Carillon Bells and rainy days

Last week I did one of the coolest things I've done in Jerusalem yet.  I dare say few people can say they have played the Jerusalem Carillon Bells for the entire City.

"I hear Jerusalem Bells a ringing

Roman Cavalry choirs are singing,

be my mirror, my sword and shield,

Missionaries in a foreign field."

-Coldplay

Yeah, those are the bells that we played.  McKay, because there's nobody cooler than him in this world, plucked out the notes to that song, but the Squires didn't think it would be appropriate to play for the city... shame.

Jaquel and I started off the group with a nice little reverent primary number.  Nerve racking.

Seriously one of the most fun things we've done here in my opinion.

At the top of the YMCA

The YMCA is oh so very kind to allow us to come play their carillon. 

Remember how everyday I am sweating and HOT and I have to change my clothes 3 times a day?  Not these days...  It's RAINING IN JERUSALEM!!!! WOOOOT!

Ping Pong Tournament

When we hold events at the JC, it isn't a light matter.  Everything is pushed to the extreme, and everybody gets way involved and makes it a blast.  Last week was the final four Ping Pong Tournament, and it was complete with intoductions, strobe lights, warm ups, fan clubs, posters, autographs and interviews.

Congrats to JAY who took the whole thing.  I don't know if I've ever seen someone play ping pong like that!  

Tom's pep squad.

Team Tom Team Tom Team Tom!

Jaquel is HILARIOUS.  Period.  She did a photo shoot of Tom for the posters, and we printed off some extras to hold and cheer for Team Tom.  Yes, that is a ping pong net on his head.

Biffs

Coming to Jerusalem, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous that I wouldn't find people that I click with very well.  I couldn't have been more wrong.  I can honestly say I appreciate and love every single person who lives in this Center with me, and I'm going to have MAJOR withdrawals when I go home.

These beautiful people here are some of my very favorites in the whole world. 

All of these ladies are just so cool and laid back and HILARIOUS.  I know we all came to Jerusalem in the same semester for a reason.

Rosie was feeling a little... different on this particular afternoon.  But we still love her with all our hearts.

Always room for more laughter with us.

This place will hold a special place of memories, lessons learned, and friendships for the rest of my life. I knew I would love it here, and that I was making the right decision to come, but I fully underestimated the possibilities.

Oh, and I might kidnap this little boy in our branch.  I think I'm in love with him.  But how could I NOT BE?!!