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New CAR!

Exactly this time last year, I announced we had gotten a new car. Well, why not make this a yearly tradition! Because, we have a NEW CAR!!!! Thanks to Jarom's generous parents who decided they didn't need it anymore with the purchase of a new car themselves, we are proud new owners of a Toyota Prius. Which, officially gets 5 times better gas mileage than the 4Runner. Which we have yet to fix. But now we have wheels, so life is easier. Thanks so much guys!

And of course, some pictures.


It's actually really fun to drive, and weird at the same time. For those of you who have never been in a hybrid car before, it's quite the experience. Your gas engine shuts off a lot. Like, basically whenever you stop pushing the gas petal. Or when you come to a stop at a light or something, your car shuts off and the electric engine takes charge. The music still plays and the AC still blows, but it's completely silent outside. You might worry that it died. But it didn't. As soon as you start accelerating, it starts going just like normal, and soon enough the gas engine will turn back on. Until it's not needed again, then it shuts off, and the process repeats. It's a cycle. On, off. On off. Any questions?

Comments

Lisa said…
Question.
Are you going to remove the bra.
Gina said…
I would like to, but I have snuck a peak under it, and it looks like there is a line. Which is bad. And ugly.
Unknown said…
Nice car! How cool to have a Hybrid.
Fun! I love new to you cars. Yeah
Andrea Jolene said…
Gasp! We are both in the new car group! I knew I'd find you there... someday. Congrats. And I like the bra - it's sassy.
nathan said…
now you guys are green! good job

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