December 2009 and 2010

Well, are you all surprised I'm actually still alive? I am a seriously delinquent blogger! Anyway, since I'm so far behind, I thought I would post what was going on a year ago and what's happening now. Maybe between that all and my intermittent blog posts you might feel like you still know us even if we are on the other side of the country!

December 2009, our last Previa bit the dust...or should I say pavement?? I was driving to pick the kids up and the drive shaft dislodged from the car, locking the back wheels up while I was driving freeway speeds! I spun around and this is where I ended up:

Side of the road, nearly tipped over and totally stranded. The best part of this story is the miracles we saw in our lives to help us along. First of all, what a miracle that I was not hurt, the kids weren't in the car, and that there weren't any cars around me. Second is that we were able to find a van that suited our needs and was such a good deal and that we were actually able to purchase it before the scary slugs did that showed up as we were negotiating with the sellers. We decided to finally part from our Previa days and purchased a Honda Odyssey. It's really weird blending in for a change...Finally, what a miracle and blessing it was to have Rob's parents to help us through the time we were without a van. We appreciate you so much! I feel so grateful for the Lord's hand in our lives and how mindful He is of our needs.

And here's December 2010:

This is the DC temple and it's Festival of Lights. We stopped by for the Handbell Choir beforehand and browsed the light display afterwards while sipping "hot" chocolate. Mostly the kids guzzled the lukewarm chocolate while Rob and I tried to keep the kids from blocking the path, but it was a memorable day. I hope the kids were able to feel the peace and beauty that surrounds the temple and the love our Savior has for us.