Two times in less than two years! We hit another deer! We were coming home from Idaho (from a funeral, no less!) when we struck a deer on the interstate. One ran across the road and Clark tried to slow down, but not before another one ran out and we hit it dead center (no pun intended)! As much as I complain about driving the "big, blue bus" I am grateful for a large vehicle at times like these! So, we had every seat in the van filled with our children, but Jocelyn did sleep through the whole thing!. Since the van was undrivable we had to get everyone out of the van and to the towing shop. Fortunately, Clark's brother passed us just after we pulled over and he pulled over and came back. He could take 3, Jordan, Timmy and Caleb. The police officer could take four so he took Scott, Romney, Jocelyn and Madelyn. Clark and Marissa and I climbed into the cab of the tow truck (with 2 tow truck men!) They took us a couple of exits to Inkom, Idaho to the the tow truck stop. The owner kept the shop open and heated while we waited. Ed and Annie took their kids to Logan to take Charlie back to school. They left their kids to drive home with Charlie's car and came back to pick us up! We finally got home about 11:30 pm! We are sure grateful for family who was available to bail us out! So here are some pictures of our adventure!
The van made out better than the deer!
Jocelyn and Maddy's first ride in a police car...I think it was Scott's first, too!
Waiting in the tow shop...we played cards and the ABC game with movie titles!(Marissa thinks this picture looks nicer than the shop really was...but at least we weren't waiting on the side of the freeway freezing!)
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Wow you guys might as well take up hunting. I am so glad my family got to help and that you guys were ok.
PS I love the new feet picture very cute
You might consider getting Clark a rifle. His current weapon of choice is problematic.
I don't even know what to say in a comment. You looked remarkably happy sitting in the tow truck place waiting to be picked up. I'm wondering if you were swearing on the inside! Clearly, we need to start saying "Watch for Deer" more frequently. I'm so sorry that happened. I wish you the best with the repairs.
Oh, and also, did I mention I think the title of this entry is one of your best ever??? And I also love the new feet.
What a trip, eh? Scott and I will make sure to stop coming with you on trips since we seem to be bad luck! That just means you guys can't go anywhere fun anymore cause we can't miss out!! jk Thanks for the fun memories. Make sure to check in on our blog to see our side of the story too!
That stinks! Blogging it always makes it seem more fun though. Glad you were okay and had a lot of metal between you and the beast.
Oh dear, Oh dear! Thank goodness for blogspot.
Cute story. I read about it on Romney's blog.
Thanks for your nice comment. I added you to my friend list, so feel free. I love your whole Footnotes theme and your feet pictures. Very cute and clever. Hope you are all happy and well. How fun you get that beautiful baby very close for a bit.
I like your blog. Love the pictures, especially the boots in the snow. I heard about the deer from Jordan, but it's good to read the details. Maybe your New Year's resolutions should always include trying to NOT hit deer.
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