Long Weekend Recap

This long, four day weekend is just what I needed. I have been so overwhelmed lately. Sometimes in life it's hard to admit you've been struggling. At least, that is how I am. My closest friends didn't even know that I have been going through a tough time. It wasn't one particular thing, but an accumulation of things that were just beating me down. I recently saw a picture on Pinterest, and it was just what I needed to hear: Have you prayed about it as much as you have talked about it? Bam. Facepalm.

With that being said, this weekend was one where I just got to breathe. And I needed it. I feel refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of the year.

I went "Black Friday Shopping" with my mom on Friday. We started at 9 am and went until about 12:30. We aren't hardcore, at all. Just really went for fun, not really to buy TVs and get black eyes. I ended up purchasing a few things on my registry that were left over with some gift card money. Hello Fiesta Canisters!

 

I got all three of them, plus our Libbey 16 pc Glassware set for $130! I saved $157! Thank you Kohls.  I also purchased our first ornament as a married couple. I have looked essentially everywhere for the perfect one. I saw one on Coton Colors website, and I just didn't want to pay $25 for it plus shipping. Well, we went to a little boutique here locally in town, and I found the one I wanted and they were having a 20% off sale. Oh, and she offered to personalize it at no charge! Just because I was so nice to her! Um, thank you!!!!

 

And just for fun, here is the sweetest dog in all the land. She loved helping decorate for Christmas.