This year on Black Friday I took the boys hiking with my friend, Trina. Paul was doing a bike ride that day. We hiked the Star Trail up to the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke.
It was a beautiful day for a hike and warmed up quickly. The boys enjoyed using the rain jacket/wind breakers my aunt and uncle got them for their birthdays.
Cort and Pierce check out the view. After the overlook, we spent some time at the playground until it became crowded. Then we hiked back down.
I can't think of any other way I'd rather spend Black Friday.
...a much better activity for the day.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful way to spend Black Friday! I don't like crowds either. i do most of my shopping online. I do go to Walmart, but to the one in Altavista, which isn't too bad. That's where i get a lot of my groceries.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have had some time to shop,I still feel I need to, but won't.Happy holidays to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am SO SO SO with you when it comes to crowds... I am not a 'shopper' at any time --but especially during holiday/seasonal times.... I have never shopped on Black Friday ---and will NEVER I'm sure....
ReplyDeleteI don't even enjoy going to the grocery store during this season --but I do it!!!!! Try to go really early in the mornings during these seasons.
We do most of our hiking during the 'off-seasons' --since we don't even enjoy crowds even when being out in nature...
Have a marvelous Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
It looks like fun! And I think the boys will remember this with much fonder memories than shopping! They are so cute in the new jackets! Merry Christmas, Lisa!!
ReplyDeleteYep, best Black Friday evahhhh. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect way to spend Black Friday. I don't do any shopping that day or most any day. Grocery shopping I even dislike ! lol
ReplyDeleteThat is a better way to spend the day. We only went to a hardware store.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on avoiding the stores! I think I bought everything online this year. The problem comes in with groceries and everyday stuff. Do you stock up on everything just so you can avoid the stores?? What about laundry detergent and toothpaste and stuff?
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Any place except Walmart has got to be a good one. :) I have noticed there aren't as many shoppers this year in our area, though.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Christmas!
I don't shop in those conditions either - and malls suck the juice right out of a person, don't they? You chose wisely.
ReplyDeleteExactly how I would like to spend Black Friday. I try to stay away from large malls and crowds and mostly shop in mom and pop stores, with some chains thrown in the mix. I haven't gone to the mall or anyplace like that in over a year. Hiking is one of my favorite ways to spend my time. Glad you had such a great day!
ReplyDelete~Jess
Making those memories so much better for your precious boys!
ReplyDeleteXoxo
That seems like an infinitely better way to spend the day than shopping. I spent that whole day trying to buy a new lap top on line. But every time I went through all the process of filling out an order and tried to place it, then the web page would say "out of product" and try to switch me to a much more expensive computer. You got it right, heading for the mountains.
ReplyDeletehi lisa,
ReplyDeletehere's wishing you and yours a very merry christmas!! xoxo
Looks delightful! May your family have a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect time of year to hit the trails! I couldn't agree more. I'd choose fresh air and a hike in the woods before going into an angry mob of Walmart shoppers--agreed!
ReplyDeleteit's surely fun to go out, enjoy the beautiful weather and have fun with your loved ones...
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