and finally...

 Welcome Freeda. Our new car. Yes...I named her. (magical and peaceful) and makes me think we're free to go on our travels! So corny haha ;)

I can't even put to words how very excited we are! But mostly, how excited I am. Thank you to Dave's parents who so generously gave us their Honda Pilot when they got their new one. It is such a blessing to us and couldn't have come at a better time. As most of you know, we only have one car...My maiden name is Walker...and we very literally walk everywhere! Playgroups, parks, target, library, grocery store, you name it..it is probably within walking distance. I am so thankful we live close enough to walk practically everywhere, even the doctor's is within walking distance! But- I still felt very dependent on Dave if we needed the car to get somewhere. It is such a huge relief to not have to depend on him. From work traveling, to emergency dr. visits...to late naps and rain that prevent us from walking to an activity...I now no longer have to worry about having the car from Dave. I am just so so happy! And so thankful for such an amazing gift from Dave's parents! really and  truly!! So we'll still continue walking most places, but you can bet we'll be driving to places too now :) I am in Heaven! This car has been a long time coming!

Oh yes, and I almost forgot! We can now go camping without having to be so very creative with how to bring all our camping gear! Especially now as a family of four. I'm really not sure how we would fit everything in our little honda accord! It was pretty full just going to Oregon and Santa Clarita for trips, but camping is another story! Now we'll have space for everything! Stroller, bikes, tent, sleeping bags, ice chest (this has always been the hardest to fit!) Oh I am just so gosh darn excited!!! Can ya tell?

Thank you so much Greg and Linda :)