Alrighty!

Well first of all BAM! Giuseppe got baptized on the 9th of 2010! Then he got the Holy Ghost on the 10th. So it has been a rather great week. He is a more quiet guy, keeping to himself. It has been fun to watch him open up more and more as he got closer to his baptism. He is doing great and has an interview for the priesthood tonight.

Giuseppe is in the blue coat. We forgot to take a picture when he was in white. Shame on us, we know.

Other investigators - we got a referral from another district of an amazing young man named Riccardo. He lookes like he is 35, but he is 20. All of the members at church were so surprised. But Riccardo acted like a natural at church. We had our first lesson with him last Saturday, and then on Sunday he was just talking up a storm to everyone. It was really awesome. He is a champ.

In other news - birthdays presents are good. You can maybe send a couple of Reese's Fast Breaks if you want. Other than that, I am good. I bought myself an early gift today. We went to a Dick's-like sporting goods store called Decathlon and I found some protein powder. My morning workouts have meaning again!!! That was awesome.

Yesterday we did some finding work at some parks. It was kinda cold out, but it was an amazing park. I will be sending some pictures of that. There weren't a ton of people out, but in the few we talked to we gave away a few BOMs.

The cool park. It had all sorts of museums and stuff. We'll probably go back for a P-day activity.

Another cool picture from the park.

It was a Phillipino member's birthday last Friday, so we went to help her celebrate and meet her family. Her family is cool, and at their restaurant they sell root beer!!! YES, great stuff. I don't think A&W Root Beer has ever tasted so good. That was great.

As far as a weather update, it has rained every day for the past week and a half except for yesterday. It is pretty out of control. But that rain jacket we got from the Men's Wearhouse works just like the guy who sold it to us said it would. I would have to fall in a pool to get wet. It keeps me very dry, and it is like a space blanket. It reflects heat very well.

Well that is about it for me. Tomorrow is Zone Conference. Living with the assistants, it sounds like it is going to be really good. I will send some pictures. Thanks for all of the letters and prayers. Love you all!

Love,

Anziano Hatch