San Francisco or Bust

Austin leaves for San Francisco/Oakland in 8 days. It is kind of scary for me. I know where he is now, and he doesn't get to go far from the MTC at all. Now, he will be driving in a big city, he doesn't know, and that makes me scared.

Maylin isn't sure about it either. We were watching a repeat of Storage Wars the other night (love that show) where they traveled to San Francisco for an auction. As they were driving around town, I told Maylin that is where Austin will be living for two years. She said, "No. Its too big." Then she said, "No. Its too far away." Then she said, "Is he really going to hang out with the Storage War guys?" I died laughing. I couldn't believe she thought San Francisco meant being with the Storage War guys. I guess, not understanding the whole TV thing, could get her confused. I told her no that they were just there on a trip. She seemed happy about that.

We have been on a little trip. I will post pictures once I figure out how to get the photos from my phone to here....or wait for Jay to do it, which ever comes first.

Kenzie missed all last week due to being sick. Today is her first day back to school.

Comments

Nate said…

Austin will soon be hanging out with the missionaries or the Storage War Guys in SF :) I love six-year-old reality. Will be thinking about you:)

March 13, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Lisa~~ said…

Austin will do great, he is a smart guy and he's going to love the experience. Good that Kens is feeling better, hope you all stay healthy.

March 13, 2012 at 8:28 PM

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