I just spent the last 10 minutes trying to think of a fun title for today's entry and finally gave up on it. So you've ended up with the above haha.
Wow - so much accomplished today and yet I really didn't do too much. Woke up semi - early for it being my off day. Turned out to be a blessing in disguise cause Sue had two doctors appointments for today (one being an eye appt. at 1pm in which she wouldn't be able to drive after, thus ending our adventure out and about).
We headed out into Carrickfergus this morning. First to a material shop for her, then to get some coffee. Next we headed into a couple boutiques where she bought a couple Christmas gifts, and finally somewhere where I needed to go to get gifts for my brothers.
After that we headed to appointment number one. Took but 10 minutes and then off to the house to drop off the car. We decided to walk the two miles to the eye doctors. The sun had long since gone behind clouds - but it was dry and not too cold out so we had a lovely time walking. Allison met up with us about a block from the place and took us the final bit there in her car. After the eye doctors, we picked up Allie's dad and headed to the Garden Centre for tea (lunch). After my delicious lunch of a cheese and tomato panini we headed to the Christmas section - It was massive!!
SIDE NOTE: It has been beyond difficult NOT to cave too much with getting into the Christmas festivities before Thanksgiving!! With N. Ireland not celebrating Thanksgiving - they are already full blast into the Christmas scene. I know to most of you this isn't even a big deal...but today walking through the Christmas shop 3 days BEFORE Thanksgiving. . . I felt extremely guilty - haha holding out strong for the next few days might prove to be impossible! We shall see. . .
After we left the Garden Centre I came home and cleaned up my room and did some house work before dinner. Then, later this evening (after dinner), Sue taught me how to make scones. I felt very much like Betty Crocker baking in my apron :) I must say my first attempt was DELICIOUS! (Hopefully they turn out just as nice when I make them for my family when I'm back in the States!) We ate them with a cup of coffee while we watched our Master Chef episode.
No fire was needed tonight - though I'm pretty sure a cold front came through about an hour ago. Hmmm I shall see in the morning.
Missing yall very much !!
xo
-J
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