Black Friday

So I hadn't planned to climb out from under my warm covers to wrestle the crowds for half price socks but when I awoke at 7:30 and realized Gavin was still asleep, I jumped up and realized it was now or never. I'll admit, free coffee and donuts made it a little more bearable. I actually didn't do much damage. The crowds weren't too bad. I was home by about 10:00 in time for Chuck to leave for work. Stephanie came to pick up Bree and Gabe so Gavin and I just hung out together for the afternoon. We bundled up and put him in the Ergo in his oh-so-cute hat and gloves and went out for a walk around the neighborhood. There were quite a few people out walking their dogs or riding bikes. We walked for about 40 minutes and went down by Jackson Bottom Wetlands. It was just starting to get dark and it was pretty foggy. The ducks were quacking and splashing in the water. It was sooooo beautiful. And quiet. I just wanted to stand there all night and listen to the quietness. Gavin just looked around and watched the birds flying asking, "Azzzhaaaattt?!?!?" ("What's that?") Great day.