Our new ride

Jacob and I had been without a car for almost a year when we found our 1998 Chevy Lumina in October.  We were able to get it for $700.00 and it seemed like a great deal at the time because it was running great.  Well not long after the car would not start every one and awhile.  Then it finally dies and so we had t get it fixed.  $300 later we had a "new" fuel pump that made so much noise we always had to have the radio on.  Just recently it started not starting again and now they think it is the starter.  Also, the heater works but only on defrost, so in negative weather it is very cold.  Needless to say it was time to look for a new car because I work about 10 miles out of town and need a way to get to school.  We don't have the best credit right now so I thought it was a lost cause.  One night Jacob asked me if he could call around and see if we could get qualified for a loan somewhere.  Is aid sure, because I knew it was not going to happen.  Well when I woke up from my nap he had gotten us qualified and had 5  cars we could look at.  When we got to the dealership they had a 2011 Chevy Impala that they thought would be perfect.  Well, after driving it we realized it was.  We had rented one before and really liked it.  We decided to buy the car that night, Last Friday.

Jacob right before we went to sign the papers for the car.  He is super excited if you couldn't tell.

Me, excited but nervous.

They had just gotten the car in and had not detailed it yet or anything.  Plus we do not have a checking account so we had to figure something else out for the down payment.  So we had to leave the car there for a few days.  Which worked out because we were able to use the gas in our old car before we turned it in.

We went back today to pay the down payment and pick up the car.  I was so nervous to drive it home because it is so new.

Me driving home on the freeway. We got the car in Idaho Falls which is about 30 minutes from Rexburg.

Loving it!!!!!

I sure do love us

So shiny.  It is a really pretty silver color.

We love our new purchase and are very excited for all of the adventures we will take in it.   We can't wait to get it paid off though.