Black Friday.

Every year I'm so excited about shopping on Black Friday. I'm not actually sure why because I'm not usually looking for latest and greatest toy or electronic item... so there's no reason to camp out for 2 days in line. And, this is Massachusetts... it's pretty cold and those people who do that are a little on the crazy side in my opinion. But I like a good crowd (call me crazy), I don't mind lines, and I like the hustle & bustle of the whole day middle of the night excursion in which I clip far too many coupons that I usually can't use because of all the fine print, listen to people complain and complain about said long lines, hear Christmas music for typically the first time of the season and start my holiday shopping. I can't think of anything better. Honestly.

I'd love to show you what I purchased on Friday (I was out from 4AM-noon and then went back to a different mall at 6PM -- I know, crazy), but since Sean looks at the blog I cannot ruin Christmas for him!

Instead I will show you what I'm asking for :)

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Now back to watching Home Alone. :)

November's almost gone!

I'm proud to say that I'm almost finished with our Christmas shopping! And it's not even December, yet. Black Friday was very busy... we shopped at:

Target

Kohls

Michaels

A.C. Moore

Christmas Tree Shop

Ulta

Guitar Center

The Paper Store

The Mall

Joann Fabrics

And then on Saturday:

Target (again)

Home Goods

Kmart

Our list started at about 22 people to buy for and now we only have 3 left. Not bad!

Today we staged the living room at my parents house so that Sean and I could take a Christmas picture for our first official Christmas card as newlyweds. :) The cards are ordered (from Shutterfly) and I'm so very excited to share. As soon as they are mailed out... I'll post them here!

We're back to work tomorrow! It's been a nice 4 days but luckily for us (both!) Christmas vacation is only 3 weeks away! :)

What I'm loving Wednesday!

I'm loving that the CMA's are on and that Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are hosting, yet again! I'm also loving the fact that T. Swift is sitting next to Tim McGraw! :)

I'm loving that not only is it Wednesday which means the weekend is almost here BUT Friday is a holiday so we're even closer than usual to a LONG weekend!

I'm loving that Friday will also be 11/11/11 and I've already set Siri to remind me to make a wish at 11:11 AM & PM :)

I'm loving that slowly but surely the Black Friday deals are being released. I'm going to start making plans soon!

AND...

I'm loving that I found great clothes in the clearance section at Target and got a sweater for $4!

What about you?!