The Cozy Coupe

Apparently, Chris’s obsession with cars (and yes, it IS an obsession) started at a fairly young age. There are stories of the obvious matchbox car love, something about sleeping with a tire, and the first car he could drive- the Cozy Coupe. That little plastic car was born in 1979 (the same year as Chris, must be kismet) and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009 with a special edition version (the same year Michelle was born). Can you see where this is headed? I’m pretty sure Michelle was destined for the Cozy Coupe from the time we learned we were having a baby, and it doesn’t help that they appear to be as obsessed with cars as their father. Who am I to fight such a destiny? So, on Father’s Day 2010, the Shenk Family got it’s newest member. We are now the proud owners of a Special Edition 30th Anniversary Edition Little Tikes Cozy Coupe and Michelle has promptly forgotten they ever loved anything else.

Chris (left) and Michelle (right)