withoutmelissa:

Brent and I are in the process of purchasing a car for our return to North Carolina. Along with whatever family car we purchase, we will be enjoying a funky little 1986 VW Vanagon. A family hand-me-down that’s been parked too long and needs to be driven regularly.

In comes Brent, Everly, and I waving our hands furiously and saying “Oh! We’ll take it !” We’re picturing weekend camping trips, out of town music festivals and anywhere else our hearts feel called to go.

It has the pop up camper on top and a little sink and stove. It’s so ugly it’s cute! Stay tuned for our Vanagon adventures - we’ve got to give this bad boy an appropriate name.

Love,

M

My parents used to have a similar car, a Westfalia, when I was small. We went on tons of trips with it and I have great memories of sleeping in the upper “floor” with my brother, eating camping food, and yes, the sink! The sink always confused me as a kid. I’m sure Everly and your future children will also think fondly of the car you end up buying :)