Sunday, August 9, 2009

New Car

Things always happen for a reason!!!


We've had the same cars for about 6 years now.... My car was a 97 ford escort and Etusko's car is a 95 ford contour (probably the worst car ever made!). A couple of weeks ago, the escort's check engine light came on.... Like most people, I ignored it until it became something bigger.

I was at the gas station and noticed a puddle of radiator fluid. It turns out that I blew the head gasket.... I don't really know what that means other then it will cost a lot of money to fix it, and that there is no guarantee that it will run for another 6 years...

We thought it would be a great time to get a new (used but new to us) car... We wanted something for that family. I wanted something that I could go camping in, tow the boat, and go over the pass in the winter time. We ended up getting a Mazda Tribute. It is very roomy and powerful. So far, we are very happy with the purchase.





Saturday, August 1, 2009

Happy Summer!

I hope everybody is having a great summer!

Jacob is really enjoying summer.... He love playing with his cousins and going to Grandma's. Jacob loves the thought of going swimming at Grandma's.... He is a little afraid when we get into the pool. That might be from dad trying to dunk him :). Joking! the last couple of days have been really hot. I thought I was going to get more done around here, but every time I went outside, I told myself it was wayyyyy to hot to work. That's a good excuse. Right!?

This weekend is the first weekend of work.... I am not looking forward to working on the weekend, but I am looking forward to 4 days off. The fall is already looking busy. We are already signed up to bowl on Friday's. We are getting a little crazy this year. We all got bowling shirts. It should be fun.

The Oregon Jamboree is going on... I wanted to go, but didn't want to spend 200 bucks for one night of fun. There is still a month left in the summer, and I plan to make the best of it... I hope you do to!

If you in the neighborhood, stop by for a homebrew!