Here is our “something big”. 
Our handsome chauffeur
12-passenger capacity for us to work on
Any of the benches can be removed for cargo space
The kids are in love with the large flip down screen
The Honda looks so tiny now!
So there you have it. We are so very excited and feel so blessed that God provided this new van for us. Our Odyssey was just feeling a bit cramped, as it was full to capacity, and we didn’t have any extra room for visitors, friends, or for our family to grow. Instead of getting a basic 12-passenger van we chose to make it feel a little less bus-like and had a slight conversion done on it. We visited a great dealership while we were on vacation in Florida (thanks for the recommendation Charlene!) and after we got home we prayed more about a new vehicle and felt the go-ahead to make a deal.
Chris got a flight out of town at 6am yesterday and was pulling out of the dealership by 11:45am, as I wrote about yesterday. It was an awesome God-wink that at that very moment the deck guys were pulling away from their completed job on our new deck. Chris drove home in 12.5 hours and only stopped once along the way! Needless to say, the van has a huge gas tank and Chris has a strong tank himself. Ha! It was very good to see him home safe and sound in the wee hours of this morning.
Thank you, Lord, that you bless us beyond what we ask or imagine. May we use Your gifts to us for Your purposes and to bless others through them. Can’t wait to pick up our first guest passengers at the airport on Tuesday! Did I mention His perfect timing?!
So, so excited for you guys . . .
you deserve it:-)
BUT could it fit the woodruffs, too???
hmmmmm . . .
maybe we could leave the boys home
OR
leave us home and have the boys take all the kids!!!!
It looks GREAT! Enjoy your new ride!
What a great-looking vehicle! Congratulations on a step up in your family transportation. Glad Chris is home s&s from his long drive. We certainly are rejoicing with you.
M and D
LOVE the van!! Looks pretty much like ours. I wish I’d known about being able to get headrests….that’s the ONE thing I didn’t know about. Wonder if I can still get them put on, hmmmm….LOL
Glad Chris made it home safely (and quickly–sounds like he travels like Troy!). BTW, I love, love, love the new deck!
Charlene, I bet you could still get headrests now that they know how to do it.
I think we were the first on this type of van. It just makes sense to me, both for comfort and safety. They were only able to fit two in each row, though. I’m so glad we saw the vans in person ahead of time. That helped us think through things better. I drove it yesterday and only hit a curb once. Ha!
Amy, I think we could all cram in.
Or I like your idea of leaving the boys with the kids. Ha!
Congrats on your van! It looks wonderful.
Love it – and just in time! Have fun with all the family and watch those curbs!