Our New Addition

So we received a new addition to our household yesterday afternoon. She is a loud addition. But every time I look at her I cannot help but smile. The kids are all excited and very careful around her. Kirk seems most excited of all. What joy she will bring - especially to me. Our neighbors even came over for awhile and were almost as excited as we were. The Powell's kids are all older so they seemed to have a different perspective of it all than most. One of my nicknames for her already is "Beauty". She really is beautiful.
Now Mom and Dad - do not get panicked - we have not added a sixth child. We bought a motorcycle! A Yamaha V Star Classic. She is red and silver - just beautiful - real old school looking. She is also tough sounding - I cannot help but get a perma-grin when she is started up. That rough rumble sound - I love it. I cannot stand a motorcycle that is quite when you start her up.
Kirk is going to ride her to work. I will drive his car when I do not have all 5 kids in tow. And the SUV - that is a gas guzzler - will only be used when necessary. With the money we will save on gas - it pays for itself!
You have to understand how wonderful this new addition is. Kirk and I do not go on dates. We have neighbors that go out twice a week sometimes. No our dates are quick motorcycle rides around the neighborhood - like 20 minutes tops. But that is because the bike we are now selling is a little Honda Rebel. It has two seats - but the second seat is only big enough for a 10 year old to be comfortable on it. I literally would grab on to Kirk's jacket every time we hit a little bump in the road - scared I was going to bounce right off the back! The V Star will allow us to ride comfortably -- and more safely. The Powells are all excited about us being able to go on little day trips with them. We think that heading to Jackson Hole for the afternoon is a perfect first ride. We will see if we can find the time. It sure would be beautiful.
I think everyone should take a motorcylce trip once in their life. My only personal rule - is no big busy highways. Drivers on highways and freeways like that are usually in a huge hurry and never look for motorcycles.
Anyway - that is our beuatiful new addition!