¿cómo se dice "uh oh" en español?

Familia!
Hey sorry about that email.  They only let you on for 30 min. So I have quickly learned to say what I need to say fast! jaja But Yeah, Elder Nelsons wife talked about obedience in that devotional i was telling you about. "Obedience brings blessings, exact obedience brings miracles" Then Elder Nelson spoke about how important people know that "we follow Jesus Christ" "seguimos a Jesucristo." He also promised us that we, that are going on missions, are loads safer that any of our friends that will be in class who are not on missions yet. So you can stop worrying mum :) jaja.  Anyway, so like I said, after that spiritual "high", the branch president called me and my comp Elder Trump, to be zone leaders! Crazy!  I haven't even been here 2 weeks. So now we are over 4 districts and we'll probably get more this Wednesday. ¿Cómo se dice "uh oh" en español? ja ja.  Anyway, so that was very humbling.  We welcomed 2 new districts last night and we are teaching them a lesson tonight.  This should be interesting. :)  Thanks for the emails!  That's cool that the mini is looking sick! ¡Qué Chido!  & you saw pirates? That's pretty cool. I love those movies.  Sounds like Ellie's having fun with those friend parties and her and Brynn getting feathers in their hair. Just don't be getting any boyfriends! :) Dad that's cool that riding is going good & you made it up that climb?! That's so sweet! I wish that I could pedal! But anyway, I hope that family is doing good!  Brynn just keep staying happy... ok?  I've been getting lots of letters! dear elders.  They're pretty sweet! There was only 1 day where I didn't get one! The dear elders work best for when I'm here at the MTC, because the computers here time you, and reading emails can take awhile!... but whatever you wanna do!  The Cottam's are being so nice.  They've sent me two letters. Tell them that I really appreciate them and thank you for the letters!  I seriously have no time to write! but I will try ;) I need Cody's address and how to send a letter to Hunter. And I would love to send one to Rylee in España. They have all been sending letters! Anyway, I went to the temple today! It was awesome as always! Love you guys! ~Elder T

Thursdays P-day!!!

Hola Hola Familia!

First things first, I don't know which email address to send these to because Dad has so many and stuff so for this one, its to Mum's.  And for the Mtc, Thursday's are my P-days.  So its the second week in the MTC! So much has happened in the past week.  Its insane.  Like I told you, there was a lot of Elders and Sisters on my plane so that was really cool.  We were all acting like chickens with their heads cut off because we didn't know where to go, and that continued for a few days but its all good!  I really love my district.  We all know how to work hard but also know how to have fun.There were 8 Elders and 3 sisters but we lost 2 elders to the advanced spanish group so their actually leaving in two weeks.  I like where I am all nestled up in intermediate spanish though;) So then 2 sisters from beginner spanish moved up into our district so that was cool. The sisters are awesome. Second day: We met the branch presidency.  I really like the president and the counsulars.  My companion got made the district leader and me the senior companion.  He's a great leader and knows how to work hard.  third day: estuve enfermo! I was sick.  I had a 103 fever so I went to the enfermidad and basically slept all day.  They did some blood tests etc and basically let me go with a bunch a drugs in me! I only took them for three days and I felt good.  I'm great now:)  Our Sunday was awesome. Most of the meetings were in Spanish and we got like 4 hours of personal study which I really enjoyed.  Then we have a fireside every Sunday night and that was really cool.  The guy went through like the entire chapter of Alma 37.  It was very cool to see about 2000 missionaries there.  It was like the army of Helaman! Jaja.

My compañero and roomates are starting to compare me to Napoleon Dynomite. Jaja.  They think I'm really funny but I'm just saying stuff on my mind! Just stuff that I don't really think is funny but they think it is.  If I had to compare myself to someone... It'd be Scott Allen. Jaja. Everything he says is funny. And everything I say, they laugh! I don't know what it is... I've never really been a super funny guy.. Jaja.

Tuesday night has been the highlight of the week.  We got to see Russell M. Nelson and his wife speak it was crazy! Anyway, the computers are gonna log me out in a second so I have to say what I need to say fast, but I'' write another letter today to fill in the details but I got made ZONE LEADER! Weird right? I've only been here a week.. anyway, I'll write another letter to fill you in but I love you all! I'm where I'm suppose to be!

Love,

Elder T-wizzle

MTC* kick to the curb- JK!

Tanners Grandma Skelton sent some great pictures of the dreaded drop off.  :)

I actually think this is a much better way than they used to do it.

Look how good he looks!

I guess its safe to say the church really does know whats best!





Tanner with his Great Grandpa Jones 

                                                            

1st Letter!!!!

Hey Familia!
I just want you guys to know that I'm OK :) I made it to Salt Lake & then to the MTC. It was really cool! There were 10 elders and 5 sisters on my plane, so that was really cool.  Grandma and Grandpa and I went to lunch @ Village Inn, and that was really fun. Then i got to the MTC & saw a bunch of guys from Mt. View.  It was so sodding sweet!  But yeah, I met my district and they're pretty cool.  I like my companion, "Ghee Buttersnaps, aka the heater"(or Elder Trume)  He's from Connecticut . He's really cool, I like him.  Most of my district is either going to Chile or El Salvador.  I'm the only one going to the East though.  Yeah, when I got to the classroom, we were already all speaking (pretty much) nothing but Spanish!  I was a little thrown off guard, Ha.  Yeah, I'm pretty exhausted but that's OK!  The Lord will bless me with strength.  I've got 2 scriptures already that will be considered my favorites: Alma 26:12 and  Alma 26:16 "I cannot say the smallest part which I feel." Mom, stay busy, I love you and stay strong.  Thanks for getting me ready to go.  I couldn't have done it without you.  Dad, ride your bike, get down to a solid 185 lbs. and keep yourself occapado.  Austin, stay strong.  Have faith.  If I can give you any advice, it this: Don't get a girlfriend- girls are mean!  Don't mess up! Keep your eyes on the prize, always!  Pay attention in seminary.  Study your scriptures everyday, don't just read, study for at least a half-hour a day.  Ellie, express yourself.  It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of you. I know you're like me and you like to keep things to yourself.... DONT! IT SUCKS! (que rollo)  Mum and Dad are always there for you.  Brynn, stay strong. Everything is gonna be alright.  Don't worry about a thing.  Just ask Bob Marley :)  This is gonna be hard, but it will be worth it, OK?  Anyways, its crazy how much I don't know!  This will be a lot of work, but it will also be the easiest 2 years of my life.  I love you all!
                                                         Love, TTT

And....He's OFF!

After deciding he had to keep up a Hunter Cowley tradition, Tan talked us into meeting at Waffle House at 4:30 a.m.! We had a quick bite and some good company, then off to the airport.

We decided to think of his leaving like he's going on a vacation. We didn't say goodbye- we said,

see you in a few! (might work? maybe for alittle while :) )

Love you Buddy!
     
               You'll be an AWESOME missionary!

Mission Call!

After waiting out front for the mail man for about 30 min. He turned the corner onto our street! Whhaat? Fist pump!  I was hoping he had a large, flat, white envelope in his possession. Not only did he have one for me, he had my neighbor Elena's too! Sweet! 

I got called to the El Salvador San Salvador East Mission!

I leave May 18th, 2011

Estoy muy emocionado!