happy new car day to me!

I am now the proud owner of a new 2006 Ford Fusion SE. She is Dune Pearl Metallic, V6, 6-Speed Automatic, 221 hp, has a million and 1 bells and whistles, and we're in love. She's got incredible gas mileage and isn't scheduled for her first tune-up until 150, 000 miles. I see a great future ahead of us. She's my graduation gift (a little early) from Gran and Poppy, and Mom and Dad. I didn't see this one coming... for real.

I mean, I did kinda try to make a deal with my dad before I started college. I was in the middle of applying for 20+ scholarships, when I thought that a fun incentive for fully-funding college might be a new car when I graduated. Dad said "sure," with a laugh. Mom wouldn't shake on it. The deal was dead, or so I thought.

I promise to get pictures up of my new baby as soon as I get home from Dallas. I'm up here thanking Gran and Poppy in person. Give me a call when I get back, and I'll take you for a drive!