tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37658041273593643132024-03-13T01:00:46.267-04:00The Daley NewsToo legit to quit.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-89755781342636423892017-01-17T17:49:00.003-05:002017-01-17T17:49:44.215-05:00Pretzels and Maple Rolls<div class="WordSection1">
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<b><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Maple Rolls<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">For Rolls<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">½ tsp maple or vanilla flavoring/extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mix all ingredients for rolls except
flour. Add in half of flour (3 ½ cups). Let set for 15 mins. Add 2<sup>nd</sup>
set of flour. Mix until smooth and creamy, for a few minutes. Will be a sticky
dough. Let rise for 30 mins to 1 hour, until doubled in size. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Heat oven to 325 degrees<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Melt butter for filling, mix with
sugar, nuts, maple and cinnamon. Simmer on stove and keep at lowest
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in between, until bubbly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Divide dough into 4 equal parts and
grease 2 large 16 inch pans (rectangle or circular pans). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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place on pan. Cover with 1/2 of filling, then another rolled out dough <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from edges to center. Twist each piece twice around and set down. Let rise
15-30 minutes or until puffed up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Bake at 20 minutes, frost with maple
flavored glaze. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Great British Baking Show Pretzels- Plain and Orange Poppy Seed<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">2 tsp fast-action yeast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Add the flour, salt, yeast and butter to a bowl. In a jug, add the
malt extract to the milk and stir to dissolve. Add the milk mixture gradually
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead. The dough
should be stiff but not sticky, and shouldn’t need any extra flour to knead.
Continue for 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and glossy.</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Divide the dough in half. To one half, add the zest of two oranges
and the poppy seeds, and mix through, ensuring even distribution. Leave the
other half plain. Place both doughs into separate oiled bowls, cover, and leave
to prove until doubled in size (about 45 minutes- up to 2 hours).</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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equal pieces. Using your hands, take each piece, and roll the dough into a long
sausage shape, tapering the ends, and creating a slight bulge in the middle.
Each piece should be about 40-50cm/16-20in in length. You may need to roll out
each of the strands just part way at first, then rest them, allowing the
glutens to relax, before continuing to roll them out to their full length. This
can help to prevent the strands springing back and creating unevenly shaped
pieces. As you roll out the ropes you should apply some pressure to the dough,
working from the middle outwards, pushing out any air bubbles that may have formed
in the dough.</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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drop each pretzel into the boiling water for approximately five seconds. Gently
remove and place on a baking tray, keeping the different flavors separate.
While the plain dough is still wet from the water, sprinkle over the salt and
sesame seeds.</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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juice into a saucepan and add 100g/3½oz sugar. Add the zest, and bring up to
the boil. Boil for one minute, then remove the zest using a slotted spoon and
roll it in the remaining sugar. Continue to cook the syrup until reduced in
volume and sticky. Pass through a fine sieve.</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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At camp the oldest Youth Leaders and I did a camp skit where the leader spoke only in Taylor Swift lyric parodies. It was fun to write a character like that, and while doing that I came up with this song. The leaders sang it at the opening program and acted it out. It really set the tone for camp seeing leaders be ridiculous and crazy.<br />
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Don't these pics make you want to get out of your seat and yell the lyrics???<br />
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Camp Parody "Camp Space" (Taylor Swift "Blank Space" tune)<br />
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Lyrics adapted by Jacki Daley, Indianapolis West Stake YW Camp<br />
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[Verse 1]<br />
Nice to meet you<br />
Where you from?<br />
We planned an incredible camp<br />
Music, laughter, heaven, friends<br />
Saw you coming and I thought oh my gosh<br />
Look at that face, you smell so good today<br />
Camps so fun, wanna coooome? <br />
Tents, canoes, swim in our stream </div>
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Build a fire, make
some crafts, <br />
And I know you might be scared<br />
So hey, you’ll make friends<br />
We never want to see girls camp end<br />
Grab your sunscreen and bug spray<br />
I could make the prissy girls tough for a few days<br />
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Camp's gonna be forever<br />
And might be hot as flames<br />
You can tell me when it's over<br />
If the hike was worth the pain<br />
Got a long list of ex-campers<br />
They'll tell you it’s insane<br />
Cause you know I love the campers<br />
And you love GIRL’S CAMP<br />
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Cause we're spiritual and we're funny<br />
We'll take the theme too far<br />
We’ll sing till you’re breathless <br />
Go home with a nasty scar<br />
Got a long list of ex-campers<br />
They'll tell you it’s insane<br />
But I got a blank form baby- <br />
And I'll write your name<br />
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Beautiful trees<br />
Starry skies<br />
Gather round the campfire ring<br />
No phones allowed, you’ll be fine<br />
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Free time you’ll pick what you want<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lock up your treats super tight<br />
Or you’ll have raccoons at night<br />
Oh no!!!<br />
Screaming, crying, be kindness shown<br />
Leave the girl drama back at home<br />
Rocks and woods filled with thorns<br />
Wear your shoes so you keep your toes<o:p></o:p></div>
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After lights out, don’t get up and leave<br />
Cause then I’ll be a nightmare dressed as a daydream<o:p></o:p></div>
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Poison Ivy’s leaves of 3 is pure torture<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don't say I didn't say I didn't warn you<br />
Poison Ivy’s leaves of 3 is pure torture<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our theme for Young Women camp this year was "To Eternity and Beyond!" We had lots of outer space, rockets, star wars, stars and galaxy print. </div>
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Here's some shots of things related to the theme, or innovations this year. </div>
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Our levels were- Estrela de Esperanca, Celestial 2nd Years, Cosmic Cuties, Supernovas, the Resistance to the Empire, and the stake leaders called themselves "Galactic Guides" </div>
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When the Bishops visited they fought with light sabers while singing Primary songs, found martian rocks, wore martian headbands, and threw hula hoop rings on paper lantern Saturn.<br />
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Crafts made galaxy pillowcases. White pillowcases were sprayed with dye and flicked with white paint. They also did some beaded bracelets with sun, moon, and star charms.<br />
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Our PVC specialist made a misting station to sit outside Archery and the shooting range. </div>
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Did I mention the stand up paddleboards? That's me trying not to fall on my face in the water. Or the shooting range and archery? Favorite things about the camp.</div>
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I was kind of excited about decorations this year. From the Christmas lights and fabric banners, to my directions signs. I was so excited to make this craft- maybe because it made sense with a journey theme, or because I love the Flock of Signs exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and I just love having one more thing to make camp fun and witty. </div>
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Roberta here hand painted galaxy shirts for her level leaders and youth leaders, and took a chipotle hat and made it into a galaxy hat. We also had a great youth leader artist who came up with our shirt, of a girl on Saturn watching a rocket go by. And the youth leaders get bandanas every year corresponding to the theme, star wars fabric made it really easy!</div>
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A big project for me this year was these necklaces. I originally wanted a ;map activity. Which morphed into a new prize every day. And that morphed into a scavenger hunt with space trivia. Then all the trivia answer cards flew away or fell off their spots. There were a lot of things I'd do differently next year if I want a similar activity. In the end, I spent $130 on some awesome necklaces for the young women to remember what they'd learned. I love the large charm "Love Beyond the Moon and Stars" </div>
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Besides all these fun things, we did a lot of spiritual stuff, as seen in my last post. I still pinch myself that I get to have such a fun calling. Hooray for camp! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year at Young Women Camp, we went to outer space. And it was SPECTACULAR!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our theme was "To Eternity and Beyond!" I based my daily themes on President Uchtdorf's talk<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/your-wonderful-journey-home?lang=eng" target="_blank">, Your Wonderful Journey Home. </a> </span><br />
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Welcome Eternal Earthlings! <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Doctrine- We existed with God, He knows us, we are literally His
daughters and can be like him. We came to earth to gain a body, and are now
separate from God, physically and spiritually. The earth and our bodies are amazing
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Genesis 1:26-27 And God said, Let us make man in our image , after our
likeness : and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the
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covenants and follow eternal laws, we gain power and knowledge. The temple is a
sacred place where we can feel God's presence and combine our forces with
Heavenly Fathers through covenant. Obedience brings fuel to rise to our
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that help us see the big picture and guide us in the right direction. Even
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steer clear and stay away. But the Atonement can repair damage and make you
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the resurrection. We can get feel a little bit of that glory and light in the
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form; both limb and joint shall be restored to its proper frame, even as we now
are at this time; and we shall be brought to stand before God, knowing even as
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Have you seen those immensely popular Wreck this Journal series? It's basically a huge journal with prompts of all kinds of ways to draw, glue, manipulate, soak, change, the journal. Prompts are things like....Write 4 letter words here. Give to a friend and have them decorate this page. Fill with your dryer lint. Draw circles all over. Etc etc. It's a great idea for artistic creative teens. I'm kind of wishing I had one myself. </div>
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So I needed a gift from my 7 year old to my 10 year old. They are both artistic and LOVE anything that involves glue and art supplies. The 10 year old is also super into calendars and planning every day of the week with something to do so she doesn't get bored (it's genetic this tendency, I do the same thing)!</div>
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So I thought of making her a coloring page calendar, but she's way past coloring, she loves to create the scene and collage away, so we came up with 12 months of artistic activities. Here they are in backwards order: </div>
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Draw the best birthday ever!</div>
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Cover this page with snowflakes and a winter scene.</div>
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We made up a calendar in Microsoft Publisher's calendar wizard (I may be the only person on the planet to still use that program).</div>
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I wanted it to be from her sister, I had Natalie write the prompts on the backs of each month. I kind of forgot about the allowance for binding, so it ended up being calendar on top, picture space on bottom. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year for Young Women camp we focused on Superheroes. Our title was "Strong in the Lord" and our scripture was Ephesians 6:12-17, commonly known as the armor of God scripture. Everyday we focused on a different aspect of being a superhero and battling good and evil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our daily themes were :</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1- The Battle is Real- History and Motives of God and Satan, training for battle.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2- Armor of God- Strength in Righteousness and Covenants</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3- Know your Super Strengths- valuing your strengths and honoring your weaknesses</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4- Saving Souls- Savior's power to save and your power to help others in turn</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5- Go forth to Fight- Go and keep on fighting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took pictures all week, but compiled some that show unique things that I would have loved to see as a director planning a superhero camp. Here's our ideas for your viewing pleasure. Shoutout to all the leaders, youth leaders and campers that make camp so stinking awesome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My big project that I loved was making these journals- 1 dollar (from walmart) 4 by 6 picture albums, with pages for notes at devotionals, journal pages for everyday, phone numbers, funny jokes from camp, etc. And extra slots for handouts from each level leaders. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- Our decorations committee put masked balloons around the mess hall doors, superhero costumes hanging next to the support beams, banners of comic book fabric all over, and capes with each ward's name hanging in the windows. They were used later for Bishop's night visits. In later pictures you can see the YW values in bubbles and a backdrop for pictures with props.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our youth leaders and leaders come to camp on Monday afternoon and campers don't arrive until Tuesday morning. During this time we have training. The Youth Leader had the girls think about battle maps for different temptations and they mapped them out in small groups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the first day of camp, the campers had a workshop with the Stake YW presidency, titled "Sisterhood." They lip synced the "Sisters, Sisters" from White Christmas with funny outfits on, and talked about different aspects of sisterhood- supporting each other, respecting each other's differences, how we as women have power. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emily had the most hilarious rendition of different women- the overambitious mother of 15 and the hardcore ninja strict mother, it was so funny, knowing what she's like in real life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For Crafts, our amazing crafts and service team had a project everyday. They sported cute fabric capes the first day to stand out as the super teachers they are.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day one we painted frames and put chalkboard paint on the glass. It has to cure for a few days before you use it, so we did it on day one. The craft leaders had vinyl with "Be Strong" precut before camp, to stick on the frames when they were dry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On day two, the girls cut up donated tshirts and cute knit fabric to make braided bracelets and turban headbands and fabric flowers on wider headbands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On day 3 the girls made bags with crayons ironing onto tote bags. (I'm gonna go searching for a picture...i'll update later) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 4 the girls made bows and hair clips for the children of a group home for families escaping domestic violence. They have a "store" at the home where kids can earn money from chores and buy school supplies, hair accessories, extras that they wouldn't usually get because their parents are starting over. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>For Evening activities, on the first night</strong> we talked about Satan's Tactics. I did a mini devotional on agency and the battle in Heaven. Then we had 6 training activities to mimic Satan's tactics (Distract, Discourage, Decieve, from a devotional by Elaine S Dalton at BYU Idaho, Prophetic Priorities). The campers (levels 1-4) were divided up into 6 groups and rotated stations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At one station we had shooting stations- spin discs into holes in a tarp, hit the youth leader villains with silly string, shoot the ping pongs with water guns. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The young women saved a ducky at the bottom of a large can using teamwork to fill up their sponges and fill up the can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This station had the young women finding large plastic coins in the bottom of a shaving cream pool- using their xray vision. Once they found all the discs they had to match them together, each one had words from our theme scripture (sword and spirit, helmet and salvation, etc) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the bomb station the young women had to decipher a coded message, the message said which color yarn to cut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>On Wednesday Night, </strong>the youth leaders put on a spiritual night hike. Each station had three youth leaders- one dressed as a woman from the scriptures, and two young women to talk about her test of faith. The young women were sorted into these groups by asking them which woman from the scriptures they wanted to learn about- then divided up into even groups, they studied the scriptures about her and then wrote a 3 minute summary of her experience and what choices she made, why she was a "scripture hero." It was enlightening to me to see all the different ways the young women interpreted stories I knew well, and to see the different ways they identified with women in the scriptures. Plus, hearing their testimony of a specific principle, and watching the young women listen and take it in, was powerful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woman at the well, from the New Testament</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Thursday Night, the bishops visit. And we really show em some love, with skits and lots of silly challenges. They were greeted with their ward capes to wear all evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And added in some preschool skills, like water balloon toss. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5VD7LGLr7pU/U_DLZE412hI/AAAAAAAASQ4/UIbjl3TnfmY/s1600/IMG_6544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5VD7LGLr7pU/U_DLZE412hI/AAAAAAAASQ4/UIbjl3TnfmY/s1600/IMG_6544.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the skits and games for the bishops, they hold devotional and discussions with their ward young women, the one time during the week the ward young women meet together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first day, we have all the leaders introduce themselves with the old cheerleading cheer"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Jump in, jump out, introduce yourself! (clapping 4 times to a simple beat)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I'm with ______ (yeah)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And I love ______________ (Yaaay!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have the girls learn the scripture of the week by having posters with the phrases </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every morning before Breakfast we have a devotional by one of the stake leaders- one day was the armor of God, with a great visual as seen above. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the devotionals was about valuing your strengths and weaknesses, and we invited a former leader who is a certified yoga instructor to do a superhero themed yoga session and then a devotional right after. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the last day, before we go home, every level presents an award for every young woman in their group. It's fun to call out their strengths and funny things that happened that week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We order tshirts for the stake leaders, so we all wear the same color all week long. We have the theme of the day screenprinted on the front. It makes it super easy to find someone in charge! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also have camp pictures on the last full day, where the girls wear their shirts and we take pics by year and assignments (crafts together, cooks, etc).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Level leaders do some kind of headband or accessory for their level- like superhero bandannas below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a service box where girl can submit names of other campers doing good deeds to a raffle, and if they win they pick from dollar store/candy/extra tshirts/camp crafts stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of our levels baked bread as their service to the camp, to supplement the campfire dinner night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of our leaders brought this medical tubing, added pen shafts to the end and clipped it with a binder clip, to make super high powered squirt guns. They were a big hit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whew! Camp was months ago and I'm finally done organizing my thoughts about it. I am so grateful to have such a fun calling that give opportunities for me and my young women to learn how to be leaders. I learned this year that anytime I feel lost or like I just don't have the knowledge to fulfill a task, I need to look around and observe the spiritual giants in my midst, and soak up their experience and examples. I had some powerful times this year where I was totally bewildered how to respond and act and other leaders showed me the way. </span></div>
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Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-28099714102781392882014-01-25T22:15:00.001-05:002014-01-25T22:34:52.304-05:00Frozen Birthday Party<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-y6D4PBPORxY/UuSBJKynw2I/AAAAAAAAOt0/a_Pd3g-Q5po/s1600-h/2014-002%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="2014-002" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="2014-002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-laoejhWHzE4/UuSBJxkfV3I/AAAAAAAAOt8/5MT30G2Xx1E/2014-002_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="529"></a></p> <p>Natalie is SEVEN! Little Miss is in love with all things song and dance, and though she professes her love for pop music, is a big fan of Disney still. Which is why she loved Frozen when her grandparents took her and promptly requested<font size="2"> a</font><font size="4"> Frozen party. We brainstormed ideas, and basically had a snowflake and snowman themed party. We had some Frozen music playing all throughout, and a dance party to the music. </font></p> <p>I was all set to go buy out Walmart and Target’s snowflake themed Christmas items on clearance- but the snowpocalypse and polar vortex kept us inside for a week. We made invitations and decorations instead. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cmqZ4ACQA2A/UuR9lKXJErI/AAAAAAAAOqc/yB409XQ3vT0/s1600-h/IMG_3705%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3705" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3705" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-joYxlI05c4I/UuR9l44UrMI/AAAAAAAAOqo/3_45ueKfvLo/IMG_3705_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="214"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4MTOwvaOnpk/UuR9moe4OtI/AAAAAAAAOqw/AGmz7EZoctk/s1600-h/IMG_3704%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3704" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3704" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J_CArkHgNXw/UuR9nTlCJrI/AAAAAAAAOq4/jMEfZF4UA5s/IMG_3704_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="215"></a></p> <p>These <font size="4">huge snowflakes are all over pinterest</font>, <a href="http://homewiththeboys.net/big-beautiful-paper-snowflakes-tutorial/">here’s a good tutorial to check out</a>. They are huge and once you make one the others go fast. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-muCYpSKHO7g/UuR9oIipXUI/AAAAAAAAOrA/tacxQcFVUIs/s1600-h/IMG_3578%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3578" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3578" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O2hlmOheXYQ/UuR9pCQNAvI/AAAAAAAAOrI/DmH5jTtpwB0/IMG_3578_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="377" height="275"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZWk7V5Nz4xk/UuR9pg_1TtI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/OfP3rS07144/s1600-h/IMG_3582%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3582" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3582" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UKtw-7zuQ1o/UuR9qJMoaOI/AAAAAAAAOrY/k3Ig8qUfZcs/IMG_3582_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="178" height="274"></a></p> <p>I also used some blue wrapping paper to make<font size="4"> huge snowflakes</font>. We wrapped<font size="4"> white tinsel around styrofoam trees</font>, then stuck cut out snowflakes around it (accent essentials snowflake design, 1 1/4 inches on glitter cardstock from dcwv). </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RYUIn6KKI9s/UuR9q8kCuSI/AAAAAAAAOrg/2zdsI5uycK0/s1600-h/IMG_3580%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3580" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3580" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eL1g9UZaVAs/UuR9rgYdHlI/AAAAAAAAOro/yE907FIgnYE/IMG_3580_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="297"></a></p> <p>For tables I put<font size="4"> blue snowflake wrapping paper</font> and “Let it snow” wrapping paper as the table cloth. For plates and cups Natalie picked out silver and white damask patterned from the dollar store. I made a round cake with blue frosting, and<font size="4"> tried to pipe white chocolate chips into snowflakes.</font> Bad idea. The white chocolate is so drippy when hot, and is the right temperature for piping for about 1 minute, then it cools down enough to harden in the bag. I would suggest a snowflake mold for white chocolate, or maybe blue rock candy or just do a classic sugar frost over the frosting to make it sparkly. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EYUNouIU7ZA/UuR9sTzfEoI/AAAAAAAAOrw/IOPctfmr8_w/s1600-h/IMG_3588%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3588" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3588" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sQZtB_NQYCY/UuR9s6dbFcI/AAAAAAAAOr4/VASp5yKGfu4/IMG_3588_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="171" align="left" height="268"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--1iFomJ745Q/UuR9tmIzRXI/AAAAAAAAOsA/yOn-ayEObc4/s1600-h/IMG_3583%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3583" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3583" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X08EO-dvKSI/UuR9uMKG_wI/AAAAAAAAOsI/ZMz9KS7EsOs/IMG_3583_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="245"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For games we tried to pick up <font size="4">mini marshmallows with straws</font>,<font size="4"> danced to the Frozen soundtrack</font> with white tinsel as a dancing ribbon. The girls made themselves accessories too from the tinsel. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EnNQDDbMakI/UuR9uxWxK7I/AAAAAAAAOsQ/1TieD4xCqbg/s1600-h/IMG_3592%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3592" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3592" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UvpJ0ZMRpKM/UuR9vlzmeYI/AAAAAAAAOsY/-C8MTo0kboY/IMG_3592_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="650" height="481"></a></p> <p>We had a snowball fight with <font size="4">plastic snowballs</font>- Target bags made into 4 inch pom poms<a href="http://stacysdesigns88.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-it-yourself-pictorial-snowball-pom.html">. Tutorial found here.</a> </p> <p>They used toilet paper to make each other into snowman, racing to wrap their partner and put hat/gloves/etc on. We also did classic games like pictionary, musical chairs and keep the balloon off the floor, plus opening presents. </p> <p><font size="4">Other ideas</font> we decided not to do- Pin the carrot on Olaf, pillowcase races in white pillowcases (hop like Olaf who has no legs) and making ice palaces out of sugar cubes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yqAObL7MBvI/UuR9wf70GSI/AAAAAAAAOsg/euRr4mGZAFQ/s1600-h/IMG_3598%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3598" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BDWTi2g35kM/UuR9xIjWDVI/AAAAAAAAOso/m2KmAlotaFo/IMG_3598_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="373" align="left" height="262"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VTftOaZn-eU/UuR9yIkkOJI/AAAAAAAAOsw/wl78WFPW7Cc/s1600-h/IMG_3601%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3601" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3601" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Hg3Vct4EEn4/UuR9yuoAGrI/AAAAAAAAOs4/UnVIpDHlKX8/IMG_3601_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="258"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Do you want to build a Snowman?</font></strong> </p> <p>I made baking soda clay before the party. It was a big flop- it’s very crumbly and requires lots of patience to mold- kind of a moon-sand like consistency. Next time I’ll stick with salt dough. The girls were supposed to make snowman sculptures to take home but instead made a huge mess. Live and learn I guess. I was so glad the table cloth was wrapping paper and I could throw it all away in two seconds at the end of the party! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wICokSSIUIA/UuR9zbyq-EI/AAAAAAAAOtA/OB17WGjEw9s/s1600-h/IMG_3608%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3608" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3608" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gonaL-hMxfM/UuR9z6oR9OI/AAAAAAAAOtI/63jH6utC428/IMG_3608_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="234" height="360"></a></p> <p>We had cake and skipped the ice cream (<font size="4">making snowman out of ice cream would have been cute-</font> but my kids got into the ice cream a day before the party so we didn’t have enough! Stinkers!) </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fO0dMmn73sI/UuR9j6t_WvI/AAAAAAAAOuE/NrvgS2kNUAw/s1600-h/IMG_3606%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3606" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3606" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Od083bZoEQw/UuR9kvzGrOI/AAAAAAAAOuM/nKKebtJkvE0/IMG_3606_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="425" height="305"></a></p> <p><font size="4">For favors</font> the girls were supposed to take home their sculptures, but instead took a bag of crumbly clay home, and their dancing tinsel. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3GTdDRR2GmQ/UuR90u_yEQI/AAAAAAAAOtQ/kHpXvBvBC7g/s1600-h/IMG_3581%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3581" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3581" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RA703zflW4A/UuR91NQpRcI/AAAAAAAAOtY/meKszouGDMY/IMG_3581_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" height="272"></a></p> <p>We also made each girl <a href="http://spoonful.com/crafts/elsas-snowflake-hair-barrettes"><font size="4">felt hair clips</font></a><font size="4"> </font><font size="2">with </font>a sequin as instructed on <a href="http://static.spoonful.com/sites/default/files/disney-frozen-elsa-snowflake-hair-barrettes-printable-0813.pdf">Spoonful</a> (pdf link), It was kind of tricky cutting out felt, I recommend the stiff felt. We hot glued all the layers together. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jTXcQRz3BwA/UuR91--9nKI/AAAAAAAAOuU/IWOc2CLJDIk/s1600-h/IMG_3576%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3576" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_3576" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R_6dI0NDolk/UuR92dHfuhI/AAAAAAAAOuc/U9GH1rWBXG8/IMG_3576_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="279"></a></p> <p>and some <font size="4">hot cocoa mix </font>in a decorated baby food jar. My parents make <a href="http://littledelightscakes.com/uncle-scotts-hot-cocoa-mix/">a powdered specialty mix</a> every year and package it up as gifts. We put French Vanilla in the baby food jars, my parents love doing hazelnut coffee creamer or peppermint. </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">We had a great time. Natalie is one of my joys and I sure love having her heart full of song by my side all the time! </font></p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-11211239457894230912013-11-10T22:57:00.001-05:002013-11-10T22:57:24.167-05:00American Girl Party<p>Sophia turned NINE this past Saturday, nine years old on the Ninth. She is growing up into a smart, sweet, funny, loving, determined, lanky kid. I am so glad she’s in our family. </p> <p>Over the past two years Sophia has devoured American Girl books, moving from the traditional stories to the mysteries. Once she and her sister realized that the dolls collecting dust in their closet (Grandma had given them years ago) were meant to be played with as a mini me to make projects for (rather than a baby doll to be cuddled), they have been creating mini books, beds, parties, etc for their dolls. So it was only natural we had an American Girl party and celebrated her love of all things miniature and historical (while she still thought it was cool). </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fdKUXiqR5tI/UoBVOmL1oWI/AAAAAAAAM70/M0BqHtEMvws/s1600-h/IMG_2366%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2366" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2366" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fmn2jVxGf1I/UoBVPOC-a_I/AAAAAAAAM74/jyDEgnr3n0U/IMG_2366_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0CpNUTLzio0/UoBVPo1CP9I/AAAAAAAAM8E/2I0A5UIEQhc/s1600-h/IMG_2294%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2294" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2294" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FRCcyL3YK8Q/UoBVQcHgbbI/AAAAAAAAM8M/f5NhnEVoPbw/IMG_2294_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GZw63pNd6H4/UoBVQ2eJBpI/AAAAAAAAM8U/fC5JL8L2AXk/s1600-h/IMG_2613%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2613" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2613" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wfkWb-TNqGQ/UoBVRecExKI/AAAAAAAAM8c/QArr-bcdMaw/IMG_2613_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>Sophia over the last few weeks with her doll, Caroline, her favorite American Girl. Sophia was Caroline for Halloween and she dressed her doll up as Inkpot, Caroline’s black cat in the books. </p> <p>We made some invitations over fall break, gluing on metal star confetti (white elmers glue worked ok to keep them on) and using stickers from a sticker pad from Michael’s. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eMYx6Mk9XsE/UoBVSGLPIjI/AAAAAAAAM8k/kNoobxgwAio/s1600-h/IMG_2164%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2164" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2164" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a8VNJhfWqVo/UoBVSr5AV3I/AAAAAAAAM8s/ykF7YZw151A/IMG_2164_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="407" height="293"></a></p> <p>To decorate I pulled out all my pink and purple and silver pom poms, and my girly scrapbook banner (basically cut up a girly themed dcwv book and made a banner years ago, that works for any floral or girly type pastel colored party).I made a master star page, printed out on dark pink/ light pink/beige cardstock, then we cut all the stars out. I sewed the small stars into a garland, sewing right down the middle of the paper. We just punched holes in the large stars and hung with thread. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AVMIYeVHqRM/UoBVTTUJtkI/AAAAAAAAM80/GLypAyMf0Yc/s1600-h/IMG_2764%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2764" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2764" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PfYtuIcsFYM/UoBVT0UQs2I/AAAAAAAAM88/8z1lIlMvDFU/IMG_2764_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="257"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-98ciK8bWyGk/UoBVUW6RYZI/AAAAAAAAM9E/4FhtqYoNgww/s1600-h/IMG_2759%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2759" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2759" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xYk5YrtylR0/UoBVUwM-6RI/AAAAAAAAM9M/iacFpiyBPxE/IMG_2759_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="250"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f39uEzPXlbI/UoBVVlpnodI/AAAAAAAAM9U/umAW2LR4_Ws/s1600-h/IMG_2763%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2763" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2763" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NnfFW6HVMxg/UoBVWNbSKfI/AAAAAAAAM9c/cl2JilIkQ4I/IMG_2763_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" height="251"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-N3IbVzX5dKg/UoBVWwlhV7I/AAAAAAAAM9k/JYEfLz95Tl0/s1600-h/stars%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="stars" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="stars" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T7Fxup9gU9g/UoBVXVgYjWI/AAAAAAAAM9o/3Z3JvI-D87Y/stars_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="309" height="247"></a></p> <p>At the party we had the girls arrive and make a mini dining set for their dolls- they decorated a construction paper place mat with more stickers, had a 1/4 of a normal napkin folded up, a mini paper plate, and painted the inside of a shot cup to look like liquicd, with a cut straw in it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u7OE2iX3T1A/UoBVXxsdN-I/AAAAAAAAM90/8Az7RbxnlwE/s1600-h/IMG_2711%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2711" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2711" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MaVOGojRyZ0/UoBVYktYLOI/AAAAAAAAM98/FtPncLY20D8/IMG_2711_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="244"></a></p> <p>Next we used sculpey clay in red, pink, and various shades of brown and white to make play food (pretzels, cupcakes, cookies, cake balls, candies, etc). The girls really started brainstorming once they did a few pieces, then they were out of clay. 5 packets of sculpey clay for 8 kids ended up being not enough. If I did a similar craft again I’d used salt dough or try out homemade sculpey/fimo to make tons of cheap dough and dye it so there'd be no size/quantity limit. We baked the sculpey for 15 mins at 275 degrees per instructions. Or you could cut things out of foam and glue/color, but I liked the sculpting aspect and how realistic it could look if done right. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f5RiFxO3zQI/UoBVZOtAj5I/AAAAAAAAM-E/RAeYQUlE09M/s1600-h/IMG_2707%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2707" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2707" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yIkB0CJNLx0/UoBVcSmup1I/AAAAAAAAM-M/73VocdIRm70/IMG_2707_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="331"></a></p> <p>While the sculpey baked the girls made sleeping bags for their dolls. I cut out fleece in 24 by 30, folded in half to be 15 by 24, then put 3 or 4 inch slits on the open side and bottom. The girls tied the slips together. It was a great craft- easy to prep, easy to explain, only a few girls needed help. And then they had a sleeping bag for their girls. You could also do pillows or simple doll clothes- scarf, poncho,or blankets</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Q3WtrSE6cE/UoBVc8o4MDI/AAAAAAAAM-U/oX6JE3tucus/s1600-h/IMG_2709%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2709" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2709" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qSscFATqAt0/UoBVdpQJR5I/AAAAAAAAM-c/7ysXndGQR58/IMG_2709_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="353"></a></p> <p>Then we went outside for some games. The girls played Statues- the sculptor spun each girl around and they struck a pose, then she picked her favorite, who became the new sculptor. We played until everyone got a turn, the poses getting sillier with each round. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qJFHjM0rmJc/UoBVeUmB_WI/AAAAAAAAM-k/1mfv5yWNj0U/s1600-h/IMG_2717%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2717" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2717" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nMRUtiZ-rLo/UoBVffo7g-I/AAAAAAAAM-o/0hrcieN9CdU/IMG_2717_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-caHWKXZ2ez8/UoBVf9L_6oI/AAAAAAAAM-0/iQ2umZRU3xo/s1600-h/IMG_2719%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2719" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2719" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PscbbhvRcUs/UoBVgV37QYI/AAAAAAAAM-8/2hMH5wewj48/IMG_2719_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Next we played missionary tag, where the girls are in pairs, and one chaser has to get another girl, who escapes by linking arms with a pair. The girl on the other side of the pair lets go and is the new person being chased. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZpNmhLoGULw/UoBVhft5QxI/AAAAAAAAM_E/tviDWaaNfIU/s1600-h/IMG_2726%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2726" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2726" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zSU0voQjjU4/UoBVh6RJcqI/AAAAAAAAM_I/DCVZhjWcRJY/IMG_2726_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>We also tried to walk with apples balanced on their heads and in between pairs foreheads. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VFi_TTn5buY/UoBViVUoLHI/AAAAAAAAM_U/skXrDws-YN4/s1600-h/IMG_2729%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2729" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2729" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--iHPF2k83ro/UoBVjEefv3I/AAAAAAAAM_c/JpVT2CIC4X8/IMG_2729_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="349" height="246"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XgNtIjNzFlc/UoBVjtLICiI/AAAAAAAAM_k/IiF4Giro6Mc/s1600-h/IMG_2735%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2735" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2735" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-clllpsrW9wE/UoBVkMeE0TI/AAAAAAAAM_o/IU5o_Azz26M/IMG_2735_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>Next we came inside for hot chocolate with whipped cream (polar express hot chocolate from scratch in the crockpot, so yummy!) and cupcakes and gingerbread cookies. We made mini ones for our dolls, but they ate them up. I borrowed some china from a friend with a large set of white and gold plates, and I bought some white mugs at goodwill, which was only a few bucks more then buying disposable, and now we have tons of hot cocoa mugs I don’t mind if they break. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DKSkd_9m2TU/UoBVk0FvJAI/AAAAAAAAM_0/l6veKJ_cONY/s1600-h/IMG_2741%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2741" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2741" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BPV-2k-NClk/UoBVldUR_SI/AAAAAAAAM_8/Drp_y_Fj3V8/IMG_2741_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nwTE5s1IYOk/UoBVl03zcgI/AAAAAAAANAE/jfCqdYAjF_c/s1600-h/IMG_2748%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2748" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2748" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-35VQGXb7aS4/UoBVmZ1TQXI/AAAAAAAANAM/SrWajfPMYj8/IMG_2748_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>We sang to Sophia and opened presents and then the party was done! (Can you tell she’s an introvert, looking glum because all the attention is on her as everyone sings!). The girls took home their mini place setting, a sheet of stickers, their play food, sleeping bag and mini hat for the doll. We’re thankful for all her friends that could come and make it a special day! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6XXF0U5J7LA/UoBVm_DIlEI/AAAAAAAANAU/B5ey9QZpUcM/s1600-h/IMG_2750%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2750" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2750" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JnHVlg2Gyxk/UoBVnraYfvI/AAAAAAAANAY/c8cGQ8pwL90/IMG_2750_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--bN0iv92_EY/UoBVoLWKoXI/AAAAAAAANAk/TrI_73sMMKc/s1600-h/IMG_2757%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_2757" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2757" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZvPQwv4V_cY/UoBVooTe0FI/AAAAAAAANAs/7f5r_tHkEpw/IMG_2757_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>Hooray for smart, fun, amazing girls and their mini me dolls! </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-88933236521493495082013-08-04T16:50:00.001-04:002013-08-04T16:50:49.504-04:00Girl’s Camp 2013- Build on the Foundation of Christ<p>Young Women Camp this year was amazing, but what else would it be? This was my first year leading as Camp Director. I have a strong testimony of the power of camp to give the girls great leadership and friendship experiences, and to be a anchor of spiritual experiences throughout the year. </p> <p>Our theme was “ROCK SOLID: Built on the Foundation of Christ.” Our scripture theme was Helamen 5:12 from the Book of Mormon. And our weekly hymn was “How Firm a Foundation.” We sang it everyday, adding a verse or two. </p> <p>Daily Themes: These dictated our devotionals, some activities, and some crafts emphasis</p> <h3><a name="_Toc347671638">Rock Solid Daily Themes</a></h3> <p><i>Based on "The Abundant Life" by Joseph Wirthlin </i> <p><b>Tuesday- Lay A Foundation: Obtain a relationship and testimony of Jesus Christ</b> <p>Prayer, Scripture Study, Listening for answers, all help us learn about Christ and establish a relationship with Him. I presented a devotional about building our lives on Christ, the rock, versus trends or philosophies of the world (sand or ice). We talked about starting our relationship with Christ with what we know and building from there, and keeping a record of what we learn so we can look back at experiences with Christ make up our foundation of faith. This is the first day of camp, which included get to to know you games, rotating through crafts and certification times. The girls were asked after my devotional to think of one word or experience to describe what they know about the Savior. It was written on a sticker and added as a brick to our house. <p><b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xIcBZw7PKbA/Uf6-aTaqcYI/AAAAAAAAMnM/Xr0pRd_WKdc/s1600-h/IMG_0022%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0022" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0022" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6naqRaWwZ5g/Uf6-axPT2NI/AAAAAAAAMnU/JlkQ8XncYlM/IMG_0022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y6iIbBRWOO0/Uf6-bSFiDAI/AAAAAAAAMnc/fGcNZxp9g2w/s1600-h/IMG_0081%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0081" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0081" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bA4sNEYBQbE/Uf6-cHAdGeI/AAAAAAAAMnk/NVbqoMViNJg/IMG_0081_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="248"></a></b></p> <p>M&M questions for our get to know you game, Snow White and the Seven virtues skit, <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4hjEG41M_EM/Uf6-cv5mnmI/AAAAAAAAMns/ewNO5v7qJK4/s1600-h/IMG_0228%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><strong><img title="IMG_0228 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0228 (2)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-thwOmWz8aGA/Uf6-dF8IotI/AAAAAAAAMn0/c_orqVENljA/IMG_0228%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="243"></strong></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VMZ2QFUrUYM/Uf6-dkXdgxI/AAAAAAAAMn8/MB8gDc6jMCY/s1600-h/IMG_0498%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><strong><img title="IMG_0498" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0498" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hbac05kErrc/Uf6-eItZRoI/AAAAAAAAMoE/Qe21ReHwWLw/IMG_0498_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="242"></strong></a></p> <p>Face board for photo ops after the skit, the finished house of faith- wood covered with girls honest answers, stuck on to make bricks. </p> <p><b>Wednesday- Brick by Brick: Strength by Choosing the Right everyday</b></p> <p>For the Strength of Youth, developing habits of Righteousness. The devotionals today centered on being stalwart and strong in doing what you already know is right, finding the courage to do it and follow through. The girls rotated through a service project and crafts. The evening activity was rotating through activities centered on the theme- the girls problem solved to build a tower, played a dodgeball variation, did trust falls, played twister and had girls trying to knock them over. After the stations the Youth Leaders in charge bore testimony of building their lives on the Savior. The girls were asked for their house of Faith sticker, to think of a time they’ve felt the Lord’s reassurance before or after choosing the right. <p><b><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rnB_QA_GqsQ/Uf6-esz7_DI/AAAAAAAAMoM/xRE9cA4-b7I/s1600-h/IMG_0090%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0090" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0090" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Km41bcI7vLQ/Uf6-feOqLaI/AAAAAAAAMoU/3jxB2rYjHS4/IMG_0090_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="232"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Xq9QlAEt1H8/Uf6-fr70iCI/AAAAAAAAMoc/OQ9VfuxWDlA/s1600-h/IMG_0164%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0164" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0164" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RxTf_VEI4ns/Uf6-gRardUI/AAAAAAAAMok/J5EkywKaQPQ/IMG_0164_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></b></p> <p>Sister Daley droning on about something spiritual….Trust falls at the youth leader activity</p> <p><b>Thursday- Furnish with Love: Serve and Support others </b></p> <p>Developing Charity and love for others and serving everyday. The devotionals centered on how to receive God’s love and how to give God’s love. Thursday was a crazy day. Weather earlier in the week forced the girls to do their hiking and certification dinner on this day, as well as the 4th years going canoeing all day. We also had a slip and slide on a hill with lots of soap as our extra water activity. The bishops visited at night and we subjected them to be on a Girl’s Camp version of Whose LIne is it Anyways? They were great sports about it. Then the camp divides into their wards and their bishopric members give their night devotional. The girls and visitors were asked to think of a time they felt the Lord’s love and record it on their sticker to add to the House of Faith. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c3OnJ_xO-2w/Uf6-g7eG0uI/AAAAAAAAMos/LVAGFHt2rhM/s1600-h/IMG_0235%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0235" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0235" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GvFAV2sJM_I/Uf6-hZos7hI/AAAAAAAAMo0/hGeFB1JQ2fk/IMG_0235_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a>\<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SGM3kvNyHWM/Uf6-h9i72jI/AAAAAAAAMo8/iWLvn-bSvIk/s1600-h/IMG_0225%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0225 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0225 (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6WETbxgfjlw/Uf6-iXymg_I/AAAAAAAAMpE/Nze3OEnwSZc/IMG_0225%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Slip and Slide from plastic sheeting (From paint section- add dish or baby soap for extra slip). Our t-shirts, a word cloud of the daily themes and concepts we talked about all week </p> <p><b>Friday- Weekly Maintenance: Christ's Atonement</b> <p>On this, the last full day of camp, the devotionals centered on partaking of the atonement and every week partaking of the sacrament to be continually becoming more like the Savior. We did yearly pictures in the morning, with the girls in their camp t-shirts. The Young Women Presidency had an hour long workshop for each year, centering on how to bear your testimony with the acronym C.A.M.P.- Christ, Attitude, Minutes, Preparation. They have a song set to the YMCA tune with actions. Evening activity was a testimony meeting. It is so encouraging as a leader to hear the girls talk about times they’ve exercised faith and reached out to the Savior. On Friday they were to think of a time they’ve felt the cleansing power of the Atonement, to be better or repent and record it on their sticker. We also had a photo slideshow, put together by the Youth Leaders, with a darling picture of my recently decorated bed (they are evolving in their TPing, this year included nice notes on the TP!) </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7lNLhp8_NtY/Uf6-jHYmM_I/AAAAAAAAMpM/guWIiCSYxmE/s1600-h/IMG_0441%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0441" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0441" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bdEPXNhi9YQ/Uf6-jgJRHGI/AAAAAAAAMpU/V79vQ3EwIIs/IMG_0441_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KjgwpARI82U/Uf6-kEA0szI/AAAAAAAAMpc/WCSV26pYhjE/s1600-h/IMG_0360%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0360 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0360 (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W7_xlvcoo8s/Uf6-k6hi6vI/AAAAAAAAMpk/zVTXnMUAzPY/IMG_0360%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>CAMP and my bed covered in TP love</p> <p><b>Saturday-Aspire Higher</b> <p>Make your life a masterpiece (using Elder Wirthlin’s story about racehorse who started out a neglected horse at auction). I talked about all the various kinds of talents we can have (not just performance, but making someone feel included or planning a spiritual activity). I encouraged them to dream big and not let insecurities or fears hold them back from trying new things in every season of their lives. I asked them to write down something they are aspiring to be or talent to develop in the years ahead. We had closing activities where each year hands out silly awards for each girl. Love seeing all the friendship these girls have developed in one week of intense activities. <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LPP1F3oqWn8/Uf6-lbQ4P6I/AAAAAAAAMps/5TY-UxFapLM/s1600-h/IMG_0694%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0694" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0694" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fVK4SZ4sO8o/Uf6-lxuPTSI/AAAAAAAAMp0/bBHaiB8aePs/IMG_0694_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="302"></a></p> <p>My seniors- receiving their gift of dollar store items that help when they go to college (markers for marking your food, post it’s to leave notes for your roommates, etc) </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Other things about our camp- </strong></p> <p>Our stake leaders (Director and Stake Young Women Presidency) all wore neon shirts all week, with the theme of the day on the front. It makes it easy to find one of us, and reinforces what we are talking about each day. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ngsd1tPAM78/Uf6-mhgRj7I/AAAAAAAAMp8/KeWUIdaIEYE/s1600-h/IMG_0137%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0137" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0137" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u0GczYgYZCQ/Uf6-nBa6XmI/AAAAAAAAMqE/x_RfcQWb5ok/IMG_0137_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>The girls sleep by levels and are encouraged to have an identity that fits with the theme- this year we had the “Wise Girls” the “Lego Ladies” the “Diamonds in the Rough” and the “Gems” . They decorated their area with that theme in mind, name cards on their bed with that theme, had songs for roll call relating to their identity and usually some kind of useful thing for camp- hair bands or flashlights etc. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mBNQRWkNl_I/Uf6-nmkqrbI/AAAAAAAAMqM/An3YC2tQJVA/s1600-h/IMG_0208%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0208 (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0208 (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dSXHm3hre3c/Uf6-oIsPYYI/AAAAAAAAMqU/kUPoeLCFUY4/IMG_0208%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Crafts were great this year, I was sad I didn’t get pictures of them all. We did crayon art with embossing guns, value marble magnets, simple fleece hats and scarves for service project, and pictures of the Savior on masonite with scrapbook paper around. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lvVwPt1qG_U/Uf6-oq5R4cI/AAAAAAAAMqc/lkinqISFFN8/s1600-h/IMG_0454%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0454" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0454" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y1wg4ZZlfKw/Uf6-pArPmKI/AAAAAAAAMqk/mAvlf4-UZbQ/IMG_0454_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>The girls also rotated through serving and cleaning up in the kitchen, and this year we had mess kits they had to wash at each meal. Our kitchen setup ended up being perfect for having a hallway to do the washing. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NSqOQlFrDVA/Uf6-pW9kwwI/AAAAAAAAMqs/WejoV_66a_w/s1600-h/IMG_0050%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0050" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0050" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GwlIfQBBIJM/Uf6-qET10xI/AAAAAAAAMq0/xWuZoJP-blU/IMG_0050_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This year we had our share of surprises (unregistered campers! imminent rain every forecast! Girls with special needs!) and a welcome share of hilarious conversations and successes. I was encouraged to see the 4th years make analogies and have positive attitudes about their canoeing accidents. I was so uplifted by leaders and girls asking me at every turn how they could help. And loved seeing leaders put their whole selves into camp and see smiles everywhere I turned. I know this program is inspired and can’t wait to start obsessing about next year and the fun we’ll have. </p> <p> </p> <p>Hooray for Young Women’s Camp! </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-70044457465838186352013-01-22T17:04:00.001-05:002013-01-22T17:04:42.031-05:00Natalie’s Tangled Party<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NiVxBya3vOM/UP8MuuCg59I/AAAAAAAAK2c/EboVM8aK22E/s1600-h/IMG_7651%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7651" border="0" alt="IMG_7651" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0sXyLlb3LSs/UP8MvBfpx8I/AAAAAAAAK2k/9sz-lMGBdnI/IMG_7651_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G0Cih34OmXw/UP8MvvZHE4I/AAAAAAAAK2s/BLdrxXnBjt0/s1600-h/IMG_7646%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7646" border="0" alt="IMG_7646" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NhufFevlSCk/UP8MwF8Ax8I/AAAAAAAAK20/xsMK3av4JhU/IMG_7646_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="241"></a></p> <p>Natalie celebrated her 6th birthday on Saturday. We went with a tangled theme. Nothing I did was revolutionary, but I thought I’d blog about it, and if anybody in the area wants to borrow my décor or games you’re welcome to it. I decorated with purple pom poms, yellow streamers, a sun flag banner and vellum lanterns ( vellum painted with the star, wrapped around mason or spaghetti jars). </p> <p>We started off with drawing on the walls like Rapunzel in the movie. (Dollar store wrapping paper) </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kTN2KKRky3E/UP8MwvcoVLI/AAAAAAAAK28/HIGdCjhyFmc/s1600-h/IMG_7654%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7654" border="0" alt="IMG_7654" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S7hvN97Jqr0/UP8MxMjHoEI/AAAAAAAAK3E/2rJ1S_rYVkw/IMG_7654_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3EUS5_N0z1A/UP8MxsVUoXI/AAAAAAAAK3M/PTIStPTFzKk/s1600-h/IMG_7660%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7660" border="0" alt="IMG_7660" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_P1H47IGfiU/UP8Mx-saHdI/AAAAAAAAK3U/rNTEOfNU0LU/IMG_7660_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="275"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rC3-sfA4wHQ/UP8Mytm3-WI/AAAAAAAAK3c/dR_uLa_u0pU/s1600-h/IMG_7663%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7663" border="0" alt="IMG_7663" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sADOQ7Vx61s/UP8MywZR6kI/AAAAAAAAK3k/1ZXswZ6Uw_w/IMG_7663_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="176" height="271"></a></p> <p>We took some pics in the photo booth. I made a huge wig of blonde hair for the girls to pose with. Some loved it, some were scared of it. I’m still untangling it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ywX1IX2Zj6A/UP8Mzs7B14I/AAAAAAAAK3s/wpKUHTNRj6w/s1600-h/IMG_7643%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7643" border="0" alt="IMG_7643" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w60cnsF98V4/UP8M0DJAsBI/AAAAAAAAK30/xi_7w5Weybk/IMG_7643_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="409" height="288"></a></p> <p>We tossed some apple bean bags to Maximus, tangled each other up in streamers (Girls favorite game by far) </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-syQusbtiFtc/UP8M0WiQ8oI/AAAAAAAAK38/a6FvOXObRV0/s1600-h/IMG_7714%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7714" border="0" alt="IMG_7714" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qhELCoHVroQ/UP8M04sFW_I/AAAAAAAAK4E/euWrtZpcPJE/IMG_7714_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nUK1awJHHJA/UP8M1QLG7OI/AAAAAAAAK4M/A53XmMFbLWM/s1600-h/IMG_7715%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7715" border="0" alt="IMG_7715" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CxiqwZhMqXo/UP8M1_FPKII/AAAAAAAAK4Q/NTlOPKWcoCI/IMG_7715_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="245"></a></p> <p>We panned Flynn Rider with blindfolds on (oops no pics!), And danced with streamers to the Tangled songs. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_EQhhABrysI/UP8M2QLxhcI/AAAAAAAAK4Y/362GOBJK3H4/s1600-h/IMG_7648%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7648" border="0" alt="IMG_7648" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hZ7Xsmvwi30/UP8M3L14NTI/AAAAAAAAK4k/X3ug8cT1jnM/IMG_7648_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="281"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-53SCN7aZido/UP8M3wevmzI/AAAAAAAAK4s/rO1Fm1WGm2s/s1600-h/IMG_7767%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7767" border="0" alt="IMG_7767" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qMzPb_vX2v8/UP8M4RjVmdI/AAAAAAAAK40/JA6kfTYaNFI/IMG_7767_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="182" height="280"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OSC_OdOKFbI/UP8M4-d7SxI/AAAAAAAAK48/QIoordrrCI8/s1600-h/IMG_7773%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7773" border="0" alt="IMG_7773" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tD9V-SAOdBc/UP8M5RHol2I/AAAAAAAAK5E/21Emaev7D0o/IMG_7773_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EIzyZ-T8cos/UP8M6KRHT4I/AAAAAAAAK5M/zhM9mdD0BAo/s1600-h/IMG_7746%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7746" border="0" alt="IMG_7746" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8NWm8l85LTQ/UP8M6gY2-nI/AAAAAAAAK5Q/9k7CISgiqC4/IMG_7746_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>We made scores of lanterns from vellum and purple construction paper. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_WuR7o2kfNk/UP8M7GpoeNI/AAAAAAAAK5c/0e5QYiWPWms/s1600-h/IMG_7652%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7652" border="0" alt="IMG_7652" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mZ7qBZX09I4/UP8M7sV6ArI/AAAAAAAAK5k/v-A5Siq9QvY/IMG_7652_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pgL_VkfGeyQ/UP8M8NmVNtI/AAAAAAAAK5s/S32xliTfaKQ/s1600-h/IMG_7759%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7759" border="0" alt="IMG_7759" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1V4aAghz8N4/UP8M8hTGwTI/AAAAAAAAK50/NR5zyDGghwI/IMG_7759_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>The girls ate cinnamon roll and cheesy Italian bread braids. Natalie loved the donut tower. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PCaoXsqg7YU/UP8M9mFVZMI/AAAAAAAAK58/GNiy39ramMU/s1600-h/IMG_0003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0003" border="0" alt="IMG_0003" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0UC0LiAX3kE/UP8M-L9QoOI/AAAAAAAAK6E/4VEdvd1HgRk/IMG_0003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>The girls went home with satchels, chameleon party blowers and some felt and silky flower clips. Plus their lanterns and dance streamers. </p> <p>All in all, it was a great party, and I was proud of myself for doing it in less than 2 weeks. Hooray for Tangled!</p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-16388764184457419142013-01-22T13:48:00.001-05:002013-01-22T13:54:22.673-05:00Sophia’s Owl Party<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e362VygYcFg/UP7d_WbBHWI/AAAAAAAAKwU/lfu4uCgcl0E/s1600-h/AS8P5412%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5412" border="0" alt="AS8P5412" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tPZhSHGY9b4/UP7d_2PpAZI/AAAAAAAAKwc/lgVf3LsTDJc/AS8P5412_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1Rb3nJv5UfU/UP7eAU61_nI/AAAAAAAAKwk/F1iNIsjzOmc/s1600-h/AS8P5415%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5415" border="0" alt="AS8P5415" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YGme2yOA6gk/UP7eAzZEvYI/AAAAAAAAKws/Y7awbQAUYTc/AS8P5415_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>Sophia’s turned 8 in November, and I’m finally coming around to blogging about it. We had a Night Owl party, all her 2nd game friends came over and we partied until 9 pm. So laaaate. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Vz00KGtoXD8/UP7eBmUS1qI/AAAAAAAAKw0/sh41ELedNcA/s1600-h/AS8P5431%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5431" border="0" alt="AS8P5431" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-isAw0lM6fSM/UP7eCTQO4vI/AAAAAAAAKw8/zh-Eef8IUo0/AS8P5431_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="245"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JBaIvu6vmXk/UP7eC5VZ7DI/AAAAAAAAKxE/CdRmmll8EVo/s1600-h/AS8P5433%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5433" border="0" alt="AS8P5433" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1jMPFDMZN4w/UP7eDdnII7I/AAAAAAAAKxM/TSZvNz9o8EU/AS8P5433_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a>S</p> <p>We stuck owls all over. And made a owl cake that is un naturally pink. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fDp405uqnjU/UP7eEKRNbiI/AAAAAAAAKxU/CYdOvOuz6QY/s1600-h/AS8P5425%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5425" border="0" alt="AS8P5425" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jHuxp4GjtFI/UP7eEoWRKhI/AAAAAAAAKxc/M53S3RtmsrA/AS8P5425_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_YkfXj6vagE/UP7eFZNsfVI/AAAAAAAAKxk/OBvJEo3qwmQ/s1600-h/AS8P5434%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5434" border="0" alt="AS8P5434" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--O1Y1A7yYBQ/UP7eF2mzNII/AAAAAAAAKxs/MQERFuzz-eA/AS8P5434_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>The birthday girl balloon and owl plates (from walmart of all places!) </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3SrODCQu2qE/UP7eGsrsJUI/AAAAAAAAKx0/ZgMUOcpw4U4/s1600-h/AS8P5448%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5448" border="0" alt="AS8P5448" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4ihcDfunNDA/UP7eG41tD9I/AAAAAAAAKx8/fq62Ywa2E0Y/AS8P5448_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J2mHLpm92kQ/UP7eH3RHarI/AAAAAAAAKyE/aqvCSHozWSY/s1600-h/AS8P5454%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5454" border="0" alt="AS8P5454" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TYEimZlt2Jk/UP7eIrV8dHI/AAAAAAAAKyM/TLyzoXtJjRs/AS8P5454_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xqnQIjeW79s/UP7eJIUncwI/AAAAAAAAKyU/WIWWTOlLjyw/s1600-h/AS8P5456%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5456" border="0" alt="AS8P5456" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cIINyqTxFhY/UP7eJs5rtzI/AAAAAAAAKyc/QOcGiCRKo8E/AS8P5456_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>For games we tossed around a soccer ball with questions on it (What’s your biggest dream? Is Justin Bieber cute? etc) </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-D1UY6pgdWO8/UP7eKVItmjI/AAAAAAAAKyk/NfHru1kA-7I/s1600-h/AS8P5464%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5464" border="0" alt="AS8P5464" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qAKHQ4ijMgU/UP7et8tsZ0I/AAAAAAAAKys/3kAtqkaDGcE/AS8P5464_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="349" height="246"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-95WTscTCHT4/UP7euuCsmZI/AAAAAAAAKy0/BslilUNajSY/s1600-h/AS8P5468%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5468" border="0" alt="AS8P5468" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Kv9Xi_VWYNM/UP7euyscliI/AAAAAAAAKy8/Ij78eH43SAI/AS8P5468_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>Grandma stayed and played with Leo. We decorated bags with owls to put our treasure hunt in. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JaVcWv-9ZIk/UP7evzTJx2I/AAAAAAAAKzE/yHonASnS3cs/s1600-h/AS8P5471%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5471" border="0" alt="AS8P5471" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OmgTiFhxVyM/UP7ewFuRDUI/AAAAAAAAKzM/rrg5lcDRyXo/AS8P5471_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PhR7XU4rLJo/UP7ewn7tADI/AAAAAAAAKzU/FTN81ms1t_A/s1600-h/AS8P5487%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5487" border="0" alt="AS8P5487" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1FcVrgKCvXU/UP7exDop-LI/AAAAAAAAKzc/lp7uKvx0ewk/AS8P5487_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>We ran outside to find candy and glow sticks that I’d scattered outside. Sophia blew out the cake. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TwlyFyR-5Xs/UP7ex5SIRcI/AAAAAAAAKzk/TTPC1z3TFAc/s1600-h/AS8P5491%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5491" border="0" alt="AS8P5491" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dg_P6z5n4pc/UP7eydGT8EI/AAAAAAAAKzs/Ul9-w1vwPh0/AS8P5491_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Agp1om0Svig/UP7ezTj-2BI/AAAAAAAAKz0/OxOjTH05tj0/s1600-h/AS8P5494%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5494" border="0" alt="AS8P5494" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qcYFWHsoLk4/UP7ez5O5XjI/AAAAAAAAKz8/eDj6FjtK81o/AS8P5494_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>I had sewn up spa masks for everyone, we decorated with felt stickers. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-76GZMuXsmL8/UP7e0iLPmII/AAAAAAAAK0E/Os6cOMx88Hg/s1600-h/AS8P5499%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5499" border="0" alt="AS8P5499" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rxfBETvx11Y/UP7e1RUSi7I/AAAAAAAAK0I/jv3R7wI8RBw/AS8P5499_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_MWJwNJw0hY/UP7e2LMsurI/AAAAAAAAK0Q/Aph9qEGf38o/s1600-h/AS8P5502%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5502" border="0" alt="AS8P5502" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XQKG76_QdPs/UP7e2p9qhoI/AAAAAAAAK0c/basXF1AvdoI/AS8P5502_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>And the girls promptly fell asleep, lol. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C_4QlHwH5OU/UP7e3nlL6NI/AAAAAAAAK0k/b-sO98FIXBg/s1600-h/AS8P5508%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5508" border="0" alt="AS8P5508" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-89E8If75OrY/UP7e4FyXoGI/AAAAAAAAK0s/UePU608dKlI/AS8P5508_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BtKJuVZmb2Q/UP7e47iykfI/AAAAAAAAK00/BzSVed6qxrM/s1600-h/AS8P5521%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5521" border="0" alt="AS8P5521" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OhDY8KZEmT8/UP7e5XsxjEI/AAAAAAAAK08/AtBdduRY9wE/AS8P5521_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>They kept their spa masks on and played Marco polo, then had a rousing game of “Down by the Banks” frog song. Leo “slept” through it all. </p> <p>Last but not least, the girls went home with fleece owls. I spent a week sewing em up, and had some extras for the other cousins. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZYH-soubCGI/UP7e6FM2X7I/AAAAAAAAK1E/k2PnhKPZ4F4/s1600-h/AS8P5419%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="AS8P5419" border="0" alt="AS8P5419" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8KDylf-b3_k/UP7e6gnM_lI/AAAAAAAAK1M/L1tL_2MLOvQ/AS8P5419_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="381"></a></p> <p>And that was day 1 of Sophia’s weekend of birthday fun. Loved having these girls to party with (almost) all night long!</p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-12339265557590897382012-12-08T10:30:00.001-05:002012-12-08T22:19:30.327-05:00Grandma JackieYesterday my Grandma passed away.She lived in Alaska her whole life, and so I saw her every few years as we visited my Mom’s extended family to visit. I was named after her, but I dropped the “I" in Jackie in middle school. When she saw my new spelling, she dubbed me “Jacki with an ‘I’.” and never let me forget it. <br />
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Obviously she was much more to our family than an occasional visit. I heard about her all the time from my mom. I heard stories of a young mother doing her best on a mining camp, shoveling out her second story window so they could walk out on the snow. I heard stories of a woman leaving her husband, in a time when that was not socially acceptable. I heard stories of a mother having babies the same time as her oldest daughter. I heard stories of love and heartbreak, of hard work and duty to her six children. She wasn’t perfect, but she did the best with what she had. She joked that her kids were going to get her into heaven, all her daughters are religious and spiritual. <br />
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From my visits to Alaska, walking into her house was like walking back in time. She was OCD about everything in that house, where the vintage cracker tins sat above the cupboards, which afghan hung on the back of the chair. I remember sitting upstairs, looking at the books from my mom’s childhood, the foot pedal singer sewing machine, the huge quilts and the all the antique crocks. Jackie had a huge wood fire burning stove in her home, where she served us moose meatloaf on my honeymoon. When John said it was the most delicious meatloaf she said “Don’t try to brown nose now.” Her bathroom smelled like Ivory soap and tobacco, she tried to sneak smoking in there, like we didn’t know. Her garden was huge, full of lettuce and potatoes and her flower garden with lines and lines of snapdragons. She hated when the summer humidity made her take her sweatshirt off while gardening, she was accustomed to Alaska weather through and through. <br />
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Grandma Jackie had a close relationship with my cousins who lived next door, always there to watch over and entertain or put them to work. She had a path through the woods to their house, something I loved walking through as a visitor, it made her property so much like a setting in a storybook. My mom started printing pictures of my kids off the blog and sending it to her, it always touched me that she would ask about my kids and wanted to see pictures. She has so many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a few great greats, I thought we might be lost among them as the far flung kids in the lower 48. <br />
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Her last few years have been plagued with hospital visits from her ailing liver. I am glad she’s free from the pain and suffering she’s endured from the last few years. I hope she is at peace with her husband and their friends that she’s watched go before her. Rest in Peace Grandma Jackie. Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-3687796570664874552012-08-17T15:53:00.001-04:002012-08-17T15:53:56.784-04:00Carrie is married!<p>My sister was married this past weekend.</p> <p>Here are some highlights from a jam packed week. </p> <p> </p> <p>Bachelorette Party in Gettysburg- Pizza, cupcakes and a Ghost Tour</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XdSIMnufXQQ/UC6gVZoRuvI/AAAAAAAAKFw/np4cDYUVCng/s1600-h/IMG_2090%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2090" border="0" alt="IMG_2090" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-b_Zsk13Mzh8/UC6gWtjYX5I/AAAAAAAAKF4/7sgO6ZYZVXk/IMG_2090_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="388" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aiMZTT8oIT0/UC6gXcksx6I/AAAAAAAAKGA/cnt7Sqodnes/s1600-h/IMG_2093%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2093" border="0" alt="IMG_2093" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1Vh-K9_iePM/UC6gX0vhJAI/AAAAAAAAKGI/2skCxmLQuIg/IMG_2093_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="172" height="256"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DJMV2XEChQI/UC6gYozp1NI/AAAAAAAAKGQ/wakfz3nQ8VE/s1600-h/IMG_2098%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2098" border="0" alt="IMG_2098" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TAqu0c0onEI/UC6gZK_F7fI/AAAAAAAAKGY/zi4sl74_ETw/IMG_2098_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" height="345"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mz_L7-yfEio/UC6gaCOaubI/AAAAAAAAKGg/i5-Op2A-Idg/s1600-h/IMG_2109%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2109" border="0" alt="IMG_2109" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NKzzI6mm0Jk/UC6gad6AOrI/AAAAAAAAKGo/asvfNL89h8k/IMG_2109_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="499" height="334"></a></p> <p>My sister’s colors were robin egg blue and creams and coral. Gray suits and bow ties with Gray Van sneakers, wildflowers and burlap for the flowers. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nhgF8C6l-yA/UC6gbCzbzJI/AAAAAAAAKGw/Q4Tqj9yLylU/s1600-h/IMG_2205%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2205" border="0" alt="IMG_2205" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZSOTyvcwumo/UC6gbxuunSI/AAAAAAAAKG4/4ZL2zgvdxrc/IMG_2205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="266"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vMIiaT5w_uI/UC6gcwRiJqI/AAAAAAAAKHA/PyiTc4fy_dY/s1600-h/IMG_2268%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2268" border="0" alt="IMG_2268" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6CgE_ifi894/UC6gewRC1yI/AAAAAAAAKHI/G28-1zrQgWU/IMG_2268_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="178" height="265"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Some tips for taking pics of kids at weddings. Have them do some smile poses, then whatever they want. It keeps em happy and into the shoot. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ou5HSs-hiAg/UC6gfdEnnrI/AAAAAAAAKHQ/BDjUwNkXg7U/s1600-h/IMG_2216%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2216" border="0" alt="IMG_2216" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FPP1LlaFfjQ/UC6gf_cTFFI/AAAAAAAAKHY/__5IMMeXLVU/IMG_2216_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k7uCkCAWSMA/UC6ghFegkKI/AAAAAAAAKHg/-g-GwKrwpEU/s1600-h/IMG_2225%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2225" border="0" alt="IMG_2225" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BNIOQ3cdAOw/UC6ghSBhkWI/AAAAAAAAKHo/30dWT1ZSqvc/IMG_2225_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LJOneAioBJ0/UC6giOzThfI/AAAAAAAAKHw/5N7Fw2DL3K0/s1600-h/IMG_2255%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2255" border="0" alt="IMG_2255" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-88-q4HeRR6c/UC6gi78n2DI/AAAAAAAAKH4/GBTEqhK-adk/IMG_2255_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DPPC6NWy760/UC6glUydFcI/AAAAAAAAKIA/lVOtxjDyeOY/s1600-h/IMG_2232%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2232" border="0" alt="IMG_2232" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8uyJql-DTpo/UC6gl6RBnQI/AAAAAAAAKII/7MOmHN3HJuI/IMG_2232_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>I enjoy taking all the candid and funny shots, and leaving the huge list of group shots for the official photographer. My favorite shots of the group shots were all the silly ones- or the bridesmaids below, where we were told to laugh hysterically, some of the girls thought we were jumping, and the aftershot and reaction was priceless. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2L4yh4q1xV4/UC6gmcVUisI/AAAAAAAAKIQ/N3IT5XYbf7I/s1600-h/IMG_2240%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2240" border="0" alt="IMG_2240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yXVWbc3jHls/UC6gngs4bdI/AAAAAAAAKIY/bbAAxTVPEyQ/IMG_2240_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iRhjTXiCD5c/UC6goRxczQI/AAAAAAAAKIg/m3LD8YcU8Hs/s1600-h/IMG_2246%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2246" border="0" alt="IMG_2246" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dzz-YnafpCQ/UC6gopz1ODI/AAAAAAAAKIo/xHBQWg8-9mo/IMG_2246_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZmBloWLLz-E/UC6gpnDQr6I/AAAAAAAAKIw/KMg47nYQMMg/s1600-h/IMG_4640%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4640" border="0" alt="IMG_4640" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--wPC-8ShnN8/UC6gvEVBtmI/AAAAAAAAKI4/Kr_yis6ubj0/IMG_4640_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="237"></a></p> <p>I made the girls dresses with white cotton fabric embroidered, and sewed them dresses so it would fit and be cool enough, yet have sleeves. I also wanted a lace underskirt. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IzzLNhZs_AA/UC6gvuNl7RI/AAAAAAAAKJA/i7ve0Pmtg4I/s1600-h/IMG_2263%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2263" border="0" alt="IMG_2263" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oUiVYkbwW_E/UC6gwDrq5fI/AAAAAAAAKJI/xCxYgmCCCVo/IMG_2263_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LkbhvyLdwuo/UC6gwzln5BI/AAAAAAAAKJQ/bW8WLw3M-3Q/s1600-h/IMG_2266%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2266" border="0" alt="IMG_2266" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qs3SkhNuEAQ/UC6gxaojnYI/AAAAAAAAKJY/43i_GFpAbDI/IMG_2266_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="347" height="233"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zvD8_3VQENI/UC6gx9NeaiI/AAAAAAAAKJg/o9oz7cAbB6c/s1600-h/IMG_2280%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2280" border="0" alt="IMG_2280" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NM-Xp3KA2bM/UC6gyRPtm5I/AAAAAAAAKJo/hgZBDBhjH0Q/IMG_2280_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>Leo’s vest and shorts were from a pattern, but I shortened the shorts to be a little past the knee. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1r9exe4yN2g/UC6gy00LtuI/AAAAAAAAKJw/1iOniFn7R5c/s1600-h/IMG_2290%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2290" border="0" alt="IMG_2290" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zsaCHIPoGEE/UC6gzY0fMGI/AAAAAAAAKJ4/h7_5MzNGoDs/IMG_2290_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--iyDFTaJkjQ/UC6gz6De3UI/AAAAAAAAKKA/76k_S3p98Xc/s1600-h/IMG_2294%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2294" border="0" alt="IMG_2294" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2IY1PeGiFcI/UC6g0dk7PDI/AAAAAAAAKKI/kvYTJynjNQ0/IMG_2294_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0GvD8NNa28M/UC6g01SMo0I/AAAAAAAAKKQ/s657PxBtC_E/s1600-h/IMG_2297%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2297" border="0" alt="IMG_2297" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3YebnZ_wo0Q/UC6g1vkvebI/AAAAAAAAKKY/FtJxwrImLLY/IMG_2297_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p>At the wedding dinner with our close families, the groom’s family had Carrie and Keaton play a game. They faced away from each other, each holding a shoe of their own and their spouses shoe. Then the caller would say “Funniest” or “Most organized” etc, and each would hold up the shoe of the person that fit the description. It was hilarious to see what they agreed and didn’t agree on. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PRn1eJKl85o/UC6g2a2bLcI/AAAAAAAAKKg/TiJOVHu5vR8/s1600-h/IMG_2342%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2342" border="0" alt="IMG_2342" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E7FGteQAi1s/UC6g28VUKxI/AAAAAAAAKKo/-9JOVKICkVY/IMG_2342_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" height="251"></a></p> <p>We also played a musical chairs type game, where each person had a wedding related word, and the person in the middle called out half a dozen of the words, and all those people had to get up and find a new seat. It was a great game for a variety of ages to play together. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ShDTsKSVycc/UC6g3kDhWGI/AAAAAAAAKKw/mWghZ94DG9o/s1600-h/IMG_2356%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2356" border="0" alt="IMG_2356" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-51pXVTyk1b0/UC6g4BjA-kI/AAAAAAAAKK4/0B0-llPqpjg/IMG_2356_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z7F0kwyCuno/UC6g42oMQ_I/AAAAAAAAKLA/PjQlDSQHTUs/s1600-h/IMG_2358%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2358" border="0" alt="IMG_2358" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Sf1IwjtYTF4/UC6g5T43lLI/AAAAAAAAKLI/pe30ZqBCeto/IMG_2358_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-h3gmZvP6ifU/UC6g6PiLHEI/AAAAAAAAKLQ/8RFYCT_nvm0/s1600-h/IMG_2406%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2406" border="0" alt="IMG_2406" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zt0kfi9NVdI/UC6g6qymGxI/AAAAAAAAKLY/bKQjcQ3QShg/IMG_2406_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ga1eNa--jTs/UC6g7TvxDEI/AAAAAAAAKLg/UjhsBtewxtA/s1600-h/IMG_2422%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2422" border="0" alt="IMG_2422" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WYg8fxk0z6o/UC6g9IOzsjI/AAAAAAAAKLo/B-OdrTq2yH0/IMG_2422_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>At the reception,we had tents set up at a family friend’s farm. When guests arrived, they put their gifts and cards in the back of an old pick up truck. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KjYLVh6fhBc/UC6g984_pwI/AAAAAAAAKLw/MOD4EFOLTCM/s1600-h/IMG_2495%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2495" border="0" alt="IMG_2495" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zdKZHF3iYqg/UC6g-TcEs4I/AAAAAAAAKL4/FlFZHP3hR24/IMG_2495_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="300"></a></p> <p>Jenga blocks were signed along with the guest book, and little pieces of paper for writing down your “favorite memory of us” “date ideas” and “marriage advice” in mason jars. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_n_MTmb3Hh8/UC6g_cj_oYI/AAAAAAAAKMA/W5VqJJ-ML8U/s1600-h/IMG_2499%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2499" border="0" alt="IMG_2499" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K6wiiqGIUx4/UC6g_ug_ZkI/AAAAAAAAKMI/FnRLhOLiwP0/IMG_2499_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="258"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_-8qMStQGuQ/UC6hATRWL7I/AAAAAAAAKMQ/y8hL3kr--lY/s1600-h/IMG_2507%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2507" border="0" alt="IMG_2507" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MCWN7UTCxaY/UC6hD28wHyI/AAAAAAAAKMY/P6s_X-3ztZs/IMG_2507_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="198" height="295"></a></p> <p>An old oven had the wedding cupcakes waiting to be put out. The wedding topper was a wooden M with buttons all over. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lK3y77gRKL8/UC6hEWF1pkI/AAAAAAAAKMg/oo2PMS7VCzo/s1600-h/IMG_2502%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2502" border="0" alt="IMG_2502" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3SrPatXGvPM/UC6hFDUSUHI/AAAAAAAAKMo/Kl8coTRhGbI/IMG_2502_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="283"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_cv9jenfKho/UC6hFhy9pYI/AAAAAAAAKMw/oezkoNf50_U/s1600-h/IMG_5609%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5609" border="0" alt="IMG_5609" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dQdxEO90DuA/UC6hGIalUXI/AAAAAAAAKM4/ivK0yzxekkY/IMG_5609_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="281"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hRIjLUZwig8/UC6hG2olgGI/AAAAAAAAKNA/oPMDMcXDLk8/s1600-h/IMG_5622%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5622" border="0" alt="IMG_5622" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nx4YipqxA_k/UC6hHVXnRlI/AAAAAAAAKNI/Zb5b6zfffiI/IMG_5622_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="182" height="272"></a></p> <p>Drinks were in a old canoe with ice, and hanging from the trees were burlap art with button messages. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wSvfC-OCF_Y/UC6hH-O9tvI/AAAAAAAAKNQ/dhIbTIZbBu4/s1600-h/IMG_2563%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2563" border="0" alt="IMG_2563" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZXKokreoags/UC6hISTaBtI/AAAAAAAAKNY/RXHi9s8g86I/IMG_2563_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p7APmvsfG9E/UC6hJO5HaNI/AAAAAAAAKNg/PzEqY8pjf-E/s1600-h/IMG_2631%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2631" border="0" alt="IMG_2631" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8IlSjl4QQUo/UC6hJhKwSJI/AAAAAAAAKNo/3EXxwXDPgh8/IMG_2631_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="362" height="243"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>One of Carrie’s good friends made this Moon, with a chair behind, so you can take a pic of you and your loves “over the moon” with love. I missed pictures of the teapot centerpieces filled with flowers and the twine bows on mason jars with tea lights. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pkMUTHsO3Zo/UC6hKeQ2LyI/AAAAAAAAKNw/pb2OuPOdRjE/s1600-h/IMG_2606%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2606" border="0" alt="IMG_2606" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-exfDUqFzAcE/UC6hKi-MLqI/AAAAAAAAKN4/xDhEz6rkQc0/IMG_2606_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="211" height="314"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_87cKAMqVLs/UC6hLXx51nI/AAAAAAAAKOA/UIAgnD8hSBw/s1600-h/IMG_2623%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2623" border="0" alt="IMG_2623" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NVunK8FdofQ/UC6hL3ufB9I/AAAAAAAAKOI/iHNVrtjWNuo/IMG_2623_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="208" height="310"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Last but not least, the highlight of my week wasn’t the wedding, which was wonderful, but spending time with my mom and her sister Sally, my sister, and all of us having fun together in the midst of the crazy. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LjLABRp8hUo/UC6hMxZQzcI/AAAAAAAAKOQ/CYmv9bbWY74/s1600-h/IMG_5775%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5775" border="0" alt="IMG_5775" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3_EaEcumiUI/UC6hNbkmZmI/AAAAAAAAKOY/zG_nTovZLGM/IMG_5775_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-50mGRlhnGRo/UC6hSZlqKpI/AAAAAAAAKOg/qXEG7N4hzqk/s1600-h/IMG_6037%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6037" border="0" alt="IMG_6037" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GOCErNBc6jA/UC6hSwWeenI/AAAAAAAAKOo/-1Sp1ixumAg/IMG_6037_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="241"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kk0JhyMAbIQ/UC6hTl57slI/AAAAAAAAKOw/WQqasvJHY5Q/s1600-h/IMG_6041%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6041" border="0" alt="IMG_6041" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MkiVjRIWk54/UC6hU4E0PSI/AAAAAAAAKO0/JK5zAla107A/IMG_6041_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="294"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Hooray for weddings and big parties! Congrats Carrie and Keaton! </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-38426502244560307442012-08-17T15:13:00.001-04:002012-08-17T15:13:58.854-04:00California Classics<p>We went on a classic vacation- Beach and Disney, grandparents and fun games, too much food and never enough sun. We loved the beach weather and 75 degrees all day every day. Disneyland was fun yet exhausting. It was my first trip, so there was a learning curve after the first day- but our second day was so much more fun. Everyday we’d have some breakfast at our beach condo, go somewhere, beach or disney or on a walk or church, then eat dinner together. At night the kids and John would go to bed, and I’d live up to my night owl nature and hang out with the other families at their condo across the courtyard. 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It was based on a talk by President Thomas S Monson, “<a href="http://speeches.byu.edu/index.php?act=viewitem&id=2004">Be a Light to the World”</a> . The Camp Director designated each day a separate theme- </p> <p>Tuesday= Flicker- Light from Birth, Divine Nature</p> <p>Wednesday- Kindle your testimony with everyday habits</p> <p>Thursday- Radiate your light and let your light shine as an example</p> <p>Friday- Glow and rely on Christ for your light. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Lv1FiG3tp0E/UB3WZGNB0BI/AAAAAAAAJuA/CZ1-O2Rfd60/s1600-h/IMG_0084%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0084" border="0" alt="IMG_0084" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ivuKF4LYpZo/UB3WaDnHbaI/AAAAAAAAJuI/S0c2z1myAtg/IMG_0084_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="383"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-21eLqSpVepc/UB3WaysnbHI/AAAAAAAAJuQ/bDAjLxWefW8/s1600-h/IMG_0090%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0090" border="0" alt="IMG_0090" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2lryJK1wcx0/UB3WbZBqEuI/AAAAAAAAJuY/X7LfGyCcJ50/IMG_0090_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="305"></a></p> <p>All week long we learned about kindling our inner light- and practiced it with service, practicing scripture study with reading groups, daily prayer as a level, etc. </p> <p> </p> <p>My responsibility was over the 4th years. We were the Holly wood Stars. One of my assistant leaders took my idea for a Hollywood type sign for our area and made a great big sign that was perfect. Another friend has the red carpet, which came in handy during the awards at the end of the week. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-afKwcRn9Mec/UB3WcAki3bI/AAAAAAAAJug/dMBT9TmcFTw/s1600-h/IMG_0386%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0386" border="0" alt="IMG_0386" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hHcpqdoIEyc/UB3WczSqFzI/AAAAAAAAJuo/5vF1bE7xpp4/IMG_0386_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="614" height="411"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I bought yellow vinyl from Joann’s for Hollywood walk of Fame stars. Each girl wrote their name in one, then we wrote inside jokes and love notes to each other, then cut it apart at the end of the week to take home. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6fWMN7D_98E/UB3WdeFFBtI/AAAAAAAAJuw/ZcaFIpNNV8Q/s1600-h/IMG_0177%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0177" border="0" alt="IMG_0177" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9ocH9sS5-PI/UB3Wd7EfstI/AAAAAAAAJu4/GAgFNFsCVkY/IMG_0177_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="420"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--4e7HxKIF1c/UB3WebbevkI/AAAAAAAAJvA/FvKrmhlmQSc/s1600-h/IMG_0282%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0282" border="0" alt="IMG_0282" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bBcc3J-sSc8/UB3WerdXX2I/AAAAAAAAJvI/_A7DkqiAjac/IMG_0282_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="421"></a></p> <p>I took some neon lycra and cut it into 1 to 2 inch strips, and sewed them into a loop for neon headbands. It was fun to have something for just our year to stand out in the crowd in. We also had oriental trading neon sunglasses and some fun pens, plus VIP passes on our lanyards. </p> <p>We made journals with a Hollywood star on them, and some note cards, for the girls to write encouraging notes to their friends. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J7OM3BhQ9Go/UB3WfIebRxI/AAAAAAAAJvQ/DN0SvlJwhhY/s1600-h/IMG_2004%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2004" border="0" alt="IMG_2004" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9WscGTx6Y7s/UB3WfWVxm7I/AAAAAAAAJvY/NyCx9zA7oTQ/IMG_2004_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="230" height="258"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KxEvSZ1Khxg/UB3Wf9a3JBI/AAAAAAAAJvg/l9DKJucohiw/s1600-h/IMG_2003%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2003" border="0" alt="IMG_2003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4gtzn5JiKD4/UB3WgWm-sJI/AAAAAAAAJvo/3evc6AXJqYo/IMG_2003_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="275"></a></p> <p>Other light themed activities included:</p> <p>Glow worm with a glow stick, with a quote about letting your light shine.</p> <p>Firefly lanterns </p> <p>Glow in the dark paint inside mason jars</p> <p>Mason jar lanterns with etched spray paint </p> <p>Arise and Shine pillowcases for the Assistant Directors </p> <p>Necklaces with clear crystal beads, accompanying a fireside about reflecting Christ’s light to others.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J6MGVWr2qqU/UB3WhcsXObI/AAAAAAAAJvw/bFlJaU0DVNM/s1600-h/IMG_0106%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0106" border="0" alt="IMG_0106" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hb9sjHW27og/UB3WhzQX51I/AAAAAAAAJv4/vZgdVOd0qZk/IMG_0106_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="399" height="267"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>So, let me walk you through some of our memorable activities. </p> <p>Camp wide get to know you activities- Get to know you bingo</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8-Wz4YgqC-4/UB3Wi9SW1ZI/AAAAAAAAJwA/SQdLoOMdKsM/s1600-h/IMG_0347%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0347" border="0" alt="IMG_0347" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A-1rBgKeKdg/UB3WjW6KtoI/AAAAAAAAJwI/j6pajPXc5WY/IMG_0347_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="223"></a></p> <p>The knot puzzle- take hold of two people, then try to untie without letting go. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xjE3gtZtiGE/UB3WjquGAQI/AAAAAAAAJwM/banDY-tsCS8/s1600-h/IMG_0364%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0364 (2)" border="0" alt="IMG_0364 (2)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uw45jGH1TwQ/UB3WkENrWQI/AAAAAAAAJwY/c3tGFW1LmuQ/IMG_0364%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j-601nzpU7g/UB3Wk1xXu3I/AAAAAAAAJwg/VHWsqUkwPj4/s1600-h/IMG_0381%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0381 (2)" border="0" alt="IMG_0381 (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-06MfJ5zkAzQ/UB3WliJi8xI/AAAAAAAAJwo/G6jlb0tcY2Q/IMG_0381%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="362" height="243"></a></p> <p>And the M&M game: Everybody gets a snack size bag of M&M’s or skittles, then each color corresponds to something you tell about yourself (pre determined ahead of time) Like….green is something you love about nature, blue is something you did yesterday, red is something you hate to do….etc. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2hMVVCM_Ljo/UB3WmDPToSI/AAAAAAAAJww/q83D6qimEJI/s1600-h/IMG_0375%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0375 (2)" border="0" alt="IMG_0375 (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-y9n7wQS8VEk/UB3WmdjJbdI/AAAAAAAAJw4/nIJVjOPtt14/IMG_0375%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="314" height="211"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The stake YW presidency led an activity with each year, where they discussed divine qualities they have and want to develop. Each year decorated huge pieces of butcher paper with the words “I AM…” with qualities all over. They wrote down a quality they had or wanted to develop, then at the end of the week a photographer came in and took pics with them holding a sign with their quality on it. A slideshow is to come. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4fKrHNhrVXY/UB3Wm_gZ04I/AAAAAAAAJxA/RYmMFj6PDI0/s1600-h/IMG_0276%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0276" border="0" alt="IMG_0276" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iafpSLJxTWc/UB3WncSRe7I/AAAAAAAAJxI/6OTaj5wFh1E/IMG_0276_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>100 year celebration </p> <p>This year was the 100th year of camp. After dinner we had a program that described the requirements and activities the first years of camp, a visit and talk by Bev Jones, a leader who’s attended camp over 50 years, and we released 100 yellow balloons into the air. Plus we had birthday cake. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CYw6ijUwpBs/UB3WoXqSkzI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/yLLePx3to7I/s1600-h/IMG_0453%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0453" border="0" alt="IMG_0453" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B3tCoJe68bc/UB3WpzD-JnI/AAAAAAAAJxY/eZDusc90AbU/IMG_0453_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="245"></a></p> <p>This year we also introduced the spirit stick, given to the year with the best cheer at roll call. It quickly became the spirit curse- you were supposed to carry it everywhere and not leave it behind. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w3YffPSxAls/UB3WqeUQrII/AAAAAAAAJxg/7pR3MovL7wA/s1600-h/IMG_9656%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9656" border="0" alt="IMG_9656" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uE6YIUYrBdA/UB3WqzePJ0I/AAAAAAAAJxk/CDCaDnUs018/IMG_9656_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="237"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Crafts this year included Friendship bracelets, </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gVuWcBdlWLs/UB3WrWFVr3I/AAAAAAAAJxw/01Rsh1sNk0o/s1600-h/IMG_0300%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0300" border="0" alt="IMG_0300" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ncAV99idofs/UB3WsI-FVJI/AAAAAAAAJx4/RXxfvcTT8oo/IMG_0300_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="273"></a></p> <p>tissue paper decopauge onto globe lanterns, </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hhqMVh8NhqI/UB3WtJK87cI/AAAAAAAAJyA/VC5jeAxT9AM/s1600-h/IMG_0481%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0481" border="0" alt="IMG_0481" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YuAe5jg0hT4/UB3Wth_o70I/AAAAAAAAJyI/_6xj7-38CE0/IMG_0481_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" height="277"></a></p> <p>and foil leaf pictures of the future Indianapolis temple. (picture printed on transparencies at Staples, spray adhesive onto transperancy, apply silver leaf and frame)</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NoDS5ftjYDQ/UB3WuOCgXeI/AAAAAAAAJyQ/-zam8EiwAOc/s1600-h/IMG_2008%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2008" border="0" alt="IMG_2008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LbEX-AYpOO4/UB3WumBz5xI/AAAAAAAAJyY/vvqZYiFlDvk/IMG_2008_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="278"></a></p> <p>The girls are spoiled and only have to make meals for themselves one night for certification cooking. We made chili and baked apples over the fire and cherry and pineapple cobbler in box ovens. The first years made foil dinners. Mmm Mmm. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WfxMNvfxEsY/UB3Wve5VC4I/AAAAAAAAJyg/Od4meFD_49s/s1600-h/IMG_0560%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0560" border="0" alt="IMG_0560" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iPUWI6ayOLg/UB3WvqsFEGI/AAAAAAAAJyo/VmIo-8Cup90/IMG_0560_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="198"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PA90JLd6Zhw/UB3WwE9VI6I/AAAAAAAAJyw/UMMABqUgfLc/s1600-h/IMG_0477%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0477" border="0" alt="IMG_0477" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TdnVDmTEPrU/UB3WwhZBV0I/AAAAAAAAJy0/pdAK272P0zU/IMG_0477_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="241"></a></p> <p>The Fourth Years, my girls, went rock climbing and ziplining at nearby Camp Yale. We painted bathrooms and helped with other chores for a service project. Then we made and ate dinner, then climbed and zipped and finally roasted starburst at the campfire. I was so proud of the girls </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Hr5n0ubHFcw/UB3Ww6QsPWI/AAAAAAAAJy8/lzB0zpC7TEs/s1600-h/IMG_9804%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9804" border="0" alt="IMG_9804" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--ANzaJ4_Q3E/UB3WxUR3_mI/AAAAAAAAJzI/zgIdQKlH6jM/IMG_9804_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sZjKe1zPo_Q/UB3WyrXK67I/AAAAAAAAJzM/HhMomQQtI5g/s1600-h/IMG_0717%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0717" border="0" alt="IMG_0717" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--xmIoLuZnv0/UB3WzDs_S_I/AAAAAAAAJzQ/PwNMQr0Ff2s/IMG_0717_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="245"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2bT7yB9s1_U/UB3WzmgAdVI/AAAAAAAAJzY/hnb2h3wFfEU/s1600-h/IMG_0617%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0617" border="0" alt="IMG_0617" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HGDrVSUWY6U/UB3W0PR1hdI/AAAAAAAAJzk/QsF_2e2yj48/IMG_0617_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xc-kqJ9W8C0/UB3W0pLIDJI/AAAAAAAAJzo/dltotO-EhWg/s1600-h/IMG_0944%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0944" border="0" alt="IMG_0944" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DfEefX57xmE/UB3W0-fBmrI/AAAAAAAAJz4/eA_BfTlo8aI/IMG_0944_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="233"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8BAKjJ_41Hg/UB3W1uJ_dXI/AAAAAAAAJ0A/mt-3EHduoCE/s1600-h/IMG_1064%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1064" border="0" alt="IMG_1064" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I7GDvWABDF4/UB3W2jYOxOI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/X2GHWqYqWaw/IMG_1064_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="233"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Skits- Each of the members of the Stake Presidency was in charge of a group of girls from camp, to put together a talent act, singing or a skit. One group performed a skit about a little bee that goes to Hollywood. Every punchline in the story was accompanied with a song lyric sung by the peanut gallery behind the skit. It was awesome. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A7-mo9a10YY/UB3W3Wz2KCI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/Ckva4qu2B-c/s1600-h/IMG_1379%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1379" border="0" alt="IMG_1379" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zeUnegIMXfk/UB3W3ivn9OI/AAAAAAAAJ0Y/s21TL9XOPTY/IMG_1379_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="241"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VLTwXhgmueA/UB3W4zCwfYI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/VDyPMpqgimU/s1600-h/IMG_1471%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1471" border="0" alt="IMG_1471" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gHGyjuz3EnA/UB3W5apT0CI/AAAAAAAAJ0k/1A0_swOnxv8/IMG_1471_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="241"></a></p> <p>Another group handed out kitchen recyclable instruments (drums, spoons, etc) to sing a song in a round and add in instruments each verse. They sang the song “Catch a Falling Star.” It was pretty and the perfect calm song to end the night of crazy. </p> <p>The most hilarious skit was a group acting out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvdFpF5EuTU">“For the Strength of Youth”</a> – the mp3 played in the background while the girls in groups of 4 acted out the lyrics. So funny. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KvfjU9OCuFc/UB3W5wzOE0I/AAAAAAAAJ0s/pPO-V-_OaUk/s1600-h/IMG_9844%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9844" border="0" alt="IMG_9844" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fMLtLRb1t3U/UB3W6LsDDBI/AAAAAAAAJ00/9jqrdPTM7As/IMG_9844_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_wH2sDCCF98/UB3W60jY0jI/AAAAAAAAJ1A/9JVCENyC5sc/s1600-h/IMG_1461%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1461" border="0" alt="IMG_1461" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2Po7_wiXp_U/UB3W7XPEA0I/AAAAAAAAJ1E/XOqmcX0Vx3g/IMG_1461_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="243"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>My year made up a parody to the Ellen show. One girl came out and did stand up about some characters at camp, we danced, then performed some “viral videos” of people letting their light shine. A kangaroo attacked an old lady and was rescued by Beyonce. A homeless lady is given food by Dolly parton in onesie pajamas with a fur hat on. A football player is helped by some super fans. Basically we made skits from random props and they were hilarious. Only at camp. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PaxSRncAIGE/UB3W8DMeakI/AAAAAAAAJ1Q/D5EKrd0sICs/s1600-h/IMG_1323%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1323" border="0" alt="IMG_1323" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zg22pE1ne80/UB3W8SvPaOI/AAAAAAAAJ1Y/IiEE5YgVoc4/IMG_1323_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="239"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EmSHwGldLfU/UB3W9MCSuQI/AAAAAAAAJ1g/Uk8n5uqk3ww/s1600-h/IMG_1370%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1370" border="0" alt="IMG_1370" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oDDdu0DXWo8/UB3W93iciOI/AAAAAAAAJ1o/MkaGV_Io47w/IMG_1370_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The skit night included a game for the bishops- all week long a set of Youth Camp Leaders polled the girls questions about bishops and then made a Mormon Feud game for them to compete in. Instead of ringing a bell they had to dance. It was awesome. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g5xHwLbsZGc/UB3W-R7wJDI/AAAAAAAAJ1w/7HciYhPwHls/s1600-h/IMG_1281%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1281" border="0" alt="IMG_1281" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1q3jWkOVj9Y/UB3W-m-s0NI/AAAAAAAAJ14/Ma8FrydWjAU/IMG_1281_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="263"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ubo45-_yUJY/UB3W_M6-NgI/AAAAAAAAJ2A/D1FkQYyRdIw/s1600-h/IMG_1294%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1294" border="0" alt="IMG_1294" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nQN4b1wuBE8/UB3W_0B3_9I/AAAAAAAAJ2E/ZAiT54WpJG4/IMG_1294_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>All week long I had the privilege of watching the girls interact and love each other, through my photo lens. I love seeing the light in their eyes as they laugh with their friends, attack their leader’s elbows, help each other, as they are so quick to love and be silly. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Db_feNVapU/UB3XATwENdI/AAAAAAAAJ2Q/TPviNj5TJzc/s1600-h/IMG_0109%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0109" border="0" alt="IMG_0109" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vEn6s93j3Ig/UB3XA-gM_eI/AAAAAAAAJ2Y/W-At8_GeE_E/IMG_0109_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="205" height="305"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gf6tw3wBrxE/UB3XBgnEOTI/AAAAAAAAJ2g/Ivet4mULDM0/s1600-h/IMG_0012%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0012" border="0" alt="IMG_0012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Jm85IQ_TnOw/UB3XCMXT-qI/AAAAAAAAJ2s/Yw01gApKOLg/IMG_0012_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="303"></a></p> <p>My sister Carrie came to camp and made a slideshow out of the pics we took all week. Knowing we wanted a pic of each girl made me look for the beauty and light in each girl. It was fun to be the eyes of the camp all week and “creep” on everyone, seeing what they do best, in a setting that allows them to let their light shine. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6GdpXfpaKnw/UB3XC3MeHYI/AAAAAAAAJ20/zHiL9XkHT5U/s1600-h/IMG_0315%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0315 (2)" border="0" alt="IMG_0315 (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bYU67kX-bCo/UB3XDgR0rzI/AAAAAAAAJ24/0Jh9oulWiQY/IMG_0315%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QawHB0nHtng/UB3XEE_7E6I/AAAAAAAAJ3A/6DQvpOLtCq4/s1600-h/IMG_1374%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1374" border="0" alt="IMG_1374" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dcRsyVtbsjA/UB3XEh5W1HI/AAAAAAAAJ3I/1pxTcSKsXWw/IMG_1374_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="299"></a></p> <p>One of my favorite quotes about the theme of Light comes from Nelson Mandela “When you let your own light shine, you unconsciously give others permission to do the same.” I saw that all week long- girls being kind rather than gossiping, girls being silly, being reverent, sharing their feelings or their testimonies in scripture study, and I saw how their light shining in those moments let others relax and do the same. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZsCBb57uSJo/UB3XFT8mqNI/AAAAAAAAJ3U/HPspcW1Z4Pw/s1600-h/IMG_1193%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1193" border="0" alt="IMG_1193" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-78UcWtGq5gA/UB3XGBGaZ2I/AAAAAAAAJ3Y/nWeSpoglZYg/IMG_1193_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="268"></a></p> <p>As I reflected on camp and all the many things about it that are amazing, I thought of this quote from Dieter F Uchtdorf. He gave an address titled “The Love of God” in Oct. 2009. I love what he says about hearing Heavenly Father’s voice: <p> <p>“As you reach out to your Heavenly Father, as you pray to Him in the name of Christ, He will answer you. He speaks to us everywhere. <p>As you read God’s word recorded in the scriptures, listen for His voice. <p>During this general conference and later as you study the words spoken here, listen for His voice. <p>As you visit the temple and attend Church meetings, listen for His voice. <p>Listen for the voice of the Father in the bounties and beauties of nature, in the gentle whisperings of the Spirit. <p>In your daily interactions with others, in the words of a <a href="http://lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4650-1,00.html">hymn</a>, in the laughter of a child, listen for His voice. <p>If you listen for the voice of the Father, He will lead you on a course that will allow you to experience the pure love of Christ. <p>As we draw near to Heavenly Father, we become more holy. And as we become more holy, we will overcome disbelief and our souls will be filled with His blessed light. As we align our lives with this supernal light, it leads us out of darkness and toward greater light. This greater light leads to the unspeakable ministering of the Holy Spirit, and the veil between heaven and earth can become thin. <p> <p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7FXEvf20COw/UB3XGm2OeVI/AAAAAAAAJ3k/cT86AeN8iyQ/s1600-h/IMG_0038%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0038" border="0" alt="IMG_0038" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1Me571MNSjU/UB3XGzxlRMI/AAAAAAAAJ3s/tcXqOfDgt6U/IMG_0038_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="402" height="270"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vUup1H_o52s/UB3XHrhvWcI/AAAAAAAAJ30/lZEwCBtBfvk/s1600-h/IMG_0367%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0367" border="0" alt="IMG_0367" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TCzRdRXetuk/UB3XICekfaI/AAAAAAAAJ38/oNjWhsOf5UQ/IMG_0367_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="269"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This is what I think happens at camp. We are able to hear Heavenly Father’s voice all week long, in devotionals, in quiet moments, in the voices of our friends, in hymns and songs and acts of service. And we are so filled with light and goodness, our spirits soar and we feel God’s love all around us. That is why I spend months preparing for girls to come to camp for a week. So they can feast on the feelings of Heaven for a week. </p> <p>Hooray for Girl’s camp, and all the awesome girls in it. </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-48718823880563388232012-08-03T16:04:00.001-04:002012-08-03T16:04:06.032-04:00Summer Fun School<p> </p> <p>So, after joining pinterest, I quickly cataloged lots of great activities for the kids and I do to in the summertime. I have two main boards- <a href="http://pinterest.com/jacquelinedaley/summer-fun-school-yet-to-try/">Summer Fun School- Yet to try</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/jacquelinedaley/daley-approved-activities/">Daley Approved Activities</a> (things we’ve loved). We made a calendar at the start of summer of major trips and things to do </p> <p> </p> <p>We tried everyday to do an hour of chores, then go somewhere (park or pool or shopping) and then come home and do something fun- make something, do an experiment, something to cook, something fun to do outside. And everyday tried to work on things for camp. Sound exhausting? It was. </p> <p> </p> <p> Here’s some highlights:</p> <p>We exploded Ivory soap in the microwave, then squished it, molded it and made some soaps. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QjV4A4MxH1M/UBwuE-CA31I/AAAAAAAAJk4/loG43jWDGxo/s1600-h/IMG_9760%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9760" border="0" alt="IMG_9760" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uJiVPniYK0c/UBwuFDY7jzI/AAAAAAAAJlA/hR1jlr2Sq-Q/IMG_9760_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lpySmUZjJ5c/UBwuGBbbGAI/AAAAAAAAJlI/YY4gqu8EbEk/s1600-h/IMG_9767%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9767" border="0" alt="IMG_9767" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QklcEHvbwg0/UBwuGmX-u0I/AAAAAAAAJlQ/cfgMhMfzG4M/IMG_9767_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="243"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We boiled up some rock candy….and it didn’t work. Sophia learned to read a recipe and helped make cookies a few times. She’d get out all the ingredients for me and was a great helper. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cidqW8xsxAg/UBwuHJBMuXI/AAAAAAAAJlY/r54rDtEYrQo/s1600-h/IMG_9824%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9824" border="0" alt="IMG_9824" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SPA6cO5Fy7w/UBwuH6zPWsI/AAAAAAAAJlg/UviPcf1zZqA/IMG_9824_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="376" height="252"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NRThVklpiSw/UBwuIcNpcEI/AAAAAAAAJlo/Dl8RTCKKVjs/s1600-h/IMG_2106%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2106" border="0" alt="IMG_2106" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TF71RXNx2MY/UBwuIxNTHAI/AAAAAAAAJlw/cu1RJ36izPc/IMG_2106_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="171" height="255"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We stuck pool noodles onto dowel rods and made some soccer goals and truck tunnels. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QtwGZI1kccs/UBwuJukrhDI/AAAAAAAAJl4/5y4ipX-E1AE/s1600-h/IMG_2110%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2110" border="0" alt="IMG_2110" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8IYtkdDXuR8/UBwuKHmhmjI/AAAAAAAAJl8/myIJnD49t38/IMG_2110_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="373" height="250"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-omrjeLhmkoM/UBwuKxMejCI/AAAAAAAAJmE/9PXj6lSAC54/s1600-h/IMG_2161%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2161" border="0" alt="IMG_2161" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oOOSs7jK0wo/UBwuLSK5LXI/AAAAAAAAJmM/bTC6NbJdmqg/IMG_2161_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZzOdAhDj52o/UBwuMHpxPEI/AAAAAAAAJmU/Y4eP0yIjMSE/s1600-h/IMG_2151%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2151" border="0" alt="IMG_2151" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dUZWtPSFGv0/UBwuMqJc8uI/AAAAAAAAJmc/p-oahaMWt0c/IMG_2151_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="232"></a>Fire in my belly!</p> <p> </p> <p>We went camping with some friends and had a day of boating…while John started our fence. What a great husband. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-03hUL0pDuZU/UBwuNpc2qVI/AAAAAAAAJmk/vIpVuv9PR-w/s1600-h/IMG_2305%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2305" border="0" alt="IMG_2305" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-28jMkV-rHvI/UBwuODoIhXI/AAAAAAAAJms/dbey-4DvP9I/IMG_2305_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="241"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NkaIvnNcGzg/UBwuOwlJiGI/AAAAAAAAJm0/IvHxGmdEHxM/s1600-h/IMG_2299%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2299" border="0" alt="IMG_2299" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ub8q4yXUtk0/UBwuPRETWOI/AAAAAAAAJm8/5toffADXDqI/IMG_2299_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ul7_kb4KwAM/UBwuQTUNwpI/AAAAAAAAJnE/H0y-KFOh17w/s1600-h/IMG_2298%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2298" border="0" alt="IMG_2298" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oyVyV-Zffjg/UBwuQ-Rc4NI/AAAAAAAAJnM/G6NYzXxcqa4/IMG_2298_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9nKLFF0d-vY/UBwuR4M-fNI/AAAAAAAAJnU/EAtav-EtDI8/s1600-h/IMG_2448%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2448" border="0" alt="IMG_2448" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IgJ7pXy9kvk/UBwuS4BzyxI/AAAAAAAAJnc/fXBHoezrbwQ/IMG_2448_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="321"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6vYH7kT-eIY/UBwuTymHnRI/AAAAAAAAJns/awW7KU9a3Vc/s1600-h/IMG_2411%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2411" border="0" alt="IMG_2411" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8mXeh_FUtsI/UBwuUQkx2zI/AAAAAAAAJnw/VQIEfWW3b6Q/IMG_2411_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="219" height="327"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The start of something good….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TrHwJ48ABew/UBwuVmQ4upI/AAAAAAAAJn4/vjw4OdrWhY0/s1600-h/IMG_9822%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9822" border="0" alt="IMG_9822" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7_qGX4ZkgoE/UBwuWiTElUI/AAAAAAAAJoE/fFl6Irgampo/IMG_9822_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="310"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We built some forts and Sophia quickly became the designated storyteller for Leo. We made marshmallow catapults (clothespin with popsicle stick and bottle cap) while our friends were visiting. The girls loved flicking and eating the marshmallows. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6lo2j0UBwA4/UBwuXGcwvaI/AAAAAAAAJoM/qj3VQWe77Zo/s1600-h/IMG_0106%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0106" border="0" alt="IMG_0106" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z2XTni6aTW0/UBwuXpgI_-I/AAAAAAAAJoY/BKwzV1WjtN8/IMG_0106_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="251" height="374"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_j01EOa4L1I/UBwuY1mg2UI/AAAAAAAAJog/qjw4MLVlDFk/s1600-h/IMG_9659%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9659" border="0" alt="IMG_9659" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hpbopCOKiRQ/UBwuZYZTh1I/AAAAAAAAJok/2kIdc26uVXE/IMG_9659_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="248" height="369"></a></p> <p>Balloon volley ball was a hit…as was sitting in our pajamas all day long. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qi7-gyYMe0Y/UBwuaHDl1-I/AAAAAAAAJow/lUbUAC5F5IM/s1600-h/IMG_9839%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9839" border="0" alt="IMG_9839" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-r_CD2sX3R2o/UBwuaSGa86I/AAAAAAAAJo0/Axlt4pM1OPk/IMG_9839_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="236" height="352"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OOR8irnWh78/UBwubQ0gmWI/AAAAAAAAJo8/Kgc90d2-Mwc/s1600-h/IMG_9848%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9848" border="0" alt="IMG_9848" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mzxmuFxpLM8/UBwubgmghwI/AAAAAAAAJpE/YDgGsb500f0/IMG_9848_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" height="348"></a></p> <p>We visited the splash pad and yelled at the water with an apple in our hands. Oh wait, that’s just Leo. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wHcDcF5acR8/UBwucmqOx8I/AAAAAAAAJpQ/R45vpFFaPn0/s1600-h/IMG_9787%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9787" border="0" alt="IMG_9787" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vZjHx8lhEys/UBwudLRGTSI/AAAAAAAAJpY/P9FQyv91s9s/IMG_9787_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="371"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jqG4htBXdig/UBwudahjT1I/AAAAAAAAJpg/YQnGkp1gkCQ/s1600-h/IMG_0129%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0129" border="0" alt="IMG_0129" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hqrx_-6TbRk/UBwueG10kgI/AAAAAAAAJpo/fwUrfwAQgWY/IMG_0129_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="247" height="369"></a></p> <p>Lots of bubbles and digging in the sand. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IG-sAhdxJNI/UBwuero3dhI/AAAAAAAAJpw/wTj8MV0kQUE/s1600-h/IMG_0142%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0142" border="0" alt="IMG_0142" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EZE_N_QmSXY/UBwufM3-YfI/AAAAAAAAJp4/U59fm2BEOOE/IMG_0142_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="373" height="250"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uwMrA5XUe-8/UBwufj0_SKI/AAAAAAAAJqA/e1Jp1uunRuM/s1600-h/IMG_2134%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2134" border="0" alt="IMG_2134" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SDsOAFp3-dM/UBwuf8xaenI/AAAAAAAAJqI/skuS3de-7wM/IMG_2134_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UCRyJuOz7WY/UBwugpAs_2I/AAAAAAAAJqQ/S9lugAI7Ux4/s1600-h/IMG_9876%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9876" border="0" alt="IMG_9876" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-geOTMDB9Qhw/UBwuhIY8SuI/AAAAAAAAJqY/gedXvsgAHqA/IMG_9876_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="232"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We also had some family visit- John’s sisters and their families came to visit for a wedding. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9Dr2_k7cWBw/UBwuhupUdHI/AAAAAAAAJqg/UcS0Koy-nqY/s1600-h/IMG_0057%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0057" border="0" alt="IMG_0057" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-61HbNvtrtF0/UBwuiLEyoqI/AAAAAAAAJqk/yiynH740rM4/IMG_0057_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" height="245"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4zGOh1XXqd8/UBwujXx4EvI/AAAAAAAAJq0/lwUevAIKego/s1600-h/IMG_0072%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0072" border="0" alt="IMG_0072" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S1xZZPk-sBk/UBwujtgeQ5I/AAAAAAAAJq4/AhwNNG0c9Ak/IMG_0072_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Gl5tTkyifYM/UBwukrW4wpI/AAAAAAAAJrE/ateMQJ_JZfc/s1600-h/IMG_0013%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0013" border="0" alt="IMG_0013" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zQUMVDR-BsQ/UBwulLGSDpI/AAAAAAAAJrI/xSm6P374SFU/IMG_0013_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4FutkmWQgnY/UBwul8Y9TWI/AAAAAAAAJrY/mnnYaTKOLVY/s1600-h/IMG_9923%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9923" border="0" alt="IMG_9923" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LnB9caJAeis/UBwumjCnYeI/AAAAAAAAJrc/3pvwHIqvdOE/IMG_9923_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="237"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We showed our cousins the local sites- the children’s museum, the backyard of awesome little tykes toys, and some sushi. Welcome to the club Mark. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2ci2GIhtuLk/UBwunFADmAI/AAAAAAAAJro/cH4htmW1grQ/s1600-h/IMG_9905%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9905" border="0" alt="IMG_9905" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ROSt-SxKQYc/UBwunmaWURI/AAAAAAAAJrw/PsTuj2NR7xk/IMG_9905_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="211" height="314"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BTysXaq_IvM/UBwuoDKTA0I/AAAAAAAAJr8/nCbRTZioIPU/s1600-h/IMG_9977%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9977" border="0" alt="IMG_9977" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Aa7274NXtJ0/UBwuopNKuII/AAAAAAAAJsA/xgp_4fLHa_U/IMG_9977_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" height="311"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YLP8MRtaJow/UBwupKUfIwI/AAAAAAAAJsM/Rzcz0UdjzE4/s1600-h/IMG_9991%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9991" border="0" alt="IMG_9991" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GrqzsJkZPKM/UBwuprz99_I/AAAAAAAAJsU/KIuudfy9JF0/IMG_9991_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" height="311"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>My sister came with my mom to take care of my kids while I was at camp- and ended up coming! Here she is with her vintage engagement ring power! </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rD28gLccaBY/UBwuqKm2HMI/AAAAAAAAJsY/bwufQwRGRLg/s1600-h/IMG_0150%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0150" border="0" alt="IMG_0150" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BnKmsf5lf6k/UBwuqvk4dOI/AAAAAAAAJsk/xuuPaNmXYCQ/IMG_0150_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OvkP0XhQa8U/UBwura5Yi6I/AAAAAAAAJss/s0yKrvb7hIw/s1600-h/IMG_0157%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0157" border="0" alt="IMG_0157" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qcjUq_tUsV4/UBwurw4rFiI/AAAAAAAAJs0/ozbCSbOcyuM/IMG_0157_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B20iEyh13S0/UBwusR2R8XI/AAAAAAAAJtA/9MANYoN-_Ao/s1600-h/IMG_0149%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0149" border="0" alt="IMG_0149" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M4hOn0cH9ZY/UBwusxe0DFI/AAAAAAAAJtI/R0aGPBvr7KA/IMG_0149_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a></p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-44634742740904420492012-06-07T23:04:00.001-04:002012-06-07T23:04:32.007-04:00End of the Year Preschool Party<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jyEiDIgYezE/T9FrrBjldRI/AAAAAAAAJR4/ta_L30f4M-E/s1600-h/IMG_2178.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2178" border="0" alt="IMG_2178" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uuPxJ8JWiUQ/T9FrrQH2nPI/AAAAAAAAJSA/v5WOJdruOcQ/IMG_2178_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="423" height="283"></a></p> <p>This week we celebrated the end of preschool with a get together at the Splash Pad. All the older siblings are out of school, so they came along for the lunch and party. One of my friends compiled all the teacher’s praise for each student onto a certificate, and read the comments aloud. Natalie’s focused on her enthusiasm and artistry. She was beaming the whole time.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-snwjJWXq-HI/T9FrsL2OSEI/AAAAAAAAJSI/FGG4OB020Qo/s1600-h/IMG_2186%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2186" border="0" alt="IMG_2186" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-guTp82gq9Xk/T9FrsWqRzlI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/nfKKTnORbSw/IMG_2186_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="516"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The last day of school I had the students pose with different objects to make up the ABC’s. I took emails from the field trips and lessons throughout the year to make up all the letters, then formatted it with a simple letter and caption, 4 to a page. Printed on brochure paper (glossy two sided paper not quite as stiff as cardstock), with a laminated cover. It was a huge hit. What kid doesn’t want to see themselves in a book? It was fun to reflect on the year behind and how much they’ve grown. If I do something similar in the future I’ll be sure to put my pictures in preschool folder on my computer each time I upload pics, and email all the Moms to get pictures the last month of school. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nb3uNo62xv8/T9Frs_XsoiI/AAAAAAAAJSY/sK7zdJ53d6Q/s1600-h/IMG_2166%25255B1%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2166" border="0" alt="IMG_2166" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BdS3xEGB3P4/T9FrtOXXyVI/AAAAAAAAJSg/-ap0awXJuWc/IMG_2166%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="265"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4_VXvYBfi6w/T9FrtgARW9I/AAAAAAAAJSo/zuxh-VQdNhg/s1600-h/abc%252520U%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="abc U" border="0" alt="abc U" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q2Hw5d0EAMM/T9FruPolpuI/AAAAAAAAJSw/AW8KjqxgEVw/abc%252520U_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="176" height="244"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Last but not least the kids presented their moms with necklaces they made from wooden beads. Here’s Natalie posing with me wearing the necklace. You know, right behind some kids head. We took more shots, but Natalie’s eyes are closed, the Daley curse. Is there a photoshop action to open kids eyes? J/K. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oaRrXMfvLlw/T9Frul4XiLI/AAAAAAAAJS4/Fw3w4ipkj7Y/s1600-h/IMG_2213%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2213" border="0" alt="IMG_2213" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vAjaw-EpBfQ/T9Fru5LOibI/AAAAAAAAJTA/CW_5cL2VV8A/IMG_2213_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="237" height="353"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OMjkWxUUr54/T9FrvOz43oI/AAAAAAAAJTI/8lPU2PP70lQ/s1600-h/IMG_2187%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2187" border="0" alt="IMG_2187" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E5UYxpUHh7A/T9FrvoMR2PI/AAAAAAAAJTQ/0UlnAb1ajJw/IMG_2187_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="236" height="353"></a></p> <p>Hooray for preschool! It’s been a great year. </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-8938939504209147792012-06-07T22:54:00.001-04:002012-06-07T22:54:09.017-04:00Around the Daley house, in the month of May….<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3BLV7GvhNW0/T9FpMSTp37I/AAAAAAAAJPY/7Q5LOv1TrUE/s1600-h/IMG_1737.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1737" border="0" alt="IMG_1737" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bRJhIaen1FY/T9FpMj_gHGI/AAAAAAAAJPg/SciBku8zyiw/IMG_1737_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="256" height="382"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cO1CohsF2wY/T9FpNMNwoLI/AAAAAAAAJPo/FonCD5TRoFs/s1600-h/IMG_1749.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1749" border="0" alt="IMG_1749" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kA3w4QnO22s/T9FpNaU-BxI/AAAAAAAAJPw/xYOCF-yOBdk/IMG_1749_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" height="377"></a></p> <p>John and I celebrated 9 years together at a local restaurant. The next weekend it was all about Mormon Prom. John’s calling in the Stake YM presidency warranted his participation. My friend Sarah and I crashed the party (her husband is in the presidency too). We danced a little, John and Jeremy made a few hundred snow cones, we marveled at the light show…and got a dance picture taken. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2igFHHPSrvY/T9FpN_aVaWI/AAAAAAAAJP4/U3i4-zndf1Y/s1600-h/mormon%252520prom%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="mormon prom" border="0" alt="mormon prom" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fDfdp0Y6M5c/T9FpOK6dd8I/AAAAAAAAJQA/otT9ebzokGc/mormon%252520prom_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="361"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0TufVL7SX00/T9FpOllomXI/AAAAAAAAJQI/1T4QrN4wcRM/s1600-h/dancing%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="dancing" border="0" alt="dancing" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lxWq3gaZTAI/T9FpO8X_dKI/AAAAAAAAJQQ/QXCXnIji3ks/dancing_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="359"></a></p> <p>Fun times. Even if we left an hour early. Getting old I tell ya. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ue4GGI9a5as/T9FpPRk0YGI/AAAAAAAAJQY/vt3Ago7eb2g/s1600-h/IMG_1841.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1841" border="0" alt="IMG_1841" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c6i9tfHVKRM/T9FpQIzStBI/AAAAAAAAJQg/gHmv_nYO2iY/IMG_1841_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="214" height="319"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MMC0zrGaA3g/T9FpQ7eDSVI/AAAAAAAAJQo/Sj5GeD43gy0/s1600-h/IMG_1806.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1806" border="0" alt="IMG_1806" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YuSHvvDkWdI/T9FpRM7TNMI/AAAAAAAAJQw/vI7CQZm4kXo/IMG_1806_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="485" height="325"></a></p> <p>Other news- Leo got a haircut, everytime I cut his hair he looks like such a different kid. He’s becoming Natalie and Sophia’s little shadow, following them around, picking up leftover cookies and doing whatever they do (if it looks fun enough). <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nKMNAnQcVOE/T9FpRtLMzaI/AAAAAAAAJQ4/jgPasrJ47rg/s1600-h/IMG_2054%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2054" border="0" alt="IMG_2054" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CSB1VKx_dS0/T9FpR53pI9I/AAAAAAAAJRA/iHfOi38YqPg/IMG_2054_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="296"></a></p> <p>Leo’s newest words are READ! and Book! So that’s what we do all the time. Natalie can’t read but has memorized most of our top books, and she tells a dang good story, so she entertains Leo. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u3o8alSf98w/T9FpSchQiXI/AAAAAAAAJRI/Oil6puo5_Zc/s1600-h/IMG_1973%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1973" border="0" alt="IMG_1973" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-17NthNswIWA/T9FpSk3oxbI/AAAAAAAAJRQ/4kv3rq8U1VM/IMG_1973_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="293"></a></p> <p>Also, pool noodles mean lots of fun sword fights. And schools out means camping in the playroom. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TM0hCt3Q3tk/T9FpTItWBYI/AAAAAAAAJRY/V16eS8Wp3tA/s1600-h/IMG_1964%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1964" border="0" alt="IMG_1964" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XVAgY1D9zaA/T9FpTS06eYI/AAAAAAAAJRg/yatmvL-RwR8/IMG_1964_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="247" height="368"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-btMbWdeG_c8/T9FpT1qhKRI/AAAAAAAAJRo/mNG_a-g5zNs/s1600-h/IMG_1966%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1966" border="0" alt="IMG_1966" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FDtmqTguyLc/T9FpUDeEorI/AAAAAAAAJRw/9VgqyU3TBdM/IMG_1966_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="360"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Last but not least, the last day of May was the last day of school. Sophia got an award for having all A’s all year long. So proud of her and all her hard work this year. Natalie can’t wait to go to Kindergarten next year and join in on the fun. That is, when she’s not saying she’s sad preschool is over and scared that she won’t make friends. But mostly excited. </p> <p>We’ve been busy this week- chores every morning, piano and reading lessons, then a place to go and a thing to do almost every day. I’m sure I’ll do a mega post in a few weeks with evidence of all the things they’ve enjoyed.</p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-47328764945618771752012-05-26T23:28:00.001-04:002012-05-28T09:55:19.400-04:00Wooden Beaded Necklaces<br />
Over Christmas I scored the crafting jackpot at the Goodwill outlet, and bought a HUGE box of wooden beads, spools and balls for 50 cents a pound. <br />
I finally got around to doing something with them- painted beads for necklaces. We painted a lot of beads, enough for Sophia’s teachers (first grade, and her specials teachers) and the other Mom teachers in our preschool co-op. Plus some for the other special ladies in our lives….act excited if you get one as gift, k? <br />
We’ll also be doing thank you cards, but that will be another post for another day. <br />
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I spent one naptime and after bedtime listening to <a href="http://www.heritageradionetwork.com/programs/79-After-the-Jump">After the Jump radio show</a> and painting beads. After the second coat, on day 2 I arranged them on dowel rods and a box to spray paint with clear varnish in the garage. <br />
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Then today Sophia picked beads for necklaces. I used leather cording from Hobby Lobby. My personal faves of the necklaces have only 3 or 4 beads to match an outfit. It’s super easy to switch them out if you make them for yourself. <br />
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For preschool next week the kids are going to pick out beads and assemble necklaces for their Mama teacher. I considered having them paint the beads…but I wanted it to be something the Mom could wear (outside the house!). <br />
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Hooray for teachers, crafts and pretty beads.<br />
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<a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/"><img alt="Skip To My Lou" height="150" src="http://rsc.skiptomylou.org/buttons/new_button.jpg" width="150" /></a>Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-38964400694475007452012-05-26T23:16:00.001-04:002012-05-28T09:54:48.269-04:00Mini Scriptures and Treasure ChestTomorrow’s lesson for sunday is titled “Jesus Christ’s Teachings are a Treasure” or something to that effect. It’s all about treasuring the scriptures and a mini review lesson of stories from the past 5 months. <br />
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I decided to go literal. <br />
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In keeping with the theme I found a <a href="http://www.lds.org/friend/2000/06/sharing-time-one-of-gods-greatest-gifts?lang=eng">treasure chest paper craft</a> from a Friend lesson. <br />
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JktCrDMU7MI/T8GckciQpKI/AAAAAAAAJKw/H7yMZYKNRvI/s1600-h/treasure%252520chest%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="treasure chest" border="0" height="464" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SN4ggPgyjIs/T8GcknVcILI/AAAAAAAAJK4/NZpSr_OcLz8/treasure%252520chest_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="treasure chest" width="493" /></a><br />
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I could print out jewels with scriptures on them, but why not put mini books of scriptures inside?<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5xJikHVFH3Y/T8GclMc7s_I/AAAAAAAAJLA/Ff9eVl0R-bo/s1600-h/mini%252520bible%252520covers%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mini bible covers" border="0" height="590" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FdFRNDAE2GI/T8GclndcY5I/AAAAAAAAJLI/vQqLTbNoEgw/mini%252520bible%252520covers_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mini bible covers" width="481" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VZh2tHVxrwo/T8Gcl-wBMAI/AAAAAAAAJLQ/_xQnxSA7ViQ/s1600-h/mini%252520book%252520of%252520mormon%252520covers%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mini book of mormon covers" border="0" height="601" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bhx-3QGhTP0/T8GcmfY0k5I/AAAAAAAAJLY/DjVtyLARy3s/mini%252520book%252520of%252520mormon%252520covers_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mini book of mormon covers" width="479" /></a><br />
I could put blank pages inside, and have them write or draw a scripture, or I could peruse the pictures catalog and put in mini pictures. The gray borders are the cut out lines, the middle line is a fold line. Each strip is folded and glued to make a double sided page, then layer the 2 pages into the book of scripture and staple. <br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-alQAvo2JFZg/T8Gcm60_AAI/AAAAAAAAJLg/G6E9oThrI9s/s1600-h/mini%252520scriptures%252520insert%252520pages%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mini scriptures insert pages" border="0" height="688" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1O0pOAoWWc4/T8GcnB4ehhI/AAAAAAAAJLo/MxTyx8Z0sxY/mini%252520scriptures%252520insert%252520pages_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mini scriptures insert pages" width="488" /></a><br />
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Assembled books, with staple in the middle. <br />
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Compared to my hand. Sorry for the nasty yellow pictures. It’s late, all my lights are not natural, and we’ll just pretend they’re trendy and taken with instagram!<br />
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Finished in treasure box. This was the small one- I sized it up the box pic a few inches in publisher so it filled up the page. I suggest you do the same.<br />
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Hooray for the scriptures!<br />
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<a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/"><img alt="Skip To My Lou" height="150" src="http://rsc.skiptomylou.org/buttons/new_button.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-60149068890677837472012-05-22T15:19:00.001-04:002012-05-22T15:19:01.844-04:00Z is for Zoo and Zebras<p>Today we did the letter ZZZZZ…..Which was appropriate because I am TIRED! But we didn’t take a nap, we learned about zoos instead.</p> <p> </p> <p>First we did some activities from some online zoo packet.</p> <p>We matched letters to beginning sounds. </p> <p><a href="http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/03/z-is-for-zoo.html">Zoo packet by Oopsey Daisy</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.2teachingmommies.com/2012/05/free-zoo-preschool-printables.html">Zoo packet by 2 teaching Mommies</a></p> <p> </p> <p>We read some books about zoo animals- like Polar Bear Polar Bear, What do you Hear? Then we watched it on youtube:</p> <p> </p> <p><iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ctQjLfMKinU" frameborder="0" width="420" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p>We also made a mini zoo for our animal crackers: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SD4-T90glpE/T7vmhE6ixBI/AAAAAAAAJIM/94v8qRwB9z8/s1600-h/IMG_1793%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1793" border="0" alt="IMG_1793" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J4O6ILynYG0/T7vmheudKQI/AAAAAAAAJIU/Ax-H6Eui6PM/IMG_1793_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="476" height="319"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>And rolled an animal dice and graphed our results. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QgA5wUWCo6U/T7vmh-gAI3I/AAAAAAAAJIc/rUhfBlhNuo0/s1600-h/IMG_1781%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1781" border="0" alt="IMG_1781" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uwkFC-t1zhY/T7vmiJKYAYI/AAAAAAAAJIk/hH2UD6APRaQ/IMG_1781_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="248" height="369"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VtxDk74Do1s/T7vmit0k_mI/AAAAAAAAJIs/cN-K5Zrh5Kc/s1600-h/IMG_1786%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1786" border="0" alt="IMG_1786" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lNVlnZIfzHE/T7vmjQzA7RI/AAAAAAAAJI0/rLd5GO5deZs/IMG_1786_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="551" height="369"></a></p> <p>When we got flamingos we yelled “OH YEAH”</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6HR7ijaaL7w/T7vmj315kPI/AAAAAAAAJI8/1EcPfvpSuYc/s1600-h/IMG_1790%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1790" border="0" alt="IMG_1790" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vvEfU3lRqLs/T7vmkeLoR1I/AAAAAAAAJJE/h6_pfaQJRUA/IMG_1790_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="292"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JrSB9Xs3AGA/T7vmkzvbbMI/AAAAAAAAJJM/XgrfznjSxDE/s1600-h/IMG_1788%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1788" border="0" alt="IMG_1788" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4hqUfqtN3G0/T7vmlLoPLfI/AAAAAAAAJJU/RAADLiyE_KY/IMG_1788_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="294"></a></p> <p>And when we were feeling out of sorts, we kind of went nuts. Natalie needed some alone time today, like all of preschool. </p> <p>We also made some Zebra bread aka <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/from-the-editors/banana-bread-recipes-staff-favorites-00400000041611/page2.html">Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread</a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h_raGHv5HpA/T7vmlxZ8ueI/AAAAAAAAJJc/tS59gYTzt0c/s1600-h/IMG_1772%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1772" border="0" alt="IMG_1772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z9MnU3c7M3U/T7vmmWezjqI/AAAAAAAAJJk/PNiZ_Z5zPJ8/IMG_1772_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="463" height="310"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HKZtu3yg6Rc/T7vmmzK7TdI/AAAAAAAAJJs/XzlsZ0w8edY/s1600-h/IMG_1777%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1777" border="0" alt="IMG_1777" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-knfJXYKH6vE/T7vmnYJQ-SI/AAAAAAAAJJ0/2jnPgVEXE9s/IMG_1777_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="463" height="310"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lXVA9RitD20/T7vmoAxj9ZI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/GNAajIF_lPM/s1600-h/IMG_1794%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1794" border="0" alt="IMG_1794" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-emWHGZHum1M/T7vmoagvzKI/AAAAAAAAJKE/GNOemEeJbmE/IMG_1794_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="235"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RH22EaJd_8I/T7vmouav62I/AAAAAAAAJKM/TDi4emIiDwo/s1600-h/IMG_1797%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1797" border="0" alt="IMG_1797" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iYdbrGb5l0o/T7vmpSCE9AI/AAAAAAAAJKU/eg6jR1R8nYk/IMG_1797_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="237"></a></p> <p>Mini loaves and muffins. </p> <p>I wished we had been a little faster and had time to take a zoo out of your stuffed animals, feed and pretend to take care of them.</p> <p>Hooray for the letter Z!</p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-79065975509190347152012-05-13T19:35:00.000-04:002012-05-13T19:35:16.999-04:00I'm Happy to Say that You're my Grandma....For all the Grandmas out there....we sure love ya.<br />
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<br />Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-14507837931044313602012-05-10T17:14:00.001-04:002012-05-10T17:14:48.527-04:00Go Dog Go! Party<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sxdW168gh-0/T6wvcDkARuI/AAAAAAAAI8A/jUO5VuYHbIY/s1600-h/IMG_1469%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1469" border="0" alt="IMG_1469" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TxWHoIrFMpw/T6wvciWhpNI/AAAAAAAAI8E/z4BBavufNkg/IMG_1469_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="311"></a></p> <p>Leo is a huge fan of this book, so it was a natural choice for a party. </p> <p>The first step was an invitation…</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xA3RrzAYeu4/T6wvdHoPEyI/AAAAAAAAI8Q/n_aJKwsAihE/s1600-h/go%252520dog%252520go%252520invitation%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="go dog go invitation" border="0" alt="go dog go invitation" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O_1PfOX0o3U/T6wvdjjUUWI/AAAAAAAAI8Y/obxejQqbz_4/go%252520dog%252520go%252520invitation_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="555"></a></p> <p>We printed and folded up into a book (I split these up to print on a paper double sided, but you can rotate the top 180 degrees to print on one side and fold)</p> <p>We made some decorations. I scanned in pics of the book to make a wall decoration. Blue wrapping paper from the dollar store, and some glue….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-THaTfG2jufM/T6wveKtp4PI/AAAAAAAAI8g/aUdd4eJHNME/s1600-h/IMG_1455%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1455" border="0" alt="IMG_1455" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qJicvHfHtoA/T6wve6tDCFI/AAAAAAAAI8k/qd8wxKtA-VE/IMG_1455_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="311"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uquvtLSbmBg/T6wvfbLPkCI/AAAAAAAAI8w/gD21qjWIjyI/s1600-h/IMG_1456%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1456" border="0" alt="IMG_1456" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c2O9b441La0/T6wvfqHUCrI/AAAAAAAAI84/1d6KXkNc94E/IMG_1456_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="470" height="315"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_DUdNxuDlfE/T6wvgI1QXcI/AAAAAAAAI9A/VLZ_YUoaGQY/s1600-h/IMG_1457%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1457" border="0" alt="IMG_1457" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p5acOzK7hXU/T6wvgRMk_zI/AAAAAAAAI9I/6iCkThihsj0/IMG_1457_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="472" height="316"></a> </p> <p>It hung on the walls in the dining area. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gzXpXXuXBFc/T6wvgwerk_I/AAAAAAAAI9Q/TqzfKjB5R2I/s1600-h/IMG_1460%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1460" border="0" alt="IMG_1460" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--ELF41EQEM0/T6wvi5SvKhI/AAAAAAAAI9Y/jrNfF3cUBr8/IMG_1460_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" height="540"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ufrC3O0QLqg/T6wvjTZ0xqI/AAAAAAAAI9g/jhQ5wkfNvkM/s1600-h/IMG_9640%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9640" border="0" alt="IMG_9640" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NacQ0BtLEZ4/T6wvjgy-z7I/AAAAAAAAI9o/sbOOcoKFgFM/IMG_9640_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="266"></a></p> <p>I used the tree from Candyland party for a DOG party tree. </p> <p> </p> <p>For party items, I downloaded a Scholastic <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/favorites/">Party Kit</a> –it included tags for doggy bags, hats, and more….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pRqPFLxMENY/T6wvk23VeLI/AAAAAAAAI9w/-Ddt7kE3z-w/s1600-h/IMG_1466%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1466" border="0" alt="IMG_1466" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gql-CW4BVh0/T6wvlOJBqbI/AAAAAAAAI94/XMi73u6FHy4/IMG_1466_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="485" height="325"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KJ2Ju_N_S5A/T6wvloOdlFI/AAAAAAAAI-A/I8WOpK-718U/s1600-h/IMG_1467%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1467" border="0" alt="IMG_1467" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hm3oNzEzR_Q/T6wvlwHe0YI/AAAAAAAAI-I/c2jLIip9G8s/IMG_1467_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" height="311"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BEWG2GejlVk/T6wvmPocRuI/AAAAAAAAI-Q/P8_WZw7CmGo/s1600-h/IMG_1571%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1571" border="0" alt="IMG_1571" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b4qmwFNNl4Y/T6wvmfWw1CI/AAAAAAAAI-Y/aUeVByAssmM/IMG_1571_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R8vjoChRXeg/T6wvm5tgL2I/AAAAAAAAI-g/cC8zrVsRZM4/s1600-h/IMG_1572%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1572" border="0" alt="IMG_1572" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--_iogi3ITmc/T6wvnH08H6I/AAAAAAAAI-o/pIVvgT1rq7s/IMG_1572_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a></p> <p>The kids party bags had a dollar store jeep or matchbox car, and a stop and go little sign to play games with her cars. We had party hats and blowers to play with too.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9u5K7VV0Ft8/T6wvnluD9mI/AAAAAAAAI-w/MirW2t7BeRA/s1600-h/IMG_1509%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1509" border="0" alt="IMG_1509" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WNC1DDR7Jc0/T6wvn7IMPQI/AAAAAAAAI-4/eKXNyNtnLFs/IMG_1509_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="365"></a></p> <p>I also made a Go Dog Go sign with Sophia, so we could all be in the book. </p> <p>When the kids arrived we played outside, they fought over cars, and played with shaving cream and cars. They loved getting the cars clean in water after getting it messy. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hANxW4rNxiY/T6wvoSvLihI/AAAAAAAAI_A/8JznUVY-0_4/s1600-h/IMG_1476%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1476" border="0" alt="IMG_1476" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7cq1QJxt2E8/T6wvomAZlEI/AAAAAAAAI_I/c9IO_k2nI50/IMG_1476_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="248" height="370"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BjlOnwZ7pwY/T6wvpPC9loI/AAAAAAAAI_Q/Icj5AOl_PvQ/s1600-h/IMG_1478%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1478" border="0" alt="IMG_1478" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EdAm62Yz_5g/T6wvpSL_8rI/AAAAAAAAI_Y/0itClrr7PeQ/IMG_1478_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="358"></a></p> <p>I also had plans to read the book, play Stop and Go with cars, give our cars a wash with sponge balls, and race cars on wrapping paper tubes, but they were playing so well we didn’t. I try not to impose the games on the kids if they’re not complaining. There are so many things you can do though- decorate hats, have different races (on skateboards, bikes, hopping, etc), and so many transportation games from preschool lesson plans. I tried to keep it fitting to the 2 year old guest list. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OHqH1soCzTA/T6wvp2joO8I/AAAAAAAAI_g/LHKPniifNcQ/s1600-h/IMG_1492%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1492" border="0" alt="IMG_1492" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3G8rDGn5Yws/T6wvqN5C3LI/AAAAAAAAI_o/N8_MSjL9x0o/IMG_1492_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="582" height="389"></a></p> <p>For lunch we had salad and fruit, and some chocolate covered <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/energy_bars">granola bars</a>. I saw a post where mini candy bars became cars with the help of teddy grahams and mm’s. It worked out pretty well, but many of my homemade granola bars fell apart in the dipping. So they were totaled cars. Still tasted good though. Another cute idea was to take apple slices and grapes into cars, but I didn’t have any lemon juice, so I couldn’t make them this morning before everyone arrived, without them browning. Oh well, I’m sure there will be more transportation parties in the future.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zvsoz8WUffY/T6wvqnzlxQI/AAAAAAAAI_w/2xINliZ6rn0/s1600-h/IMG_9647%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9647" border="0" alt="IMG_9647" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0zm0_x0YaLk/T6wvq2DsMUI/AAAAAAAAI_4/FWol3MYXCjI/IMG_9647_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="293"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yWzWjTc1As0/T6wvrRYjmyI/AAAAAAAAJAA/3nRCahZfIJY/s1600-h/IMG_9651%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9651" border="0" alt="IMG_9651" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MFO0WD9VpMQ/T6wvr-adzWI/AAAAAAAAJAI/YJedfsGdeWI/IMG_9651_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="433" height="290"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For the cake I made <a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/cupcakes/BananaChocolateCupcakes.html">banana chocolate cupcakes</a>, then frosted with green frosting and green tinted coconut. The scanned pictures of the book were scaled down to fit on toothpicks. I thought it came out pretty cute. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GxXVn0j9iiE/T6wvsU2GTLI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/xglI4j-JZc4/s1600-h/IMG_1520%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1520" border="0" alt="IMG_1520" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IBlByLUoYzI/T6wvsquRvGI/AAAAAAAAJAY/B_ZQO1I1Ctg/IMG_1520_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="348"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v-UjcXXhpwk/T6wvtO2szaI/AAAAAAAAJAg/efvvZ8NbjRI/s1600-h/IMG_1528%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1528" border="0" alt="IMG_1528" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Aoy--ygtK20/T6wvtaIs2YI/AAAAAAAAJAo/w1LHYE-0FnU/IMG_1528_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="234" height="349"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Leo did his best dog impression in front of everyone after enjoying his cupcake. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uYVZT4c0tBI/T6wvtmhzwOI/AAAAAAAAJAw/S4WSHEK_Abw/s1600-h/IMG_1548%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1548" border="0" alt="IMG_1548" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GO7_zVNJyLY/T6wvu2LhYFI/AAAAAAAAJA4/UBNbWqdJwTU/IMG_1548_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="360"></a></p> <p>And he played with his new toys for a solid 2 hours before taking a nap this afternoon. (Zhiu pets are super exciting to a 2 year old, just so you know) </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yuynTAiu5cA/T6wvvGsJJBI/AAAAAAAAJBA/fK61cxfPbrg/s1600-h/IMG_1373%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1373" border="0" alt="IMG_1373" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G58xe5rQtR0/T6wvvQrdDCI/AAAAAAAAJBI/VsvNW-jlpJg/IMG_1373_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="440" height="295"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-66Z9UYFhzWQ/T6wvvypGhbI/AAAAAAAAJBQ/OEhBYbBPzx8/s1600-h/IMG_1387%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1387" border="0" alt="IMG_1387" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iRq7rthNpZU/T6wvwC8SxrI/AAAAAAAAJBY/TfvmB-MwU20/IMG_1387_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="297"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zW71XuNQzP8/T6wvwjHF-YI/AAAAAAAAJBg/2QH-1sJm9yA/s1600-h/IMG_1403%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1403" border="0" alt="IMG_1403" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eQwjsaaUXXQ/T6wvxJD_2nI/AAAAAAAAJBo/jSdBag-aU8Y/IMG_1403_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="294"></a></p> <p>Our rainy day plan for the party was to play with his new train set. After getting these two sets for 1/3 of the market price at the local second hand shop, I am so in love with kids consignment stores. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G3QtTgjY64s/T6wvxgv92tI/AAAAAAAAJBw/gQt3MZ1APRU/s1600-h/IMG_1468%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1468" border="0" alt="IMG_1468" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JJx5LS7oNTY/T6wvx3CIiwI/AAAAAAAAJB4/tHTlvwob6sE/IMG_1468_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="303"></a></p> <p>We were so happy to have our friends come and play. Hooray for good books like Go Dog Go! </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-27432117771757169292012-05-10T16:11:00.001-04:002012-05-10T16:11:41.828-04:00I’ll take a Slice of May with a glass of ice cold root beer please….<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hLi8C_rND_0/T6wglMKpMuI/AAAAAAAAI1M/LBWNDRSszx8/s1600-h/IMG_1197%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1197" border="0" alt="IMG_1197" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UEpS2JrD_LY/T6wgliNJI6I/AAAAAAAAI1U/NPnJ7RCMTJI/IMG_1197_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="388"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rLPYlwuYtdw/T6wgmHrh6SI/AAAAAAAAI1c/zbNVDMc6ieo/s1600-h/IMG_1204%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1204" border="0" alt="IMG_1204" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W0Lx3U_Kj-E/T6wgmhU-IPI/AAAAAAAAI1k/spykhWqtYko/IMG_1204_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="378"></a></p> <p>Swings and Popsicles. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IKgni7IzWDw/T6wgnB-POkI/AAAAAAAAI1s/eJooa8AucTE/s1600-h/IMG_1220%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1220" border="0" alt="IMG_1220" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4KWshqbH1Dw/T6wgnaDqlZI/AAAAAAAAI10/VLPlSQNvUIM/IMG_1220_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="267"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-okFwsb6uLCE/T6wgn9boK8I/AAAAAAAAI18/Jv5o2bJLkh4/s1600-h/IMG_1329%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1329" border="0" alt="IMG_1329" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-47uc8VIounA/T6wgoWZJzcI/AAAAAAAAI2E/wHAFXlKdyek/IMG_1329_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="399" height="267"></a></p> <p>Trikes and new patio sets. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OT67RTotmgs/T6wgpDPho2I/AAAAAAAAI2M/xoKZNq1Pfd4/s1600-h/IMG_1228%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1228" border="0" alt="IMG_1228" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZYeLAX_jfwU/T6wgpudsldI/AAAAAAAAI2U/4Ji5A7eaPsw/IMG_1228_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="238" height="355"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7tSFpHNS4cI/T6wgqFAUyRI/AAAAAAAAI2c/16tfHnlPMc0/s1600-h/IMG_1229%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1229" border="0" alt="IMG_1229" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0eUpukXct1A/T6wgqlHi9DI/AAAAAAAAI2k/hwOf24avjE0/IMG_1229_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="359"></a></p> <p>Trampoline jumps at our neighbor’s house.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1dhI1UJ12L0/T6wgq4I8SEI/AAAAAAAAI2s/ovP5N8wfnEY/s1600-h/IMG_1239%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1239" border="0" alt="IMG_1239" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZYk3pNo6BK8/T6wgrR3WRXI/AAAAAAAAI20/M4CVtA9cLYE/IMG_1239_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="292"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mZbv-z8IY2w/T6wgrsZPkCI/AAAAAAAAI28/EToVzbsn9iM/s1600-h/IMG_1242%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1242" border="0" alt="IMG_1242" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zAmY-wS-jjw/T6wgsk1XllI/AAAAAAAAI3E/OKnobf1ty74/IMG_1242_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="287"></a></p> <p>Budding scrabble players</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CRJeOBui6ik/T6wguEWoNYI/AAAAAAAAI3M/4OZbwbWKNho/s1600-h/IMG_1407%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1407" border="0" alt="IMG_1407" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8fwFz-9Y614/T6wgumaVllI/AAAAAAAAI3U/p_LwOnY8bvs/IMG_1407_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="211"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PpfpyAGslDw/T6wgvDql7aI/AAAAAAAAI3c/6dV3BzlTV8Y/s1600-h/IMG_1410%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1451" border="0" alt="IMG_1451" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7TU-OkEeU_w/T6wgzhm_8cI/AAAAAAAAI4k/NVU5JDqYprk/IMG_1451_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="223"></a></p> <p>Curious george lover. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PV6oR7kg6uc/T6wg0KQGY7I/AAAAAAAAI4s/D7Ox1oL5Mgs/s1600-h/IMG_1333%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1333" border="0" alt="IMG_1333" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6AbV65bMmHg/T6wg0UBB8JI/AAAAAAAAI40/HB9_vIOPK-s/IMG_1333_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fmu6s1ey0Vc/T6wg00NZvLI/AAAAAAAAI48/A-PPL1Sbip4/s1600-h/IMG_1339%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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And leading her hatchlings to their first swim. And she left two eggs behind. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fu63Rh5AyJY/T6wg4PEn1aI/AAAAAAAAI5s/CEo-xXwa0Xw/s1600-h/IMG_1363%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1363" border="0" alt="IMG_1363" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RVrw73mQ_aQ/T6wg4cc2zXI/AAAAAAAAI50/y6VzuXFX1G8/IMG_1363_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BhuxIG5dRNw/T6wg41qDqoI/AAAAAAAAI58/LFZTpJDRPB0/s1600-h/IMG_1365%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1365" border="0" alt="IMG_1365" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AccGcqxUilc/T6wg5DQYzGI/AAAAAAAAI6E/XmKYqHZXW6M/IMG_1365_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-60FVxzo__qQ/T6wg5tqMkVI/AAAAAAAAI6M/sRBgFIP-AcQ/s1600-h/IMG_1368%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1368" border="0" alt="IMG_1368" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xeYqJZ8kjgk/T6wg59UUQqI/AAAAAAAAI6U/rhkCHNcK7Mc/IMG_1368_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="246"></a></p> <p>Letter X. Q tip skeletons, x-ray handprints, tic tac toe. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RGfIZmhgazc/T6wg6YHBmvI/AAAAAAAAI6c/CvhDmjrmxYY/s1600-h/IMG_1259%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1259" border="0" alt="IMG_1259" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NzV6s_bROT4/T6wg65D0UCI/AAAAAAAAI6k/pyexz1cenOY/IMG_1259_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="388"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zmcxgc6gcUk/T6wg7GZLjtI/AAAAAAAAI6s/_gJByS8tJ_8/s1600-h/IMG_1260%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1260" border="0" alt="IMG_1260" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5qLU3U9KlUc/T6wg7mVAaGI/AAAAAAAAI60/NNX8yR45RfQ/IMG_1260_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="257" height="384"></a></p> <p>Dancing Princesses. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CqkbX7tpo_U/T6wg8alFnKI/AAAAAAAAI68/INFOZPvSpao/s1600-h/IMG_1294%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1294" border="0" alt="IMG_1294" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9g7v3Vtbmno/T6wg8vQ5xpI/AAAAAAAAI7A/JEWEG66XHAs/IMG_1294_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="366"></a></p> <p>Silly kids. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E1HVKdy76ro/T6wg9c0K_oI/AAAAAAAAI7M/UFgtqe5paj4/s1600-h/IMG_1298%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1298" border="0" alt="IMG_1298" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A-_TUsU90gI/T6wg9qlH9BI/AAAAAAAAI7U/VYfXCTPvWfQ/IMG_1298_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="235" height="351"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TvuwhOt4jJk/T6wg95His3I/AAAAAAAAI7c/-ogvhUSKjM4/s1600-h/IMG_1305%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1305" border="0" alt="IMG_1305" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ne68elIEnr4/T6wg-aurgdI/AAAAAAAAI7k/YSriFRsbQkk/IMG_1305_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" height="348"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z2JcuGacOgE/T6wg-9A92UI/AAAAAAAAI7s/Cu9mESh9T8s/s1600-h/IMG_1307%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1307" border="0" alt="IMG_1307" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8DBmueLlem8/T6wg_LaNkPI/AAAAAAAAI70/j1isPEIJpW8/IMG_1307_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="332"></a></p> <p>Something about the mirror behind reminded me of French Impressionism paintings with a mirror behind the bar. Love these girls. </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765804127359364313.post-82453058936867258712012-05-10T15:57:00.001-04:002012-05-10T16:14:19.649-04:00We’re going to love him.<p>The other day, as we were getting ready for the day, I was exasperated with Leo’s tantrums and demands. </p> <p>Leo! What are we going to do with you??? I said in total exhaustion. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E1N5AgFss-8/T6wdZ307upI/AAAAAAAAIxg/LwAnTWWRAzU/s1600-h/IMG_1069%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1069" border="0" alt="IMG_1069" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7RY17d9Zx6g/T6wdae-h-tI/AAAAAAAAIxo/akZ5nyxyx1E/IMG_1069_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" height="466"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3isj2t0oUmA/T6wda5UpMDI/AAAAAAAAIxw/teA4AIuYk9k/s1600-h/IMG_1089%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1089" border="0" alt="IMG_1089" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gL_9g7j9gIQ/T6wdbASMdbI/AAAAAAAAIx4/eoMKlk0udaE/IMG_1089_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="465"></a></p> <p>From the table Natalie says to me “I know, Mom. We’re going to love him.”</p> <p>That’s right. The only thing you can do, you love him. </p> <p> </p> <p>So we went on with our day, to the Children’s Museum. It was a random day off school for Sophia, so we went to see the new exhibits. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tjH11S4TqVc/T6wdbt-PD_I/AAAAAAAAIyA/SU_gU6tYpaI/s1600-h/IMG_1120%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1120" border="0" alt="IMG_1120" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5kwcfOlEfd4/T6wdb-2SkaI/AAAAAAAAIyI/6QTxZnXI_NE/IMG_1120_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="192" height="286"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d76O3OSFUAs/T6wdcSlEkEI/AAAAAAAAIyQ/mLoiSpzOSFw/s1600-h/IMG_1086%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1086" border="0" alt="IMG_1086" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--bH2uBDjZ6s/T6wdc4RRvxI/AAAAAAAAIyY/4eIUmixY2CE/IMG_1086_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="440" height="295"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We went all around the museum, saw the Mr Potato Head exhibit and the Lego exhibit, and had a blast. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u8_u4qDmCDg/T6wdd8eMd8I/AAAAAAAAIyk/6dbtyWU2TDc/s1600-h/IMG_1141%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1141" border="0" alt="IMG_1141" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2R3r7ORw2r0/T6wdeCVrtVI/AAAAAAAAIys/57UDIyn-A6Q/IMG_1141_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="298"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7UmSsIIF2Q0/T6wdenPgjHI/AAAAAAAAIy0/PKJV6c5GzU4/s1600-h/IMG_1123%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1123" border="0" alt="IMG_1123" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qInZSrPSUsM/T6wde8tVAYI/AAAAAAAAIy8/0E_it4XWoFk/IMG_1123_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cRxVztgF56U/T6wdfNbWfoI/AAAAAAAAIzE/qm8qPoUYxRg/s1600-h/IMG_1126%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1126" border="0" alt="IMG_1126" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ax-PVQMKOWU/T6wdfjYgWzI/AAAAAAAAIzM/39mBlgUSiIA/IMG_1126_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="269" height="401"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i9APws0irQM/T6wdf2PSNYI/AAAAAAAAIzU/9IQTg0B9FM4/s1600-h/IMG_1135%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1135" border="0" alt="IMG_1135" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LHKgmlxkgc4/T6wdgXMq7MI/AAAAAAAAIzc/WwHJefB3SHs/IMG_1135_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="271" height="405"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>After lunch we went to the Carousel and hall of Mirrors. We waited in line at the Carousel, and when it was our turn the girls went around the whole thing and missed their chance to get a horse that goes up and down. Natalie immediately threw a monster tantrum when I she realized they were all taken. I was all set to let her go another time, talk her through her bad behavior, then she hit me. I felt my face getting red, my heart racing. I took her off the horse, off the carosuel, and guided her out of the carousel area, while she screamed as loud as possible. I felt the looks of all 50 of the other guests watching me. </p> <p> </p> <p>I found a corner, sat her in it, and every 30 seconds she would get up and try to hit me. But I kept my cool. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Okb7bh0q35M/T6wdgyt4P4I/AAAAAAAAIzk/LwszBfsKB-I/s1600-h/IMG_1159%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1159" border="0" alt="IMG_1159" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wvyYpXDwB2A/T6wdhDpRZlI/AAAAAAAAIzs/BJYIQwjwT14/IMG_1159_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="255"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AOL3rv5bN2Y/T6wdhvHDtOI/AAAAAAAAIz0/vr2cRSbPUTk/s1600-h/IMG_1161%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1161" border="0" alt="IMG_1161" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jPAXesjX_Ks/T6wdh0qHU8I/AAAAAAAAIz8/pAa3Mhm-Km0/IMG_1161_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="173" height="257"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dv-yjJEuTRI/T6wdiSdgbAI/AAAAAAAAI0E/lRWylVUrdGU/s1600-h/IMG_1167%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1167" border="0" alt="IMG_1167" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QO41Ld9fLyI/T6wdipVdDdI/AAAAAAAAI0M/WU91mNTaClk/IMG_1167_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" height="245"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zbu6jnvCRPM/T6wdjJivnRI/AAAAAAAAI0U/icKFNF-AjuU/s1600-h/IMG_1169%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1169" border="0" alt="IMG_1169" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yTywT2uRTO4/T6wdjdObzPI/AAAAAAAAI0c/TM6_zpoOxig/IMG_1169_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="369" height="247"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>After the carousel was over, Sophia found me after her ride, and everyone else was getting off too. A woman came up to me and said “I want you to know, you’re a good mom.” Then I got emotional. It’s so hard to know that in the midst of your children acting….well, like children. I’m thankful to that woman for helping me through that afternoon. I’ve always been so worrisome about saying the wrong thing or something offensive, and I’m realizing more and more the value of simply saying something in these hard situations. “Thank you. I’m so excited to see you. You’re awesome. I know it’s hard, but it will get better. I’m so proud of you.” These words stick, I need to work on saying them more often. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5ISmTJO3JqU/T6wdj_z1NOI/AAAAAAAAI0k/YMq-1EoWYjk/s1600-h/IMG_1180%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1180" border="0" alt="IMG_1180" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N_HBE5kaqTc/T6wdkVjSEtI/AAAAAAAAI0s/VtVp2BWiQbE/IMG_1180_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="188" height="280"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DOCdwc6gS6w/T6wdklU2CuI/AAAAAAAAI00/gWoOlk-zkE0/s1600-h/IMG_1079%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1079" border="0" alt="IMG_1079" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D-jNB3Lnoi0/T6wdk_ybQ1I/AAAAAAAAI08/3NfQjxjpKD4/IMG_1079_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" height="280"></a></p> <p>After that emotional turmoil we went to scienceworks and played with the big rocks and wheelbarrows. </p> <p>Love the museum, and love these kids. That’s all they really need, love. </p> Jackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209680593669131962noreply@blogger.com2