The MintyVan

Our journey in photos:

Ben is sad to give up the truck. Ha.

The kids have no idea where we are going. The devious smile means "we are about to cause major problems on yet another drive where we are squeezed entirely too close together."

Exploring inside the "big surprise."

We have since taken out that end seat for easy in and out. With the power sliding door, the kids can even hop in and buckle themselves while I'm still in the house!

Look how much space in between them! And Kav still finds stuff to get into...

I don't think so baby Kai!

Their first "separated" drive.

How prophetic that my kids asked for a minty-van. That certainly describes the color "silver pine mica" quite well. Although in some lights our van looks almost silver and in some lights a bright medium green color. I love it. One of the more unique colors in a popular vehicle. Much quicker to pick out of a parking lot than was a black ford explorer! I can't tell you how many times my kids attempted to get in someone else's vehicle.

So what will I aspire to now? Just kidding - but this really is a dream come true. Kari says I need a new tag line. I was always saying

"when I get a minivan..."

Other news - I love my new job. I do not feel busier - I feel like I get a much needed break from the kids a couple nights a week and even get to socialize with other adults! Last night I made $120 serving at a wedding that rented out the restaurant for the reception. It's so good to finally be done training.

We are going away for a few days - first trip away without the kids. I absolutely can't even fathom what this is going to be like - 3 days/nights at a cabin in the middle of nowhere up north almost in Canada.

Rach please keep that baby inside! :) Shayna have fun in Cali!