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Cheap Shoes, Round 2

Sorry, I didn't disappear..I've just been busy.   

But, it's Monday, how fun is that?

Here are the highlights to what we've been up to:

Thursday was pretty mellow.  Haley and I went grocery shopping.  When Haley was first born,  I literally got stopped by every third person to admire the new little one.  It was fun, but made quick trips, long.  For some reason, I always end up blabbing with strangers.  I'm not shy I guess.  Now that Haley is getting bigger, people usually just smile and admire from a distance, which is nice because I can get my shopping done quicker.  Later, the Abbott fam enjoyed a quiet night in.  We watched "Source Code" which was a pretty good movie.  

Friday night I ended up playing some sand volleyball.  I was shocked.  Let's be honest, I am not that great at sand volleyball to begin with.  My volleyball skills are mostly blocking and hitting.  Both prove to be difficult in sand because I can't get the same "ups" and the net is also higher.  But for not playing for several months, being out of shape, and having a kid; I didn't do too bad.  It was a fun night out but I missed my kid.  I guess I am one of "those" moms who get terrible separation anxiety.  

Saturday I cooked and cleaned ALL day.  My mom saved my butt at one point because I had no idea what I was doing as far as cooking went and preparing hamburgers to be cooked.  Later in the afternoon, I believe Ian sensed my intense pouting I had been participating in because he was working so much last week, so he asked me on a little mini-date which totally made my day!  So Haley and I met him up at Chipotle from some delicious burritos.  

Sunday we had the Beebe side of my family over for a little Beebe BBQ action.  It turned out really nice and I enjoyed the company.  Haley got the opportunity to be loved on and spoiled.  

Which brings us to today.  Remember how I once blogged about how I love cheap shoes.  Well my habit strikes again.  I have been pining for a pair of Toms.  Totally outside of what I would ever consider spending for a pair of shoes.  If you're not hip with the cool kids here is an example:

We are heading to Colorado this month, and I thought something like these would be cute and comfy because I am not sure flip-flops are going to cut it.  Ian thinks they are ugly.  What does he know.  

Well apparently a lot.  Especially about me and my love for cheap shoes.  We were at Target today, and he brought me over a pair of these....and I fell in love:

$15 bucks later...I am a proud owner of non-Tom shoes.  I think they are hot.  And if you don't, then you can just stop reading my blogs from now on because your lame.   Anyways, I also picked up some cute T's for like $8-$12 bucks a piece.  Target, you rock.

I'm not going to get too excited yet though.  I went shopping a few weeks ago at Gordman's.  I usually have great luck there.  And I thought I did again.  But after I wore, washed, and dried my shirts, they shrunk up like I had never seen clothes shrink before.  One shirt was literally 6 inches shorter than it was when I bought it.  Then when I read the tag, I realized it said, "hang dry" or "hand wash".  Okay, well I don't have time nor space to hang dry nor hand wash (I mean that is gotta be a joke right) every article of clothing I own. So hopefully these will not shrink up and be all weird shaped after I wash them.   Gordman's, you suck...and your right, it was sure "something unexpected" when my clothes were ruined after being washed and dried.  I guess I'll just stick to their home decor section from now on...


Until Next Time....

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Erin said…
Well, I am a Target whore, so if we are going to be around each other, then please send me a pic of what you are wearing so I don't show up in the same thing. I am pretty sure I own most those tops. It must be a cool mom thing. :)
8/08/2011 6:05 PM
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