{I wrote this post over a week ago and had it scheduled to be posted today. It, however, has some pretty good timing. I was sustained yesterday in Stake Conference as the Stake Young Women's Secretary. So I am back in Young Womens. Woo Hooooooo! I'll write more on this later} Here is my post:
I loved working with the young women in our ward. And will always remember the great memories and the wonderful girls I grew to love. These youth are truly amazing. I have worked in Young Women's in three different wards. Sometime I will have to post some pictures from each one. But my most favorite youth theme and now one of my favorite scriptures is "Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; than shall they confidence wax strong in the presence of God." D&C 121:45
Jello Twister
Nursing Home Visit
Swim Party
Volleyball Tournament
Young Women Leaders
MiaMaid Photo Shoot
Birthday Breakfast
Unity Activity
Silver Hanger Field Trip (modest prom dresses)
Cookie Making Service Project
MATTHEW & RACHEL
We have recently had twin boys born into our family, boy/girl twins born into our ward and new twin girls move in our ward. Having talked recently with a couple of the mom's has caused me to really try hard to remember life with my newborn twins, Matthew & Rachel. I don't remember much. I feel like I am no help at all when asked for advice. I do know that after the first 3 months the fog did start to thin out and I could remember a little more. It also doesn't help that the first 4 months of the twins life on video was recorded over with their first Easter. I try not to think about that too much. But I do love to look at their sweet pictures and that is my trip down Memory Lane for this Monday.
She asks to say the prayer every time. And gets upset if not chosen.
Can't wait for preschool to be over, because after preschool is summer and after summer is her birthday.
Would change into 10 different outfits everyday, if I let her.
5/09
Poor Lauren gets car sick if she does anything like read or color. Well, today was no excuse. She totally threw up all over Steve's truck. You could tell Steve was trying hard to stay cool and Lauren was feeling so bad she got it all over. But she handled it all so well.
I think we have a sleep walker. I catch her walking around as I am up late decorating cakes. But she finds herself a new spot, like the couch, to lay down again like nothing ever happened.
2/10 Wants to be a Rock Star and Cow Girl
4/10 Says Michael Jackson is wierd but how does he do that Moon Walk?
Kisses the baby in Mom's stomach everynight before going to bed.
Primary Newsletter: I played with Barbies and Polly Pockets together.
Rachel
1st Grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
4/09
New Word-"Seriously?"
Has started doing her own hair.
Loves to wear jewelry
5/09
Learned how to make friendship bracelets at Achievement Days and can't stop.
2/10
New Word - "Sweet Nibblets" (Who does that sound like?)
4/10
I think her girl hormones are starting to kick in.
Primary Newsletter: My brother, Ethan, went to Sea World with choir in the 5th grade.
Matthew
1st Grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
4/09
Came home from school with a huge hole in the bottom of his backpack.
Caught a bird in our front yard!
Loves to kiss his mom.
6/09
Matthew bore his testimony for the first time in Sacrament Meeting today. He was all smiles until he got up to the podium. But did a great job.
Used his mom's leg razor in the shower to shave a "cool" design in the side of his head.
2/10
Loves to give mom a big hug while lying in bed and doesn't let go so I have to tickle him....and then still doesn't let go.
4/10
Was shooting his nerf gun and made a basket in the light fixture on the fan. He also accidently shot himself in the eye while loading it. Scary! But a good lesson learned with only a nerf gun.
Primary Newsletter: I went camping!!!
Ethan
4th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th Grade
2/09
Primary Newsetter: I finally got a pocket knife!
4/09
Tech Deck Maniac!
Got first job pulling neighbors weeds, $5 a week.
Won't hold Mom's hand, but will let her put her arm around his shoulders.
6/09
Won't read but loves building model airplanes.
8/09
Slept outside all by himself in his new tent and sleeping bag.
9/09 First Crush - Taylor
2/10
Sitting around the dinner table Sunday afternoon and proceeds to aske everyone what they learned in Sunday School.
3/10 Second Crush - Reagan
4/10 Wants a pet dog so bad, that no matter how bad his allergies get, he won't admit it.