Glenn Beck Came to Town....not Santa

Many of you may not realize that I've been working at Deseret Book for Christmas help this year. It's been really fun. Even on Tuesday, which was a madhouse because the notorious Glenn Beck came for a book signing.

It has been said that Deseret Book saw over 800 people that came specifically to see Glenn. That night, we had an unheard of $4,000 hour. A new store record. I myself got to shake his hand although I didn't get to go through the line. Just one of the perks of working there, and being in the right place at the right time. That also helps. Glenn was very genuine and gracious. Saying a lot of "God Bless" and "Thanks for braving the cold weather". Once the hour was up, he was gone. He had another book signing at Barnes and Noble in Idaho Falls at 8 pm.

Afterwards, it took me a long time to unwind and I had a hard time focusing on my work because I was so hyped. But it was fun to be in the presence of a celebrity.

Well, it happens to everyone, right?

I knew it was just a matter of time, Ashlyn cut her hair. She was actually pretty calm about it. Kind of repentant, but mostly, I've noticed, she has become vain. Every time I look at her she's looking at her reflection in the mirror or the TV or whatever. She complains that her bangs won't lay down flat. I've tried evening them out, but if I cut anymore, she won't have anymore hair. It will grow and she may do it again. But probably not for awhile. I think she really felt bad.

Day after Thanksgiving

The day after Thanksgiving, Mom and I had to get up at 4 am so that we could go to work at Deseret Book by 5:30. I have never gone shopping on black Friday, but what I saw that day was INSANE! The parking lot of Walmart was packed full and by the time we got into Deseret Book it was busy like 6 pm. And there were no children and many women were in pajamas. It was Crazy!

Later that night, we went to the Parade of Lights in old town Pocatello with Roy and Jeanne. It was pretty cold and it was so funny watching Ashlyn try to pick up candy with her mittins on. She resorted to holding out her bag as passer-bys put handfuls of candy in it. We ended up with just as much candy as we did from Halloween. The parade was fun. Ashlyn needed to go the bathroom and we missed the last 5 minutes of the parade as well as Santa himself. Sad, but I didn't tell her about it.