POST ACCIDENT UPDATE

First off,
I wrote this blog as a draft earlier this week.
I was waiting for my phone to sync and upload photos,
but that didn't happen.
My galaxy is supposed to automatically upload them to my google account when it is connected to wi-fi and I don't know how to manually do it, so I was in a pickle.
So now I am editing this post to make it more current.
My apologies.

David and I were so close to reaching our goal of running a 10k.

And I have to say I am incredibly bummed.

I thought I was fine…until last Wednesday.

My poor back just ached.

all. day. long.

We decided it would be best for me to take a break until cleared by the doctor.

Well, I went to the doctor Wednesday, and I am not allowed to run.
Sad day!
She said my muscles are extremely tight,
and that I need to stretch, ice, and heat them.
Boo.
But I am allowed to ride the stationary bike
woohoo!

Once I get the okay, you better believe David and I will run a 10k.

I am so proud of myself for getting this far though.

I ran 5 miles while I was in Lubbock.

That's the farthest I have ever run!

So proud.

And I will achieve my 6 miles soon

[given that everything is good in the back department].

In other news, I have been working hard to learn my new camera.

I can already see a difference in my photos

I officially took the lens off my d5200, put it on my d600, and put my d5200 away.

I am so excited for my journey in photography

and to continue to grow and learn

[which I still have a lot to do!].

WE BOUGHT A CAR!

Wow we are big kids.

We did not get as much from the insurance company as we were hoping,

so we applied and got a loan!

Woohoo!

We bought a 2011 Toyota Camry

and could not be more thrilled.

This car is in "perfect" condition.
[I think it's perfect, but I mean someone did own it before us]

The previous owner took incredible care of it,

and we cannot wait to watch our family grow in it 

[eventually. hopefully sooner rather than later hehe].

We have a plan to pay it off in a year and a half, 

and we feel so blessed to have that ability

and hope that we are able to do it!

Wish us luck!

Oh but wait.
That money we got from the insurance company,
it was to fix our car.
That's right.
It's not totaled.
We got way too ahead of ourselves and have definitely learned our lesson.

We're going to keep the Toyota,
keep the check, and sell the Honda for parts.
The Toyota is just too good of an investment into our future to give up.

Did everyone have a good Thanksgiving?
We sure did!
Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the year.
David thought it was so good he decided to try to get any leftovers I may have had off my face
proof:

Just kidding.

But I really hope y'all had incredible Thanksgivings

and that you got to see all the things in your life that you're grateful for.

Doing this photo challenge has truly showed me!

Can't wait to show that to y'all in just a couple days!