We came one step closer to getting our new car today, we decided which car we are going to buy.  I know this doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it has not been easy for us to decide which car we wanted to buy.  We’ve discussed and looked at pictures of dozens of different models, but we decided that we are going to buy a Ford Fusion.

What helped us make up our minds?  Two things made the decision really easy.  First, the Microsoft Sync system that is available on new Ford models.  It’s amazing technology and we both were impressed with the hands free phone and iPod control features.  Second, the price was in the range of what we can afford which is really the biggest factor.  We were able to get a Ford “X” plan discount from a friend which knocked the price down quite a bit.  Thanks to Uncle Sam and the tax rebate we just recieved, we have a pretty good down payment.

In other news, I’ve now lost 64 pounds since the beginning of the year.  I just bought a bunch of new clothes today and it feels really good to buy smaller sizes.  As I’ve said before, my goal is to lose 100 pounds by the end of the year and I think I’m going to get there.  I’m hoping to get to 75 pounds by Cassie’s birthday in the middle of June.  Cassie’s lost about 45 pounds (I’m not sure her exact number) and she’s working out like a maniac.  She’s doing a Biggest Loser challenge at her gym and she needs to work out 6 days a week to stay in the competition.  When you combine our weight loss, we’ve lost an entire supermodel!

That’s the news for now.