This is one of theMetro stationsapproximate three stories in megroundand this is one of the pillarsholding it up.The Soviet Union started to build thisMetro systemin 1932and it is one of the mostefficient andmassivesystems in the worldthat movesmore than 9 million people a day.

This is our firstThanksgivingdinnerin Moscow.It was great.We had three companionshipsof young missionaries,two sets of eldersand one sisters.We had one other senior couple, theMark Anderson's,one investigatorand one other employeefrom ouroffice.We had a wonderful meal and a great time together

This picture shows Lary being introduced by our supervisor from the Leavitt Institute where he taught classes on American Law. The supervisor has graduated from Law school and is about 22 years old. Her home is in Ukraine and she speaks Russian, Ukrainian and pretty good English. She is not a member of the church, but made sure that we got to church and stayed with us the whole 3 hour block She reminds us a lot of Kirsten. It made us a bit homesick!!

This is a picture of Lary in a chapel in St. Petersburg. He went with the Physical Facilities committee from Salt Lake City to evaluate the quality and up-keep of the buildings there. The buildings there are much nicer and newer than the ones in Moscow because it is easier to purchase and build there.

This is a picture two of the children in our branch posing with our Branch President. The little girl is about a year older than Lanette and reminds us so much of her. Our Branch President is such a good man and is doing his best to to improve the branch and follow the programs.

This is inside of the Metro that travels under the city of Moscow, Russia. The underground stations are really unique and very beautiful. The construction of the Metro System was begun in approximately 1935. It is amazing that today it carries 9 Million people a day to various destinations throughout the city. We just pay one ticket and can ride on as many lines as we want to until we reach the part of the city we need to go.

This is a pcture of the young Russian who is taking the discussions. He and the missionaries have met at our apartment 4 times now. He has not committed to baptism yet, but is progressing very well. This picture was taken at the Central Building where two of the wards meet here in Moscow.

On the left is the sign that is on the building where we live.

Below is a picture of our drying rack. We have a small front load washer but no dryer. This is the

rack we dry our clothes on. It works quite well!

This picture is of a worker cleaning the leaves that have fallen and sweeping the sidewalks. They keep things quite clean along the streets. Notice the broom he is using. They just replace them when they wear out.

This is a picture of KLynn and one of the ladies that she likes to buy from at an indoor market near her home. This display is just one of the 10 or 12 places you can buy. As you can see in the back ground, there is another stack of watermelons. That is another seller just down the isle . It is amazing and wonderful produce from southern countries below Russia.

Well Family and friends-------This is my first real chance to post on our blog. I hope you can all see and enjoy some of the things we are enjoying on our mission. I will send an email to let you know that we actally got it done after several weeks here.

Love you all---Mom & Dad

Mission information

Hi everyone,

We have just spent two days at the Office of General Counsel being trained for our Mission to Moscow, Russia as Assistant Area Legal Counsel. We are busy getting everything ready. In the morning we are meeting in Kaysville with the James & Susan Tadje, the previous couple who served with Bob in the OGC. We will be speaking in church on the 28th and would invite anyone who wants to come and be with us that weekend.

Last week was such a wonderful time at Rebekah & Nate's wedding in San Diego. We will post some pictures taken in California sometime.

Love, Lary & Marianne

PS We are at Kira & Aaron's tonight! She shared this cute picture of Hazel. We hope to get pictures from you all while we are on our mission.