Elder Tayton Smoot

Companion: Elder Garner
MTC

The view from Elder Smoot's classroom on the 6th floor!

Warning: picture overload!

(Our family had the opportunity to go on a tour to the MTC- I was hesitant because I didn't really want to run in to Tayton! I went with Talia, Tanner and Jenna and Matt and all the kids- I didn't look too closely as we went through the cafeteria and saw hundreds of missionaries! Tanner and Matt were looking for him the whole time! We had to do the map picture! And I was planning on taking a few pictures to send to Tayton and maybe freak him out that we were there!
The MTC is amazing! And the new buildings are so beautiful! We loved all the pictures! We didn't get to see all of it, but what we did was awesome!

Jenna-Philippines, Matt- Texas, Tanner- Brazil, and the girls had to point too-
I think Lynden was pretty close to Argentina where Austin (her dad) served

Talia, Ruger, Lynden,Dixie, & Kydus
in front of one of the beautiful pictures!

Jenna & Matt & McKinley

When we walked through the gym- there were a bunch of missionaries playing basketball--and YEP- Elder Smoot was there! Tanner called out to him and the Elder standing on the other side of the rope told him he could come over and say hi. (I don't think he realized we were all his family!) Elder Smoot walked across the gym- very sweaty- and even though in shock- quickly gave everyone a hug (except me!)- I think we were a little shocked too and feeling like we were breaking some rule or something! The sweetest part was when Ruger grabbed Tayton's legs under the rope and hugged him! And Tayton quickly hugged Kydus (who was in Talia's arms) and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I could tell he was a little teary- or maybe it was just sweat?!
I told Tayton I would forgive him for not hugging me! he said in his email:

Gosh I'm soo sorry I realized it right after I turned around and didn't want to turn back but you were rushing me haha but no it was a little hard at first but I'm glad I got to see every one! It was kinda cool! But oh my goodness the mtc is amazing isn't it?! It's so beautiful and I loved those pictures! Love ya! I'm gonna give you the biggest hug in 103 weeks! Love you!

I sent a couple pictures I took of rooms on our tour- I asked Tayton which one was like his?

Haha um neither actually ours are kinda older! I took pictures but it's kinda weird and you probably wont believe me but I've been the one making everyone else keep their stuff cleaned up hahaha! it's something I never thought I'd care about.

Elders from Pleasant Grove High School!

Elder Durfey, Elder Fisher, Elder Smoot

Elder Griffen, Elder Smoot

Elder Merrill, Elder Durfey, Elder Smoot

Elder Anderson, Elder Smoot

Far left short one elder Johnson tall guy elder Hepler next elder Husk hes in my room then elder Jones the blonde one then elder Anderson my comp me elder Hardy then shorter one elder Hunt bigger one elder Wagoner bottom screen elder lubbers elder wall then elder hill then elder Martin! Elder Anderson and Hardy are studs and i love them! But they're both from AZ! Anderson is going to Oregon and hardy is going to New York

(someone take your tablet?!)

Views of the MTC

(we were wondering why his email never came!?)

So sorry it got deleted but here it is again!

Well i'm lovin it! Yeah its hard and hard to adjust to but its gonna be worth it! I've felt the spirit soo much and its crazy how its always soo strong!

Basic schedule we wake up at 6:30am pray shower plan study, go to breakfast! Breakfast is usually pretty decent just like all the meals but they all mess with the bowels! My favorite meal is probably the wings and fries cause it reminds me of the good ol times! After breakfast we head out to our class room which is on 6th floor and have our first 3 hour class! After that we go to lunch then study then to trc, which is when we teach an investigator. Either a non member or a member thats a good actor! Our first one is jasmine and she is hard! Its hard to relate because she loves anime and literature not really anything else, haha but thank goodness for intelligent comps right?! Haha but then we have an hour and a half for study and prep for the next trc! The second investigator is a stud, hes from new york and grew up catholic but a good guy! Then head home and change for my fav part of the day! Exercise time! We usually play bball and its the best cause i get to play with elder craft and elder griffen! Its so nice to have brothers in the field!

Keep seeing trey and so many people i know its amazing and so crazy how much happier people look when representing the Lord! After exercise we head home shower and head to dinner then back for another three hour class till 9 then we head back to the dorm and do planning and go to bed at 10:30pm! Kinda weird but nice! Haha and no sorry i probably wont do that when i get home!

But i love it here and i love the spirit and how strong it is at the mtc! God is good God is great!

The new building is amazing as some of you have seen haha but its incredible! Ive already got some amazing friends. Elder anderson and elder hardy especially! They're studs! so glad im close with them!

Well sorry its so late love you guys have a good week!
And yes mom i got permission because it didnt send so here you go! Love you guys!

Love elder smoot!

(here are some pictures Alan took of the MTC tour. It's so beautiful!)

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost
-Matthew 28:19

Grandma and Grandpa Smoot admiring the artwork

this is a chandelier with the world in the center-
it hangs down through more than one floor

Companion: Elder Garner
MTC

Elder Smoot & Elder Garner

Elder Sly, Smoot & Griffin

Elder Bell & Elder Smoot

Hey I'm sorry I didn't write you the first day apparently I was supposed to but my teacher forgot to take me even though he took everyone else! Haha but here it is!
So I'm kinda glad because now I have stuff to talk about!

First off my comp is elder Garner and he's great! Umm not into sports or anything else im into but I guess the gospel. He was home schooled and sent to Byu and was in a couple plays! Gotta love him though. He's now the district leader and he should be, he's always the one that has the answer to everything in class haha it's awesome. He's such a good guy!

I love it here and the days are great. Been very blessed because the days haven't been long and I get along with everyone great! I saw trey on the first day but didn't have my camera with me because they had us leave everything in the class. I saw Dalton and Matt bell and Brandon Griffin and Ammon sly! I've seen a lot of kids I know and I'm loving it!

Well p day is Thursday so I will talk to you next week! And please send me emails because I can read them anytime-just can't respond! Also thanks for the package haha I was only expecting some not ripped pants but that was a good surprise!

questions:

*did you hear from McKay?! Yes I heard and I'm so excited for him!

*did you want your grey sweat-shorts? I should be good for now!

*when's Pday? Thursday

*how many are in your room? in your district? 4 in my room including me and 14 elders and two sisters in our district.

Well love you guys I love pics and videos of the g kids! Please send me notes though out the week I love reading them!