This Week...
...we went to a baby shower for Elias and Yesenia. Elias is on Jason's squad at work. They're such a cute couple and expecting their first baby - a girl! Jason was in standard form, jumping right in to meet people and make them laugh.
...we met Kent and Julie and the cousins at Dairy Queen for free cone day. It was busy, but so fun! The kids sat together and I sat with Kent and Julie to get caught up.
...we had a sick boy at the Blue and Gold Banquet. He made it long enough to get his award and then I sent him out to rest on the couch until we were done.
Sister Graham from the Cub Scout Day Camp Committee came to introduce the theme and song. She asked for a volunteer and Lainey was the only one to raise their hand. It was so cute to see her holding the poster up so high. She took her job seriously!
...I served lunch at the Missionary Zone Conference with the Stake Relief Society. Such a fun part of my Stake calling. I love working with these sisters and their husbands (as they get roped into things a lot!) Vanessa Andros, Megan Andros, Larry Andros, Katie Orten, Michelle Maughan is hiding with her coke behind Larry. Hehe!)
...Lainey received the Respect award at school. She has been working really hard on having a good attitude, focusing on the tasks she's given in class, and helping others. She has grown so much!
...I went with Paul's Fifth Grade class to the Farm Fair at the Fairgrounds. It was a rainy day, but super fun to be with him. We learned some great things and enjoyed the day. I didn't enjoy lunch under the pavilion because it was so cold!!!
Learning about potatoes was really interesting. They have more potassium than a banana, equivalent amount of protien as a glass of milk, more vitamin c than a tangerine, and equivalent amount of fiber as an equal serving of oatmeal. Crazy!
This demonstration on electricity was fun for the kids and very informative. We got to see the electric current transfer from power line to house or vehicle in their mini display.
...Emma went on the overnight camp out with the Young Women. I picked her up from practice and took her right over to the church to catch her ride. Her and Emily Hale were the early arrivers.
...we had our Relief Society birthday dinner. I hosted a table and sat with some great friends. I enjoy Relief Society so much. I am so grateful for the strong women, since the Society's organization, that have worked to give aid and relief to the women, church, and communities around them.
...we worked in the yard to repair the spots that Marty has ruined by pooping and peeing where he wants. We got most everyone out to help at one point. Paul and Lainey held out the most, helping to the end. Claire was reading in the wagon and keeping Marty company.
...Claire and Emma attended the General Women's Conference with me at the church. We had cookies and ice cream before the Conference started and a food drive. A lot of people forgot to bring their food items, but we were able to collect enough food to provide 61 meals for people in need. Emma got back from her cabin trip with the YW and just stayed at the church with us. She changed into a dress and ate a few goodies. She was pretty worn out. Claire had fun playing with Megan Williams' daughter, Evie. They play really well when we get together for stake activities and then they kid of forget about each other until the next time. Megan and I vowed to get them together over the summer. (Fingers crossed we follow through) It was fun visiting with the sisters in the stake as we worked and from the different wards. I really enjoyed the conference this year. Here are some of my favorites:
