Black Friday & Time to Start Baking!

Thanksgiving is officially over. Yes, I did get up at 4am and enjoyed an early morning shopping spree with my parents. On the way to town, we reminisced about our first After Thanksgiving Sale. Let's see if I can remember the details we discussed... It was Daddy & me. We went to what we think was the first ever 7am sale at our local Wal-Mart. This was back before 24-hour Supercenters, back before everybody opened early the day after, back before there were so many specialty superstores, back before there were Golden Arches in the store, back before the term, "Black Friday." We got to WM right around 7 & there were just a handful of other cars there. Shopping was easy, uncluttered, quick and quiet. I'm sure we went to McDonald's for a sausage biscuit afterwards.

Today, I enjoyed my annual trek out again. I usually stay clear of electronics & usually have a pretty good day. Today was no exception. We did see the masses around the electronic devices, cars everywhere, but I saw people helping each other & being friendly. It was good, bonding with strangers over Cars pajamas, and back home before lunch. I got the family stockings up & after the kids went to bed, wrapped all the gifts that were purchased today.

Today was Elizabeth's first Black Friday! She slept through most of it. And this is her first real stocking! We had a little pink one hanging with our stockings last year, but since our stockings are packed still, I'll get her "home" stocking next year. David enjoyed a morning home with Dad.

Now to start baking! My sister is hosting a cookie recipe exchange next Tuesday! Come on over & join us!

I'll be sharing my Ginger Molasses Cookies and maybe even my husband's favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies.

I started with Texas Toddler Mix. This is unique because I used Texas shaped pretzels and Goldfish. While it was cooling, I kept hearing crunching some out of the kitchen, followed by a little voice, "I ate a hot Chex, Mama!"