We each determined what our budget would be and had that exact amount of cash on hand since it is the only form of payment at the boutique. We were going to stick to our budget for sure!
We weren't even half way through the boutique when I was wishing I had a grocery cart.
Most of the vendors were also women that we go to church with. That doesn't mean that I felt obligated to buy anything, it just made it easier to justify the purchase. By purchasing their product, it helped them out and I walked away with the product. Ninety-nine percent of what I bought was home decor and since I am in desperate need of home decor, it was a win-win situation.
Until we ran out of cash...
We unloaded our first round of purchases in the car and headed for the ATM.
When a neighbor is in need, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!
After our return trip to the boutique, when we walked in my door with all of our of purchases it was time to convince Aaron that the blown budget and these purchases were absolutely necessary. (Rick is on a business trip so Candice is off the hook for another day.)
Even Vanessa got in on posing with the purchases.
The bag had a warm raspberry chocolate bar named Jacob, a cool mint chocolate bar named Edward, and Sweethearts Forbidden Fruit candy with special Twilight messages. We paid extra for the New Moon plastic cup. 
They also threw out calendars and t-shirts. Of course, we didn't get one. (Bad luck must be genetic.) They gave a cut-out to the person who read the book the most times. Some poor woman admitted publicly she had read the book SIX times. That's like saying, "I have no life and I neglect my kids more than I should." I think Laurann was willing to admit anything publicly in order to take Edward home.
I have to say, I've been Team Edward but after this movie, I'm really thinking about switching. In reality, I will forever be Team Aaron. He is my best friend and lover. He is my sunshine and my protector. I can be with him forever and remain human. Who needs a vampire or a werewolf? I have it all.
We enjoyed our lunch at a restaurant up Ogden Canyon. I especially liked the sweet potato fries. (In my mind, the extra vitamins cancel out all the fat.)
After lunch we headed off to Walmart for our pedicures, yep, I said Walmart. (I tell you Walmart has everything!) We lined up in our massaging chairs and were pampered like princesses. I'm a little embarrassed to admit it was my first pedicure. With four-n-more kids, I'm not used to being a pampered princess. 
The questions always arises, what do I give the girl who is rich and single, and already has it all? Vanessa suggested I give her a toothbrush, which I did. I left my wallet home leaving me to borrow money from Laurann to buy her birthday gift/toothbrush. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of giving gifts? I paid her back the next day. (Sometimes I embarrass myself.)
All of us enjoyed our new fancy toenails and I hope Laurann enjoyed her birthday. 
We attended the Auxillary Leadership Training Meeting on Temple Square. It was in incredible opportunity not only to be taught by the leaders from our church but, to spend the evening with my friends that I serve with. A great way to spend a girls night out.
Last Saturday, I went to lunch with my mother-in-law and all my sister-in-laws on Aaron's side of the family. Every woman at this table has the same last name except for Lauren, who was married in May. (I'm sure it made it hard for the waitress to sort receipts and debit cards.)
My present for her was a gift card inside of a Victoria Secret's box. I think I am so funny!
After lunch, we went tote shopping. We all picked out a new bag, this is the one the I purchased. Woohoo!
It was a afternoon and a great way to celebrate Lauren's up coming wedding.
When we left the restaurant we witnessed a drunk driver hit another car. It was horrible to see. Luckily, there were minor injuries with the four people involved. The drunk driver tried to run on foot away from the accident. Some bystanders took off after him and caught him. Does that make it a "hit and run"?
Aaron and his brothers were upset that someone would plan a dance recital when the Utah Jazz were playing in the NBA playoffs. We compromised and the guys left the recital early but, had to take all the kids with them. After the dance, we had girls night out again. Two nights in a row without kids. It almost seemed weird. This time we hurried home to fix Lauren's hair in an up-do (don't worry I just watched) so she would be ready to go to the prom in a neighboring high school.
You know that boutonniere thing is so awkward. She looked beautiful and her date was very nice. His drivers license was suspended due to speeding tickets and so they rode to the prom with his mom and dad. I'm sure that made the buotonniere seem like nothing.
