We started out June with the idea that we'd "look" at vans, just so we could get a feel for what was available. Well, if you've ever started to "look" at something, you'll understand: by mid-June we'd found the van, and so we are now officially van owners. Lia wasn't sure about taking the plunge, but after having the van for a few weeks, I don't think you could pry the keys out of Lia's hands. She even takes the van when she's not taking the kids with her!
We're currently in Denver. I have a training class going on this week, and since my sister and her family live here, and Lia's sister and family live here, we decided to initiate the van into our family and made an adventure out of it. The kids are really good travelers, and with the extra room in the van, the actual drive was a breeze. Hopefully the trip back will be as good.