Some of you will remember that every November, my sisters, Terri and Cheri, and I go out for a big Christmas shopping trip. Last weekend was our day to do that this year. As our kids are all grown, the shopping isn't the same as it was when they were kids, the gifts we buy are not the big toys that take up lots of space and fill the car anymore. And we buy more online than we used to, so our day isn't as long as it used to be. But, we still enjoy doing it and spending the time together.
This year we met up around 10 to start the day.
I forgot to take any more pictures after this. We did lots of shopping and then went out for supper.
Here's the breakfast area of the hotel we were at. I thought the Christmas lights outside were pretty.
The next morning, Cheri and I stopped a few more places to pick up things we missed and were home shortly after noon.
And now, my shopping is pretty well done!
We had fun and accomplished a lot!
21 comments:
Hi Mari! I think this is a wonderful tradition to go shopping with your sisters. Looks like you had a lot of fun. You are blessed to have a wonderful relationship with your sisters. I hope that you and Bob and your family have a blessed and memorable Thanksgiving. We all have much to be grateful for. See you again soon!
What a wonderful tradition! And it looks like it was so much fun. The hotel looks just lovely.
I had a friend who, with her husband, did her entire shopping on Christmas Eve. They had the stores wrap it all and really enjoyed it. I have another friend who spends Thanksgiving mapping out the hunt with her sisters and daughters. They go to bed early and are loading up at 4am to hit all the Black Friday sales.
I am the boring one who always volunteered to man the office on Black Friday in exchange for a weekday off in mid-December to bake my cookies.
This is such a wonderful tradition!! And your hotel looks really lovely, too.
How fun that you continue to do this even now that your children are grown. Making memories is what it is all about. Janice
That's a good tradition to keep. I hope the kids will continue it with their siblings one day.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. 🥰
Such a wonderful tradition.
Oh! You are SO blessed to have sisters you can actually have fun with! This sounds SO Fun!
Happy Thanksgiving!
hugs
Donna
Okay, I admit it, I'm jealous, I would love to go with you ha. What a gift to have sisters like that, and to uphold that tradition, love it! (I have a wonderful sister too, not complaining!). That picture of the laughing, oh dear, precious. :)
I love this ......My daughters and I do the same thing each year. I am happy for you all to share this wonderful tradition of shopping and spending time together. You just can't beat the laughter and the memories that a trip like this makes . Beautiful hotel.... Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments shared with your special people. ❤️❤️
How nice that you have kept this tradition going for all these years. Looks like you gals have a lot of fun and accomplish a lot too.
that laughter photo made me laugh too. laughter is contagious. what a great idea for shopping.
I just love this tradition! It sure looks like you always have a blast together. And then bonus is it's so productive too! Christmas "elfing" is always a fun thing. I hope you found lots of treasures! :)
I was just telling my husband last weekend that you and your sisters were going on your Xmas shopping outing soon. It’s such a nice time for you to enjoy!
I love your yearly shopping trips! It always makes me wish I could gather my sisters for the same kind of vacation. We'd have to meet somewhere in the middle of the country!
What a wonderful tradition so full of precious memories. I love your staying in a hotel and shopping together.
You are fortunate to have 2 sisters to do that with together.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and then on to Christmas.
Sue
Reading this makes me wish I had sisters! What a great tradition you all share.
Such a happy time for the three of you.
I remember you posting about it last year. Hard to believe that was a whole year away already!!!!
I love that the three of you have kept up this tradition. Such a special time for all of you. Love the laughter!
I just love that you have this annual tradition and have so much fun together! Seems we have all said about the same thing!! Must be true!! xo
What fun! And I am a little jealous that you have sisters to do fun things like that with!
A wonderful tradition and a happy time too.
All the best Jan
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