The New Baxter-Mobile

Hurray- a new Baxter-mobile provided in October (oops- late post). We were praying and looking for this vehicle. We can now haul around eight people plus some cargo. This is a dad's perfect family vehicle. It hauls enough cargo to make him happy, carries all of the children plus, but isn't totally a mini-van. Kind of a cross between rugged SUV and family-friendly minivan. The mom''s pro-points are that it's not a full-size van (that's actually kind of a praise in her mind! Regular full-size vans are on her top-ten list of ugly vehicles) and that it carries all of the children plus, as well as a stroller and groceries. The 's con list includes the fact that she was vehemently apposed to driving an Astro or anything similar in appearance up until the month of purchase of this vehicle. We were doubly thankful that God provided this van for us (through Craigslist, from a Christian family) when we learned that the Cash For Clunkers program killed millions of good-condition, used vehicles. Suddenly it made sense why it was so hard to find a decent used vehicle on the local (and Denver) car lots! All of the good ones had been turned in on the C-4-C program and had their engines melted, their useable parts sold, and then were crushed within the required three month period. So, if you happen to come by for a visit- we can now drive you around in the comfort and style of a 2003 Chevy Astro!