Say hello to our new Journey! :)

So a few weeks ago Shauns truck had to go into the shop. Normally it would be no big deal, but we had sold my car before we moved to Utah (lets be honest, it would NOT have made that trip) so we were without a car. Shaun had to get to work and back and I needed to get Lincoln to Ogden and back for baseball and my dr appointment. So we got a rental car. First, it was a little Toyota, but it REAKED of smoke and as a pregnant lady with a nose of a dog, that was NOT going to be happening. We went back told them the issue and they very nicely upgraded us to an SUV. Actually, I think it is technically a "crossover"...whatever that means! Anyway, it was a Dodge Journey.

I had shown Shaun a Journey a few months prior as something that fits right in our budget, has the third row option we would want, and is a smaller SUV so good gas mileage. He instantly said no because it was a mini van. Well folks, fast forward a few months and guess who was in love with the car?!? We LOVED our rental. So much that we spent the weekend we had it looking at other Journeys to purchase! We knew we would eventually be getting a new car because Shaun got a new job and would be going to North Salt Lake and back daily, and he wanted me to have something to get the kids around. So it was a time a comin I tell ya!

We couldn't find any that we really loved. The miles were either too high or the price was insane and they wouldn't budge. We have Lincoln with us while trying to car search...have you ever tried that?!? Taking a toddler with you?? SOOO HARD!!! So after three days of the search with a toddler, I had thrown in the towel. One thing I love about Shaun is that when he starts something, he will finish it. He can't just stop. So the next day I sent him out to do some errands for me while I stayed back with Lincoln. HOURS passed and I was starting to wonder where in the world he was...when all of the sudden he pulled into our driveway with a BRAND NEW, 2015 Journey!!! I love it!!!

It has the option to have the back row up all the way, part way, or no way at all (think car trips when the kids are older and fighting...throwing one in the back! lol) so it seats 7, only had 18 miles when we bought it, and it smelt soo divine! The problem is, it didn't have the DVD player we wanted (no biggie, we will install one later) and no tinted windows (again, can totally do on our own) otherwise, it is everything we wanted! I have never owned a BRAND NEW car so I feel sooo spoiled!!! I am not sure if we will ever buy used again because folks, once you go new, do you ever go back?!? The warranty itself is so worth it! EVERY SINGLE THING that could go wrong with the car is COVERED for 100,000 miles!!! So amazing!

Now as I cruise around town, I feel like a real soccer mom. I have my toddler in the back, my baby in my stomach, and my little SUV all ready and driving down the road! :) Honk if you see me!!!