Update

We went to see WICKED this past Friday at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. We got out there early so we went to have an early dinner at Canter's. The tour was before the show so we got to learn some cool stuff about the production. The show started at 8pm and our seats were perfect. The show was great!! It was even greater because we knew some of the secrets of the show because of the tour we had. I thought it was great and very funny too! I wish I could sing as well as they do!!
On Saturday we had our dedication for our new Kingdom Hall. The first hour they gave a history of Moreno Valley with some interviews, history on the planning and finaly a video of the build. The second hour a brother from Bethel gave the dedication talk. It was very good and very encouraging. He mentioned some things I have never heard before. The whole thing was so encouraging. It made me sad I was not part of the building of the hall but we did do security so I did help a little. I think it was awesome because I learned more about the history of Moreno Valley and I heard a very good dedication talk. There are not many who can say they had a part in building a whole new KH!! Karson was born in Sunnymead, which is what it was called before it became Moreno Valley. The interesting thing is since there were no hospitals in town yet there probably is only a handful of people who were born in Sunnymead. Karson is special...he was born at home. I think it is neat to be part of a city that has seen so much growth. There has been 4 KH builds in Moreno Valley. Karson has lived through 3 of them. That is so neat to me. It might be the norm out here but in L.A. KH builds are scarse...there are mostly just remodeling going on.
Sunday we went to meeting and had a suprise-Brother Frias gave the talk and he brought his family. I went to pioneer school with Brother Frias and my brother was close to that family. It was nice to see them! The rest of the day we just did nothing. We packed a few boxes...but we really are putting it off because we dread it. I hate moving. At least this time we are getting a year lease.
FYI-our congergation is having a talent show/gathering on Dec. 20th. I am brainstorming what to do because I have so many talents to display...ha ha!
Next Saturday is Grase's shower!!!!! There is only 2 months left before the arrival of the new Caringella girl-SOFIA.

Dez