small modern living blog - van life holiday cheer

My husband traded a boat for this vanagon and I don’t think he ever regretted it! On our second date, he casually mentioned he would pick me up in his van. I was a little apprehensive, not understanding it was a “cool van,” as I peered out my living room window. As soon as this Vanagon came barreling up the drive, I was in love - in more ways than one. In the early days, we explored all the Minnesota state parks and had many memorable adventures. With small children now, we usually take the van out on date nights, winding around Lake Minnetonka and downtown Wayzata. In the winter we use it more for a unique backdrop for Christmas photos. For now with snow blanketing the ground, she stays tucked in our garage for safekeeping. For now I can almost feel the wind blowing through my hair!

Jessica