Who needs power steering?
Why you may ask, did I freak out at the thought of being seen by one of Brian’s co-workers. Because I had just rolled out of bed prior to bringing the girls to school. My hair was held back only by a blue and white gingham and strawberries headband, sticking straight-up beyond the headband and not matching my dark green shirt or black Adidas shorts. I also had no bra on, and having a big chest to begin with as well as nursing 3 babies, you can imagine how low those babies hang! I was so mortified at the prospect of Cliff seeing me that way that I braved it and by sheer will and determination got my van back to my house so that I could freshen up!
They started out in the street and then Brian and Cliff pushed it up the driveway, with me at the steering wheel, which is very hard with no power steering, my arms hurt after doing that!
I made sure I took lots of pictures of Alex, Brian and Cliff. Who despite his best efforts, some of which occurred during the pouring rain, could not fix the van. We ended up having to get it towed. A new serpentine belt, water pump and something else later, my van was all fixed by that evening. If only it hadn’t cost us $500+, seriously, I hate when cars break!
And for your viewing pleasure, the following is how I spent my morning yesterday. Holding umbrella’s over Cliff and Brian and trying to keep Alex out of the way!
Alex wielding his new "toy", one half of a curtain rod!
More curtain rod action.
Check me out mom, I have a curtain rod!
Cliff trying to fix the Van as Brian observes.
Cliff taking a look at things.
Brian wondering why I'm taking pictures as Cliff continues to figure out what is wrong with the van.
Alex at it again with the curtain rod, and a look at our messy garage that really needs to be cleaned out so that Brian can pull his car into the garage too this winter.Alex loves the bats, and hitting a few wiffle balls around, which he did too!
Cliff getting down with the van, thankfully we had a large cardboard box for him so that he didn't get too dirty. Falling down in the wet grass, not the first or last time it happened!Alex loves the bats, and hitting a few wiffle balls around, which he did too!
Alex loves the bats, and hitting a few wiffle balls around, which he did too!
Falling down in the wet grass, not the first or last time it happened!
Back to the curtain rod while watching the van get in position for the tow truck.
I love this face, he looks so serious.
The guy getting everything ready to tow the van.
Up she goes!
All set to go get fixed.
I’m glad this whole shenanigan is over and my van is fixed, safe and sound in my garage. She better not break again anytime soon!
I was wondering where you were yesterday. Missed you. Glad it is all worked out….the car and the lack of bra thing. Ha!
How was the Ester study? I need to go online and watch because one of the girls has a soccer game during the Saturday one. The car thing happened Tues. morning. I missed Bible study because Alex was sick. Are you going sky diving this weekend, or just Clay??
it has taken several months, but i just wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to pray for our vivian. she has made a full recovery, thanks to the love and kindness of strangers like yourself, and their many prayers.
feel free to check in on us at anytime and see for yourself! god bless…