Weekend fun

My weekend began a little earlier than normal. Every six months, Roper has it's huge warehouse sale. It is mecca to Shelby and me, with a whole warehouse full of western boots, shirts, jeans, belts, wallets, purses, jackets, boots, vests, boots, and boots. Because of our lifestyle and the country aspect of our lives in general, wearing Roper or Stetson is a must. And this sale scares Greg to death. We can get great deals on so many different things and are able to share the wealth to others who like to wear the same type of clothing. Plus, it is just fun! This year, like I have in the past, I sent emails out to friends who not live in the country-type lifestyle, but to others who wanted to experience a once in six month event. Used to be when we started going to this sale, it was invitation only. Now, it is open to whomever reads their site or is a friend on FB with them. And the other thing you can always count on for the sale is a snow storm. Not a dry, sweet, and innocent storm but a wet and unforgiving storm. I always think that Greg talks to Mother Nature the night before trying to convince her to make it one that we cannot get out type storms. Yea right.

Anyway, we had fun and picked up some great things. Saw some friends we haven't seen in a very long time (yes, you make friends at this event too). And found out that Shelby's prom was cancelled for that night. Now, here's the funny story. Shelby wasn't originally planning on going to the prom. She had a HS rodeo in Pueblo this weekend and was planning on doing that instead. She bought a dress though, just in case she changed her mind, but didn't have a date or any plans. Then at the last minute she decided to go, to Greg's relief since he didn't have to trailer down to Pueblo for the weekend. Well, here we are in a long line and her phone lights up. Apparently, the principal of the school decided that it was too dangerous. Here's the wording:

The Elizabeth C-1 School District has cancelled the high school Prom and After Prom events this evening due to hazardous weather and have rescheduled for next Friday, April 30th. The safe travel of students to and from all school sponsored activities is one of our highest priorities and the forecasts throughout the evening have prompted us to reschedule this event.

Seriously? It wasn't that bad! The kids would have been fine, especially the ones who were in limos. The school district rescheduled for next weekend, which of course Shelby can't go to because she has another rodeo. Sigh...the life of a teenager.

By the time we got back, we found out that the power had been out for about four hours. I checked the chicks and ducks, and they seemed ok. With no power, what is a bunch of girls supposed to do (we picked up the girls from school around lunchtime). Started a fire in the stove and read books. With no power either, DADDY! DINNER! meant we got to go out to dinner as well. Which was funny since the rest of the neighborhood was there and we were able to catch up with the gossip going on.

Saturday was a clean up, stay at home, thank goodness the power is back on day. Cicely had dance class, I got chore done, and we just hung out. Watched movies, ate popcorn, and just stayed indoors. The storm was just now finishing up and moving on to the east to raise havoc over yonder.

Sunday is one of those days where we are either running around in five different directions or trying to figure someone out to do. We are not religious to go to church and usually have our own celebration of life and the beginning of another week with a big breakfast and hanging out. With the weather nicer than it has been, we are able to hang outside and enjoy the day. Tomorrow is another day of fun and enjoyment (insert sarcastic snort here).

Until then...