My photo shoot this morning went very well. I was taking pictures of a boy from our ward who is turning 8 tomorrow. He was wearing his new suit and looked so cute. He was very cooperative and sweet, so it was a fun experience. I took 3 rolls of film in about 45 minutes. You can see the pictures I took here.
The kids and I went to Kohl's to find Landon a suit since his baptism is next Saturday. I really should have learned by now not to get my hopes up where clothes shopping is concerned because it always ends badly. Landon is not a freakishly huge boy, so I don't know why we can't find something that fits. The size 10 jacket was tight enough that he wouldn't have been able to close the jacket or fold his arms, and the size 12 jacket drowned him completely. Do they make a size 11? Of course not! I was so discouraged and irritated. Don't they know how much I hate taking my kids to try on clothes? Must they play jazz muzak while I'm shopping? Can't they have more than one cashier working? (I only ended up buying a little photo book to put the pictures I'd taken in.) Lame. We ran into my mom at Kohl's, which was a little weird, it was just so out of context.
I'm trying to figure out what I did this afternoon. I emptied the dishwasher, talked to Amie, Jenn and Amy on the phone, sorted through all the pictures and put them in the little book then organized the negatives and cd for them. I guess that's where my afternoon went.
We got the lamest mail in the world today. It couldn't even be considered a proper junk mail day, it was just ONE mailer from a mattress company. I found it insulting.
Whitney had a soccer game at 6:00 tonight and Landon had his first Pack Meeting, so Randy and I had to divide and conquer again. I took this picture of Landon (which sadly is blurry) just before I left for the game and I said, "Aren't you excited? Because you don't look very excited?" and he said, "I'm excited on the inside." He definitely fooled me.
Whitney's game wasn't as fun as last week's game. Several kids who must have been on vacation or something showed up to play so we had 5 kids at a time on the sidelines. That's not so fun. I know some of them don't care and are happy to pick the grass and daydream, but it made it seem like the game was stopping and starting a lot. Also, Whitney played well but the other team had this kid on it who was unstoppable so our team didn't ever get very close to the goal. Apparently she was so exhausted at half-time she just had to lie down.
After the game I drove Whitney up to Salt Lake because she's staying over at Adam and Amy's house so she can have one last sleepover with her cousins. She's staying until Saturday so I'm sure they'll have a great time. Thanks Amy!
So that's my day, another busy one. I must say the drive home from Salt Lake was wonderful. I brought my iPod and iTrip and listened to Winter Solstice, and I stopped at Iceberg to get a caramel praline shake. Good times.
**Where should I go to find a suit that fits Landon?
Why must stores play jazz muzak?
Are caramel praline shakes the best thing ever?
Why must stores play jazz muzak?
Are caramel praline shakes the best thing ever?
12 comments:
The only suit that I bought was for my boys when they were babies. We bought them at Burlington. For the funeral, we bought my nephews suits at Mr. Mac.
I'm not into jazz music, either. Don't they know that you buy more when there is good music on?
I've never been to Iceberg; but, you are the 3rd person in the last couple of days who told me that I must go.
I was going to suggest Burlington as well. Or, I know Denise finds good stuff at Sears and Penneys. I just find good stuff in her hand-me-downs!
I'm surprised that Jana doesn't like jazz.
How delightful that Whitney is staying at Amy's until Saturday! Landon can pretty much fare for himself, can't he? hee.
Landon looks cute in his uniform and I love that he's excited on the inside. BTW thanks for getting the theme to the Facts of Life in my head...
That is so funny. I clicked on comment to say "What about Burlington?" I guess that is the right answer. Children's Orchard might also have one or you could also try Mervyn's??
Can't believe Landon is getting baptized already. How is it almost September? Back to school? Crazy.
I don't know about boy suits, not sure about the Jazz, but the pictures of your kids are darling!! You have cute cute kids.
I can hear Landon saying "I'm excited on the inside."
James has had several suits, I have gotten them at ZCMI, Mervyn's, Kohls, and even one from Walmart (that he got the most compliments on....it really was out of character for Walmart.) He is an easy fit though. However, Jimmy is not and he has had some suits from Mr Mac but last time we went to Men's Warehouse and he loved it there, really good service and selection (do I sound like George on the the commercial). He says that is the only place he will ever go now. I remember they had kids stuff I just didn't need one at the time so I just glanced. We did get James' tux there for DeDe's wedding (and Jimmy's). Good luck! The worst part is how fast they grow out of them! I feel like James needs a new one every few months.
I had no idea Whitney was going to Amy's how fun for her.
I have only been to Iceberg once serveral years ago I don't remember much...
I laughed at your mail comment. It looks like someone's spoiled by all the good mail they get ;). You've definitely inspired me, I'm sending out 9 pieces of good mail today. I'm so excited!!!
I don't know about caramel praline shakes but the caramel cashew concretes from Nielsen's are divine. They even have one out here in Virginia so I can indulge. They also serve fries with fry sauce. It's heaven!!
We have only bought one suit for Soren and we found it at Wal Mart! (I know Claudia is gasping right now!) But we really like it! I actually love their George brand! My other ideas were also Burlington and Mervyn's (where we have bought every other piece of Sunday attire- best chance for dress shirts, belts and slacks!) Good luck! I'm going to go calm myself after all the people who haven't been to Iceberg recently!! How can they not know? Sheesh!
I wouldn't know anything about buying suits. Can you believe Adam never had one until he went on his mission???? I remember i bought one in CA for that Olan Mills family picture (the one with you, Rob and Lor all dressed alike?)and he detested it so much I just took it back the next day.
Anyway, I loved the picture of Landon in his Cub Scout outfit (I must have a copy). He is such a handsome kid and Whitney is beautiful too. Be sure he writes in his journal about all this scouting stuff and Whitney all about her soccer experiences. They are bound to be so funny and yet thoughtful at the same time.
I actually have had good luck with suits from Sears. They are not my favorite looking but fit wise they have been the best. They are usualy 40% off which is even better. Good luck.
I have never had to buy a suit, but it sounds like everyone has some good suggestions. I didn't even really know you had to get a suit for a baptism. I guess I assumed a white shirt with khakis were sufficent. Good to know!
I too am not into jazz music. I love the music they play in Hollister, maybe thats why I spend so much dang money in that store. Call me trendy!
I think that picture of Landon is so cute. I love his expression. The photo shoot turned out great. Now, if we could only hire you in Texas.
Good luck shopping. I am not fond of shopping with my kids either. I am on Angie's computer and couldn't sign on.
Jenny :)
Jenny, you don't have to buy a suit for their baptism, I just thought it was a good time to have Landon start dressing a little bit nicer. He usually wears khaki pants and a polo shirt or dress shirt, but he's never work a suit jacket or tie so that's what we're looking to change.
I feel your pain about a bad mail day.. it ruins my day too when I don't get anything fun!! kacey
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