Hey guys! So everything is going very well here. Saturday I got to go to the temple with Adam. It was so amazing. The Seattle Temple is beautiful. Its so cool to look back and see how we have touched peoples lives and helped them come back to Church. I still haven't had a baptism, but I have reactivated a few families. Elder Kennedy went too. It was good to see him. He said that Marty got baptized. I don't know if you remember him, but we were teaching him before I left Silverdale. So last week we had some successful tracting. We found four people we could bring on a church tour. Unfortunately, they all bailed. It was pretty upsetting. Some of them we can still try to get them there so that is good. We do have one set up for tonight though. Wish us luck. My bike is doing well. I like it. On Friday it rained on us all day. We were soaked all day. It was kinda miserable. But my feet were dry! When we went in homes and sat on couches we got them pretty wet, I felt bad ha ha. The past two days have been good though. It was warm enough that I didn't need a jacket, but I wore it anyway to keep my shirt clean. But today is pretty wet. I'll try to get some pictures to you today. Oh, you know what? I could use Brother Morton's computer to email some to you. So that was pretty cool he talked to you mom. I was jealous though. I told him it wasn't fair. But it is good he can call you if I need something. Well, I need to get going. Thanks for everything. You guys are the Best! I love you tons!

Payden called home on Christmas day at about 10:45 A.M. He talked to us for about an hour and 15 min. Calie Jo and Matt come over Christmas morning for breakfast and then we patiently waited for Payden to call. Tammy came over too - she got here about 9:45. Payden said he would call between 9:30 and 10:00. The phone rang and Calie Jo answered it. Then McKell had a very short turn and then Matt and then Craig and then Tammy and finally it was my turn! I think we all asked the same questions. He had been transferred on the 21st and is new to the area, companion, ward etc. If any one can handle that - it is Payden because he is so easy going.We asked about the area, his new companion and new place. He is living with a guy in the ward in a trailer. Payden said he seemed nice but had only spoke to him twice so far. His new comp is from Florida. They were in the MTC at the same time and knew each other from there. Payden said that the Bishop is very involved in missionary work and he is excited to have them both there because they are hard workers. Payden said they are going to turn this place around. We all took one more turn talking to him again. He said " I love it here mom- I love being a missionary and I love it here. Dont worry about me mom." It was so great to hear his voice and we could just hear the excitement in his voice and he seemed so happy! We miss him so much but at the same time I am so glad that he wanted to serve our Heavenly Father. He is growing and learning and changing. I can't wait til Mother's Day!!!!!!