Find out how we plan on finding our dream car + sweet surprise!
This year was full of huge milestones! Dylan started high school, Robert started middle school, William announced he had the opportunity to graduate early and that he would be graduating in January, and we also went from a family of seven to eight when we brought home our first little girl! My entire world shifted the day I brought her home (click here to read all about her birth story). I still remember the day we strapped her into the same car seat in my truck that held Joseph when I took him home from the hospital as well, the truck has lots of good memories in it but it was time for us to begin finding our dream car + sweet surprise!
Finding Our Dream Car + A Sweet Surprise
My truck has served me well. It’s allowed me to fit my growing family, give me the room I needed to carpool, head to play dates, and even carry all my bags when I have a rare mall day to myself. It is a very well worn car that has served us well throughout the years. Now that Olivia is about to transition into a bigger car seat, we’ll be utilizing that third row even more, especially now during the holidays. Finding Our Dream Car + A Sweet Surprise
Buying that truck was the best investment we have made. I give thanks to my husband for that because I’m the type who tends to shy away from change and I would have kept us as a one car family. Before we had the truck, he was the one who drove the car for work. The inconvenience of one car isn’t something that I would wish upon anyone. This truck was much needed for me, but it has also left a big void, because now my husband is left with the sedan that we have out grown.
Finding Our Dream Car + A Sweet Surprise
It’s definitely time for an upgrade. One that will allow me to give my husband the truck back and find a car that also has a roomy third row for our ever growing family, because we’ll be welcoming another girl in April! Yep, after five boys, it looks like I’ll soon be a mom with two daughters now! I still can’t believe it, I never thought I’d even have one girl let alone two, so we’re gearing up and getting ready to strap in another car seat.
Finding Our Dream Car + A Sweet Surprise
To help us with the financing process we plan on using Capital One’s Auto Navigator site, where you can search local car dealerships and their inventory for the model, make and price, the look up exactly what we’re looking for and whether or not we qualify for it. I don’t think theres anything more exhausting than car shopping with kids in tow, so this is a dream come true and it makes the process SO much easier and even more enjoyable. You can literally find out in minutes if you prequalify, click here to get started!
Thank you Capital One’s Auto Navigator site for sponsoring this post! **All content and opinions are my own.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I love the Capital One Auto Navigator Site. It’s so easy to use and it really streamlines the process of finding a new car. I really love that I don’t have to drive around to twenty dealerships to see what cars they have in stock. I can just check that one site and figure out the best deal for me. We are also due for an upgrade in the car department.
Nikki says
What a fun post! Congrats, btw. I used USAA to find my car and it made the process a breeze. So happy that Capital One could do the same for you.
Chelsea Klassen says
Congratulations on the baby girl to come! We have 5 kids here, 4 boys and 1 girl and people think I am busy! I’m glad you were able to find your dream car. Finding the right vehicle is hard enough for small families, let alone the bigger ones like ours!
Kerri says
Congratulations! So exciting to hear about your sweet surprise. Good thing you will be able to use Capital One Auto Navigrator to upgrade to a larger car.
Milena says
That’s wonderful that you will be able to upgrade! Congrats on your new arrival!
Stephanie Jeannot says
That is beautiful to hear. Guess you really did make a great investment with that truck. The space was definitely needed. Congratulations on your new baby girl. That;s awesome. You sound like an amazing mom.
Keikilani says
Congratulations on another girl!!! We recently had to upgrade our car to accommodate our growing family too.
Laura Funk says
Oh your daughter is beautiful! She sure is a sweet surprise, what a blessed year you have had. I will have to look into Capital One for my Auto needs in the future!
Vicky says
Oh my gosh congratulations! So many wonderful surprises. Those two little girls are going to be so spoiled and protected by their big brothers. We love our minivan but I don’t know if that will be big enough for you. Good luck with your search!
Jasmine Anderson says
They will definitely be spoiled!
Bites for Foodies says
Best surprise ever!! Congrats!! I have to say, we have two kids and we’re still content with our Fusion…everyone told use we’d get a mini-van but we’ve proved them wrong, lol!
Jasmine Anderson says
Haha I havent bitten the mini van bullet just yet!
Kristy @ Mommy Hates Cooking says
How exciting to be having a girl after 5 boys! Girls are so much fun, though they can be filled with drama. I despise car shopping, though I love being in a nice, new vehicle.
Jasmine Anderson says
It really is!
roch says
I like having the feeling of accomplishing a dream goal. Finally getting a truck is an awesome way to make you remember the hardships you’ve been through. The bigger space is great so you can carry stuff and seat more people in. Congratulations!