Elder Harris in Brazil

Alex, is now in the actual field and is beginning to enjoy the mission experience. He has had a rough first few weeks but it is more adjusting to the language and the fact that he is no longer in the MTC. His companion is Elder Gomes from Brazil and speaks no English but Alex says he absolutely loves him and the people of Brazil. He would love to hear from you! His email address is the same but the best way to get letters to him is through the mission home. As you can see he is making friends of all shapes and sizes!

Elder Alexander M. Harris

Missao Ribeirao Preto

Rua Sao Sebastiao, 1003

Centro

Ribeirao Preto-SP

14015-040

Harris.Alexander@myldsmail.net

Brigham Joins the Eagles Nest!

The Eagle has landed for Brigham. Complete with a live American Bald Eagle and a presentation of a flag flown over Washington DC, Brigham received his Eagle badge a few weeks back. He did the work on his own with little prodding from mom and dad and NO Captain Bly! (West Hills Ward old school humor).

School Days

Nina actually had two first days of school. The first one was a day for her to go up to school with her parents and meet the teacher and stay for just a short time to get the hang of things. She was nervous, but when it was over she said, "Now I know that kindergarten is not scary at all!"

The next week she got to start again, for real this time. It was a cold, rainy day, but that didn't matter. She was so excited ... couldn't wait for library, computer, music, and of course, recess!

Then it was Satchel's turn. He's going to the same preschool that Nina did, so it's familiar to him. He was really nonchalant about the whole thing. All he wanted to know is when his teacher was going to give him a sucker.

He loves his new backpack. Matt has a bunch of prop backpacks and he let Satchel have one. It's black and white with lightning bolts on it. Pretty cool.