New (to us) Car

Joshua and I are slowly realizing that we are totally creatures of habit. For example, when we want a break from cooking, one of us will suggest that we go out to eat. Then without discussing details, we walk to the same restaurant, sit at the same table and often eat the same meal. It's comfortable and easy. Sure, we could try new restaurants -- we live in the mecca of eateries -- but eating out for us is more about sitting down and chatting for an extended amount of time without having to worry about the dishes.

With the coming of a little one and the fact that our current vehicle was too small to fit a car seat comfortably, we decided to invest in a second vehicle. Not surprisingly, it is a near replica of our current vehicle, just an extra two doors and hatchback. Take a look.

Our current car, a red Toyota Echo Our new car: a red Toyota Matrix The three years as a one-vehicle family was great but certain priorities made getting a second vehicle more appealing. Mainly, since I am planning on staying home with the baby full time, it will be nice to be able to drive up to Brian and Bridgette's house to visit during the daytime, go to some of the larger parks in the area for longer (and less trash-filled) walks and go to some of the museums/the zoo. Plus, with the hatchback, the dog won't have to sit on the babies lap, which is always a plus.

We were lucky that our friends, Dawn and Jason, just happened to be moving to Birmingham for the next two years and needed to sell their car. They gave us a great deal on it. They really loved the car and took good care of it. We can already tell that it is going to be a great addition to our family.

Side story: When we were test-driving it, Joshua kept telling me to imagine a screaming child in the backseat and then asking me if it was still a comfortable ride. He's a nut, which is why I love him so much.