Day 1 of my shop hopping is done. Didn't buy too much. Kept thinking maybe I'll see something I like better at the next shop. So I would talk myself out of something. The funny thing was I picked DD up from school (1/2 on Fridays) she asked if my niece could go with us. I said sure. They got in the van and we are on our way. Had been on the road for about 10 minutes and they started talking about the stores in the mall. I look at them and said... you do realize we're going to quilt shops, right?? If I only had a camera!! The wound up having a good time. Bought them their own passports. The found a purse pattern and they picked out fabric. I have a feeling though they won't be the ones finishing those purses. Anyway, they are game to go again tomorrow and finish up the rounds. Of course, their is the Chocolate Festival after the quilt shops. And a Michaels store with scrapbooking supplies (that's their hobby) The good thing is the shop hop and chocolate festival complete requirements for one of their school classes to attend 2 community events. So...it's a plus all around.