i just love these boys. and you should too.

ta da!
here it is! the longgg awaited picture!
isn't it just the cutest thing you've ever seen? because i just think it is.
besides, the following caption was written from carter. i cracked up when i read it:

"this is my friend, elder austin daw. he is a total creep and his body makes absolutely no sense."
i'm glad to know that they're those same silly boys that they left as.

austin leaves today to embark on his great adventure to vladivostok! and i am just so gosh darn excited for him! look out world, because this kid is coming to make your life the happiest ever. however, i have to admit that i will shed a tear for the termination of my handwritten letters and decorated envelopes. i am a rock star pen pal, that's for sure. i guess there comes a time in everyone's life where they have to try their hand at a little dear eldering. my time is now. otherwise, it would take months and months to send a teeny-tiny, one page, non-enveloped letter to russia. and we can't have that now, can we.


{happy thursday!}