All Aboard

On a perfect fall day the play group/kids loaded up and headed to Beazerville, (found just south of the Lorenzo Bridge)where they boarded the Beazer Short Line and headed off on the adventure of a little ones lifetime.

The train holds all ages, you just have to pretend you are a kid at heart.

The cameras flashed nonstop and so many adorable pictures were taken (check out the various blogs and facebook for more).

I am including a few of my favs that I took.

First Cooper showing off his teeth. The are a great reward for weeks of drooling and crankiness.

Arianne really did have fun, she just wasn't sure about a few things.

Cooper taking his girl friends for a spin.
(Brionne tells Molly that she's Cooper favorite girl)

Brionne knows what she wants .

Molly hanging out waiting for someone to push her.

Everyone played and played

No girls allowed (it's a guy thing)

Bodily's had a lot of fun

Audra finds a new friend

Cooper helps Brionne (no wonder she thinks she's no. 1)

Around and around

Amie and Molly played and played

Let's get this train going

Even Baby Elaina rode.

Porter was one cool dude

Kaden checking out the buttons that make the train go

Mr. Handsome

Kent, when is this train making it's next run

Molly practicing her model pose.

Evan, the engineer

All right mom, let's go

Kaylee loved the swings

Katie and Kaden are ready to have fun

Evan riding the rails

Bishop helping out

rocking, rocking rocking

Mr. Fix-it Man

Can anyone ride

Everyone buckle up

I'm driving

Don't you wish you had been there.

Fond Friday Memories

On a chilly spring day a day in the sun was just what the ward needed. The ward had a dinner, played baseball and some other games. I think everyone had fun despite needing jackets and blankets to stay warm.

Jillian, Diana, Katelyn

I don't remember the name of this game or even how it was played but it meant some interesting pairing up of people.

Todd and Matt

Lisa and Asheley

Jeremy and Zach

These are truly fond memories.

Fond Friday

Back in the early days before we had our nice church, complete with quilting stands, we took on a quilting project. My sister loves to sew tops together, but doesn't have time to quilt them. We had a quilting party at our house. Most who came were new to it, so they did the best they could in the best way way they could. One spouse would sit on the floor pushing the needle up and the other stood overhead and pushed the needle down.

As you can see this wasn't necessarily the best thing to do as there were a few that needed to be fixed. Overall the evening was a success.

Recipe exchange enrichment

Enrichment this week was a recipe exchange. You were to bring your favorite main dish recipes and if possible a sample of it. I didn't take many pictures because I was too busy sampling all the good things that showed up. Sorry Bethany is blurry, that's what she gets for moving too quickly.

If you want to know who is who, well you must come to Enrichment and meet everyone.

You found the recipes you wanted, tasted some and wrote them down.

You might even have to discuss the proper cooking techniques.

I know I brought home several tasty new ideas for dinner and may try one this summer.

Thanks to those who came and shared.

A big THANKS to Broulims

After four and 1/2 years of incredible service the Broulims were released from serving in our stake. They will be greatly missed. Sister Broulim served as the Stake Relief Society President and Brother Broulim as a High Counselor, with his final assignment in our ward. We were so blessed to have them. They are the most generous people I know and there are not enough words to properly express our appreciation. Monday night we surprised them with a final FHE. (Actually we surprised Brother Broulim, Sister Vonnie Lou was our accomplice)
We met at their house where we sang an original song "The grocery man", played the yes or no bean game (Wilcox's are brutal), ate, watched a short video of their service and had an organ recital. Totally wonderful evening.

Brother Broulim was able to give his final speech and express his love.

Singing

some people have way too much fun

The organ recital included selections from the Phantom of the Opera. Sister Broulim can really get house vibrating. Silly Barry it lulled him right to sleep. (he obviously can sleep through anything)

the three Amigos

Brother Broulim, Bishop, Brother Stallings (current high councilor)

So a big THANKS to Brother and Sister Broulims for opening their home and their hearts to all in the ward.

You will not be forgotten.