Yes, our adventure started long ago. Actually almost one year ago. We finally made the move!

First major step, (fly Bent to California) Busy,Busy day. in between Jon MIller's wedding, and reception and stuff stuffed in the middle was getting Bent to San Francisco Airport. The price tag for this

move was a mere 250.00. As much as a human passenger. Britt and I took him out to Delta Cargo mid 90 degree temps, and airport detours. We had to walk two blocks with Bent in hand along with

his carrier. Hot, long, heavy. Bent couldn't

fly if the temp. was above 85 degrees. It was hot and we really didn't want to leave in him Lehi with the older kids. They wouldn't appreciate his extended visit. The agent put some ice in his water cut as Bent cried mercifully to be let out. The weather report read 86 degrees at flight time. The agent accepted him since his flight was to a cool 65 degree San Francisco. And off Bent flew. When he arrived he was thrilled to see James.And he loved exploring or new X5 BMW. He has been able to have freedom running round the house because of the hard surface floors and is very, very happy. He loves the rides along Highway 1 with the crisp costal air. Without Bent this adventure would have been even more lonely for Britt and I.

FRAN

So my mom and i were off to Delta Cargo with bent in the car with us, he loves his car rides he thinks its super fun and loves to look out the window clueless of where we are headed. So me and my mom are at the airport now, and we could not find the delta cargo beca

use roads were blocked and the airport is HUGE.. So it got to the point where my mom parked somewhere and asked someone. They said, "you can either go all the way around and to the cargo or walk threw the blocking of the road" basically is what they said so .. yes we tried going around and it led us to a dead end! we were lost and had the GPS playing and soon enough we went back to the cargo place and i had bent and mom carried the Kennel. the temp. outside was 100 and very hot! but we did finally get to delta cargo! bent had to get in the Kennel and was starting to panic and already missed us.(: but mom and i had to leave him there and he did land in California with daddy! Bent was very excited to see a familiar face.

Bent is a really cool dog until he barks but i love him. mom and i also just love having him with us because he is our friend(:

BRITT

Lemons And Our Lemon Tree! (the first three days)

When life makes gives you Lemons make Lemonade!

The airplane landed

about 11:00pm. But

that didn't change or excitement. Dad was coming. We got our luggage and waited excitedly to see dad James. And if I knew dad he would bring Bent as well as the new car. All these things I was excited to share with Britt. There they came driving up to get us on the airport curve. I 'm not sure who looked more like an excited puppy, James or Bent? When Bent saw us out the window he went crazy with wiggles. Can't really say that James did that! As we loaded in the car Colby Caillat was playing like smooth beauty. When I hear her I will forever think of that moment. A moment filled with forward hopes, and deep losses. And yet for James and Britt I would do my best

to be strong and faithful.

Britt had a "I'm here and I'm lonesome" moment when she first walked in. She became broody and quiet. Even when dad showed her he bought us a new computer. I felt bad for dad and Britt's response to everything. Actually I felt bad for myself! I worked hard to get the house in beautiful shape. I wanted her to love it. Britt felt a little nervous in her new room. But there comes Bent to the rescue. Sleep is a miracle worker and as the morning was bright so was Britt.

We headed up the hill to Target etc. for things to get the house and Britt organized. After a good $600.00 at Target We were done! Going down the canyon to Half Moon Bay Britt hung on for dear life. Only to ease up when I said we are down the worse part relax! She said she was stressed because she was thinking of her having her license and driving down that canyon herself. Ya that terrifies me too!

Day two, Good things: The beach,(getting soaked by the evening tide) Young women's (meeting wonderful, fun, people) (Having a convert Alejendra befriend Britt) even though she is 17 years old. And the only one who went to Half MoonBay High School. The other's are from Pacifica. Hard things: Grocery shopping (Britt's melt down) (my missing Harmon"s)

Day three, Good things: Well? (cooking again) Hard things: ( Britt had a total melt down for the day.) (By the end of dealing with Britt's melt down, Mom went to bed and had a melt down.) I was ready to pack my bags!

Day four, Good things: (We bounced back.) (Britt apologized many times) (dad, James) We had a great day!

We decided to do a blog while shopping at Good Will. Our first not D.I. thrift store. We had lun

ch at Mimi'sin San Mateo. Had a great dinner. Then hit the beach with dad until evening. Hard things: Well poor me fell down a steep hill gong to the beach and rolled several times on r

ocky land. But only a little BooBoo as well as being stiff this morning. I'm a survivor! FRAN

We landed! heres the night of a new beginning! me and momma are waiting at the airport for daddy. we see him with bent and he helped us with our bags. i was excited to see dad but when i got to my new home i was upset becausei realized i will be alone for quite sometime. i loved the look of the house and how improved it looked. mom and dad did a really good job putting it together. Dad surprised us with a new computer i was happy and loved it but i did not show much emotion because i was to focused on the fact that ill be lonely.. i felt really bad about not showing dad how excited i was. the next day,

(day two) i got my bathroom all put together and put my clothes in my new closet and it was fun to have it all to myself. that night me and mom went to (young women's) i met a convert named Alejandra who was 17 and she asked me for my number so we can hang out sometime. made my day. haha(: then (day three) came and me and mom went to lunch then grocery shopping. still was feeling lonely and gloomy.

i went to good will to drop off some old things of ours and decided to go in for the heck of it(: me and mom had fun and looked for some clothes to see if we could find any. i got a hesh looking sweater and thought itd be fun to have(: and i think mom got a dress.

went to mimis and it was fun. then later went to the beach. mom and dad went walking along the beach away from the water. of course i went in the water and was having fun being with the waves wearing shorts and let the water get to my mid thigh so no i didnt get soaked. but enjoyed seeing the sunset and water crash on the rocks.

BRITT