today

we've been married for 6 months today. 

not sure why he's not sick of me yet. mostly amazed. 

we slept in, but got right up and headed out for some shopping. even though it was only 11:00 a.m., we stopped at The Pizza Factory for lunch, which was surprisingly delicious, seeing as how I'm never usually very impressed (but today i was). 

then we headed to salt lake. first to the pier 1 imports at south towne. only to find NO TREE TOPPERS. well, at least none that we liked. or weren't giant. 

then we went to REI. and didn't find anything worth buying. it was fun to look around though. i love that store.

next we headed to Ikea. I don't think we've ever left Ikea without spending at least $50. it's a little addictive. you don't realize how much you're spending, but you just keep grabbing things that are under 10 dollars. 

we got some awesome glasses (i have thing for cups and glasses. we already have plenty. but they were cute. and cheap... sigh), some funnels (99 cents? for a 2-pack? don't mind if i do), a tall lamp that we actually went for, a steamer insert for a pot that we actually went for, a cute red blanket, light bulbs, and.... a $2 TREE TOPPER.

sure it's plastic. looks a little funny on the tree, but we finally got it to stay up, it matches the ornaments. and i'm satisfied. it will do for now. maybe i'll have better luck next year. 

we came home just late enough into the oregon/oregon state game to fast forward through all the commercials and half time, and plan on hunkering down inside for the rest of the night. ideal.