Highway Driving

I got to drive on the highway for the first time a few days ago. It was pretty sweet! Buuut...at the same time kind of freaky!! Especially since you have to go like...SIXTY...FIVE...MILES...AN HOUR.... =O

Dad said I did pretty well. Even getting on and off the ramps and changing lanes, I did pretty well.

There was only one point that I almost crashed into a mail box coming home... But that wasn't on the highway!!

-Courtney-

Oh yeah, and I forgot to say! I got my learner's permit card in the mail!! AND...I LOOK...HORRIBLE!!! My face looks kind of fat for some strange reason... =/

And my signature is TERRIBLE! My scribbley "Y" isn't the only thing that's wrong.

Driving... O.O

Dad took me driving today. We (Dad, Will, Jaime, and Me) went down to my old elementary school (Highland Springs Elementary), so I could practice.


Dad even let me drive part of the way home. I kind of turned too far when turning onto Washington and crossed the double line....which then made me turn way too far the other way and roll over a pile of snow.


But overall, I think I did pretty well for my second time. Didn't run into anything at least...


Dad says I drive too fast on the turns. I also tend to forget to look in the mirrors... And how can I pay attention to the speed and the road and the mirrors and Dad's instructions all at the SAME time??!!!



-Courtney-

Driver's Test For Learner's Permit

Hey guys. Well, Mom and I went on down to DMV today, so's I could take the driver's test for my learner's permit. First time going and I was shaking like a leaf when we first got in there, I was SO nervous. Of course, that was probably mostly due to the cold. We got a tid bit of snow last night, so it was kind of cold.


Well, we got into the place and went to the information desk like the sign said. Then I told the guy why I was there, and he gave me a chart to fill out as well as a number thingy that they would use to call me up. It was something like F708... Yeah, the dude at the counter seemed a little skeptical about mine and Mom's ages at first. Lol.


After gathering all the stuff, we went to sit down. Well, I filled out everything in my horrible handwriting... Then we just sat there for awhile... After what seemed like forever (and I was about to jump out of my skin!!), they finally called me up. "F708 to counter 12!" Well, I went on up there, and the lady there tested my eyes. Passed that. Then she snapped my picture. Told me to look at a red square of duct tape for that...


I also had to sign my name on this little computer-like thing-a-ma-bobby that had a certain kind of pen... Yeah, I think you understand. I KINDA...messed...up... My "y" looked like a bunch of scribbles. But whatever...


When that was all done the lady ran through the instructions for the test...blah...blah..blah... I already pretty much knew what I'd have to do for that. It was this touch screen computer. There were 10 questions for the traffic signs (which you HAVE to get ALL right otherwise you FAIL), and then there were 25 questions for general knowledge (you can get up to 6 wrong for that).


Well, I went up to the computer (#4 to the right). They had this phone attached to the side so you could hear what was being said on the screen, but I figured since I could read, I didn't need it. Well, I aced the test for the traffic signs.


Then I came to part 2: General Knowledge. Wasn't too sure about the 1st (or maybe it was the second), so I skipped it (they said you could come back to it later). Went through all the questions and....PASSED!!!


I got about 3 or 4 wrong, 2 of which had to do with drugs and alcohol... Guess I wasn't too sure how much a...whatever they called it...measured in ounces....and then something about what happens if you mix drugs and alcohol... Yeah, well, I'm not too concerned about that.


I never got to come back to that skipped question, but my theory is that that was because even if I failed it, I STILL wouldn't have failed the test. So I guess they didn't think it mattered.


So yeah...got my permit. They should be sending the I.D. card or whatever it is in the mail, along with some paper saying I can drive. I think it's pretty cool that I passed first time. I'm so RELIEVED. Can't wait to see how dumb I look in that picture they took of me! And my scribblely "y"!!

-Courtney-

Taking Mikey to Dorey Park

The other day, we took Mikey to Dorey Park. On the way there we listened to a Seeds Family Worship album, Seeds of Faith. Yeah! Which, by the way, I still have that coupon code if interested. Just let me know.

When we finally got to Dorey Park, there were only 2 kids there which rather surprised me. The boys told me they were 8 and 5.

I rocked them on the big see saw for awhile until their parents said they were going to go walk down by the pond.

It was kind of funny because a short time before the younger boy was in the house at the little bull horn saying, "Mom can we go to Chucky Cheese??" (his parents said "NO" of course), and when the parents called the boys over to go to the pond, the little boy asked, "We're going to Chucky Cheeses?!". Haha.

Ok back to Mikey. We let Mikey run around the place, and I took pictures. Mikey first got on the little see saw with Dad.

Then later he wanted to wander around, and he soon wandered over to the car. He climbed in the back of it and played with the mulch inside.

Eventually he got pretty bored with that and ran back outside to find some "awesome" things in the mulch that he could stick in his mouth and play around with. We had to make sure he didn't get the popped water balloons on the ground.

Once over at the big see saw, where everyone was sitting, Mikey found cheerios on the ground. Cheerios!! He found cheerios IN THE MULCH and started eating them. Only a baby could find cheerios in the mulch. Lol.

Mikey also decided to drive the car. With his cup full of water in his mouth (held by his teeth), he drove. Vroom! Vrooom!

I don't suppose you're getting tired of me yabbering on, so I'll just post some pictures.


See sawing with Uncle Bill.

Checking out the house.

Oooh wow! Binoculars.

What happened to the rest of the car?

Riding with Jaime.

Getting on the giant worm (or whatever that thing's s'posed to be).

Silly Willy.

Getting into the play trailer.

His face was all red. It was kind of hot.

Finding treasures in the mulch. One man's trash is another man's treasure, aye Mikey?

Thirsty. =Þ Mom dripped water on his head. That's why his hair looks so funny.

Mikey, Mikey, Mikey....MIKEY! What have I told you about drinking and driving? >:(

Oooh wow tees. Coool. *grunts*

Me on the way home.

A locust skin I found on the way in the house.

Mikey was hungry when we got home from Dorey Park, so we gave him some crackers and water....and apple sauce a short while later.

Laughing at me. =Þ

He he he!

Checking out the ceiling.

Ah ha ha, Aunt Missy.

-Courtney-

Driving

Hey guys! Guess what? A few days ago Dad took me down to my old elementary school (Highland Springs Elementary School) to try some driving. It was awesome! I got to drive the Cavalier around the school parking lot.

Had to get used to the turning, but it wasn't too difficult. Drove about 10 mph most times. Started going up to 20 for a short while.

Once when I turned, I turned to sharply and ran the back wheels up the curb. =/

Dad told me to try to park at one point, so I attempted to turn into the parking space, however, I ended up ON the line instead of BETWEEN the 2 lines. Woops!

So, yeah, that was my first driving experience....well...except for the little go-carts I've ridden in when I was younger, but those don't count!

-Courtney-