Upcoming Events

Thursday May 19th at 7 p.m. meet at Robyn's if you did not do or complete your temple picture.  If you are not sure if you had ordered a picture, contact Robyn - she has the lists.

Our next R.S. Meeting is on Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m.  Come get your Summer Survival Guide!  Free/cheep activities, picnic ideas/locations, creating a summer chore plan...  It should be lots of fun, hope you can join us!

Our July R.S. Meeting will be the 4th of July Breakfast.

August 11 - Back to School Bash

September - Relief Society Retreat/Late Night Out

April Recap

Our temple picture activity ended up being so much fun!  We had a fantastic turn-out and it was great to be able to visit so much while we worked.  Each picture ended up being so unique and beautiful.  I already have mine hanging up in my home.

I will be getting a list of the products used to make this project so that if you wanted to do some as gifts you can.

Also, to those who were unable to attend (and had ordered pictures), we are going to plan a day in May that you can come and make your picture.   I will make sure to keep you posted on that.

Thanks for all of your support! I hope you enjoy having a lovely piece of art in your home that can serve as a reminder of our goal for an eternal family.

Have a happy Easter!

Just a Quick Note

I just wanted to call your attention to the sidebar where there is now a feature where you can enter your email address, and you will receive an email every time there is a new post!  That way, you'll never miss a thing!

And by the way, I wanted to say that I have been in absolute awe of our ward over the past little bit.  Watching everyone step up and reach out has been truly inspiring.  Thanks to you all for your amazing examples of service and sacrifice!

Recipe and Report

So...  Better late than never, right??

Our March 10th Relief Society Meeting went very well, thanks to our great demonstrators.

Sis Hilbig showed us that fresh garden salsa doesn't have to be intimidating - and recipe?  Who needs it?  Throw in peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, salt and carrots?! in the blender and you have a fantastic healthy salsa!  If anyone needs or wants a more specific list of ingredients, let us know, and I'll get one posted.    Seriously, a very fun demo, and a very yummy salsa.

Sis. Jensen showed us how to use fresh basil in a delish pasta salad.  I for one am a total chicken about trying new things (like fresh herbs - I know, I'm HOW old, right?)  but this was di-vine!

Avocado Basil Pasta
8 oz. dried bow tie or wagon wheel pasta
2 medium avocados, halved, pitted, and chopped up
6 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 cup finely shredded pecorino romano cheese


*Cook pasta according to package, drain.
*Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine the avocado, bacon, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.  Add hot pasta and toss to combine.  Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with cheese.  Serves 4.

So good!

We then planted our own basil seeds in a mug to sit in our kitchen window.

Directions:
Fill mug with small rocks until about 1/4 full to allow for drainage.
Put potting soil on rocks until mug is about 3/4 full.
Plant seeds in soil.


Tips:
To speed seed sprouting, presoak seeds in hot water 24 hours before planting.
Plant 3 or 4 seeds per mug, spaced at least 1/2 inch apart.
The seedlings will need light, so place near a south or east facing window.  Keep soil semi-moist.

We were so pleased with our great turnout.  Thanks to all who attended!  We had so much fun!

Schedule Change!!

Sisters, please note that beginning with our March activity, we are changing the dates of the Relief Society Meetings to be the 2nd Thursday of each month.  So, Thurs. March 10 is our next activity.  Bring a mug to plant in.


Please help us spread the word - get in touch with your visiting teaching sisters, email your friends - we don't want anyone left out of the loop.

We understand that this day may not be ideal for some, and great for others - but due to the need for accommodating a new ward in the building, we feel that this is a necessary change.   We appreciate your efforts to come to our activities.

Goal Program 2011

At our meeting last Tuesday, we presented our theme "A Virtuous Woman - Price Above Rubies".  With that, we also introduced a year-long program that is similar to the Personal Progress program the Young Women follow.


As a Relief Society Committee (along with the Presidency) we have chosen five areas of focus that will help us to develop into even more virtuous women.  We are encouraging all sisters to set and accomplish five goals throughout the course of the year.  This is completely personal, and completely private.  No one will monitor or approve your choice of goal in these areas.

The areas of focus are: Faith, Temple Worship, Family Living, Education, and Service.

We have prepared booklets with goal suggestions, and a place for you to make a few notes to yourself.

At the end of the year, those who reached their goals, will be given a pendant that will serve as a physical reminder that you accomplished something worth celebrating.

Please contact a member of the Presidency or Committee if you need a book.