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Friday, August 29, 2008

It's Official

Since becoming parents of three, my husband has been relentlessly trying to convince me to give in to the van idea. His points were valid. A van would definitely make my life easier. With a van, Averie and Kempton could climb in by themselves. All I would have to do is push a button and magically all of the doors open. On a family trip, I could maneuver freely if one of them needs me.

Let's just face it, it was an image thing. This was my only reason for hanging on to my beloved Durango. I honestly never pictured myself in a van. Then again, I honestly never thought I'd have three kids in three years. Sometimes the best things in life aren't expected I suppose.

I finally broke down. We now are the owners of a 2008 burnt orange Dodge Caravan. For the first week as van owners, Cale would ask me if I liked my new van. I said no, but admitted it was more convenient.

Well, it's official. I am definitely loving my new orange van. Change of heart I guess. It took a month for me to realize this, but it's true.

Cale said it best when he blurted out, "I am your father. I own a minivan and a crappy Nissan!"

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5 comments:

  1. Our FamilyAugust 30, 2008 at 7:10 AM

    Yah!!! Another van lover! Jason had to convince me to get a van too, and now I only have two kids (and that's how it's going to stay) and I can't imagine not having a van. I don't have any bad things to say about the mini van. I love the burnt orange color! Just think, you guys can have two more kids now and not have to change vehicles :) Just the other day when I was getting out of the van a woman asked me how I liked it, my reply: "I LOVE it!" I guess she was trying to convince her husband she needed one.

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  2. Peterson'sAugust 31, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    The burnt orange color is actually pretty cool. Cale, how does it feel to be the next Mark Peterson? I'm glad you're following in his footsteps.

    Shawn

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  3. Heidi BestAugust 31, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    I am resisting the van, too. We actually owned one for about 1 month 2 years ago and I made Trent take it back to the dealership because it felt too big. I definitely understand your reservations about it, but it is a nice color. It looks cute and I am sure it is WAY more convenient.

    In fact, I told Trent that if minivans go hybrid I would consider switching. :)

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  4. Laker FamilySeptember 2, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Just wait until you go out on a date in the minivan. We were driving away from the house and we looked at each other and laughed that we were on a 'hot' date in a van.

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  5. The Little'sSeptember 2, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    You're gonna love it! I LOVE my mini-van (25 years old with a mini-van?! I know!) But, it's really worth it. You can definitely do things a lot more easily with one.

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