Blizzards have come and passed. The snow has melted now and the grass is all brown and soft. When you walk on it your feet sink in and get all wet right through your shoes. The ugly brown snow piles are gone but I'm sure mother nature hasn't finished her wrath on us yet. 
Christmas came and went faster then ever before. College spoiled me - having off weeks before the actual "big day" of fun with family and friends. The first year out of school I had to work but then last year I was unemployed so I had off for 2 months before and 4 months after Christmas. I can honestly say I'll take the shorter Christmas and be employed then anything else.
(note: this picture was not taken by me!)
BABIES!!! Babies, Babies, Babies! I feel like I'm surrounded by babies! Between family, friends, and old friends (who I don't necessarilykeep in touch with anymore), in the last 11 months there have been 14 babies brought into this world. I guess we are "that age" but it just seems crazy. Not to mention I can name 4 people right now who I know are pregnant. (For the record, the tally is: 9 boys, 5 girls)
There was a possible condo purchase that took place. This was one of the kitchens that I loved. I debated and debated but finally decided I am not ready for a condo. The responsibility, the increased electric bill, the water bill, the maintenance fee. Yes I pay too much for rent (for this area, don't pull a mom move on me and tell me how good I have it compared to that dang show she watches on HGTV where rent is like $1500/month) but I am happy w/ my apt. And yes, I am kind of outgrowing it (it's the clothes and home decor, I can't stop!) but right now, it's ok for me. I'll "work up to" the condo/home ownership plateau some day!
For the first time ever, I test drove a new vehicle. Right now I drive a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE, Grey (do you know why some people put gray? or am I using the wrong one?), four door. I got it new in 2004. well new to me but used. It had like 12,500 miles on it when I got it in 04. It's been a great car to me, got me through college and had some great times with my little Pontiac. However, I think it's time to get something new. I am purchasing a brand new vehicle and that is a serious matter to me. I made a list (I'm a compulsive list maker, I should invest in post-it notes) and I cut out vehicles one by one until I came down to two; the Ford Edge (above) and a GMC Terrain. The Terrain is brand new however and the first year it was ever produced. That makes me hesitant. You have to work out the bugs and I don't want to be one of those consumers who gets the bugs in my vehicle. It's way too much money to make a purchase and not be happy with it! However, just this past weekend I started looking at Jeep vehicles and the Chevy Equinox. We'll see what I end up with. I'm thinking this summer b/c they bring out the 2011 vehicles and I'm hoping they will be giving discounts on the 2010 vehicles to get them off the lot. I'll be sure to post pics when I make my decision!
