I Want to Ride my Bicycle

Check another To-Do item off the Missionary Checklist: Raena ordered Drew's bike this week.  The mission has worked with a couple of local bike shops to make this is as easy as possible.  Drew's Haro Flightline was purchased from Joel's Bicycle Shop in Thousand Palms, California.  They assemble and deliver the bike to the mission home and include a helmet, lock, pedal clips, water bottle, and the cage.  We opted for the upgrade and changed out the off-road tires to street "slicks" so he won't have to work quite so hard as he is pedalling down the street.

Raena also picked up his bedding.  On the suggestion of the mission home, we will just ship that straight to the mission instead of him having to carry that on the plane.

Can he really be leaving a week from tomorrow?

We Came, We Conquered

We left the house a little before 7 this morning for Lubbock and didn't return to Seminole until almost 4 pm.  It was a productive and enjoyable day.

• Drew and I went to the temple while Raena had a stake auxiliary meeting next door at the stake center.
• We managed to find nine short sleeve shorts at JC Penny's (thanks to Sister Martin for the suggestion!)
• We struck at out Men's Wearhouse but found what we were looking for at Dillard's.  We were able to get two suits for $500.  How anyone shops there when there isn't a sale is beyond me...
• Lunch at Sam's Club?  Three-meat pizza for Drew, Carson, and me!
• The frosting on the cake was the pair of Rockport shoes.  They weren't cheap, but hopefully they will last a little longer than the cheaper alternatives.

We got home in time to see Corina's basketball team play in Denver City and then we returned home as the Elders arrived so Drew could go on an assist with them.

Success at Kohl's!

Armed with a 30% off coupon and taking advantage of the pre-Christmas sale, we went to Kohl's on Christmas Eve to make a dent in Drew's shopping list for his mission.  We left with two big bags feeling awfully successful (and economical).  Here is what we were able to find:

• Socks (dress and athletic)
• Ties (five conservative)
• Slacks (five pairs)
• Long sleeve dress shirts (two)
• Belt
• Sweater vests (don't laugh)
• Rain jacket with liner (Drew LOVES this jacket)
• Exercise shirts (two)
• Pajamas
• Galoshes (Totes that will slip over his dress shoes) 

We spent $428 but saved $635!