Proud Owner

After stalking the KSL classifieds long enough and test driving other trucks to compare, Matt decided to take a look at one down in Orem. Turned out to be "the one." Fit the long list of specifications he had his mind set on. And, we got a great price and a lower interest rate than the bank had first quoted! After all was settled, Matt drove in last night with just enough sunlight left for us to see his new ride. I let the girls stay up a bit late to see what they had given a few of their coins for.

Granted, the pictures are fuzzy due to quickly grabbing the Ipod, but I still love the picture below: three heads peering out (dog Carl's rather than sleeping Tyler's), and Matt's proud grin. Immediately, Matt wiped the window clean of any signs of it being for sale. The girls slid boots over pajamas and ran out for a closer look. Together, they reversed out of the driveway for a quick spin.

Today, we took another drive through the neighborhood. Nothing far, since it still needs to be officially registered and licensed. But, Matt couldn't continue just looking at it through the front window. A "ride as a family" was deemed needed.

With three car seats easily fitting in the back, happy passengers were ready to go. I don't think Tyler will remain happily buckled in the back, though (He has really begun arching his back and fighting us any and all times we buckle in to the car). But really, who blames him? Having now had the chance to explore the front seat, of course he wants that position. Won't be long before Matt has turned him into a Dodge fan, that's for sure.

It is good to see Matt satisfied. He is NOT one for material things, but I have repeatedly been told by him that "it would be really nice to have a truck right now" (usually as I'm requiring him to go to another hardware or garden store for my project supplies). A truck, this truck, is something he has repeatedly put off while other bills were paid. It is great to be at the point that he has gotten his goal.

...now, his wishlist only contains a pepper grinder (bizarre!). I think I can manage to pull that one off for his next birthday. :)