Christmas came early

Dear Family,

I got the Christmas package this morning. We are very excited for Christmas. Last night we found out that because we have a goal of doubling our convert baptisms this next year, Christmas will be a full Proselyting day. So we are fasting today to know who we should see! 

The Gingerbread house kit we mailed to Michael last week.

Haha well it isn't about the gifts....but if we were keeping score it would look something like this; since I came on a mission, Jesus gave me a truck and an iPad, soooo who loves me more??;) Just kidding! The iPad meeting was great. We each got our own, with a case and a junky screen protector. We do NOT get to keep them after our mission (but they really emphasized that that was "as of now", so maybe it will change later). It has been a big change to try and go paperless, but it is really good. 

The work is slowing a little. We did find some more people to teach, but they all want to meet after the holidays, so we are a little stressed about what we are going to do. But at least it is easier to bring up the gospel. 

Glad to hear Elder Ormsby is doing well. I am glad you heard from him. [This past week we received a sweet message from Michael's MTC companion, Elder Ormsby. He is doing well and went 6 months without a seizure.]

That sounds like a fun family get together. I hope it ll went well. I miss that classic food. [Sunday, Laura invited her side of the family over for dinner.  It was so nice to get most of the Bennett cousins together.]

The weather is ridiculous! I had to break out the shirt sleeve shirts again. What kind of December is this?? But I shouldn't complain, everyone says it hasn't snowed like that here in over ten years, so I am happy! [it's been in the 70's ever since the snowstorm.]

We were thinking from 3:00-3:40 on Christmas for Skype. Does that work? That is crazy that Zach is about to come home!!!! I think this year went faster than the first ;)

What is Skylar's email address?? I will send him something. I would even settle for a snail mail address. It is way scary and the first day in the field was worse for me. 

We'll I hope that you all have a merry Christmas and don't stay up too late. I will be talking to you guys soon. And if we are a few minutes Late, don't hyperventilate;) 

Michael