Wise Gals Book Club

Today I hosted Book Club and had it at my house.  I decided I wasn't going to stress about the food.  I made Chicken Crack and we had sandwiches and since I remembered Susan can't swallow bread I had crackers and plenty of veggies that she could have with the Chicken Crack.  I also had grapes and a cupcake.  It was simple but filling.  Shanna goes all out and I decided to just be me and keep it simple.  Now I hope that the others won't feel pressure if they decide to have Book Club at their house instead of going out.  I liked going out since everyone could order what they like and can eat but I like the coziness of having Book Club in someone's home.  No one is as rushed and we are able to visit and share with each other.  We talk about health issues.  We talk about spiritual things and we talk about books.  We started today at 11:30 and it went until just after 3:00.  Shanna was happy because that's the kind of book club she enjoys.  I have to agree with her. I prefer to be together for a few hours too.

I love hearing others report about their books.  I really love listening to Susan.  Susan can sell a book because she remembers so much and is able to share such good points and details.  I really admire that in her.  She shared things about the book I took for her to read "The Lion and the Lamb" and now I need to read it again because I couldn't remember some of the things she shared.  I really learn a lot from these "wise gals".  Belonging to this Book Club has been really good for me!

Kindy 500

 The kindergarten kids all made cute cars and invited the parents and grandparents to come to a little parade they had.  First they met in the gym and sang some cute patriotic songs.  Parker didn't know that I was coming and had the cutest grin on his face when he saw me there with Natalie and Macie.  I signed "I Love You" to him and he mouthed (very clearly) "I Love You Most"!  He is such a cutie.

My hot flashes seem to attack me when I see my cute grands perform.  My eyes were "sweating" and I had to wipe a few tears away.  I've always had a problem with the my eyes "sweating" and suppose I always will.  I'm so tender hearted!

The cars were all so cute.  We have some very creative and talented "kids". Oh my heart swells at the cuteness of little ones.

When Parker was singing, I quite enjoyed the rhythm he possesses.  His little head bounced with the bead of the songs.  Such a cutie pie.  It amazes me all that these kids learn in such a short period of time.  We humans are pretty dang amazing.  My cute kids and grands are pretty dang amazing!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday

A little feast without the calories!! 
Feel free to play along for some yummy fun! Go HERE to join in

WOULD YOU RATHER???

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Breakfast ~ Would you rather legally change your last name to Hitler?  OR  Never eat chocolate again? I'd rather change my last name to Hitler.  It would be easier to spell and pronounce for others than Ropelato is.  I enjoy chocolate way too much to give it up!

Lunch ~ Would you rather have no internet?  OR No cell phone? I could go without my phone easier than the internet.  With the internet you would still be able to communicate with others.  I don't think we have to be available 24/7 but it seems it has gotten to be that way. 

Dinner ~ Would you rather go back in time and meet your ancestors?  OR Go way into the future and meet your great grandchildren?  As much as I love, appreciate and respect my ancestors I would much rather meet my grands that will be coming.  The future appeals to me much more than the past.

Midnight Snack ~ Would you rather know the date of your death? OR  The cause of your death? I think I'd rather know the date more than the cause.  Knowing the cause might be way too stressful however knowing the date might be too.  I'd like knowing the date so I could be on top of things and have things in order when they would need to be.  I think it would easier to see the good in every day and appreciate the time you have left.

Recipe for the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?) Be Kind to Everyone!  Pay attention to who might need you.  Kindness really does matter and it can be so simple!

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Cup Cakes Wars

We had cupcake wars for our activity tonight at Special Needs.  Really it was more of a decorating competition.  It was simple and the girls seemed to enjoy themselves.  Many of the gals finished quickly and so we had each gal show their creation to the others and we all clapped for them.  This would be fun with a smaller group and to use decorating bags.

Virginia asked me if I had brought wet wipes?  Well..No I didn't think we would need them.  However Rachel loved this activity so much and was eating all the left over frosting and anything else she could get her cute stubby hands on.  Her cupcake was gone so fast and even when Virginia was trying to get her to go wash her hands she was scooping any little crumb left on her plate.  She was hilarious and I'm glad she loved our activity.  Most of the cupcakes were similar since most of the treats were being used on all the cupcakes.  Amy only used chocolate chips on hers and Vonna made a sun.  I thought those two were the most unique.

I was laughing after the activity to myself.  I am such a simpleton...go with the flow kind of gal and didn't even think about having anything else planned to go with this activity in case we had more time, which is why we had everyone show their cupcake to the others..that took time.   Wanda was a much more organized President than I....bless her heart!

Tonight was our last class activity.  We will now focus on the production that will be presented on May 6 & 7.  The next weeks after that will be our testimony meeting and closing social.  I wouldn't mind serving one more year.  I really want to take the girls to the Heber Valley Girls camp and we almost have a date for that the summer of 2017.  After that I would be okay with being released but I wouldn't complain if I was asked to serve longer.  Serving the Special Needs is very rewarding.

I Cherish These Times

Every day is a gift and I cherish each day with my family and friends.  We never know when our time is up or when we will get another chance.  Robin got another chance...we almost lost her a few weeks ago but here she was today with her beautiful smile and funny sense of humor.  I'm glad we go to lunch often and take the time to "nourish" our friendships. (I didn't put that on purpose but it's fitting)  I had to work a little harder to get Robin's approval of me joining in their fun but I think I succeeded a year or so ago. Today before we left Robin was the one that initiated a hug.  We're all glad that she is here with us.  I couldn't bare the thought of losing her.  My heart is filled with gratitude for her and each of my friends.

These gals grew up together making fun memories along their journey.  They continue to make fun memories and they have been kind enough to let me add to them and be apart of the ones happening now.  I love making memories with these ladies.  They really are a fun bunch. (my nickname for them)

Woo Hoo Kelsi is 22

Our Cute Kelsi has a birthday today!  I'm glad that Kelsi joined our family.  I really admire the faith that Kelsi has.  She was inspired to come home from her mission and marry Braxton.  She didn't question and was assertive and now she's ours.  Her and Braxton felt inspired to start their little family immediately and so they did.  They wanted to wait to have another little one but again they feel like they are suppose to and so they are willing to do what the Lord has planned for them.  I love the faith Kelsi displays.  One day we were talking about the little twin and her complications and Kelsi said with confidence "everything will be okay."  Faith is one of Kelsi's gifts.  She is also soft spoken, kind, caring, smart and beautiful (inside and out)  I love this sweet girl and the example she is to me.  I love her for loving my son.  I love her for bringing cute Sadie into this world.  I love her for being her!

Jared's Homework

The day that Jared did his Eagle Scout Blood Drive he was checked out of school early and missed his cooking class.  His teacher told him to make cinnamon rolls at home and take pictures so she knows he did it.    He also had to cut carrots a few different ways.  Larry and I made sure we had everything so he could do it Sunday.  I was hoping he would do it for dinner but he was tired I guess and didn't do any of it until everyone had gone home.  It was getting kind of late but he did it.  I instructed him and everything turned out great.

When he was putting the cinnamon and sugars on the dough he was being careful and doing a good job as far as making a mess goes.  Larry came over and mentioned how careful he was being compared to what Larry would be doing and that's when his motions increase and we had cinnamon flying beyond the dough.  I told Larry we didn't need his help and showed Jared that he could get a lot on the dough without it getting all over.  I let him know that he was the one cleaning up after and so it would be good not to get it everywhere.  He did better after that.  I am proud of Jared for getting it done even though he needed prodded.