Christmas Shopping and Birthday Thanks

The last two weeks have been highlighted by Christmas shopping, my birthday, and a quiz meet in Warren.

I'd also like to say thanks to everyone who remembered my birthday in someway (even as simple as wishing me a happy birthday). I was shocked by the out-pouring of gifts from everyone. It is awesome to have such great friends. So, thank you. The Waynesburg crew hooked me up (Nugget specifically) with a free dessert and appetizer at T.G.I. Fridays. I wasn't thinking someone would tell them it was my birthday. Shannon brought a cookie cake to the quiz meet (with candles on it to embarrass me of course, lol). Danielle King (the Ice Princess) made me a card and bought me a Rascal Flatts CD (suggesting I listen to "Skin" and "Bless the Broken Road"). I'll have to carry on a conversation about those two songs when I have a bit more time (I had heard the former before, but not the latter). The closest I had come to country before receiving that CD was Bill Mallonee.

I'll be checking out C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this weekend at the new theater in Hermitage. Be on the look-out for "End of the Spear" in January 2006--it's a "must-see". I know, you never thought you would hear me suggesting movies to go to! Haha.

I stole some pics from HG's blog of those who ventured to Ross Park Mall on Novemeber 26th. Check them out:


Me, HG, The Ice Princess, Matt White, and Taylor Baily taking a break 


One of those cool panoramic shots (and CG being a diva)... 


I see at least one nugget. Haha. JK.