What a Week!

All I can say is WOW! This has been one of the craziest and most stressful weeks of our lives. The biggest thing happened on Tuesday, which sadly was also my dad's birthday. I was driving to work in the morning and everything was pretty ordinary. The roads didn't seem too bad, but I still drove a little under the speed limit because I wasn't sure if the roads were going to be icy.

I was almost to the exit and pressed the brake to slow down a little when I started to slide. I let go of the brake, hoping I would stop sliding, but I just turned sideways and went front-end first into the ditch between the northbound and southbound lanes. The car then flipped about three times and luckily landed on its wheels on the edge of the road. I called 911 (which is a weird thing to do for yourself) and then Jared and then my boss to let her know I wasn't going to make it.

Long story short, I was taken to the hospital and the baby and I were checked out and we are both fine. I am going to the doctor on Tuesday just to be sure, but miraculously, we both are doing well. I had some scratches on my head and a tiny bruise on my knee, and that is it. I wasn't even very stiff the next day. I am pretty sure the baby is ok (he is kicking me like crazy all of the time), but we will hopefully know for sure on Tuesday. Please keep him in your prayers and I will keep you posted.

One thing that has really stuck out to me from this whole experience is that Heavenly Father really does love each one of us and he hears and answers our prayers, even if it isn't the way we are expecting. I know that the baby and I should have been seriously injured, maybe even killed, and we are fine. I feel so lucky and so blessed at the outcome of this accident and it has really strengthened my testimony of Heavenly Father's love for us and the power of prayer. Also, we have been so blessed by our family and friends, and I have been overwhelmed by the love, comfort and support we have received. Jared and I are now in the process of looking for a new car, so if you know of any good deals, please let us know!

Here are a couple of pictures of what is left of our beloved Ford Explorer:

PS~ Please ALWAYS wear your seatbelt!

Christmas & New Year's Pictures

Here are some pictures of Christmas & New Year's Eve that I finally found.

Brennan and his new ice axe. (He also got some sweet crampons to go with it, the lucky duck!)

Jared and me on Christmas morning.



Jared and me on New Year's Eve (He had to work so I went and hung out with him there.)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

For Christmas this year, Jared and I went to Boise to stay with my mom and Glenn. It was so nice to get out of Rexburg (and away from the sub-zero temps and icy roads) and relax for a few days. We had a really nice Christmas and we received some really nice gifts. Thank you to everyone for all of the great presents!

Also while we were there, my mom threw me a baby shower, which was so much fun! It was so good to catch up with everyone and I love all of the bibs and onesies that we decorated. I received some more great gifts and I just wanted to tell everyone thanks again! I am so glad that everyone could make it and I am so blessed to have you in my life.

We headed back to Rexburg on the 29th so we could go back to work (and reality). Jared had to work on New Year's Eve until 12:30, so I went to the Craze and spent the evening watching a movie on his laptop and shopping online until midnight. It wasn't the wildest New Year's, but I am glad that we got to spend it together. I am looking forward to many more New Year's together!