To celebrate super report cards, we decided to take the kids out for ice-cream. They had the special treat of getting a DQ Blizzard -- something they rarely get to have (usually they just get a small cone). They worked hard, and I am really proud of their hard work and determination. I am especially happy for Sammi this semester. She has had one "B" her entire school-career, and it was in band (she plays the clarinet). This semester -- after a lot of effort and practice (and horrible squeaky noises!) -- she raised it to an "A". Way to go! They both did super, and I am very happy with their ability to work hard and make it happen. Well done, children. Good work.
While eating our Blizzards, we decided to go for a little night-ride -- at Sammi's request. We headed to the foothills, a common "ride" our family takes. We had our Family Home Evening lesson while driving around in the car. The lesson was on honesty and integrity. I love discussing these things with the kids. Now that they are older, they have some really great thoughts and experiences to share. It was a great conversation . . .Then, out of nowhere . . . a HUGE deer slammed into the side of our car! It was a Buck, with large antlers. We all screamed because it was so weird and abrupt. We were just driving through neighborhoods, going super slow, and it hit us hard. (The deer ran into us, not us into it!) I made some sort of strange shrieking noise -- it hit right by my window.
This is the second time we have encountered a deer in our poor little car. Last time we really nailed the deer (it died), AND our car (it was smashed and needed $1500 worth of work). This time, luckily, it just left a small dent. But it is amazing how powerful those animals are!Anyway, if you are out and about, keep your eyes peeled . . . they really sneak up on you!
Never a dull moment.
It's all about ice cream! Wonder where you got that idea to reward your children. : ) Way to go Sam and Dan.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're all ok. Sounds like an adventure. That is what life is all about.
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Kary
We've never hit a deer (had some very close calls) but years ago, one jumped OVER our car...a convertible. Thank heaven for tender mercies.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the kids. Grandma and Grandpa love to see them trying their best.
As for ice cream...what can I say?
Love, Mom
What a way to celebrate good grades!
ReplyDeleteThe buck that hit you.....i'd say you all are pretty lucky it wasn't worse! :)
Dairy Queen is a wonderful place to celebrate, James and I were there ourselves last weekend. You should of seen Blake go after James blizzard. He was going to dig right in.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Sammi and Dan, what a great accomplishment.
I'm also glad that you're all OK, what a crazy deer.
Love you guys.Bethanie
Yay for A's and blizzards, but boo for stupid deer. We had $3-4000 of damage when that happened to us, and now Seth will never drive to Oregon in the evening again.
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