By Mary
For many Americans Black Friday is a day to navigate ones way thru massive crowds and heavy traffic while shopping. I don’t really subscribe to this mentality for 3 reasons. The reasons are:
I am too cheap, too lazy, and I just don’t care!
My 7 year old niece,Claire Slattery and I decided to take a walk instead of fighting the congested shopping traffic. With the especially mild weather, it was refreshing to take in some peaceful time outside.
Of course the dog came along with us. Honestly, I prefer his company to frenzied shoppers (and most people for that matter!).
After coming back into the house, I managed to convince Little Clare to keep me company while going into Lacrosse. Due to the fact that the main purpose of the trip into town was so that I could go to daily mass, it took some true convincing powers. Clare was won over when I mentioned to her that I was going to go to the library.
We pulled on our black cowboy boots and headed into the city.
With silk flowers in our hair and our black boots on, we walked around the downtown area.
My spending budget on Black Friday pretty much consisted of spending time with my niece and buying her junk food. That’s the kind of Black Friday budget I am all about!
I’m with ya, Mary! I love your pictures, as always. The flowers in your hair are gorgeous!
It’s goog to hear that you like my pictures. I find it a fun challenge to take interesting photos. Having a super adorable niece to photograph makes for some sweets pics.
Mary, you are a breath of fresh air. I’m with you. Great post and photos. Margie
Thanks Margie! I hope you are having a great weekend.
What a great black Friday, and what a special memory for your niece!
I echo the desire to keep a distance from the frenzied shoppers! Yikes. Your Black Friday sounds lovely, and full of non-frenzy.
And this is what your niece will remember: the time spent with you, a gift that cannot be purchased.
We should all remember to focus on relationships and each other rather than on “things.”
Great post.
The two of you in your black boots on “Black Friday” is just fantastic. I’m not a shopper either and avoid crowds every chance I get so I totally understand!