Book of Mormon Challenge & October RS Meeting (responses requested)

Sisters - if you notice on the left sidebar, there is a schedule to follow if you are doing the Book of Mormon 3x in 3 months challenge that was issued at Stake Conference.

(My kids are doing a modified version of the challenge - they are reading it 1 time in 3 months or 6 pgs per day)

We were promised some pretty amazing things if we accept this challenge - increased testimony, closer relationship with our Savior, more peace in our homes...

It isn't easy. But few things that really matter are easy.

Now, here's the part where I need some responses. We are trying to plan a retreat or late night social for the Relief Society in October. There will be a sign up going around on Sunday, but if you are not there, or don't see it, please respond here.

We need to know: 1) if you are interested, 2) if you prefer an overnight retreat or just a late Friday Night activity, 3) which date would work best, October 8 or October 22, and 4) if you know of or have access to a cabin/venue that would be available for a large(ish) group overnight. if we do a late night thing, it will be at the church.

Please leave me a comment and answer these questions so we know how to proceed with planning! Thanks!

September Activity

I just wanted to call your attention to the sidebar for details regarding our upcoming September Relief Society Meeting.

It should be a really fun night, and I hope you can attend.

Oh What a Night!

Oh. My. Goodness! Thank you to all who came to our activity last night! It was better than I ever hoped. We laughed, we cried, we ate ice cream...

It was so fun to get to know some of our sisters just a little better!

Thank you all again. You are all truly unique and wonderful women who have so much to offer. I am grateful for your examples and your testimonies and even for your weaknesses!

Keep checking back for details about our next activity.

Welcome to MY World - Aug. 3 Activity

I hope many of you are still checking in here every now and then. I again sincerely apologize for slacking in my blog-keeping duties.

But. We have an activity coming up in less than 2 weeks! This is not just about our new sisters. This is about all of us reconnecting, learning something new, and strengthening friendships.

The details:

Tues. Aug. 3

7 p.m.

at the church

nursery provided

**Bring: an item that you feel represents something about you. This doesn't have to define or represent you as a whole person. This item should simply illustrate some quality about you, or some passion you have, or something important to you, or represent a defining moment, etc...

After some games and sharing our items, we will have a YUMMY ice cream sundae bar!!! Delish toppings and ice cream.

So please come and get to know your ward-sisters a little better. You never know what you have in common!!

Better Late Than Never!

Here is one of the recipes from our Summer Salad Social!

Snicker Salad (by ?)

3-4 large apples, cut into chunks

4 snickers bars cut into chunks

1 - 12oz coolwhip

Combine all ingredients, and chill.

I think that I will just scan and paste the rest of them here. I have no patience to re-type them all :)

Blood Drive Today!

The Red Cross blood drive is from 3:00 - 8:00 on Friday at the stake house. Right now there is no one from our ward that has signed up. The only appointment times still available are 6:45, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45. If anyone comes at any other time there may be a waiting time. If anyone is interested they can call Sister Perry at 801-571-4799.

June Relief Society Meetings Handouts!

So, I'm finally getting these up! Sorry for the delay.

First of all, thank you to all who came to our activity in June! We had a great turn-out (especially considering it was the day after the Memorial Day weekend...) and had some wonderful food. We also had some fantastic mini classes where we got a lot of ideas about making the most of our summer.

Here are the handouts. If you click on the image, it should show it full size, and you can print from here. If it is having problems, leave a comment, and I will make sure there are copies at church on Sunday. You may have to play with the sizing, so be sure to "print preview" beforehand. I think that will be the easiest way to get the right size to print. **sorry if it's complicated, I'm SOO not computer savvy.

First handout is from Tasia's presentation on low cost/low energy activities for kids or grandkids:
















The next hand out is from Sheralyn's presentation on planning family vacations.


















Then we have Lisa's great calendar with lots of ideas to keep our kids learning over the summer (or at least not losing as much of what they learned over the past school year!)














Thank you so much to you sweet ladies who put so much time and thought into your presentations! I am so grateful!

Keep checking back, I will be posting recipes soon!