Massive Catch-up

I've neglected the list for too long. Here's all the things I've done since the last update, in numerical order:

#8: I made chicken tortilla soup out of the Rachael Ray cookbook I have. Pretty good - needs more broth next time.
#15: Before our last trip, I got a pedicure. I loved it so much I sacrificed a data plan on a new cell phone to keep getting them on a regular basis :-)
#20: I didn't actually do this one, but the time limit has expired. I'm making steady progress towards my eventual goal and have made some lifestyle changes that will help me get and stay skinny again.
#43: we hosted at least one more game night.
#46: Costco had a special on jigsaw puzzles, so I bought one to put away for my Grandmom for Christmas, and Cliff and I spent a few evenings putting one together ourselves.
#47: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was a fantastic book - a little heavy/disturbing, but fantastic.
#66: When I was in Philadelphia recently, we went to a portrait gallery and the American Philosophical Society's museum. Those totally count as two.
#76: More important reason for visiting Philadelphia: LUCIA!! I had a blast spending the day with her!
#78: In May, Cliff and I traveled to the beautiful Caribbean to attend his cousin's wedding in Jamaica. My passport has a stamp now! (Next foreign stop: Aruba!)
#90: This has probably been my hardest item to complete. On my Mom's birthday, I met up with her and my sister for lunch, then we all headed to Ikea. With a strong support system, I was able to leave without buying anything (and not run right back in). Now, I can go to Ikea and buy as much as I want (have you all seen my new cupcake apron?)