Friday, November 28, 2008

Black Frizzy

When it comes to Black Friday, Sal Gal is all over it. Black Friday, for Sal Gal, is like strategic shopping on steroids. I seriously think she makes her list depending on what she predicts she'll have to fight the most for. Unfortunately for her, her plan to just stay up all night until we left at the butt crack of dawn backfired. She gave in at about 1:30 and decided to get a couple hours of sleep. This led to her inability to keep her eyes open for the beginning portion of our trip, as evidenced in the photo below.

Me, Sleepy, and our friend Kerri


After a shot of some heavily caffienated coffee from none other than our local gas station (only the best for my sweet girl), she slowly began to come out of her fog.


Look at her. Isn't she cute?


But who wouldn't look cute in a bright fucshia puffer vest?! Everyone knows that the person wearing pink is always the cutest that day.


After some intense shopping, we stopped in for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. Yumolicious!



Then we headed back out for some more shopping with Express being our next stop.


While browsing the jean area, I saw many cute, shorter than me (not hard) gals trying on the Mia fit jean. I thought, "Why not? I'll give them a try."


After trying them on, with Sal Gal in the dressing room with me (yes, we still go in together), we quickly established the fact that Mia jeans are not for me. Even the long length wasn't quite long enough. They gave me LBC (Long Butt Cheek) and made me want to go M.I.A. On me, Mia stands for Mom In Action apparently. Let's just say it wasn't pretty.


Sal Gal decided to take the opportunity to kick me while I was down and suggested that I start shopping at Big and Tall. I knew I brought her along for some reason. I then decided that if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?! And maybe I won't shop at Big and Tall, maybe I'll just shop at Giants R' Us.


I did end up finding the perfect pair at Abercrombie. Whew. Crisis diverted.



Here's a pic of us in the dressing room right after laughing at my expense.





On a brighter note, here are a few of the photos taken by Sal Gal from our holiday card photo shoot at the beach.






And this last photo is a cropped version of how 98.763% of the shots came out. Do whuh?



(A quick PSA: Some of you have asked why Sal Gal does not have a blog. Sal Gal doesn't blog, she Facebooks. So, if you Facebook too, and would like to hit her up for a friend request, you can find her here.)

51 comments:

Belle- Pink Cupcake said...

sounds like such a fun day! I love all of those christmas card shots! Do you know by any chance what kind of camera that is, i'm in the market for a new one!!!!

Hollie said...

The camera Sal Gal uses is a Nikon D40 SLR.

~Mrs. Guru~ said...

Such great pictures!! Seems like you guys had a blast!!

University of Iowa Meg said...

Great pics!! I can't believe you went shopping today :) I stayed away from everything shopping related. :)

tickledpink said...

The pictures are fabulous and such great quality! I love the one with y'all walking on the beach with your backs to the camera! Glad you had fun shopping today!

Rebecca Jo said...

Always sounds like a great time when you & Sal Gal hang out... love the pictures!

And as a blogger - I find it totally normal to take a camera in a dressing room :-)

Dana said...

Hilarious! I *love* that last pic of the hubby. Tell him I said it's usually the kids that I have problems with eye squinting!! LOL

Jenni said...

GREAT pictures! I am glad you had a good time out shopping!

petrii said...

These pics are so great ~~ How will you ever choose? SG did a GREAT job!!!!!

Have a Blessed weekend,
Dawn

Girl Meets Beau said...

1) Love the title of your post...cracking up! At first I thought you were going to show us a pic of some frizzy hair or something!

2) You and the girls are so brave to go out shopping today. Although I did hit up Wal-Mart it was much better than I was expecting.

3) The pics are amazing, but I didn't expect anything else from you and your beautiful family!

Have a great weekend :)

Girl Meets Beau said...

Oh and so glad you listed Sal Gals camera. I have been looking and looking for a new one and these pics are great! Does she use any specific photo software?

Hollie said...

Yes, Sal Gal uses Photoshop Elements, either 4.0 or 5.0, but it's one of the least expensive versions of it.

TheVanzants said...

I'm sad I missed you guys. I 'heard' you while paying at bath and body works and then lost sight of you. we just got home - it's 10:15! Hittin' the sack!

morewineplease said...

you guys are so stink'n cute!
And I adore those photos on the beach... beautiful!!

Gwen said...

Looks like you all had a great time! Shopping any day of the year is a blast when friends go along. And your photos turned out gorgeous!! I wish ours would turn out that well. Guess we'll just have to keep trying for the perfect photo. :)

Anonymous said...

Love your Christmas photos! As far as Black Friday....I refuse to hit the malls, prefer boutique shopping. it's not so crowded and no pushing and shoving. It's amazing what a good coffee will do for you.

Wearing Mascara said...

Hi there! I just came across your blog - love it! I am now a follower :-)

MiMi said...

You guys are absolutely precious! You look like you have such a good time together!

I LOVE the pictures on the beach! I LOVE the second one and the third one is soooo sweet! (Love the "do whuh? picture, too! Priceless!)

Hope you have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

Great pictures!!

The Drama Mama said...

OMG, you crack me up! L-O-V-E the pictures! And the last one...hilarious!!

Anonymous said...

I also braved the Black Friday crowds! The pics are great!!

Girl in Carolina said...

I would like to be the first to say that I love the way you and mini coordinated your hot pinks!!! ;) TOO CUTE!

Girl in Carolina said...

oops - mini ME - left that part out.

Lianna Knight said...

Great pics!!! The last one of you three close-up would be perfect for your cards. Way to go Sal Gal :)

Darci White said...

it's a sure sign of a best friend when you still go in the dressing room together. love it.

and i got quite the kick out of your comment about the one in pink is always the cutest that day.i

love the beach pics!
darci

Kristen said...

You guys make me wish I had a sister..y'all always seem to have the best time together! Yay to you for facing the crowds yesterday! I've never gotten up enough nerve to do it myself!
I LOVE the family pics!! and Kate's boots are too precious!

Angela said...

my first visit. beautiful family. i am avoiding shopping until next week.

Pretty Organizer said...

Sounds like so much fun! I opted out this year... my first year in like 10 years to no go! I still feel the sting of it!

I had a 2 day boutique to set up for...

Love your fun blog. Great design. I look forward to coming back often. You have a great way of telling your story!

Good to meet you and thanks for visiting me!

Pretty Organizer

Unknown said...

I love Black Friday! The pictures are gorgeous for your card!

Sweet Soft Southern Thrill said...

Gorgeous beach pictures! You have a beautiful family. Thanks for stopping by, btw! :)

Lavender Chick said...

Loved the Christmas photos! I'm always curious to hear about those that are willing to venture into the mall on Black Friday. I gave it up 20 years ago... Reading your post, however, is making me feel adventurous! Watch out Black Friday '09!!!

Jennifer Owens said...

What great pictures!! (o:

Ya'll look like you have so much fun together!

Anonymous said...

Those are awesome pictures!!!

Glad to know I wasn't the only crazy out on Black Friday! That's right - I was at Best Buy at 3am :)

Living for the Little Moments said...

Your pictures are great! I really enjoy your blog.

I left you something on my blog... hope you have a terrific day!

Anonymous said...

You're so brave! I think I'm doing all of my shopping online this year. BTW - we're going down to Georgia for Christmas (to see the folks) so I'll be thinking of you while in the Southern heartland. can't wait for Christmas!!

Hair Bows & Guitar Picks said...

Great Pictures!

Unknown said...

too cute! You are brave. ...I didn't go near a shopping area on Friday ...I was too afraid :) adorable photos!

Emily said...

ur christmas card is going to be darling! what wonderful pictures.. you have to be the cutest mom ever! you always look darling and soo put together!!

AmyT said...

OMG...I remember shopping days with hattie! No matter the size of the dressing room - we always went in together...now matter how many of us there were! Fun times!

Unknown said...

OMG you crack me up with every stinkin post!!! Giants are Us...LOL! M to the Izza's face in that last one is priceless.
Cracking up here!!!

Lindsey said...

Awww I love the pictures, you guys are an adorable family!

Amanda-The Family News! said...

Love these pics!!!! I did wonder if Sal Gal had a blog - she sounds like a neat chick!!!

Anonymous said...

Those are great pictures!!

A Belle and her Beau said...

The family pics are adorable!!! Oh and I am a giant as well :)

Anonymous said...

LBC is the absolute worst. I would rather give birth to a flaming porcupine than wear jeans that give me LBC. You made the right decision.

P.S. You're way too cute. I can never look at your blog again because it's giving me a complex. For reals. No, not for reals, but you know what I mean.

katie lake said...

I took the cheater's way out and did some shopping online. I got do sit in my pjs with some yummy chocolate chip pancakes by my side.

Maybe it's just me but you and Sal Gal seem to look alike. Is that just in photos or in person as well?

Hollie said...

We definitely look alike! Actually, all three of us (including my little sis) look alike........

Bridget said...

my sisters and I still always go into dressing rooms together(sisters always tell the truth too) lol. oh and I can relate on the husband pictures. I'm always big cheerleader smile and he's always eyes closed or squinting;)

Jaime said...

Your beach pictures are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

Ms. Florida Transplant said...

Wow, those beach pics are beautiful! I just found your blog and am looking forward to checking it out more.

Megan said...

OK, this comment is really late, and you may not even see it - but I need to know. How do you fix your hair? Curling Iron? Straightner? Curlers? I must know. It is beautiful!