School Shopping in the Valley
Ok LLoyd, when you promised the girls that we would be going to the valley to do our school shopping this year, I wasnt that happy. I could just see us running from store, to store, to store, lots of tears because we couldnt find the right sizes, heat stroke, and our precious little money being drained by meals and entertainment rather than on school clothes.
Yes I did, and it turned out to be a better experience. There was more choices available to them, and I could go to stores I liked and look at guy stuff while I waited for the girls to do thier shopping. The girls were happy to get away from town even if it was for one night.
Yup, I was surprised, and pleased at how it all turned out. Thank goodness we did some checking on the internet to find the stores they wanted to shop at before we left. They pretty much knew the stores they wanted to go to. You know how I hate to shop! What a great help it was to have almost everywhere they wanted to shop all in the same outside mall, San Tan Villiage, and only about 1 mile away from Aunt Gayle and Aunt Robin's house where we were going to stay.
Yes, I know your feelings about shopping, and it's even worse when its 115 degrees out side, but I think we are on to something here. Lets break it down. First we had fun, i don't think the girls stopped talking all the way down. It was fun to ride in the truck with all the room we needed. Therefore I give Toyota a two thumbs up on the Tundra crew max. its roomy and fits me well.
You sound like a commercial for Toyota. We all know how you love your pick up, but yes, it was a comfy ride. I am surprised you took the chocolate thing so well. Whose idea was it to pick out Chocolate bars for snacks on the way down anyway. It was funny when Kylie discovered the melted bar under her leg and we had to stop at the Mogollon Rim for her to change her pants and for us to try to get the chocolate out of the seat.
I believe it was your idea for Chocolate, (No it wasn't!!!!!!!!!!!) Well ok, so it must have been our girls because we all know i had no say in the matter. Getting chocolate on the seat was a bummer, good thing it washes out.
Lloyd playing Paige'sDS video games. Paige and Jordyn took their drawing stuff
We got down to the valley in 115 degree weather, but we decided to get as much shopping done as we could. I didn't much care for the first store we went to, Kylie left her wallet with $300 of her hard earned money in it on one of the clothes racks. She was able to find it though, everything still inside. However, when we got over to the San Tan Village, things started to roll. Kylie and Paige started in Apostale, and Jordyn started in Zunies, right next door.
And I went to Best Buy where all the best buys are. Of course, I had to check out the comps and was shown all the latest and greatest. Then I went over to the the TV section where I sat down in the comfy chairs and pretended that I was at my house whith this home entertainment center. I eventually had to get up because I was almost to fall asleep in the chair. So then I decided to check out the video game section and found a really educational video game (NCAA Football?)for 20 dollars, so I bought it. As I was buying it, I got your phone call to come and get Jordyn because she was getting sick from the heat.
Yea, she was a sick little girl. For a little while there, I thought she was going to pass out in Zunies. She was able to find a few shirts there, and I was worried I would be picking her up off the floor before she could finish paying for them. The other two girls ran across the street to American Eagle in the meantime, and you and I decided to take Jordyn back to the Aunt's house and let her sleep and whatever else she needed to do. I dont think Paige and Kylie even knew we were gone. The two girls decided to go to one more store, while you took me back to Best Buy and showed me your finds before we called it a day of shopping. The girls did well, lots of shirts, but not many pants.
So now on to the evening, we ended up getting some food from Wal mart, it was a lot cheaper than going to the fast food places. We ate at Gayle and Robin's house. We did not have much time, because we had plans for Kylie's Birthday- it involved an Ice Cream Cake and Family. We met my sister Lorelei and her family and Gary over at Janis' house for a little get-together. We had a good time, Kylie opened presents and we all got to visit. It amazes me how hot it is at night down there. At least up in the mountains, when the sun goes down, so does the temp.
It was kind of a fly by birthday, but I think Kylie enjoyed being with her cousins, especially Krista! Besides, it was the best we could do being out of town and all. She actually spent the night there with Krista to have a little more time. The next morning, we took our time getting up, picked up Kylie from the cousin's house and picked up the makings for a quick breakfast. We had a plan that would be lunch for us and dinner for the aunts. So we went back to the aunt's house and put it all in the crock pot!
Yes it did seem a little rushed I think next year or next time we go do this we need a little more time. A little less heat too, We did make a delicious meal of tacos for your sisters. We are wonderful chefs but i think next time we need do at least get one guy flick in and some more guy shopping. Maybe more guy treats so me and Doogie can enjoy watching tv. I think Dooogie gets sad when I leave.
Jordyn was feeling much better that next day so off we went again for more shopping. Jordy was pretty much the one we were focused on that day. The other two needed some pants, but Jordyn needed almost everything still. We discovered Old Navy, which is also found in the San Tan villiage, just on the other side of Williamsfield Rd. What a great store! Jordyn found some really good deals, and so did Kylie and Paige. I think that one of the shirts Ky bought, after all the discounts, came up to $1.96. We are definitely going back to that store again! We hit one more store after that, we had everything we needed, and so we went back to the Aunt's house for lunch, before we loaded up to go home.
So how do I rate this trip? It was an 8. I had a great time hang with you and the girls even though it was non stop talking both ways. My favorite part was just riding down to the valley with you and the girls. I think when your first leaving to go some place is the funnest part because everybody is just glad to get away. i didn't care for the heat, and Jorydn getting sick. But all in all, I think it went well, we got to see family and get some clothes bought.
I agree, but my favorite part was the way home. I really enjoy it when the girls sing together, and harmonize. I love singing with them...it made the trip go faster. AND..having the two older girls pay for all of their own shopping was a definite plus as well! I am glad that you suggested shopping in the valley this year.
Hmmmm... Christmas is coming, who knows, maybe another road trip is in order. Maybe, lets see how we feel when we get closer to that Holiday.
