This past Friday one of those rare opportunities arises where Todd and I could actually be off of work on the SAME DAY! Friday was a PD Day at work for me and things are a little slow at Todd's place of work and the owner is giving his employees the next couple of Fridays off. Todd didn't have to be off nor did I. As Todd is office staff he had the choice to go in if he had work to do, or take a day off if he was doing well with his work load. For me, the teachers had a day off without pay (a contract thingie) I had the choice of either going into work or taking a day of annual leave. Todd and I both opted to be off... Todd's one condition was that we did something that day, not just sit at home as is our habit.
Todd's first ever trip to Bass Pro Shop, he looks very grumpy because he was hungry
and he honestly does not like having his picture taken!
At first I came up with mundane ideas like... going to the movies or a museum. Then I thought nah, they're going to be busy because all of the kids are off! I didn't want to be out with kids! So I developed a plot that Todd could not say no to! A trip to Bass Pro Shop in Auburn, NY... which on the way I would get to go to Stitcher's Garden in Fayetteville, NY! A win-win-win situation! I got to go to the LNS, Todd got to go to Bass Pro for the first time, and we got to spend the day together!
I did pretty well at Stitcher's Garden... Here's the results of my little shopping trip:
I wanted to start this the moment I saw it!!!
From Jo-Anns
My favorite highlighters from Wal-Mart
32 comments:
Wow! It looks like you guys had a great day!
Wonderful new stash.
Fab stash. I love the black,white and red picture , that is lovely . Let me know if you want to sell the chart when you've stitched it ,please x
You are a regular Machiavelli! Found a great way to spend quality time as a couple and did some wonderful stash enhancement in the process!
Fun day....so.....we saw what you bought.....how did Todd do?
Hope you both had a great day off and WOW love what you bought :)
A day well spent. Good for you two!
Definitely a clever plan! I like the way you think!
What a fun day!!
I am glad you had a day off together doing something you each enjoyed!! If I had know you would be at a Stitcher's Garden I would have taken time off on Friday driven by just to say a quick hello. It looks like you had a fun day shopping and the weather cooperated on Friday as well.
Sounds like an awesome day! Great stash haul
Wonderful new stash Dani. Sounds like a fun day.
Linda
Good choices ---- how big is
Flowers in Black, White and Red? Looks very modernesque!
Beautiful.
I have that LH one about Home of a Needleworker somewhere in my stash. Check the errata before starting. To my memory, some of the colors were charted incorrectly.
What a great day! Love the new stash!
Looks like a fun day, Dani, and I love all your gorgeous goodies you bought--enjoy!!
Great new stash:)
Looks like a very productive day! ;)
Great stash! it looks like you both came out of that one winners. I agree with Todd, hate having my picture taken!!
Lovely new stash! I have to check out those highlighters at my walmart next time. Great plan for both of you.
Great new stash! Hope Todd enjoyed his shopping trip as well.
How fun Dani! Oh I enjoyed seeing all you bought at the LNS. WOW lovely new charts. Oh you did good:)
Did your hubby find something for him at Bass Pro? Great day for you both. love Annette
From what I can see in the pictures you did the right thing, lol. Great stash shopping spree!
It is always fun to get an unexpected day off to spend together.
I'd say you did very well on your trip to the LNS! Lots of great cute stuff came home with you.
What a great way to spend the day. I like the idea of agreeing that you had to so something.
Sounds like a nice day.
Great stashing, too. I use the highlighters all the time.
Looks like you and Todd had some quality retail therapy time together!
Looks like a great day out together! I'm loving that black, white, and red chart too:). And thanks for the well wishes on my blog too, they are much appreciated:)
Fabulous stash haul Dani! I love all the new charts you got. Love sharpie highlighters!
What a great day out! I forgot that not everyone is Stitching from Stash this year, it's nice to share in your splurges when I can't!
Great new goodies and a lovely way to share your time doing something both of you liked.
Oooooooo, that is some great stash!!!!!!!!!!
Ooh, lovely new stash. I look forward to seeing which pattern you choose to stitch first :)
Best wishes.
Sounds like an awesome day and so many new, fun goodies!
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