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Perhaps I'm a glutton for punishment. It was a Friday and the girls had no school. So we had a girls day out at the Mall of America. Daddy had to work. It wasn't overly busy, although looking at the parking ramp it seemed so. I have a routine of parking in the same area so I don't forget where I've parked. I don't even have to write the aisle, row, etc. on my hand anymore! P.S. to Krista-Nathan's "shopping list"?



I really needed some new casual shoes, as my "summer" crocs are very worn out. Baby needed new shoes. Sucess, all found in one store; which is easier said than done sometimes as I have wide feet. Not too many stores carry more than a couple pairs, some carry none. Oh yes, I would love to buy more cute shoes, but they would not be comfortable.



We probably walked at least 2 miles in the shopping/browsing adventure, which is good as well. Have to walk Aunty Anne's pretzel off... Amanda always wants to take the escalators, but not with the stroller. She was slighlty disappointed when the Build a bear worksop line was really long; but I told her Christmas is coming, as is Disney World!



On that note, our trip to Orlando is now exactly 3 weeks away. Time has flown. We previously planned it for this past June, but rescheduled when David's deployment got extended until July. My brother and his wife have been generous enough to offer their timeshare to us, which will save us a great deal of money. And due to MAJOR glitches with Northwest, Abby is going to stay with grandma Taylor. My mom is a true saint and goes above and beyond! The older girls, along with David and I are very greatful for this selfless act. We've never been on a big trip. And she's only 2 and won't remember it other than by photos. Photos to come! Hopefully the weather will cooperate! Oddly enough there were many things I had to turn down for the weekend that we're leaving; a fashion-show for a new designer (friend of a friend), and a baby shower for a very old friend in Duluth. Its also Krista's birthday. (Happy 30th!)



I will likely venture out shopping again on Monday with just Abby and David, as he has the holiday off. Yay, for our Veterans!