A Fire!? You've got to be kidding me!

The Mia Maids combined with the Teachers tonight for our YM/YW activity. We went bowling at BYU since every other place has leagues on the week nights and you have to go at like 4:00 to be able to bowl anywhere else. So, we get everyone hauled to Provo, got our shoes and balls and everyone's name typed into the computer. Then, after the first 2 or 3 people bowl, the fire alarm starts going off. We just ignored it at first, because it didn't really sound like a fire alarm, we thought someone made a bunch of strikes in a row or something and it was making a big deal out of it or something.

Anyway, the lady gets on the speaker and said it was a fire drill and we all needed to exit the building. After we got outside, they said that a fire had been reported in the building. We didn't see or smell any smoke or fire engines coming to put it out, but we ended up having to stand outside for 1/2 hour. Then we came in and they said, you can bowl till 8:30, but then they close for leagues to come in. Seriously?! We bowled fast and I think we all got 8 frames in before they just turned off the lights, computers and lanes. No mercy! They wouldn't even give us a partial refund or a free game for later.

Oh well, the kids seemed to have fun! I had fun.! Bowling is kind of fun even though I pretty much am not very good at it. I'm grateful for the fun ladies I work with in young women's. I got to ride over with Kristy and chat with her. It was fun to get to know her a little better.

Oh, and happy birthday Tyrel on the real day!

Still in YW

I got a new calling! Our YW president just got her mission call with her husband to go to Boston, Massachusetts (they go into the MTC the same day as my parents). So, they released the YW presidency yesterday at church and I am moving from Mia Maid advisor to 1st counselor in the presidency, so I will still be with my Mia Maids that I love! I am so excited to be working with the new president. She will be great!

Night of Excellence

We had our Young Women Night of Excellence a couple of weeks ago. We had a yummy dinner of pork chops cooked with salsa, maple syrup, and cheese. I know, I didn't think it sounded good either, but they were actually one of my favorite ways of having pork chops that I remember. They were really really good. I need to remember to ask Ashley for the recipe. One of our Young Women prepared all of the pork chops. Along with that we had salad, baked potatoes, and cheesecake for dessert. The theme was "Stand in Holy Places" and it revolved around being worthy now to hold a temple recommend. We had Carly Johnson talk and she did an excellent job. Then the Bishop said a few words and then we took pictures of all the girls blowing kisses to the bishop seated in the center. Sorry the lighting is a little bright at the bottom. I also took pictures of all of the girls with their parents. It was a lovely evening. This is just a "funny face" shot of all the girls.

YM/YW Pinewood Derby

Here are some pictures from the YM/YW pinewood derby that we had after the regular scout pinewood derby. There were no rules except that you had to get your car done in 45 minutes. Each class made 2 cars and then we raced. Travis' car (that he made with Frank and Jacob) won the heat for the Teachers quorum, but their car's "hair" kept getting caught in the wheels for the final heat so they were beat by the Laurel's.

Here are all of the cars starting from the left and going right - Beehives, Mia Maids, Laurels, Deacons, Teachers, Priests.

This is the car Travis helped make. The hair was to cover up all of the Quarters they had to give it some weight.

Busy, Busy, Busy....

I haven't written in a while. This time of year is always crazy. Last week we had our Young Women Evening of Excellence, so I was busy the week before that making invitations (which turned out way cute if I don't say so myself). The theme was "The Beauty Within" and the girls all got makeovers (makeup and hair) before and we borrowed a bunch of formals from women and girls in the ward for them to dress up in. They all looked beautiful. The boys escorted them to their seats for the dinner with their parents and then the boys also served dinner. The deacons didn't get invited to help (ha ha). But the Teachers did, so Travis got to dress up and he did look mighty nice. I had to give the lesson on Sunday so that took up some time. It takes a lot more preparation to teach the young women than it did to teach the 4 year olds I had in Primary before I got this new calling.

This week is Thanksgiving. In Sunday School our teacher had us go around the room and everyone had to say something we were thankful for but there couldn't be any repeats. All of the ones I could think of got taken before it got to me (family, good health, nice area to live in, etc) So by the time it got to me I was afraid there woudn't be anything left. I decided at the last minute that I am thankful for having the Priesthood in my home. Pretty good one huh?!!

I guess I'll have to end this for now. Thanksgiving is at my house, so I have to get cleaning done today because the boys will be home tomorrow and I have pies to make tomorrow to get ready for the big day!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and remember to think about all of things you are thankful for this year!