U.S of A

Had to buy some Dove chocolates as they have a message inside each wrapper. This was mine. Fitting, don't you think?

Deal of the day!

Yesterday we took a relatively impromptu trip to the USA for a day of outlet malls, Target and cereal shopping. We only decided Wednesday afternoon after the boys convinced us they had been saving their money for such a trip and "please,please,please, cant we go". We went and got US cash and the boys actually got more US money for their CAN$, so they were thrilled.

I had packed breakfast and we headed out about 9:15am. We headed into Niagara Falls, NY where there is a FANTASTIC outlet mall - a true outlet mall, where things are drastically reduced. That was the boys first stop. Kaedo's goal for the day was a new pair of cleats - amazing how fast they get worn down when you are playing as much as he is. He got the deal of the day (a game we play after every trip). His cleats were regular $150 and he got them for $19.97. To say he was thrilled was an understatement. We were on a tight time schedule as we had left Ketchup home alone for the day but we did manage to hit Target, although rarely quickly. I would have loved to have spent more time there but it wasn't in the cards. I headed to the stationary aisle and Craig was looking for a pair of pants that were a different color than ones he had gotten in the Spring that he loved. He was successful and was thrilled with that. The boys headed to the candy aisle and loaded up. They also always seem to buy pop (soda) while down there - ones they can't get here. My goal was to get Kaedo's teacher's gift. His teacher LOVES chocolate, so I stocked up on some different stuff I hadn't seen before and will make a basket covered in cellophane for him to give her. I also was able to pick up the mayo Jessica and my mom wanted, so that was great. Last but not least we headed to Wal-Mart for our cereal excursion. Cereal is cheap in the USA and they have many kinds we can't get here. I picked up Cinnabon, Eggo Waffles, and of course, S'Mores. We were back home by 7pm and our dog hadn't shit in the house, so all in all it was a day well spent. Mustn't forget being able to fill up the van for $4O less than it costs us at home!