This is the only thing to do in a missionary conference.  Prior to this we have some wonderful presentations by the Zone Leaders, the Assistants to the President, and President and Sister Smith.  

Then, came the food.  Shauna helped prepare some of it.  The sister in the blue is Sister Felsted, a YSA Leader with her husband, then is Sister Carpenter from the office and the other girl is a member helping out.

The food was very good and the company even better.

This happens to be one of my favorite elders.  He is Elder Jones, from Michigan, and a bright spot in anyone's life.  Elder Cox (in the back) is our new zone leader and gave some great instruction.

This is all of us engaging in my favorite pass time.  Who wouldn't want to be a part of this group?

These are the elders from our zone.  Shauna and I were in charge of a game, so we played "Fruitbasket", a longtime favorite of mine.  Just to be a part of these people is a  blessing beyond comprehension.  I can't say enough about President Smith and his wife.  They are amazing leaders and very spiritual. The couple on the left are the Heaths who helped with the West Zone Christmas Party. What a privilege to be here.

This is Elder Christensen.  He is the son of the bishop of Cathy and Mike's ward.  He is a good man.

This is Szent Istvan's Cathedral. (just so you appreciate the magnificence of my photography skills, these pictures were taken without the benefit of a flash).  There is a Christmas Market in the square just in front of this. 

The images  were projected on the side of the building and they were always moving. The technology was amazing, as least to me, being the technical genius that I am.

These were hanging on poles and trees.  Beautiful!!

This was in the middle of the square.  There is a small ice skating rink around this tree.

This is the world famous "Hard Rock Cafe" of Budapest.

 

This gentleman had a nose that looked and felt like mine.  It was very cold.  I guess he just walked around the place, catering mostly to younger children.

 A manger scene at the square.

These are wooden Christmas trees, or as they are known in Hungary Karacsony fa.  Shauna has ideas of me making some of them.  She forgets I have two left hands.

This is the view as we walked to the bus stop with the Heaths. It is just a block from their home. 

 This is a building that is for sale not far from where the Heath's live.  Anyone who is interested can give us a call.  I would love to walk through that.  Notice the garage, like many around, where people park their cars.  

The Heaths live in an apartment building that has garages like that.  This is the hallway that leads to their garage.  It is the second the last door, for those who are interested.

This picture was taken for Shelly.  Yes, there is a Claire's in Budapest in the Achon Shopping Center.

It is such a privilege to be here.  We are anticipating Christmas in three days.  What an amazing place to be at a time like this.