The Long Weekend

Tomorrow we are off to Fargo, North Dakota for a couple of nights, and then on to Fair Hills Resort for the long weekend. We go together with Ryan's side of the family, and it has been a tradition for over 20 years. It's really relaxing at the Resort, so I am really excited to spent the weekend with Ryan there. I cherish all of these "child free" weekends we have left together (just 11 more) - so it's nice to spend them away from home at a place like Fair Hills.

I am much looking forward to doing a little bit of shopping in Fargo - particularly for some baby necessesities at Target, and some fall/winter clothes from JC Penney. The exchange rate is pretty good right now, and I did some price comparisons and buying stuff in the U.S. is actually a fair bit cheaper than here. For example, the Avent Microwave Steam Sterilizer at Toys R Us in Winnipeg costs $56 Cdn. At Target, the same sterilizer costs $42 Cdn (even with duty added) - a savings of $14! So, I might pick that up while I'm down there, as well as some crib sheets, sleepers, and a few other essentials. I'm still finding it tough to narrow it down to what I will really end up needing for the baby. Pray that I make smart and economical decisions!