Spud is doing awesome! He's been out almost 6 months and he's developed such a love for the people and the country. The language is starting to come and I think he's pretty much over the homesickness. He has had a lot of success and he is increasing his testimony and love for the gospel every day. We look forward to the next 18 months!

They love to have a good time and enjoy life. It's good to know that Spud hasn't lost his dancing skills. (Did he ever really have them?)

The islands of Samoa are so green and beautiful!

Sorry... couldn't figure out how to rotate this picture. This is the way they have to shower and do their laundry. If it is raining, they will go out into the rain with a bar of soap (and a lava lava) and enjoy a shower in the rain.

Here's Spud enjoying his time with his Samoan friends.

Spud is getting his first hair cut. He said the sissors were really old, but it turned out fine. He doesn't seem as concerned about his hair as he used to be.

Yummy!

Here is a sample of the food that Spud gets to eat. He has tried just about everything they have made for him and he is beginning to like the food. They are so generous and will give the missionaries the very best they have. They eat on the floor on these woven mats. Usually the men of the house, and the missionaries, eat first. Then the women and children can eat.

This is Spud's first house where he and Elder Anderson lived. He said the entire house was about as big as his bedroom. There is no indoor plumbing and they would have water if it happened to rain. This is laundry day.

Spud loves the kids there. He said they really like him too, probably because he is a "palagi" - a white boy.

They have had a lot of success in Samoa. The work is going great and the people there really love and respect the missionaries. They are great to give referrals and it seems there is always someone to teach.

I just had to throw this one in. This is when they were getting ready to leave the MTC for Samoa. Spud said this way really hard. They had too much stuff to try to pack. He sent a couple of boxes home.

Samoa is such a beautiful country. As Glen said it best, "Samoa is truly paradise." Here is a picture of the temple in Apia.

Here is Spud with Sepa and his companion, Elder Anderson. He said that she has become such a strong member. She attends every meeting, firesides, baptisms, and loves to cook for them.