It's a great day to be alive

It's UEA break, which means that school is out so that teachers can go to the UEA Conference in Salt Lake, but most don't actually go and instead use the time for such things as shopping, or home improvement, or whatever else they want to do. For me it means a much-needed break from school, the chance to spend time with my family, and also the opportunity to get some things ready to be moved to the new abode. 

Day one of UEA break was today so my mom and I headed to the Tai Pan in Clearfield to pick up some cutsy decor. I got some fun Halloween stuff and some miscellaneous other things. It didn't seem like they had as much as they did the last time I was there so I didn't get all that I was hoping, but I still found some good deals. After Tai Pan, we stopped at the restaurant supply store so my mom could get a few things, then went to Target. We were highly disappointed in the Layton Target. We'd forgot that it was kind of a crappy one, and needless to say we didn't stay very long. A quick trip to Krispy Kreme filled our sugar needs and then we were off to Willard to the fruit/vegetable stands. I got some cute pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn that will make great fall decorations, and my mom got some pumpkins, squash, and some fruit. Our final stop before heading back over the hill was Maddox. Both my mom and I had the chicken basket and it tasted sooooooo good. I love the Maddox drive in. It's FABULOUS!

Back in Logan, we went to Bennett's to get some paint for my new room and bathroom (woot, woot!!!) and then called it a day. We were pretty pooped from our drive and shopping but we had a great time! Now I just have to gear up for tomorrow's hike and Saturday's adventures with Michelle. Hear we go!!!