-231- New New Year

Yes, those are grocery bags, and yes, they are seat-belted into my front passenger seat. I didn't want them to roll around in the back of the car because that always makes me feel like I'm Mr. Toad, even when I'm driving perfectly normally, so I just brought them up front with me and secured them. Worked like magic. ;)

We are having friends over tonight to ring in the new year, so I had to grab a few things from the store. I wish I could celebrate in the normal fashion (with my nephew and nieces: dinner, movie, 7-11 Slurpees and mini donuts, The Three Stooges, banging on pots and pans and screaming in the driveway at midnight, the toast with sparking cider, and maybe even a dance party or two), but this year I suppose Justin and I shall have to start new traditions.

-230- Assorted Chocolates

We went to the movies with friends tonight to see We Bought A Zoo, the new family-friendly movie with Matt Damon. It was a different role for him, but it was a very good movie and both Justin and I agree that we will buy it whenever it comes out on DVD. If you're planning on seeing this, I warn you: it's a tear-jerker!

Oh, and to explain the photo above: obviously, we needed candy for the movie... and this is a stash we had from a previous trip to the theater. The Rolos are my favorite bit. :)

-229- Sorry

What the heck!

No photo again today...

-228- Slow, Fast

I started this book the other day, and today I was thinking about why I am reading it. I have read it a few times already, so I know what happens and that it does not take very long to read. I have decided that since the book I just finished reading took me so long to read (mainly because I only read it during some of my lunch breaks), I just wanted a quick, familiar read. Then I realized: I do this a lot, reading a quick, familiar book immediately after reading something that has taken me a while. Quite a pattern. It's almost like I need to prove to myself that I'm not a really super slow reader. Ha!

-227- Queso With Your Quesadilla?

I was at the store today and I thought this cheese was hilarious: "queso quesadilla"?! Haha! Cheese quesadilla? Really? I had no idea that's what a quesadilla was made out of... or that there was a particular kind of cheese used in it? Well, maybe here in Texas... because if I've noticed one thing about living here, it is that it is very difficult to find good Mexican food here, because it's all been Texified!

-226- First Nativity

This is another gift from Justin - my very first nativity set. I set it up today, even though it's the day after Christmas, to enjoy at least until New Year's, when we plan on taking down all the decorations.

-225- Gallop Gallop Gallop

I am pleased to introduce you all to Horse, my brand new Texas Rangers pillow pet! Justin knew I thought these were adorable and he managed to find one for me at the last minute and give it to me as a gift today. He went to several different stores until he found it. I don't know why, but I just LOVE it! I think it's because his body is almost less than twice the length of his huge head. And the way he stands so delicately on his four little feet is precious!