Stow n Go

It's official. I am now the proud owner of a 2007 Town and Country minivan. I love it and I have only had it for one day. Going from the Kia to the T&C is like going from an apartment to a house!! We have so much more room now.
Jerry and I got up early yesterday morning, took Hunter to his Aunt Lana's, and were on our way to one dealership for an appointment at 9:00. We knew what our price range was and what we wanted, etc. We test drove a 2007 T&C that was gold. I liked it, but I wasn't truly feeling the love. They could get us the payments we wanted, but we felt the need to go to another dealership and explore our options. I am soooo glad we did.
We got to the second dealership and found the man that had been recommended to us by a friend of mine. Jerry had talked to him on Thursday and this appeared to work in our favor. We told him what we had found at the previous dealership and what amount we could afford..... out the door, taxes and all. He went in and talked to his manager and came out with a set of keys to this van. I immediately fell in love with the color. I already liked it better. We test drove it. I wanted it. I got very excited. Yes, excited over a minivan!!! We talked about it, came back to the dealership and began the paper trail of loans, taxes and titles. It was a very quick process and before we knew it we were cleaning out the Kia and loading it into the T&C. Jerry was nice enough to let me drive MY new car!!! Our next stop was Mom and Daddy's to show them the purchase. We got a bonus seeing Anne and Isaiah........... they had been eating lunch with Mom when we bought the van.

Here I am as Showroom Sally

Jerry, Anne, and Isaiah piled in the back for a trip around the 'hood.
Thank goodness Anne's purse wasn't stolen while we were on our 'field trip'.

Mr. Funny Pants -- Isaiah -- Relaxing in the back of the van, resting his head on a set of jumper cables and a bag of stuff from the KIA.

After being at Mom and Dad's it was time to go get Hunter from his Aunt Lana's. He had a wonderful day being spoiled by all the Fosters, singing with Uncle Bryan and the guitar, and just being cute for Megan and Clint.

We are getting the girls later this morning for the day and night. (Their mom has plans that don't include them. So we gladly take them.) They are going to be sooooo excited about the van. It will be fun to see their reaction. We are curious to see where they want to sit in the van.....together -- next to Hunter....... that is until we hear them fighting, then we get to put them in different places in the van. That will be nice.

I never thought I would need a minivan, but here i am .............. in a family of 5!!!! And loving every minute of it. I have been told quite a few times this week.................. Never say never!!!!!

Have a great week and pray for snow days!!!