Cookies and a marriage proposal...it's all about local shopping

The baking extravangza continues this weekend.  I made chocolate gingersnap cookies last night that were so good, I was ready to eat them all.  But alas, after a deal negotiated with cookies at a local store, I needed to deliver some.  The marriage proposal and free coffee and a mug with Bailey's didn't hurt either. (Seriously, I can't make this stuff up.)

I continue to enjoy how the lights up for the holidays are strategically placed during the darkest time of the year; just for maximum viewing time.

Junk store shopping and a $2 local race with friends always make a weekend better.  I mean, really...who needs a light-up Santa ashtray?  But the bigger question is...who actually bought this originally?!?!?  It made me very happy to leave the race with a $20 car wash gift card and the junk store with nothing.