Well, after the fun of getting a new car for Ann, we were not quite ready for my trusty Vue (216,000 miles) to give up the ghost and need a new transmission LESS THAN 1 WEEK AFTER BUYING A NEW CAR!!!!
After the initial gnashing of teeth and the choice between a $6500 new transmission or another new car, we bought a 'previously owned' 2006 Saturn Ion for my new commuter-mobile.
We picked up the Ion on Saturday, packed the Outlook Saturday night, and were on the road by 5:15 Sunday morning!
The drive up was one of the smoothest we have had, and save for a couple of hours of fog in the central valley, the weather was great. We made the best time ever (just over 11 hours) and surprised Art and Doris with our early arrival.
We had a great dinner with Mor-Mor and Far-Far, as well as Ann's godmother Marty and husband Art. The kids tried their best, but were no match for the 11:00pm candlelight service at Doris and Art's church. Jennie slept like a log, and at one point, started snoring! Jacob popped his head up at the end, but for the most part 'slept in heavenly peace' the entire service.
Christmas day was fun for all, with Jennie getting clothes for her American Girl doll Emily, while Ann got to meet her new best friend Julie, the newest American Girl. Julie is from the 1970's and her clothes and overall look remind Ann of when she was a girl. Jacob, the Lego maniac that he is, scored several Lego sets.
The day after Christmas, we were treated to a small snow storm, and Ann, the kids and I went out to play in the white stuff.
A very fun Christmas time was had by all!
Well, the blog site is going kinda slow today, so I'll make sure to put up some pictures in the next day or so.
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