PHeather's PHamily: New Car and Sweet Boys

Well, we did it. We actually got rid of our Volvo. This was a very emotional experience for me, as she was my most favorite car ever. Also, we've had lots of good memories with her... we bought her right before we left Alaska, she brought us back to the lower 48 from Alaska via the ALCAN Highway, we took many road trips in her, we brought Jackson home from the hospital in her, etc. We just really felt she was getting too cramped for us with the second baby (and a third in the future). I had a good little cry when we drove away from her for the last time, but I hope she makes some other person as happy as she's made me. She did let us know that we were making the right decision in selling her, though. Two days before we got rid of her the radio stopped working, which would have cost about $1500 to fix. That really sealed the deal for us. Here are the last pictures of me with Mulva (that was her name)...

Yes, I was giving her a kiss goodbye in that last picture. I really loved her. :( Phil promised that we can get another one someday.

On a lighter note, here is our fabulous new car - a Honda Odyssey! Yes, I know it's a minivan and minivans aren't usually called "fabulous", but she's pretty awesome. I think she looks pretty sharp in black!

Oh, the bells and whistles on this thing are so great! The two side doors and tailgate open with the push of a button and Jackson can crawl up in there all by himself. I never thought I would own a minivan, but I'm totally a believer now.

We've all been doing pretty well since coming home from the hospital. Emmett looks a little orange in these pictures because he's been a bit jaundiced. I took him to the doctor to have it checked out the other day, though, and she says he's fine. It seems to be getting better every day now. He's still having trouble getting back to sleep after his feedings in the middle of the night, but hopefully he'll get the hang of it soon. He's really a pretty good baby, though - eats well, poops well, and isn't too fussy. Jackson loves him, too. He's being such a sweet big brother! Here are some recent pictures of the boys...