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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

We have joined the mini van clan....

Yesterday we traded our tucson in and bought a minivan...I was one of those people that swore up and down that no matter how many kids I had I would never ever drive one, (especially, aqua, green or maroon...I know I sound snotty, I swear im not!) well I saw this one and changed my mine. Jeff and I have been looking for used ones for about 6 months, and neither of us liked any we found, then my anut started dating a guy who is head of a bunch of dealerships here, and he said he could get us one for a really good deal, so as soon as we saw this one we were hooked! So we got this new one for close to the price we were going to spend on a used one.

Noah is getting his walker in about 3 weeks, so with 2 double strollers, and single stroller and a walker....as well as diaperbags, emergency child kit, toys, purse, etc....we decided it was time. Plus we always have company from VA or TX so now we have room to haul everyone!



Oh I forgot to mention my favorite thing, it has electric doors, just the push of a button, and they all open. Noah is so high up, and loves starting out the windows now!

6 comments:

Sarah said...

Welcome to the club! Fun times are ahead, they really are one of the most practical, functional cars out there, not to mention comfortable and I think fun to drive. Don't you love the electric door thing! When we close both doors at the same time, my inlaws tease us and say, "get ready for take-off!" I love the darker colors, good choice.
Love, Sarah

Janene said...

Congrats! I like the color.

Jessica said...

Oh my heck that bearly even looks like a mini van....I used to swaer I would never drive one either and in those color you mentioned as well but that one is lookin cute...I might have to go get one lol. Anyway it is so cute!

connie said...

Crystal,
I was there back when I had tons of kids and I loved having one, and I would have one again if I was taking a lot of people with me... I really like that one it is cute...
Connie

Anonymous said...

Cool wheels Crystal. No really, it does look cool. They've come a long way with mini vans. Anyway, I enjoyed looking at all your pics. What cute kiddos. Hope all went well with Noah's surgery. I know what you mean about surgeries. Tayden has had eye muscle surgery, ear tube placement and tonsils out over the past few years and people are like, "oh my gosh are you scared." I just tell them at least it isn't heart surgery, which he had. Your perspective definitely changes. Anyway, that is so cool about his walker. Also that is great how he is talking. I have a friend with a 3.5 year old former 24 weeker who is completely non verbal. It just goes to show you never know what can happen. Take care and keep us posted.
Amber

Lindsey and RC Reynolds said...

Hey darlin,
Love the new van! That very same day you got it, we got rid of our caravan and upgraded to the suburban! You will love the van they are so nice to load kids in and out of and then you still have the whole back open! i hope your's has the nice stow and go seats. if you take the kids on a road trip you can put their seats in the back row and have the middle open for emergency diaper changes, or easy access to toys to throw back to them. Anyway i'm way excited for you!
love ya, hope to see you soon,
Lindsey