Oh Deer

I had a little run in with a deer last night, things did not end well for either of us. But I did get my trophy buck for the year. I have been driving in Montana for 10 years and have hit my fair share of turkeys, pheasants and smaller birds. But I have only ever come "close" to hitting a deer until last night. That sucker literally jumped out RIGHT in front of me. There was no deer then the next thing i know BAM DEER RIGHT THERE!!!!! 

I was going about 60mph and was slowing down cause i was about a 1/4 mile from where i needed to turn off the highway to go home. I was going to hit it no matter what i tried to do. I had a few seconds to react so i grabbed the wheel with both hands and slammed on the brakes to try to slow down as much as possible. 

One thing you NEVER do is try to swerve out of the way. It will just land you in more trouble. You're probably still going to hit the deer and potentially also roll over. Its better to just hang on and hit it. 

I was in the fast lane so i got over into the center turn lane to get out of the 5pm traffic and by this time it was completely dark outside. I called dispatch and told them what happened and a sheriff was driving by so he stopped and was able to stop traffic so i could get onto the shoulder of the road. But since i was on the highway other then helping to get my car moved he couldn't do much. He had to leave to go to another call but sent a Highway patrolman to take my statement and call a tow truck. We were only there about an hour but it seemed like a really long time.

I made the claim with my insurance this morning. Since I have really good timing and this happened near the holiday the adjuster probably wont be able to come out until Friday or the beginning of next week. Once that happens I will no more about the extent of damage. It was squirting fluid out of it so there is some engine damage and obviously my headlight is completely gone and the hood and right panel have some serious dents. I am hoping there isnt TOO much damage to the point where they total it and that it is ok to fix. I was planning on trading it in in the spring but i might have to look into getting a new car.

Pinspiration

This has been a hair lifesaver. I started taking it about 2 weeks ago and the hand full of hair that used to fall out everyday is now just down to a few strands a day. 

Literally everyday for a long time when i take a shower i lose so much hair and there would always be a big ball in the drain. Even if i bought expensive shampoo or didn't wash it every day no matter what i always lost so much hair. It used to be pretty thick and it still looks pretty thick because of the fro i have going on from the curls but when it is up in a pony you can see how thin it really is. 

I have seen it on Pinterest several times but whenever i was at the store i always forgot to buy some. I finally remembered one day and i have been very pleased. I did do some research on it and what it does for the body. I never new that you needed Biotin and i don't think of lot of people do. I take a multivitamin and it has some in it but it wasn't enough. 

There hasn't been any improvement (that i have seen) on the skin and nails part of it. I was slightly hesitant about taking it at first because i HATE clipping or filing my nails and i thought this would make them grow faster then they already do. My skin has stayed about the same. 

I am more then pleased with the results it has provided for my hair. It did worry me as to how much hair i lost on a daily basis, but it has been cut down by i would say at least 80% I still lose a few strands but that is normal. Hopefully now it will start to fill back in and thicken up again. 

Happy Halloween

Yesterday I took the afternoon off from work so I could take Kendall to the Main Street Halloween Parade. We met up with Grandma Marci (Jason's mom) and walked over and went to all the businesses and trick or treated. Kendall was a little shy at first but after a while she started warming up to people.

Grandma Marci gave her a princess cup that she loved i eventually had to take it away from her so she would collect candy.

This is the most precious picture ever (this is our friend Sydney's niece Austin) they were walking down the sidewalk holding hands and getting candy together.

Papa Scott had to work so when we were done at the parade we went and trick or treated at his work so he could see the kids.

(They both look so thrilled in the picture but its just too cute not to post)

 We went to a big indoor Harvest party with Jason and Marci. We only stayed long enough for her to eat, play a couple games and see Grandma and Grandpa. It was too crowded and she was tired of waiting in a line to play all the games. The church my parents attend puts the Harvest party on every year and they give out TONS of candy and there is free food for anyone to enjoy. 

Yes i know she doesn't have a coat on and every one else looks all bundled up but it was actually pretty warm outside and she was not cold.

Over the duration of the night she only ate 2 suckers, a cookie and a couple pieces of licorice, which is way more sugar then she normally has. She was pretty amped up from being around a lot of people all afternoon. We were home by 7pm and we just relaxed and read books so she could wind down before bedtime. Over all it was a very successful Halloween and I think she was the cutest kid in the cutest costume.