There is springtime in my soul today

Yo

Reno isn't too cold. It's not that bad. Everyone here is a bunch of wimps. "Oh it's so cold. haha You have to go out all day and we get to be warm inside" Whatever. I didn't need to buy a new coat because some members in Vegas got me some stuff so I'm good.

I finally got Aunt Jan's package and I love it. Christmas wouldn't be the same without Aunt Jan's shirts. I got a bald eagle this time. Sweeeet. Elder Smith was super jealous. haha.

I want my cookies. No excuses. You've never had pumpkin cookies? Its like pumpkin bread with chocolate chips in it. Mike R made them for you once. I'm fine with just chocolate chip cookies if you don't want to send the others.

Do you have the 3rd memory card? I only have 2 and I don't know if I sent you the 3rd one or not.

When does Ben leave? You'll have to get me his address so I can write him when he goes to San Diego.

We a had a successful week. We got a couple of new investigators and Robin is still doing good. I love teaching Robin. She soaks it all in and wants to learn more. She is excited for baptism on the 23rd. We taught her the Word of Wisdom. She drinks coffee but she is willing to give it up. Her love for her Heavenly Father is greater than her love for coffee. She is doing great.

I learned some cool stuff on Saturday. Every Saturday morning we have martial arts lessons with Bro Reilie. It's way fun. This week we learned about yubi tori (finger holds). Ow, that is some painful stuff. I'm on the ground every time. You wouldn't think that a finger hold could do that but i testify to you all that yubi tori does work.

I love you all. Thanks for your prayers and support. They really do help.

Love
Elder Richards

PS you can send the cards. There are 2 weeks left in the transfer then it's the Temple. Reno Temple this time. Yay. I have sisters in my district so could you send 2 female baptisms too?