Well, Sam got his truck. After much debate I realized that we should do something with the Escape before it has a major break down, as it has had several smaller problems in the last few months. We found a good deal in Ashburn, my dad's hometown. The salesman actually graduated with my dad, so that was kind of funny. If Sam was excited to get a new truck, Charlie was off purely gleeful to get a truck.

Noah thought it was pretty cool too.

With any luck, our plan is that this could be the boys' first car...by the time Charlie can drive it will be 12 years old!
Edit: Sam wants me to include details. It is a 2012 Chevy Colorado. Four door crew-cab.