Driving-oh my!

Amber started drivers training on the 9th. She had 3 days of classes before she had her first day of driving. They pick the kids up at there homes and then they are returned home after driving. I need to clarify-Amber was picked up second and the first teen was driving here and then drove for an hour. They then switched drivers and Amber got to drive the second hour. Yes , that means her very first time driving was out on the road. Her driving second makes it hard for me to get a picture of her behind the wheel. Here she is riding in the back seat on the first day-

So fast forward to last Saturday (June 21)- She has to drive and I am away at the Baker Bed and Breakfast for Girl's weekend (more to come on that fun adventure). I get a text message that reads "I did it" and a picture of a pink piece of paper that says Driving permit. I call to find out what that means. She drove through a hail and rain storm so she is getting great bad weather driving practice. Anyway, after her hour she was handed a driving permit so that she can drive with Neil or I. She hasn't even finished class yet! She has her written test on Thursday and then drives all weekend and Monday. After Monday then she has to go apply for her more permanent permit- the one she has now is only good through the 5th. I can't believe she is old enough to be driving.

I have spent lots of time the last two days letting her drive me around. She is actually a pretty good driver. Only a few minor things that I have had to give her more instruction on- like breaking too long in a turn- I am so afraid of being rear ended!

I will keep you posted on her success and completion of Level 1 Drivers Education.