Disaster Strikes Again

Well, this month has been full of unexpected expenses. First our washing machine died. That may have been a blessing in disguise though. We bought a new washing machine. Nothing fancy, but it's a top loader (our other was a front loader) and I'm able to wash my fleece in it. That turned out very nice, but it was an unplanned expenditure.

Now, for the BIG expenditure. The car majorly died last night. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise too. We were supposed to take it tomorrow to have a new fuel pump put in as well as a tune up. Another BIG expenditure to the tune of $620, but still cheaper than a continuing car payment. The old gray ghost was payment free, other than maintenance at least. Well yesterday afternoon on the way home from picking Roger up at work something majorly blew in the engine. We will now have to get a new car. I'm waiting to hear back from the loan officer now on word for a new vehicle. Wish me luck and lots of prayers. I hate the thought of a car payment, but a car is a necessity.

On a more positive note, we got Mari's Wee Peggy up and running, oiled and set to go. She spent last night spinning. Here is a picture of her first wheel spun yarn. She's been spinning on a spindle for awhile, but I've never seen anyone make the jump to a wheel so easily! Granted I'm prejudiced since I'm her mamma! HA! Her wheel is nice for a beginner. It is the type of wheel I first learned to spin on as well. I was pregnant with her at the time so this is sort of special to her as well. She sat up in my room last night and spun most of the evening. I finally had to tell her it was getting late and she had to go to bed as it was a school night. I think she likes her new wheel! I'm so glad!

By the way, Emma has been helping me post this morning so if there are any typos.....You get the picture!