Hey Mom,

I hope all those pictures got to you.

I have like zero time at all.

Week in a bubble.

We looked for flats all week.  We've found a few good ones.

One of the Chavarrias is going to be baptized in a couple weeks. Iris.

Doctor says I'll need some surgery, but that I'll be able to sleep way better when it's done.

Missionary doctor wants to decide for himself.

Transfers are on Wednesday, we find out about them tonight.  I feel like I just got here.

I bought a backpack.  It rocks.

Elder Velarde doesn't need surgery.

I'm happy, but nervous about transfers.  I really really need Elder Velarde or another Spanish speaking elder, because the Chavarrias are not very good at English, and so I can't teach Iris.

We're not very close to the beach.  I haven't even seen it yet.  Just the Severn River.  But there are some really cool bridges that go across the Severn.

I live above a salon place called Inca.

Haha you hate your job. You were never really good at hiding it either.

You're getting married in the temple? For time?  I'm confused.  Explain that to me please.

I got my birth announcement.  I loved it.  Thanks so much!

You love not camping.  Almost as much as David. I say marry him for that.

What should I tell my Mission President?  I might be able to like Skype you that day or something.  What would you want?

Bremen.  Cool. I think. Does Brooke have to live in the East?  I was pretty excited to be best friends with her and Remy.

Can I have a girlfriend too? No? Tell Dad to put me on hold for about ten months.

Sometimes people think I'm Amish.  I'm not.  I love technology. Always and forever.

Sounds like everything is good!

Love you!

Colton

 This just about describes Elder Baker perfectly.  He goes home in a couple days

 Burning a shirt, and a billboard.  Both back in Wolves.

 Riding a lamb.

 More statue fun.

 Newport is straight behind me, and Cwmbran is on the left side of the picture.

On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Colton Reed Smart <csmart@myldsmail.net> wrote:

I think this is the coolest picture.  This on top of one of their "mountains".  But you can see Newport, Cwmbran, and across the Severn River is Bristol if you look hard enough.

 After the hike, a little fishing pond.  This place reminded me of home.

 Elder McFarland and I on exchange.

 Missionaries get bored sometimes at night.  This is a weightlifting bar, with a bunch of weights on it, all in the middle, and a board I found on the street.

 Elder Velarde doing it.

 We had a barbecue/bonfire the other week with all of our district.  We're doing it again today.

 Elder Dryden is one of the 70s that came when we got a new Stake President.  His son is in our mission, and Elder Velarde has served with him.

 Elder Wiser trying to feed a seagull a potato chip.  It would come up and take it out of his hand.

Elder McFarland (far left) he's in my mtc group, and he's from Bountiful

Elder Jones (tall guy) he's from Finland.  He and I get along really really well, and he reminds me a ton of my roommate Chile. I told him he could live in my house with me and my dog.

Elder Gibbs (wide stance in front left) He's from New Zealand, and is unreal rich, like brand new Audi A6 when he got his license.  He's a goofy kid.  I like him. I like our whole district.

Elder Velarde (hidden in the middle) My companion.  He's from Bilbao, Spain.  And he's a weirdo.  Hopefully we stay together another transfer.

Elder Wiser (in front, protecting his goods) He's from Ogden I think... Somewhere in northern Utah.  He's a really awesome kid.  Elder McFarland, Wiser and I talk all the time. We'll probably hang out at home.  If McFarland doesn't chase his girl out to Virginia. (Maybe you could hook him up!)

Elder Smart (no chin)  Your orphaned son, that you don't even invite to your wedding (I'm just kidding, stop freakin out.)

Elder Packer (next to me)  He's from Pleasant Grove, and he's the grandson of Elder Packer (senior). Yeah that Elder Packer.

Then Elder Smith, in his weird long tailed suit.  He thinks it's really cool.  I like him, but he's a bit weird.

This is a good district.  No sisters, no problems.