2012

So just as quickly as 2011 made it's exit, 2012 started with an unforgettable day.  While attempting to save some money by fixing our ball joints on the truck ourselves, Derek was getting the garage around to put the truck in so he could work on it so he moved the van out.  When he was ready to put the truck in he forgot where he had parked the van and backed the truck into it.  Long story short we now have a claim on the insurance, the front end of the van is all jacked up, and the truck is torn apart right now.  So I'm attempting to remain semi-optomistic that this year's bad luck is all hitting at once and getting it's ugly face out of the way right away.  While all we can do is sit back and laugh at the situation it does bring some concern about how we're going to handle the extra bills right now.  I guess that is why we have a credit card, and we will work to get it paid off ASAP.  I feel bad for Derek as I know that it eats at him that he messed the van up (thank goodness the truck just got a small dent in the bumper), but while I feel for him and the fact he has to deal with the mistake, I am thankful that it wasn't me that parked the can there.  lol  So I hope that everyone is finding 2012 to be a good start so far.  Even though we've had some bad luck, we're still looking forward to the year ahead.  At least no one was hurt and that is all that really matters.  Money will come and go, and our insurance rates will raise and lower, but the four of us are healthy and happy and that is all that really matters!  Happy 2012!!!