Superbowl

All:

I talked to mom and we are going to hold the superbowl party at my house. All are welcome!

Chris, Sandra, Evan, Ashton, Max

Transfers for Ryan...not going too far

Ryan's latest...I keep having dreams that I run into him in malls. Weird cause niether one of us are big "mall people"

So I'm getting transfered to a remote area in southern alberta to teachthe nomadic people in this frozen wasteland. the nearest branch is 3 1/2hours away, we live in an igloo, hunt and fish for our own food, anyhuman activity is very rare but polar bear sightings are common...I'llsend some pictures. just kidding...
Elder Barton is staying in Brooks!!!! I couldn't be more happy. I'mgetting a new semi-green elder from north carolina, Elder Whitt...0 utahcomps for me so far...
I feel like my full potential has not been reached thus far in Brooks,and the hardest part is I feel my companions weren't the biggest help,but from what I hear of elder whitt we should get a lot done! plus Ithink he's gotta be a baller if he from NC so we'll see what we can doon the playground (gym) against some africans.
other than that, we had a pretty good week, there is a french sundayschool class now and we're trying to stock it full of west africans. Idon't know if I told you about Rosette, but she loves us and came thissunday, only problem is she's really quiet and can't read any language,not sure how great her french is, she prefers swahili or ingala I thinkand there's only one member who speaks those and he's super busy runninghis own company.
sunday night we had an african fiesta, we got fed some type of spicychicken, beef and veggies, corn with eggs, rice (a staple in everyculture I've decided) uhh...some really awesome deep fried, almost donuthole but not quite really good things. we had a few investigators thereand some how everyone found out about this god given talent Ihave-dancing.
dancing is probably my greatest strength at this point.
can't believe matt neeves is home.
I've been beefing up my studies lately.
awkward moments for the week...1. this lady started breast feeding her child mid-lesson2. being stuck in a tiny room with an ex-hutterite who wants to kill usand his less active girlfriend.3.just being a missionary everyday
spiritual moments...1.realizing I just can't do this without the Lord.2. bearing my testimony every hour3.keeping it fresh
curling went well last week.
that's pretty much all I have.
love you babies.
Elder Barton24 Lakewood GreenBrooks, AB T1R 1K8C, eh? N, eh? D, eh?

As for me I'm just freezing my bum off in Logan waiting for the semester to end (yes it's only the second week of classes)

Love you all,
Heather

Happy New Year

Thanks to all of you I have had the best holiday season. It has been wonderful to interact with fun and service. I think we should all be counting our blessings after reading the note from Maria, the director of the detention project where she expressed that the bags we gave to the kids in detention were for some more than they had ever received before. Thanks to the Bartons for the wonderful brunch. It is always a special treat to be at the Bartons. Enjoyed going to visit all the grandkids and their Christmas and then to have dinner with John and family. Thank you. Thank you. Koleyna has moved. I can't wait to paint and redo her room and the bathroom. May she find happiness at the U and beyond. What a joy it is to have two missionaries serving....and to belong to a family where everyone seems to be moving forward. My cup runneth over. Love you all. Grandma

great weekend

Hey, I just wanted to give a big THANK YOU! Lucy's baptism was so much fun and I so appreciate all the help(with the food), gifts(Lucy loves everything she got), understanding(we were late because Shea was shaving at 9:45), love and support. I am so proud to belong in such a wonderful and cute family! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Love you all tons! Carrie

sledding

Evan and Ashton love to go sledding. We go every Saturday for about 2 hours. Evan and Ashton would stay longer if their dad wasn't such a whimp. I posted a video of "hurricane fast hill" (Evan named it). Come on out and give it a try if you dare.

Texas Winters...not Winderts...doh.

I dont know how to edit a blog once its posted!

Yay, I finally figured it out...

K, well now that our web administrator gave me 'author' status, i'm all over this!!
So Texas winderts are weird.
Last year this time it was cold enough that I was wearing a coat outside and the cold is a humid cold and so really sticks to your insides and it doesnt matter how many layers you wear...but this year is different...it has gotten cool enought that i need a jacket in the mornings and the evenings but the day is like upper 70's and really pleasant...now we have a nasty front coming on and it is going to be in the mid 80s and 100% humid...what is this?
Anyway, people put up christmas lights and there is a radio station that plays Christmas music 24/7 that I tend to enjoy, so at least I can remember its Christmas...even though it is not at all like i remember. I sure to miss you all though! I am trying to come up with some good traditions to start on my own down here in Htown...so if anyone has any suggestions?!!!