night and then Grandpop Bonner's birthday dinner the following day.

Happy Holidays again to all.  If I don't see some of you before the New Year, have a safe and happy evening then as well!

Current Mood:  Flabby

By Sarah on Wednesday, December 19, 2007

The final days are upon us.  Traffic jams have increased, lines now begin outside of aisles and parents in mini vans will mow you down.  Besides the fact that the radio has gone almost completely holiday and blow up snow globes are out numbering dogs in our neighborhood, I am very excited.

I look forward to spending some time with family and friends, enjoying good food and watching people open their gifts.  For about the past 10 years I have been one of those people that really does enjoying giving more so then receiving.  Unless of course I get someone something that turns out to be a complete bust.  Then, not so good.

My plans for the week will consist of a few parties and some dinners.  Saturday is the night of ASR's company dinner.  Sunday we have our family holiday party.  Tuesday is Christmas filled with brunch, presents and Xmas ham.  Yummy.  Good times to be had by all.

Current Mood:  Cheerful