Ohio Trauntveins

Well, we made it. Things are going well in Ohio.! It rains a lot and the sun shines from time to time. They finally have the sod around our house, so now we can get to working on the yard and getting that all cleaned up. You all know how much we like doing that.

The children are adjusting well to the new surroundings. Life is different, for sure. Without the church, it would not be the same story. We met a nice family in the ward, the Powells, and they have two children, one boy and one girl. We also met a family, the Argyles, and they have children the same age as ours as well, but more of them.

Michael went from Elementary School to middle school and that has been a large adjustment for him. He has a lot of homework and 10 periods throughout the day, if you count lunch as one of those. He starts

school at 7:45 and is home by 2:30. We have not found a piano teacher for him, just yet. We are going

to wait until the summer traveling is over and then we will do that. Michael is one campout away from

earning his first class badge and will have that by the time he turns 12. We are planning to do his ordination in Utah on Sunday, June 12th. Location and details TBA.

Tyler is doing well in his first grade class. He has some friends at school, but he does not have anyone to play with in the neighborhood, except girls and when you are seven, they might as well be carrying the plague, because you know you aren't going anywhere near them if you are a boy. Tyler has a fun experience on May 5th, he gets to go to Cornell School, a Pioneer school in Johnstown where he gets

to take his lunch in a metal pail, wear period type clothing and if he is unfortunate, he can even sit in the corner with the dunce cap on his head. We have been trying to explain to him that sitting in the corner

with the cap is not a good thing.

Emily is Emily. Everyone loves her and everyone gathers wherever she is. She and Tyler both get to ride the bus home from school. They think that is the neatest thing since the invention of macaroni and

cheese. Tyler rides a shuttle bus from his school, to Emily's school and then they both ride Emily's bus

home. It takes them about 45 minutes to go the onemile distance, but they love it and Amy doesn't have

to fight traffic to get there and back. When you come to Johnstown the first time and see the main street,

you will understand that one.

Amy is still unpacking boxes. We don't have any paintings, or pictures hung and are still looking for a

couple of pieces of furniture and a bedroom set for the master bedroom. So, some things are a slow go.

Amy's parents already had a trip planned to come to Rochester with Brent's parents and his cousin long

before they knew we were going to move out here. So, they kept those plans and this Sunday will be the

official first family visitors to our new abode. Amy is trying to get things pulled together for that one as

well as running the top-shape ship she has always run. She is a tough one to beat--no bias there.:)

Todd's work is going well. This past week, there was a restructure of management alignment and now

Todd has over 70% of the New Albany technical staff reporting to him (30+ employees by the end of June). This is a good thing for the family and the reason for the change in location for the next few years. Todd took advantage of his proximity to Mel over the weekend and took Michael with him to Milford for Ben's ordination. It was nice to be back at Mel's home again and to spend a little time with her and the family. For reference, the drive can be accomplished in 10 1/2 hours if you go quickly and 13 hours if you take your time.

We like the surroundings and we are making do with the new location. We miss Utah and our family and friends we had there. We love you and welcome you to our home anytime you want to come. We will be out in June for a few weeks and then back again in September for Tyler's baptism.

Love,

Todd, Amy, Michael, Tyler and Emily

78 Weeping Willow Run Rd.

Johnstown, OH 43031

(740) 967-0756