Tues. November 3, 2009

Dear Scott,

So much has gone on this past week, I hope you have had a good week, I know you are busy in your new area. Do you feel like you are getting to know the West Valley area?

Well, we met as the "new" Coppell 1st ward. It was good, rather small in numbers now, but good. We could have fit everyone in the front part of the chapel seating. It was pretty quiet in there too! There are a lot of babies, but not as many as we were used to.
Sis. Dance is the new R.S. president, Sis. Lisa Hansen is the new Y.W. president, Orman Anderson is the new Y.M. president, and Dad is the Sunday School President, aka, bell ringer! :) Lots of new callings as you can imagine. There is a new primary president, Sis. Priestly, but I don't think you know her. Anyway, it is all coming together, and we love Bishop Yorke, he is a good man.
We had our final activity last Friday, the Harvest Carnival. It was so crowded, and busy, but fun. They did a trunk or treat, and all the little kids loved it. We had a great turn out, but when you see all those people, you know it was time to re-align those wards. Coppell is just a growin area!
Michael & Megan came with the kids, they both wore clown outfits from when you guys were all little, they looked so cute. I will try and send some pictures.

Now for the update on the new house. There is not a whole lot to update!
We met with the cabinet people this morning, picked out cabinet styles, tried to figure out what to do in the kitchen and baths. They are thinking we might not break ground until the end of Nov, or beginning of Dec. We hope it goes a little faster than that. Still trying to get back pricing on things, and getting brick and paint picked out. I think we will do a red color of brick, with stone on the outside. Dad is having fun figuring out the media room, he wants some extra insulation and sound boards put in. I don't want to hear the down stairs rattle when he is up there listening to movies :) We did get the laundry room figured out, and we will have a little sink in there, and also a built in ironing board, and extra cabinets for storage. We will also be able to put the freezer in that room, and get it out of the hot garage...yeah!

Angie & Ryan's wedding is getting close! We finally got all the announcements in the mail, and you are getting one :) She is working on a wedding video, and a guest book. The pictures for the reception are ordered, and it is fun. Actually, it's great, because Ryan is such a good guy, and they are so happy. The temple is closed right now for cleaning/maint. but as soon as it re-opens on Nov. 10th, they will schedule the ceremony. I hope we can get to the temple with Angie at least one more time before the wedding, I know she and Ryan might try and do some sealings together if they can. So fun! We will be sure and take lots of pictures to send to you. We will miss you, but know you are doing important work.
Have you been able to get to the temple lately? I hope so, it's such a peaceful place, I love it.

Well, Halloween was easy this year, we fed the missionaries (Sonic) and passed out candy all evening. Not too exciting. Mark trick or treated for just a while with Ethan Judd. Jeff went to a party after working at the gun range, and we all ate Corn dogs from Sonic. They were sa greasy and good! Got to eat one every year or so. 2/1.00, what a bargain. Anyway, we are now into the holiday season, and I busted out the christmas CD's! I love the Christmas music.

We sent you a big box, you will be getting it Fed-X, courtesy of Ryan and the great discount he gets :) Let me know when you receive it, I hope you will like it all.

Keep up the good work, I know you are really needed in the SLC mission. I love you and I am proud of you. We pray for you everyday, and know you are working hard!
XOXO,
Mom