And now for the unveiling...

Well, after much diliberation and severe persuasion from my husband, I (well, WE) are now proud owners of a new car...wait, scratch that...a new MINIVAN! Oh, my goodness, I have become something I didn't want to have to become for quite a few more years (if I could have helped it in any way...) I have become...

a Minivan Mom!

Yep, that is right. We decided that it would be probably a better choice to go up than do something similar than the stratus, and have to get something bigger in a few years. So, here it is. Although, I must admit...those car designers have gotten pretty cleaver at enticing people to buy minivans. There are quite a few bells and whistles on this bad boy. I think I might even survive this transition!

So, I guess, if I think about it enough, then I can get used to the idea. It will be a good situation for us! Anyone for a road trip?!?

Saying "Goodbye" to an Era!

Well, can I just say that when it rains it pours! Monday night we were in a car accident. We were returning home from a lovely evening with my extended family at Taco Maker Night. We were stuffed from all the great food, tired and happy. We were just a minute or two away from our home, when we were hit by another car. Luckily, we were all okay. Ethan and I were a little shaken up, and all of us sustained a few bumps and bruises, but all in all...we are okay. I am grateful it wasn't any worse than it was.
Now...as for our dear car...the outcome is not as positive! Yes, it was an older car and I had driven it for quite some time, but we did not see us having to send this car up to junkyard heaven quite yet. She still had a few good years (alright, months) on her left to give.
I bought this car when I was in college. It was my very first "adult" purchase. I was so fond of this car. It has given me many good memories of road trips, outings, and experiences.
So, today I say farewell to our first car, and hello to a new chapter in our vehicle experience. I just hope we can find something that will be as great of a car as the good ol' stratus had been.

And, for all your viewing pleasure, we would like to give you just a few glimpses of how our dear ol' stratus is leaving us!