sometimes plans go awry


Sunday, December 11, 2011

What happens when a baby, 30* weather, crowds, traffic, and grad school finals are involved? Getting gypped out of your evening plans, that's what. We had intentions this Saturday night to zip by the National Christmas Tree, then head to Ben's Chili Bowl and if we were ever so lucky stop by the Zoo Lights. I kinda figured that the zoo lights would be pushing it but we didn't make it past #1 on our list, people! The Tree was so darn packed with visitors and the roads so congested that we threw our hands up in the air and decided it would be best to calm our nerves with a peppermint cupcake and pick up Pizza Hut on the way home. Part of me was sad because we weren't finishing out the rest of our night's plans but all that melted away as soon as that stuffed crust slice with crushed red pepper dipped in ranch sauce touched my lips. Cheap pizza never tasted so good.
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26 comments:

  1. Life HappensDecember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    One out of three things on your list, not too bad. And what better way to spend the evening than sitting in traffic and fighting all the crowds in the cold, freezing weather!!

    I am hoping we can go see the temple lights before Christmas!

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  2. Courtney BDecember 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh I totally understand this! Our past few weekends haven't gone according to plan at all :( And its such a bummer when you want to enjoy the Christmas festivities! But somehow, cheap pizza does fix all :)
    You are such a pretty mama! So glad I found your blog.

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  3. BridgetDecember 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    pizza hut is so dang good. their personal pan pizzas are heaven. i get one every time i go to target. guilty pleasure. but i'm not very guilty about it. so... just pleasure.

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  4. TiffanyDecember 12, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Hahaha, I can so totally relate! I don't know how many times I make these grand plans with the kidlets and they always seem to get thwarted! lol

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! =)

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  5. My Life as Whitney December 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Sigh... finals and things do get in the way of plans some times... but look at how cute you all are!? Sometimes pizza is a good fix and nights at home can be just as good as nights out :-) XO

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  6. KatieDecember 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Sometimes cheap pizza is one of the best things ever. Just saying. Cute pictures :)

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  7. KariDecember 12, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hello there!

    Thank you so much for the sweet comment you left on my blog. I did write that poem--thank you! After studying writing for four years and teaching it for three, I try to dish out something a little poetic no and then. ;) Anyway, can I just say that I LOVE your blog? I love "meeting" new friends in the blogging world, and you and I just seem so alike. Consider me your newest follower! :)

    p.s. I can TOTALLY relate to this post. Our simple plans to go to Target today resulted in me pulled over on the side of the rode trying to smooth my crying little one. I guess Target will still be there tomorrow, right? ;)

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  8. BeckyDecember 12, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Mmmmm I bet that pizza did taste good!!;) thanks for stopping by my blog!;) y'all are so cute!

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  9. naomi megan.December 12, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I'm still sad we weren't able to join you for the tree at least, but I guess you could say our plans went awry too for Saturday. (I have only left the house once since Friday night and that was to take e to her pediatrician to get checked out.) but it's true, sometimes Plans take their own course but it all works out-- we've really enjoyed cuddling in the bed all weekend reading books to e and ordering in.

    Let's try to get together before Christmas! Hopefully e will be all better soon...

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  10. LeahDecember 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Looks like a great night with your little family.
    Merry Christmas!

    xo L.

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  11. Katie LewisDecember 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    yummm. that sounds so good right now.

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  12. NicoleDecember 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    your bloggy is so super adorable. love these photos AND the awesome post on simple christmas wrappings. totes adorbs!

    xoxo

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  13. rebeccaDecember 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    what a sweet night with your cute fam. and a cute blog to boot! too many cutes?

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  14. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh...stressful pre-christmas time...
    Hooray for cheap pizza and peppermint cupcakes

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  15. Natalia LynnDecember 13, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    OH that pizza looks good! Can't get that here in France. Now I'm hungry...

    I totally understand about being bummed about missing your plans! I had a great family day planned and then it rained all day. Bummer. Movies it is!

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  16. BrooklynDecember 13, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Kendra! I'm so glad you left a comment on Veggie Table because now I know about your piece of the blog world :) Can't wait to read more. PS - Evelyn is such a cutie!

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  17. AimeeDecember 13, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    mmmm even though i have a food blog (likemother-likedaughter-food.blogspot.com) we absolutely love ordering pizza. especially if a nights plans are ruined. papa johns is our favorite with pizza hut in a close second!

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  18. JoyDecember 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    that pizza looks go-ood!! merry christmas!

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  19. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    You guys are so cute! I'm glad you found me!

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  20. AshDecember 13, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Cute cute baby!

    And I'm not going to lie. That pizza looks delicious.

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  21. linaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    you have such a lovely family kendra! & what a nice blog : )
    cheese stuffed crust cheese pizza is my favorite...!

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  22. Elle Keeps MovingDecember 13, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    story of our lives! we tried to see the lights at temple square last week with our kids, but had to leave after the freezing, mile trek in because my two-year-old had a meltdown. glad you were able to redeem the evening!

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  23. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    loving your blog! You make me want to bundle up in all things Christmas. xoxo

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  24. Nessa @{Casa Braaflat}December 14, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    you had me at peppermint cupcake. yum!

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  25. shopgirlDecember 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I'm new to your blog and these photos are just so pretty!

    Love all the Christmas lights and cheer!
    Reese
    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com
    http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com

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  26. The Arizona RussumsDecember 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    mmmm...pizza hut really is so good. p.s. just looked through some of your storyboards. love them!

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