New Car Hyundai Verna Hatchback Concept

Hyundai Verna hatchback 5-door took part in the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition 2010. Before Hyundai Verna hatcback appears, Hyundai Verna Hyundai first introduced the 4-door sedan at the Beijing Automotive Exhibition 2010.

After the Nissan Sunny which presents the latest, now turn Hyundai Verna reportedly present at the mat Guangzhou Auto Show 2010. But this latest Verna does not appear as a sedan, but comes as a hatchback. The plan, Verna hatchback will be manufactured locally in China, and will use different names.

Cars manufactured by Hyundai with a joint venture between Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Company will use two different engine options. The first engine is gasoline with a capacity of 1400 cc that could provide power 105 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque.










While a larger capacity engine, 1600 cc engine will generate power of 121 hp and maximum torque of 155 Nm. In the Chinese market, entry-level model with a capacity of 1400 cc will be able to achieve fuel consumption figures of 6.2 liters for a distance of 100 km. So that became a teririt in its class.

Suzuki New Mini-MPV Solio Concept






Suzuki Motor Corp. reportedly has just introduced a new mini-MPV called the Solio. Solio has a length of 3710 mm, and according to the plan will go on sale in Japan in early January next year.

Japanese home-made car manufacturer will use a capacity of 1200 cc engine that can generate power of 91 hp. The machine was then mated with automatic CVT transmission and using a front-wheel drive. In addition, Suzuki also brings four-wheel drive version as an option. Suzuki parties feel confident with its newest product, the evidence they target can sell the Solio as many as 12,000 units per year.

Not only that, the Solio is also rumored to be made to the Mitsubishi brand. As is known Suzuki and Mitsubishi often make the same car with different brands. Under the agreement, Suzuki will make 800 units per month Solio to Mitsubishi. "Supplies from Suzuki is expected to generate new customers for Mitsubishi and add a new line-up for Mitsubishi with a mini MPV Solio," wrote the Mitsubishi in a release quoted from Carscoop, In addition, Suzuki additionally brings four-wheel drive chronicle as an option. Not only which, a Solio is additionally rumored to be done to the Mitsubishi brand. As you well known, Suzuki as well as Mitsubishi often have a same automobile with dissimilar brands. Under a agreement, Suzuki will have 800 units per month Solio to Mitsubishi. Suzuki not explained some-more item about fuel consumption of this automobile, as well as a cost.

Suzuki New SX4 Car Diesel Design






Speculation about the existence of a diesel-engined SX4 is fulfilled. Maruti Suzuki in India ready to launch a diesel car that early next year. Maruti Suzuki SX4 diesel announced it will begin production in January 2011. Then the next car will go on sale to the public.

SX4 diesel will be equipped with the same 1300 cc engine with the Fiat Linea and Punto. Diesel engines will also adopt the technology is applied to the Swift DDiS. But Suzuki claim there are a number of new technologies that dicangkokan the SX4 diesel engine. Among variable geometry turbo that can produce power and torque is greater.

Design: The SX4 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio. The Suzuki SX4 was initially introduced as a five-door hatchback which was marketed as a crossover. The sedan was unveiled at the 2007 New York Auto Show and was later on launched in Japan, India and a few East european countries. The "SX 4" term was used by American Motors (AMC) for a sporty liftback model.

Engine: After using the Fiat 1.3l multijet engine for its Swift and Swift Dzire, Maruti will continue to use the DDiS engines. In the European market, the SX4 is sold with 1.9-litre and 2.0-litre DDis engine options. We expect, Maruti to launch the SX4 diesel with a 1.6-litre DDis, and this should be Maruti's reply to the VW Vento diesel, which produces 105-bhp from a 1.6-litre oilburner.

Features: The SX4 diesel is the twin of its petrol variant. There is no difference between the two except for their hearts.

Competitors/Overall Evaulation: The main rivals of the SX4 will be its own petrol sibling, the Honda City, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta Hyundai Verna and the recently launched Volkswagen Vento. The SX4 has a huge plus with the Maruti brand having the largest after sales and service network and good ownership experience.

Merry Christmas 2010

We celebrate our Christmas Day with joy like we always did to our past Christmases although Christmas here in Japan ain't a holiday---my husband went to his work first thing in the morning then me and my kids went to the nearby chapel coz we were invited for a candleservice at the school where Haruka is currently in( Wakaba's former school in kindergarten, too). Heard the gospel, prayer of thanks and praise and sung christmas carols. We had some banana cake and tea after together with the kids and mums. Wakaba was glad for most of her former classmates were there and played with them till noon.
I always do look forward to having my family all together just how much as I do the holiday itself and I'm glad my husband came earlier for our festive on Christmas eve and the kids opened their gifts that they received from us. Their Daddy was grinning coz he always loved to play Santa to our kids while the kids is tucked to bed and surprise them with pressies on the morning of Christmas Day.

Wakaba and former classmates and friends

My Girls, happy with their presents for Christmas

Me and Yochan

Merry Family Pic

Our Christmas festive

Here's my girls singing a Christmas carols for you all--in japanese of course^_^
Hope you all had a blast on Christmas Day!

mommy moments

2011 Dodge Charger Prototype - 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
A year ago, Dodge and Chrysler moved out from bankruptcy, a shadow of their former selves. A new partnership with Fiat has allowed them to play catch-up, and this hard work is paying off with a slew of new products primed for 2011. Leading the charge, so to speak, is the revamped 2011 Dodge Charger. This 4-door sedan has been redone with a focus on retaining its unique character while improving interior quality and driving dynamics.

At first blush, the new Charger seems familiar, but when compared to the previous generation, you readily see that every aspect has changed for the better. Its freshened exterior is heavily influenced by the Chargers of the late 1960s, especially in the rear taillamps and side scallops. The new split crosshair grill, however, is in keeping with Dodge's more recent history.

2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
2011 Dodge Charger Prototype Interior
While the exterior has a fresh look, it's the interior that has made even greater strides. There are no more hard surfaces. Gone is that flat plastic, boring dash and center console. In its place is an all new design that doesn’t skimp on softness or style. A large, etched aluminum panel sits just behind the new thick rimmed steering wheel, giving the Charger a distinctive appearance. If you option out the nav system, you're rewarded with a massive 8.6-inch touch screen. A nice touch on the gauges is the tachometer and speedometer pointer that’s detailed with a lighted arrow.

With your backside planted in the seat, and the wheel adjusted for angle and reach, the Charger becomes a comfortable place to do business. The previous steering wheel seems more appropriate in a bus compared to the new, smaller diameter rim. Not only does the car look good, it feels good too.

2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
In an earlier test drive of some prototypes, hitting the keyless ignition brings to life one of two engines. A new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 making 292-bhp, or carryover 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 massaged to make 370-bhp. Both engines have a throaty rumble totally in character for the car. The new V-6 not only eclipses the anemic 178-bhp 2.7-liter found in the last generation's base models, it is also superior to the previously optional 250-bhp 3.5-liter. In any event, the V-6 still won't rival the thrill of the Hemi V-8. The best thing about the new V-6 though is that the base 2011 Charger SE costs roughly the same as it used to at $25,170, with the bonus of a 5-speed automatic that supplants the previous base 4-speed auto.

Packages aplenty for the new Charger that allow a V-6 to be ordered with nearly all the options of the up-level R/T, including all-wheel drive. But only the R/T can be equipped with the Super Track Pak option. As is the case with the past Challenger model, this option gives the stability control a full-off mode, an important feature for those who like to do smoky doughnuts or enjoy the occasional power-slide.

2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
2011 Dodge Charger Prototype
When we sampled the prototypes around Chrysler’s Chelsea proving grounds, the new Charger showed off much improved ride and handling thanks to changes in the shocks and springs. Gone is the thud and thump over bumpy roads. In its place is the subdued snubbing of road irregularities. The general attitude of the car is benign and requires decent trail braking to hit a corner apex at speed, but never once did it miss step. The steering is light, but precise making the large sedan feel smaller than it actually is.

There was a fear the Chrysler Group had lost its way in the past years, but with the release of the new Dodge Charger, it’s obvious to anyone that drives one that they’re back on track.

Pricing for 2011 Charger RWD/AWD models:

Charger SE: $25,170

Charger SE (with Rallye Package): $27,420

Charger SE (with Rallye Plus package): $29,170

Charger R/T: $30,170 / $32,320

Charger R/T (with R/T Plus Package): $32,170 / $34,320

Charger R/T (with Road and Track Package): $33,170 / $35,320

Charger R/T (with Max Package): $35,170 / $37,320

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV


The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle is going to bulk up before it arrives in the U.S. next autumn. On sale in Japan since last year, this jellybean-shaped four-door is a little too small in its current format to meet stringent U.S. federal crash test regulations. The i-MiEV we’ll see at the L.A. Auto Show media preview days (November 17-18) is the first glimpse at this larger US-spec edition, set to arrive next year as a 2012 model. Bigger and wider than before, the technology within Mitsubishi’s clever showcase for EV technology should remain mostly carry-over.

The rear-midship layout is borrowed from the rear wheel-drive “i” minicar. In the transformation to i-MiEV, the standard car’s tiny 3-cylinder gasoline-powered engine, transmission and fuel tank are all tossed aside. A lithium-ion battery pack is placed beneath the cabin, while the electric motor, inverter and other components are located below and behind the rear passenger seats. According to Mitsubishi, this unique layout allows the electric motor and inverter to occupy the same space used by the conventional engine and transmission.

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
This translates into ample seating for four adults – even in the slightly smaller non-US models – and easy access to the luggage compartment thanks to the rear hatch. The low mounting points for the EV components also helps lower the center of gravity, making the i-MiEV nimble and easy to maneuver. We’re hoping a fun-to-drive quality hasn’t been lost with the larger (and likely heavier) U.S. model.

Range is always an issue with EVs, and the i-MiEV does have its limitations. Expect anywhere from 50-80 miles during a mix of city and highway driving. Recharging can take roughly 8 hours using an everyday household plug and socket, or as little as 30 minutes (or less) using quick charge technology. EVs are still in their infancy, so range and recharge times are improving on an almost monthly basis.

The price for the 2012 i-MiEV is expected to fall around $30,000, before a $7,500 federal tax credit. This pricing point places the i-MiEV right in the thick of the automotive market, and well within the reach of tech-savvy and eco-conscious early adopters. Heavily reliant on the sales and bad-boy image of its rally-inspired Evo models, Mitsubishi is undoubtedly hoping the 2012 i-MiEV raises the company’s profile and boosts its image as a leader in electric vehicle technology.

Plugging in to a Bright Automotive Future

Recharging the Toyota Prius PHV 
Toyota Prius PHV
2012 Toyota Prius PHV
The Toyota Prius is already one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road today. Adding electric power is certain to continue its reign at the top when we see the first application of what Toyota refers to as the 2012 Prius PHV. I recently test drove the car in Vancouver, British Columbia, a city currently on my list of one of the most annoying cities to drive in, due to ongoing construction and congested streets. How did the PHV do in the Vancouver traffic? Not surprisingly, given the success of the hybrid model, excellent in every way.

Based on the world’s most popular hybrid vehicle, the Prius PHV is designed to deliver a range of more than 13 miles and a top speed of almost 62 mph on battery alone. In addition, an onboard Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine enables the car to revert to hybrid mode and operate like a regular Prius, giving the vehicle the driving range and performance American and Canadian drivers demand from today’s automobiles.

The Toyota Prius PHV is expected to achieve a fuel mileage rating in the area of 135 mpg and CO2 emissions of 41 g/km under specified driving conditions (combined electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle modes). Compared to the typical conventional midsize automobile, driving a Prius PHV for one year should reduce fuel consumption by 436 gallons (83%) and CO2 emissions by almost 4,000 kg (or 4 tonnes).

Spending time behind the wheel of the Prius PHV, I find little difference with the regular Prius Hybrid. Acceleration is excellent, braking ability on par with other vehicles in this class, and there is no disparity in roominess or comfort.

A multitude of electronic gauges monitors all aspects of what’s going on mechanically, making it easy to track where you are in the cycle of electric power. With a limited cruising range of 12 miles in electric mode, it is not designed for long distance travel. But Toyota claims the average American commutes 10 miles per day, so it should, in theory, provide more than adequate power. Cold weather is certain to affect performance and is one of the reasons why it is so important to test in the northern U.S. states and Canada.


In total, 150 vehicles will be evaluated in the U.S., and 600 worldwide (15 in Canada), with TMS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program managing the long-term evaluation of the vehicles. If first impressions are worth anything in a long term test, the Prius Plug-In Hybrid should be a dynamic winner in the race to drive without the need to depend on petroleum-based fuels.


“By taking steps toward accommodating electric vehicle use, Georgetown continues to advance our sustainability goals, including the reduction of our carbon footprint,” said Karen Frank, vice president for university facilities and student housing at Georgetown.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Clean Cities and Georgetown University to gain driver feedback on this new technology. These types of partnerships and programs are critical as we strive to bring advanced-technology and alternative-fuel vehicles to market that meet customer wants and needs,” said Jaycie Chitwood, manager of Advance Technology Vehicles, TMS.

Recharging the Prius PHV requires 3 hours with a standard 110V outlet, or as little as 90 minutes with a 220V connection. Georgetown University has installed two new vehicle charging stations which will be used during the evaluation period. These are located below the new LEED-certified Harris Building. Along with advancements in automotive technology, developments in architectural designs are helping lead the way in building a better tomorrow for future generations.

Is the world ready for an electric vehicle? The answer at this point is no. Government infrastructure is slowly coming alongside and refueling stations are starting to make their appearance within certain geographical areas, but it will be several years yet before we start to feel their impact.

This does not mean, however, that we shouldn’t pursue a plan of moving toward sustainable mobility. As plug-in power becomes more readily available in downtown areas, and garages are equipped with 220 volt charging stations, the switch will slowly flip towards more electric powered vehicles.

On that note, Nissan will soon introduce the LEAF, and Chevrolet is counting on the success of Volt, (as is Mitsubishi with i-MIEV), so the stage is set. My test drive of the Prius PHV in Vancouver, B.C. proved there is a market for this type of automobile and it is only a matter of time before we start to see more electric cars and less gasoline and diesel powered automobiles driving the future. Brighter days for the automobile are ahead!

Best Car for Your Teen

2012 Volkswagen New Beetle
2010 Kia Soul
One question we are often asked at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance is, Which car should I buy for my teen? In our December-issue Best List, we pick our favorite new car for young drivers: the Kia Soul.

Your teen may try to persuade you to buy a sporty, speedy model (the Porsche Boxster comes to mind). But the best car for a teen, some car experts say, is on the other end of the spectrum -- an older, larger, uncool sedan (think the Ford Crown Victoria or an aging Volvo station wagon).

We think an even better idea is to buy a small sedan -- after all, many state laws limit the number of passengers teens can carry -- that’s also maneuverable, safe and doesn’t go zero to 60 in 5 seconds. In fact, we have a checklist of attributes to evaluate when choosing a suitable car for young, less-experienced drivers, and the Soul scores highly on all of them:

Top safety pick. The Kia Soul is a Top Safety Pick of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That means it gets the highest score on the Institute’s front, side and rear crash tests. The Soul also has a long list of standard safety features: stability control -- to prevent skids -- four-wheel anti-lock brakes, front side airbags and head curtain airbags. Kia also provides 24-hour roadside assistance for five years or 60,000 miles.

Low ownership costs. The sticker price for the 2010 manual-transmission Soul + is an easy-to-take $15,890. This is our favorite model because it provides a good mix of standard equipment and value. With fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 24 mpg in the city, it’s relatively cheap to gas up, too.

Low insurance and repair costs. These are important for any family with a teen driver. The cost for a typical family to insure the Soul is $920 a year -- on the low end of the scale for all vehicles. Repair costs are held to a minimum because of Kia’s warranty, also five-years or 60,000-miles.

High resale value. We put a lot of stock in how well a car holds its value. And with a resale value of 56% of sticker price after three years, the Soul is solidly above average.

Moderate speed. When it comes to power, the Soul’s horsepower is an adequate -- but not excessive -- 142. This is not a street racer.

Coolness. Even though the Soul isn’t going to win Le Mans, it has cachet. The hatchback design is funky-cool, and its fold-down second seats provide more than 53 cubic feet of cargo room, making it easy to haul stuff -- bikes, camping gear, dorm-room supplies. Rear legroom is a roomy 39 inches.

Inside it has a USB connection for an MP3 player, a three-month free subscription to Sirius satellite radio and a Bluetooth hands-free phone connection.

Put it all together and, if you’re shopping for a young driver, the Kia Soul should be at the top of your list of cars to consider. If you want to expand your search to other cars, use our checklist to make sure you get a good, safe car.

We used the checklist to find a great used car for teens as well: the 2008 Scion xB. It’s a better value now than when it was new -- and we named it a Best New Car back then. It was a Top Safety Pick of the IIHS and comes standard with six airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control. Priced at about $12,413 (with 24,000 miles), it rings up nearly $4,000 under the original sticker price. Insurance and repairs costs are low, and horsepower, at 158, isn’t outrageous. The xB is another boxy ride with plenty of style and space, and it is sure to appeal to teen sensibilities.

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas Pictures, Images and Photos

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS, WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!

A wish fulfilled



It is hard for me to write this story, but I wanted to share with you a recent project that I have been working on for the last few months. This project really holds a special place in my heart.

I recently had the opportunity to meet with a wonderful 13-year- old girl named Jordan Barrett. Sadly, Jordan had recently lost her twin sister, Jensen, to cancer.

During Jensen’s battle with cancer, she chronicled a journal in which she made a list of 20 things that she wanted to see or do before she passed. One of the items on the list was to redecorate the room that she and Jordan shared together.

I was heartbroken when I heard the story, and wanted to help in anyway that I could. My first meeting with Jordan was very difficult. My heart went out to her - the thought of loosing not only her sister, but her twin. We talked about her room, and looked at ideas of beds and wall colors and new desks. Seeing the room for the first time, it was basically untouched, filled with two twin beds, desks and clothes left on the floor. It was like a moment frozen in time. I knew that, as wonderful as it would be to help makeover the space and give Jordan a new space that she and her sister had always dreamed of, it was going to be a hard challenge to not take away from the memories of the past. These thoughts were constantly on my mind throughout the process. We couldn't just replace everything in the room and forget the past. It was vital to incorporate the memories from the past and start to create new memories for the future.



There were certainly many tears while working on this project, not just for the family, but from me too. Each step along the way had its own layer of consideration. This was the room that the twins had been brought home together from the hospital. This was also the room where Jensen had been sick. These were the beds that they had slept in and the desks that they had worked at. Boxing up the memories for the room to be painted and new furniture to be installed, lead to the family discovering items that Jensen had left behind. Taking apart the twin beds for the new full sized bed to be installed felt like I was somehow breaking the twins apart.



Just last week, we installed the new room, with newly painted purple walls (Jensen’s favorite color) and all new furniture (thanks to PBTeen). Nothing made me happier than to see the joy in Jordan’s face with the re-design of the room. The room was fresh and new and exactly what she and Jensen had talked about. We filled picture frames with photos, moved in stuffed animals and many objects that were important to Jensen. It was vital to keep Jensen’s memory alive the space and the dreams that she had, but at the same time help Jordan move forward.



I was honored to be apart of such a touching transformation. The San Francisco Chronicle documented this process and I am happy to share this article with you.





A wish fulfilled: Teen gets a fresh start

Anh-Minh Le, Special to The Chronicle
Photos: John Sebastian Russo and Paul Chinn
Sunday, December 19, 2010


Shortly after her daughter Jensen died in August, Evelyn Barrett stumbled upon a journal that the 13-year-old had kept. In it, she chronicled her two-year battle with synovial sarcoma, a rare and incurable form of cancer that afflicts hundreds of young people every year.

She wrote about her chemotherapy treatments and many surgeries; about shuttling among hospitals in the Bay Area, Tennessee and Orange County - all via train or car because her lungs were too fragile for air travel. The accomplished piano player, who was also a competitive swimmer and tennis player before her illness, documented her experience as a junior bridesmaid in a cousin's summer wedding; a July trip to Alaska, where she participated in a sled-dog ride with an Iditarod race team; and other family vacations that offered a brief respite from reality.

"Her last entry was a list of 20 things she wanted to see or do before she passed," said Evelyn. One of the items was to redecorate the bedroom she shared with her twin sister, Jordan - to transform it from a little girl's room to a space better suited for a teenager.

"Jordan and Jensen shared a room since the day they came home from the hospital," recalled their mother. "They laughed, fought, cried, studied together, read together, yelled at each other like siblings often do, and learned how to get along with each other in their 10-by-12-foot room. Despite all of this activity, they loved sharing their room and were inseparable."
Evelyn and husband Greg's 9-year-old son, Blake, has his own room. And the family's Saratoga home does have a spare bedroom. But neither twin wanted it; they were roommates by choice.

In the weeks following Jensen's death, her side of the room remained untouched, "as if she was still there - unmade bed, papers on her desk, her clothes on the floor," said Evelyn, who saw a new purpose in completing the bedroom makeover on Jensen's list. "It would be great to give Jordan a fresh start and begin her healing process."

Through mutual friends, interior designer Grant K. Gibson heard about the Barretts and reached out to them to volunteer his services.

"I couldn't imagine what it would be like for a young girl to lose her sister and best friend. Jordan's had to deal with so much," he said. "My goal as a designer is to bring a smile to people's faces when I'm done working on a project. And I hope that I can do that for her."

During their initial meeting, to help provide a sense of her aesthetic, Jordan showed him some pages she had dog-eared in the latest PBteen catalog. Gibson knew that with the lingering medical and funeral bills, the budget was going to be tight. But he also knew that PBteen is headquartered in San Francisco. So he contacted the home furnishings retailer to inquire about merchandise donations.

With PBteen on board, the project officially got under way. "I'm excited to have a new room," said Jordan, who envisioned walls in shades of purple and furnishings in black and white. "Jensen and I had discussed what we wanted to do. Now I'll be able to incorporate some of the ideas that we talked about. I would love a place where I can relax, read, hang out with friends and do homework."







Earlier this month, the painters and furniture installers descended on Jordan's bedroom. Out went the seafoam green walls, pair of twin beds and two desks. In went a full-size bed; a storage tower that is the perfect spot for personal mementos, not to mention a set of "Twilight" books; a bookcase for more academic reading material; and a combination desk and hutch.
Graphic and textural accents - such as the PBteen Nouveau Floral bedding, a wire letter "J" and a lavender flokati rug - imbue a sense of fun.

"It will be easy for her to change the accessories in the room over the years," said Gibson. "Because you know with teenagers, one day it's in, the next it's out."




The room includes some holdovers, of course. A piece of Jordan's old desk, for example, was brought back in. "I started to write on it about a year ago," explained the eighth-grader. "Then when friends came over, they'd sign it." Gibson proposed retaining just the autographed panel of the desk and repurposing it as wall art. It now rests on top of her new desk, behind a trophy that Jordan and Jensen won in a doubles tennis competition.





"It was important for me to keep objects that remind me of Jensen," said Jordan. Among those objects are lots of photographs and Jensen's beloved stuffed animals - like a monkey, Elliot the Elephant and a caterpillar that Jensen received as a newborn.
Caterpillars are a subtle, recurring theme in the room. There's a colorful ceramic caterpillar from a paint-it-yourself studio. Jensen started it, and Jordan finished it last month. A plastic caterpillar holds a small collection of medallions and pendants that were given to Jensen while she was undergoing cancer treatments. "We just found this when we were clearing out the room," said Evelyn. "I had no idea she had saved all of these."




On the day that the finished room was revealed, Jordan invited her friend Camille Tabari to share in the excitement. "I know it was hard to change," said the fellow 13-year-old, "but it looks a lot better now."

Added Jordan: "It looks different from what I thought it was going to, but it's so much better than what I imagined!" In addition to the purple, black and white palette, Gibson introduced pink into the room - a pleasant surprise to Jordan, whose second favorite color is pink.

Her father, Greg, noted that "it's a good step in moving forward. She's growing up and entering the next stage. It's important to keep your memories, but don't let them hold you back."




And now the Barretts can cross this item off of Jensen's list. "This is what she wanted," said Evelyn. "I feel like she's smiling down on us saying, 'Good job, guys.' "