"Battered & Bruised"

Yup, if our family car had a voice, that would be her complaint! The poor SUV just 1+ year old has not only been hit in the front, but now also in the rear!

Exhibit A below is an accident that Ed endured earlier this year while going to Tahoe for a ski trip! Even though, he wasn't technically at fault -- the car in front had spun out of control and was sitting at the bottom of an on ramp like a sitting duck, Ed ended up taking the blame since it was our SUV who hit the car! :(

Exhibit B below occurred this past weekend with the family riding inside! Thankfully, nobody was hurt! The young fella behind us admitted to not paying attention to the road and had taken his eyes off before slamming on the brakes when he looked up and noticed our red brake light at an intersection. Luckily, the Mitsubishi Eclipse was no match for our SUV as the SUV itself didn't budge and nor did we experience any whiplash!

I'm thankful that nobody was injured at any of these accidents and hope that it doesn't occur again. Be careful and stay safe on the roads during the holiday period folks!!!