March Enrichment is over...

I guess I didn't have enough time in our previous ward as the Enrichment Leader, as they called me to that same calling in our new ward. I can't complain. I do enjoy the calling.
Our March Family, Home and 'Purse'onal Enrichment was a success. We went with a 'purse' theme. It was a black, white and pink 'Diva' color scheme. I found gift bags at the Dollar Tree that looked like a purse with a zebra print on it. I placed a small box in the center of the table over the white tablecloth. A pink square plastic tablecloth was thrown over the box on the table for color. I placed the zebra purse gift bag on top of the box and tied a pink ballon to the handle. I put some black tulle around the base of the purse gift bags. I borrowed about 40 purses and placed 4 to 5 at each table on the black tulle around the center purse gift bag.

As everyone entered the gym, we weighed their purses to see who had the heaviest and lightest. I was in contention for the heaviest at 6 lbs. The winner's purse was 6.5 lbs. The lightest didn't even register. They both got a little bottle of lotion for a prize. We had a 'Get to know you game' at every place setting. The sisters went around talking to each other to find out who had done what from their list. Once everyone arrived, approx 55, they had spent some time getting to know each other a little better. We had Mexican sweet pork salad (Cafe Rio style) for dinner and chocolate dipped strawberries, brownie bites and cream puffs for dessert. The food was a hit. Then we played a 'Purse treasure hunt' game. We had them find things in their purse that started with a certain letter of the alphabet. It was funny to see what people would come up with. The first person to find something that started with that letter would raise their hand and item and yell it out. They would get a candy bar for a prize. To conclude the night we had a speaker on the different roles we have as women and the different 'purses' we carry. We ended on a spiritual note and left feeling nourished physically, socially and spiritually. We sent everyone home with a magnet handout in the shape of a purse with the Relief Society Declaration printed on it. I think it turned out pretty nice, if I say so myself, but am glad it is over.

Seth turns three years old...

I can't believe our Seth is three years old. He is such a cute and fun boy. He is talking a lot now a days and you can actually understand him, well at least I can (most of the time). He says some pretty funny things. He loves calling everyone by name - 'Lutey', 'Toley', 'Brootey'. He is always there to wave goodbye when you leave and come give a big hug when you get back. He tries to be like his big brothers and can come pretty close because of his size. Can you believe a two year old wearing size 10 or 11 shoes? He wants to play all the video games Luke and Cole are playing, but he's not quite there. He'll give them a run for their money real soon. Everybody loves Seth because of that white blonde hair, light blue eyes and good nature. We love our Seth and are so happy he is part of our family.

Seth spent the day running around in some of his birthday gifts - new underwear (for potty training real soon), new Crocs and new sunglasses. What else do you need?


I made a strawberry flavored baseball cake. It had strawberry slices and strawberry flavored whipped topping between the layers. YUMMY!


We took the kids to Chuck E Cheese's for a family birthday party. They had a blast. Seth couldn't get enough of shooting balls into the clowns mouth and knocking over his teeth. He also loved the Spongebob bowling game.

Traditions...Guys trip to Afton Canyon

The guys had their yearly Afton trip over President's Day weekend. Rob's dad started going to Afton about 35 years ago. It is located in the Mojave Desert in California between Barstow and Baker. They would go out on family trips, guys biking trips and scouting trips when they were younger. But it grew into this yearly tradition about 15 years ago. It includes all of Rob's brothers, uncle, cousins, friends and their boys. There is a campground there, so everyone is in trailers or tents for about five days. They like to go over President's weekend because the weather is usually just perfect for riding. It is in the 60s to 70s during the day, but pretty chilly at night. Rob, as well as the rest of family, look forward to these trips every year. It is a time to get away with just the guys, riding, camping, bonding, playing games and doing things they could never get away with in front of their wives. We have decided our boys can start going on these trips once they turn five years old. So it was the first year that Cole was included. Luke has had a little TT50 dirt bike for a couple years now, so is getting quite good at riding. Cole doesn't have a bike yet, but had fun just fooling around and playing with his cousins. Seth, Brooke and I were able to go to St George to visit my parents who are there in their fifth wheel for a couple months to get away from the harsh Canadian winter. Rob is very tradition oriented and I love having these traditions become a part of our family. I have set a goal to try to create more fun traditions this year.