Raegan crawls!!! Oh, and an accident...

Okay, two things happened this last Wednesday that I just have to write about. One was that Raegan finally crawled! We were so excited. She has been scooting around on her tummy for quite some time now and just the day before, we were wondering if she was ever going to use her knees, but on Wednesday she did! Ashty and I got a cute video of her first little crawls....

That was the good news. The bad news was that that night Teralyn and I had gone to piano lessons and while we were driving home, we came to a roundabout off of Stephen's Road and a pickup truck didn't stop as he was coming into the roundabout and hit us on the back passenger side door. The window shattered all over the back seat and the door was smashed in, but Tera and I were just fine. The driver of the pickup truck said he didn't see us (I'm assuming he thought we were going to turn and not stay in the roundabout). He was actually really apologetic and we were just grateful that Tera wasn't on the other side of the car. So, here are some pictures of our car and our serran wrap that we taped to the window....

It's kind of funny that just the other day I was telling Bri how sad I felt for people who get in wrecks right before Christmas. Yes, it's such a pain to have to get a rental, to find a good body shop, to take off work to get the rental car and take the other car to the shop, to coordinate with the insurance, etc. etc., but just tonight we were saying how grateful we are that it wasn't our fault and that we have never been in a life threatening accident. What more could we ask for right? Especially considering the way my husband drives. At least now I have a good story. (:


Comments

Christie said…
Wow, she is growing up so fast, I am glad that the two of you are safe, thank heavens she wasn't on that side eh?
December 19, 2007 at 9:25 PM
Joni said…
Yikes, this has not been a good year (or two) for you guys and cars! And it's never your fault! I'm always paranoid that someone won't yield coming into the roundabout and just hold my breath.

How cute to have a crawling baby:) But mine still stays put! Ha!
December 20, 2007 at 3:02 AM
Cami said…
Way to go Raegan!! YAY! Sorry about your accident! That is way scary.

Also, sorry I missed all your calls and your mom's too yesterday. I had a crazy day.
December 20, 2007 at 6:29 AM
Cynthia said…
I love it! W still does the army crawl, but I challenge any kid to do it faster than him. I guess if it works, why change things? :)
December 20, 2007 at 7:55 AM
Rodney said…
Glad you're safe Brend. Merry Christmas!
December 20, 2007 at 8:18 AM
Ammon & Liz Ashby said…
Yay for Raegen!!! I can't believe how big she is getting! I am so glad that you guys are okay! Hope you guys have a great Christmas and we will be thinking of you all. I sent you package alittle late you know me always a few days behind! I am thinking it will probably be there hopefully on Friday! Love you guys!
December 20, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Jenni said…
Cute video - yay for Raegan!! I'm so sorry about your accident - I so hate roundabouts, but I'm glad that you're both okay!
December 20, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Elizabeth said…
Wow! I'm so glad you weren't hurt!
December 20, 2007 at 7:27 PM
Tracy said…
I'm so sorry Brenda! I'm so glad you both are all right. If you need rides anywhere or need to borrow a car, just let us know. Big hugs....
December 20, 2007 at 8:58 PM
Jann said…
Man, I am so sorry you were in an accident. I am glad you were not hurt. It does not seem possible for Reagan to be crawling. She is so cute.
December 20, 2007 at 9:27 PM
Kellie said…
I'm glad everything is okay. Gratitude goes a long way to keep things in perspective. I admire your attitude!
December 21, 2007 at 6:51 AM
Julia said…
Yay for Raegy! Can't keep a good baby down!

Also, I'm glad you and Tera are safe--I'm always worried when I go 'round that roundabout, and have been known to honk at people who don't slow down...
December 21, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Deb said…
what a cute, cute video! she's doing great with crawling! maybe i'll show it to samuel to inspire him. :)

sorry about your wreck. i'm so glad everyone was all right!
December 21, 2007 at 5:21 PM
ashlee said…
such a great attitude about the smashed car!

and oh how fun for Raegan!! awesome to watch those milestones.
December 22, 2007 at 7:58 PM
Rick said…
Now you've lost control - tomorrow she'll walk out the door and go to college - happened just that way to me - cute video.

http://organizeddoodles.blogspot.com/
December 23, 2007 at 3:42 PM
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