Girls Camp

Last week I spent the week at Girls Camp where we had such a great time. Our Stake gets to go to Heber Valley Camp and it really is an amazing place. As far as camping goes it really is like the "Marriott in the Mountains". I had such a great experience getting to know the girls and leaders in my ward better. The theme of our camp was "Seek and Ye Shall Find." I was in on it from a very interesting perspective. I was called to be the Stake Assistant Camp Director...Kyle's Aunt Cindy was the Stake Camp Director. A few months later I was called to be the Laurel advisor for our ward, so I got to see what goes into camp from all different angles. There really is so much work that goes into camp, but it all comes together to bless so many lives. All week I just kept thinking how fun it would be to be there with my daughters when they are young women. Not that they would want me there, but I would certainly love that opportunity... ;). The girls in our ward are amazing! It really was a privilege for me to be there, but I sure was happy to get home to my babies!

Julie B. Beck

On Saturday morning Julie B. Beck, General Relief Society President of the Church, came to speak to 6 stakes in American Fork. What a treat that was. I was amazed by her once again. Her husband started by introducing her and bearing his testimony. You can tell that he is a real character. He said that he had been to most every speech she has given...except one time he missed because it was in the middle of the Superbowl.

She began by talking to us about the craziness of life and our priorities. She said that we are ordinary people who have been given monstrous responsibilities. She said that we can all think of someone else more qualified, but that is why we must pray and when we do Heavenly Father "illuminates our path". She also talked about the purpose of Relief Society...it is to: increase our faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and seek out those in need. She later went on to take questions from the audience. I was amazed at her ease and grace and kindness and boldness in answering those questions. She was able to turn to the scriptures to answer each one. Truly an amazing example.

Here are a few of my favorite bits from her talk:

"Relief Society is a way of life, the way the Lord determined to organize his daughters."

"We are not in the entertainment business, we are in the business of salvation."

"Blogs weren't created to waste time or neglect children. Use them to lead and influence for good."

"Little things we do to build the kingdom are big things."

"My biggest concern for the women of the Church is that our priorities are not always aligned with the Lord."

"We must guard against anger, apathy and entitlement."

"We must focus on the essential things everyday for us to gain eternal life: covenants, serving, scriptures, prayer, revelation. I had one woman ask me, 'Do you really expect me to read my scriptures every day?' I responded, 'I expect nothing, that is what the Lord expects."

"We must become self-reliant spiritually and temporally so we can build the kingdom of God."

"Moms must provide the spirit, order and preparation of the home. We must know what the most important time of the day is in our home so we can be prepared to be at our best when our children need it most."

"We must live with intention and precision."

We are busy gearing up for the next party...wanna come??

It's Electric...

The Electric - steps


I found this online while I was trying to revive my dance skills. I don't mean to be cruel, but this may be some of the best entertainment I have had in a while. This dude rocks. I'm sure I shouldn't be too critical because in 2 hours this will be me...teaching my ward the Electric Slide & Macarena...because that's the kind of Activities Chairman I am.

Oh, boy.

Can't wait!!

I just reserved tickets for the Draper LDS Temple Open House! We are going Saturday, March 7 at 4:20 if you want to join us. At this point there are a lot of tickets available, but I am sure they will go quickly. Here is the link to reserve yours.

the Ward Halloween Haunt

So, the party was a hit! It was also very exhausting...right Melissa (my right-hand-woman)??? I had so much great help in planning and executing a great party. Brittany made 125 bags of caramel popcorn, just because she wanted to help. That is one reason I love her...she is always willing to do anything to help. Britt, I hope you know I would SO do the same for you! We had so much fun dressing up and hanging out with our friends.

Wanna come?

I am busy getting ready for our ward Halloween Party. Here is the reminder I made that we will pass out to ward members. Oh, and lucky us, we also get to speak in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday.