Living with an active family of five, driving past Jim Burke Ford on Oak Street is part of our daily routine. More often than not, those drives involve sitting in traffic, which means I've spent plenty of time admiring the shiny new vehicles lined up on the lot.

So when I got a call asking if my family would like to enjoy a Jim Burke Ford Date Weekend—including a vehicle to drive for the weekend and dinner—my response was immediate: "Um, yes. Of course!"

Choosing which vehicle to take home was easy. When Ford brought back the Bronco a few years ago, the nostalgia hit me instantly. I've always loved the Bronco's iconic look, and now I finally had the chance to see what all the excitement was about. On Friday afternoon, my daughter dropped me off at the dealership, and I wasn't disappointed.

Waiting for me was a beautiful Bronco, ready for the weekend ahead. Before our date night, I couldn't resist driving it home so the rest of the family could check it out. My daughter even took it for a quick spin around the block.  "It feels like I'm driving a tank!" she laughed.

That evening, once everyone was home, we piled into the Bronco and headed to Mexicali for a fantastic dinner. But our weekend with the Bronco didn't stop there. Like most weekends, ours was packed with activities. We spent our time shuttling kids to events all over town, giving us plenty of opportunities to put the Bronco to the test. What surprised us most was how smooth and comfortable it felt. Even though it's built for off-road adventures, it handled everyday driving with ease. It was spacious, comfortable, and felt surprisingly luxurious for our family of five. By Sunday morning, we were cruising to church in style, and I found myself wishing the weekend didn't have to end. 

The Jim Burke Ford Date Weekend was such a fun surprise. It added a little extra excitement to an otherwise busy weekend and gave us the chance to experience a vehicle we'd admired from afar for years.

Who knows? Maybe one day I'll be the one driving a Bronco down Oak Street instead of just admiring them from the traffic light.