Adventure!

At some point this Fall, I learned that Laura and Diannah each had a driver's permit, but not a license. Still questioning how ONE makes it through high school without the coveted driver's license (aka "freedom"), let alone TWO!  Diannah did say they she used to ride her bike to the Sonic as an escape.

Nonetheless, not for me to judge.  Rather, I quickly assumed my role as a coach in their lives and took it upon myself to lead them to the "Promise Land".

Driving lesson #1 took place over Fall Break.  As Mark referred to in Kroll Report 6, the driving lesson itself was successful.  Granted, Mark almost got ran over.....but not by Laura or Diannah, and through no fault of his own.

Lesson #2 took place yesterday.  Emmie and I met the girls at Coe after their Strength & Conditioning session with Brad.  Coach had also made his way down to the courts to distribute Nike apparel that arrived earlier in the day.  Thus, I present you with the Picture of the Week:

On tap for the adventure were two necessary stops:

1.  The Cedar Valley Humane Society - To drop off a donation for $117.50, raised from Change for Change via the Kohawk Tennis Fitness, Fun & Philanthropy Community Event.

2.  Newbo Market - Recently opened Downtown and comparable to an upscale Farmer's Market.  Housed in a warehouse so accessible/open year-round.  Consider it a small dose of heaven.  Fresh baked bread, wine merchants, the smell of popcorn.....what more could you ask for?

Emmie gets popcorn too....caramel corn, root beer flavored and cheddar!

Ironically, BOTH Diannah and Laura began their time at the wheel by revving the gas with the car still in park.  "Ooops, other one."  Did we not retain anything from Lesson #1?  Admit that my blood pressure rose each time, and I seriously questioned the endeavor.

Despite the rocky start, both of them were great!  To humor myself, I randomly requested that we stop for gas.  Handed them a credit card and stayed put.  Jordan, there for moral support (mine), enjoyed watching the undertaking from the backseat.  "Do they know how to open the door to the gas tank.  Do you have a button?"  Several confused looks later, and together, they figured it out!!

Agreed that our next adventure would be to Sam's Club for soft pretzels.  Interstate driving!  Emmie wants to go to "100 places" with them.  Jordan texted Trent that they will be acquiring one of the dogs from the Humane Society, Laura planned to call her Mom to inform her of the same and Emmie asked me why we can't have 3 dogs?  

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