Our New Transportation!

I know that all 3 of you who read my exciting blog are on the edge of your seats, waiting to see what we have chosen as our new mode of transportation. Wait no longer, my beloveds, here it is!!












His name is Burrito, and we believe that he is one of the safest, most reliable, fuel efficient rides there is. We were totally stressing about this decision, should we get the Mazda, or maybe the Toyota, blah blah blah. Suddenly, it came to us....a donkey!! We figured if it was good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for us, not to even mention the savings!



Just kidding friends, we chose the a Mazda 5 (same as before except this year's model). We're not big on change (remember I've been dating the same boy since I was 14) so we even got the same color. It has a few nice upgrades from last year, and we're so glad to be done with all of the accident madness.

Hello, Lover

Worn Out

Decisions, decisions. Brian and I are both a little worn out this week, we've had a lot of extra leg work from the accident, and are tentatively going to buy a new car tonight. As this is the anniversary weekend of when we bought our car last year, Mazda sent us a present. It was a small bottle of touch-up paint, with a nice note about keeping our Mazda looking pretty. We looked at each other, giggling that we might need about 600 more bottles, and maybe a sledgehammer (thanks Andi). My mind is mushy=not able to compose an intelligent post!!

RIP Mazda 5

Mazda 5 Sept. 2007-August 2008

To our dearly beloved Mazda 5,

We are so sorry to see you leaving us so soon, exactly 1 year after you joyously entered our lives. We thought we'd have more time with you, more memories, we had no idea! You were our first mini-van, and you didn't disappoint! I didn't even take a picture of you until after the accident, I'm sorry. I hope that you are happy in junkyard heaven, we will miss you....... at least until we go get a 2008 Mazda 5.



p.s. Thanks for taking one for the team and keeping Bella and I safe!

Update: My Poor Car and a Prayer Request

So I drove over to the tow lot to get some things that I left in my car today, and the car didn't look quite as bad as I remember. My dad told me to go and see if it looks even better tomorrow! We were unsure of an auto body to take it to, and my friend Erin reminded me that her in-laws own a shop, so that's a huge relief to take it to a shop we trust. I spent most of the day on the phone with insurance companies, rental companies, etc. but again was just so grateful that we weren't stuck in a hospital hurt.

Speaking of being stuck in a hospital, my friend Amy's mom has been in failing health and in a hospital since May. Amy also has a toddler and a newborn, and actually delivered the baby a few floors down as her mom lay in surgery above her. Needless to say, their family has been on a emotional roller coaster over these last few months, and are in need of prayer. Please join me in lifting up Amy's mom and family. If you would like to read more about her story, you can check it out at www.caringbridge.org/visit/judylablance

On a lighter note, despite asking for a minivan the rental agency gave me a bus. I actually had to rearrange the garage so that it would fit! Also, I cannot reach back and smack the kids when they are naughty like I used to (kidding). Hopefully we have our car back soon!