Mi Familia Nueva

This week my post will be about my new family. The mom (Soledad) is from Southern Spain and her family owns a farm with pigs and horses. I think that's so awesome. She says we'll definitely go down and visit sometime. The dad (Olivier) is from France and apparently usually in the summer they go visit his family. I would love to visit France so I hope that happens. The youngins that I'll be watching seem amazing. I've skyped them a couple times and they seem really sweet and loving.

 The oldest (Matilda) is 10 and said she would teach me the Spanish guitar. You know I dig that! I get to teach her the ukulele in exchange. Which is awesome!  Finally someone who wants me to teach them! My siblings say it's "too hard" and then give up. Looking at you Jairus!

The middle boy (Diego) is 8. I have a feeling he's really hyper just because when I skype he often leaves in the middle and goes off and plays. That's to be expected of an 8 year old though! In the very beginning he said he wanted me to be his Au Pair which was very cute. But it also could have been the fact that I sent them a pic of me making cupcakes. So.........

The youngest (Teo) is 3. He along with Matilda I've talked to the most. Well kind of. His mom translated for me. He asked if I was "coming today" and after I said no he asked if I was coming "tomorrow" So cute!

Now after that last paragraph you're probably like "Wait! Do they speak English!?" Thankfully the two oldest do and the youngest understands it but doesn't speak it. That's partially their reason for having an American come out there. So that I can teach them and improve their English. I've never been wanted for my English speaking skills before so that's a snazzy new experience.

I'm really excited to go out there and meet them in person. From all the pictures they've sent I'm under the impression they going swimming. A lot. And they just have a lot of fun in general.

That's what I've got for you on them for now. Don't worry though you'll hear all about them as the year goes on. 

In other news the past week I bought my plane ticket. I'm officially leaving on the 6th of September. Too bad it's not the 5th. Then I could have quoted a song. Lame. I have a 7 hour layover in Heathrow. Too bad it's not quite enough time to go to Windsor. That and it would cost almost $80 for a taxi there and back. Oh well. I hear the airport is huge so I'm sure I'll find stuff to do. That's the fun part of my journey but pretty much I'm going to be in airplanes and airports for 24 hours. I've never done that before let alone travel internationally. I'm a little nervous but I know it'll all be fine. I've been talking to my frequent traveling friends and they make it sound pretty simple. Hallelujah!

I also was able to contact the branch president of the branch for my church out there. He says the branch has 100 members and 10 of them are in my age group! Woo! People my age! I'm excited to go out there and make friends and meet all these people. It should be a lot of fun, At least that's what I'm hoping. 

Lastly this week I got my passport. Now I can travel wherever I want! Too bad that costs money. Now I just have to get my visa. I don't think that should be too difficult. It better not be since I'm leaving in a month! 

That's all I have to say to you people today. Until next week!