They picked 2 students from each class and Rachel and Clayton were picked. They ate Subway with Tom and she found out that he was inspired by another author and he loves to be outdoors and that he was really tall.
8 years ago
Friday, February 17, 2012
Lunch with Tom Birdseye
Rachel had lunch with Tom Birdseye who is an author of Storm Mountain, Attach of the Mutant Underwear and others. She had to write three reasons why she wanted to meet him and she wrote that she wanted to know 1. Where he got the topic to write Attack of the Mutant Underwear? 2. What inspired him to become a writer? 3. What other hobbies does he have besides writing?
They picked 2 students from each class and Rachel and Clayton were picked. They ate Subway with Tom and she found out that he was inspired by another author and he loves to be outdoors and that he was really tall.
They picked 2 students from each class and Rachel and Clayton were picked. They ate Subway with Tom and she found out that he was inspired by another author and he loves to be outdoors and that he was really tall.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Uncle Ryan and "Aunt" Madelyn's Visit
Ryan brought Madelyn to California. So glad we got to meet her. It was a very relaxing visit. She was lots of fun and yet so mellow all at the same time. However, the two of them together was almost making me sick. They are in love and it shows both ways. So excited for them if Ryan decides to make the move and propose. We will see!
Ryan showed us how to eat a pomegranate and we did some Just Dance 3. The kids loved picking out the song for Ryan and Madelyn to do together. I can't remember the name, but it was a couple dancing to a love song. AHHHH!!!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Lauren's Play
This is one of Lauren's forts. She adopts a different corner every now and again and turns it in to her little forts and gets lost for hours playing with her dolls.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Brimhall Young Womens January 2012
Welcome 2012! I think? I was just called to be the Young Women's President in the Brimhall Ward. It's another one of those awkward moments, like when I found out I was having twins, I cried and laughed at the same time. Bishop Henderson came over one Sunday evening to talk to Steve, of course. I was loving my calling in the Relief Society Presidency and loving all the women that I worked with. {Rene, Mary & Joie} I was extremely too comfortable, I guess. So this totally caught me off guard. I have worked with young women for about 80% of my married life. But I really didn't even know any of the young women in this ward. What I did know was that they were a group of great girls and that I was just a little intimidated. I compared it to being totally comfortable with a group of friends in a classroom and then the teacher splits you all up in to groups so you can make new friends and learn from each other. Needless to say, I was very nervous, scared and felt oh so inadequate. I have so much to learn and to live up to, but am excited for the challenge, the many opportunities and the blessings that will come my way. I already feel blessed as I was inspired to have these ladies be apart of my life for the next little while. They are amazing and we will make a great team.
Traci Hall {Secretary}, Kirsten Henderson {2nd Counselor} & Cheryl Nillson {1st Counselor}
New Beginnings was about 2 weeks after we were called and it was wonderful. It was a great way to introduce ourselves and to get to know each of these great young women in the Brimhall Ward. The 2012 Mutual Theme is "Arise and Shine Forth that thy light may be a standard for the nations". D&C 115:5 Our New Beginnings Program was titled The Light Keepers - Women of Great Virtue.
Some of my Cute Laurels!
Our 5 New Beehives for 2012!
Introducing Monet..
Introducing Maddy...
Introducing Jessica...
Introducing Katie...
Introducing Briel...
Our Beautiful Young Women representing Women of the scriptures who arise and shine forth by representing each of the Young Women Values.
Some of my thoughts for the evening: I love that we call this night New Beginnings. It's a new year. We have new goals to set and to accomplish. We have 5 new young women joining us this year to share our experiences and friendships with. AND You have new leaders to love you and to share in this time of your lives as you are striving to live the Young Women Values.
You've all heard of the saying that today is the beginning of the rest of your lives. This is a New Beginning for all us.
And I am so excited to ALSO be able to celebrate the new mutual theme of 2012 Arise & Shine Forth. D&C 115:5 Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations.
Sister Elaine Dalton says this is a call for you to be a leader. For you to lead out in purity, modesty and holiness. It is a call to change the world!
And you know what? As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as the Young Women of the Brimhall Ward, we can change the world.
Arise & Shine Forth. Just saying it makes me want to just stand up tall. You young women already shine. Everyone's been telling me what a wonderful group of young women we get to work with.
You are Young Women who pray daily, who read the Book of Mormon, who live the standards in For the Strength of Youth and who smile.
Our call is not only to Arise and Shine but to Arise & Shine Forth with sincere friendships and kindness to all. And as Elder L. Tom Perry says, "to assist all of our Heavenly Father's children to return to their Christian faith and to the strong religious foundation that is so necessary for them to enjoy peace of mind and real happiness in this period of mortal experience." and through our examples of righteousness, as we set our standards high, as we look to Our Savior and to our goal of being worthy to enter the temple, we will change the world.
VIDEO Arise & Shine Theme Song {Love it}
This is your moment to Arise & Shine Forth. Be there for Heavenly Father and Arise to this call. Be the Light Keepers, Be the Light on a Hill.
This is a New Beginning.
And I know that we have been given everything we need to do this. We have the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that Heavenly Father knows we can do this. I want each of you young women to know that I have a testimony of the gospel. I know this is the true church of Christ. I know he is my Savior and loves me. I know I am a daughter of a Heavenly Father who loves me. I know I am not perfect but have been blessed with many talents and abilities that I get to share and lots of experiences I get to learn and grow from. And I know as I accept the challenge of this call to arise and shine forth that I can also help change the world. And I am excited to be doing this with each of you young women. I leave these words with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Traci Hall {Secretary}, Kirsten Henderson {2nd Counselor} & Cheryl Nillson {1st Counselor}
New Beginnings was about 2 weeks after we were called and it was wonderful. It was a great way to introduce ourselves and to get to know each of these great young women in the Brimhall Ward. The 2012 Mutual Theme is "Arise and Shine Forth that thy light may be a standard for the nations". D&C 115:5 Our New Beginnings Program was titled The Light Keepers - Women of Great Virtue.
Some of my Cute Laurels!
Our 5 New Beehives for 2012!
Introducing Monet..
Introducing Maddy...
Introducing Jessica...
Introducing Katie...
Introducing Briel...
Our Beautiful Young Women representing Women of the scriptures who arise and shine forth by representing each of the Young Women Values.
Some of my thoughts for the evening: I love that we call this night New Beginnings. It's a new year. We have new goals to set and to accomplish. We have 5 new young women joining us this year to share our experiences and friendships with. AND You have new leaders to love you and to share in this time of your lives as you are striving to live the Young Women Values.
You've all heard of the saying that today is the beginning of the rest of your lives. This is a New Beginning for all us.
And I am so excited to ALSO be able to celebrate the new mutual theme of 2012 Arise & Shine Forth. D&C 115:5 Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations.
Sister Elaine Dalton says this is a call for you to be a leader. For you to lead out in purity, modesty and holiness. It is a call to change the world!
And you know what? As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as the Young Women of the Brimhall Ward, we can change the world.
Arise & Shine Forth. Just saying it makes me want to just stand up tall. You young women already shine. Everyone's been telling me what a wonderful group of young women we get to work with.
You are Young Women who pray daily, who read the Book of Mormon, who live the standards in For the Strength of Youth and who smile.
Our call is not only to Arise and Shine but to Arise & Shine Forth with sincere friendships and kindness to all. And as Elder L. Tom Perry says, "to assist all of our Heavenly Father's children to return to their Christian faith and to the strong religious foundation that is so necessary for them to enjoy peace of mind and real happiness in this period of mortal experience." and through our examples of righteousness, as we set our standards high, as we look to Our Savior and to our goal of being worthy to enter the temple, we will change the world.
VIDEO Arise & Shine Theme Song {Love it}
This is your moment to Arise & Shine Forth. Be there for Heavenly Father and Arise to this call. Be the Light Keepers, Be the Light on a Hill.
This is a New Beginning.
And I know that we have been given everything we need to do this. We have the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that Heavenly Father knows we can do this. I want each of you young women to know that I have a testimony of the gospel. I know this is the true church of Christ. I know he is my Savior and loves me. I know I am a daughter of a Heavenly Father who loves me. I know I am not perfect but have been blessed with many talents and abilities that I get to share and lots of experiences I get to learn and grow from. And I know as I accept the challenge of this call to arise and shine forth that I can also help change the world. And I am excited to be doing this with each of you young women. I leave these words with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Matthew Rank of Scout
Matthew recieving his Scout Rank from Brother Reber.
Dad being there to support him.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
8 is GREAT!
Kandrea, Lauren and Jacey
Lauren loves these girls.
Quite the 3 STOOGES! It was fun to see these cute little girls together.
They will all get baptized this year in 2012.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Matthew's Birthday Sleepover
Matthew's friends, Ryan and Anthony, came for a birthday sleepover. You can tell it was a late night with those sleepy eyes and nice bedhead. We served up some crepes and a few yummy toppings for breakfast. This party consisted of some silly pillow fights and lots of Just Dance 2.
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