LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN: March 2013

Friday, March 29, 2013

MARCH 27, 2013: YW PASSOVER FEAST

YW PASSOVER FEAST

MARCH 27, 2013

Tonight for Young Women, we had a super cool activity, Sister Wagstaff did a lot of work preparing and she taught the girls about the Passover.

It was really cool.

We didn't have a full meal, but she went through a lot of the symbolism.

We also watched the scene in "The 10 Commandments" when the angel of death came and passed through Egypt.

We also had "mood music" playing -- the wedding dance music from Fiddler on the Roof. It was really cool.

I also brought a bunch of scarves and the girls all put one on their head

before they entered the room.

MARCH 23, 2013: NORMAN ROCKWELL EXHIBIT

NORMAN ROCKWELL EXHIBIT

CRYSTAL BRIDGES

MARCH 23, 2013

We had a great family outing to Crystal Bridges to see the

Norman Rockwell exhibit.

We all really enjoyed it! Unfortunately, we couldn't take any pictures inside, but here is a picture of us outside in line.

The cutest thing ever, which I didn't get a picture of, was Mason going through the exhibit with his own headphones on listening to the commentary. I taught him how to punch in the codes and where to fine the codes on the plaque next to the artwork and he was set. He went artwork piece by piece and plugged in codes and listened. Mason is a smart young man!!!

Rachel really wanted a picture of herself by the silver tree outside the museum.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

MARCH 14, 2013: MELISSA'S MISSION CALL

MELISSA'S MISSION CALL

MARCH 14, 2013:

Melissa opened her mission call! We were so excited!

She has been called to serve in the Jacksonville, Florida area!
She will be so blessed!
She reports to the MTC on July 10, 2013.

Watch the video below that Robert took for us! Thanks Robert!
When you hear someone calling to Melissa and asking her to
scoot over so the sun isn't blaring at us --- that is mom in Arkansas being
a typical mom!!!

GUESSES FOR MELISSA'S MISSION CALL

Dad: Salt Lake or Haiti

Mom: Alaska or South Africa

Robert: Kirtland

Alison: Australia, Chinese speaking

Hyrum: Taiwann with him

Joseph: South Dakota or Canada

Rebecca: California or Canada

Benjamin: Boise, ID or Asia

Rachel: Rhode Island or Israel

Bethany: Temple Square or Brazil

Daniel: Boston, MA or Jamaica

David: Louisiana or Africa

Mason: Arizona or France

MARCH 17, 2013: ST. PATRICKS DAY

ST. PATRICKS DAY!

MARCH 17, 2013:

We had a Green Sabbath!

We had Spinach Pesto Pasta, Brussel Sprouts, and a Rainbow Fruit Platter!

MARCH 11, 2013: MASON'S #5!

MASON'S #5!

MARCH 11, 2013:

Mason's been practicing ALL year blowing out candles for his birthday!

We can't believe our baby is 5!

Bethany (with the help of Daniel) set up streamers to surprise him!

Mason did his 5 dance!

Since it was his birthday, Mason had Jello for dinner!

Rachel made Mason an iPod cake!

We enjoyed skyping Alison and Robert!

MARCH 9, 2013: STAKE YOUTH TALENT SHOW

STAKE YOUTH TALENT SHOW

MARCH 9, 2013

Our stake had a great activity! It was intended to be a "lip sync" night but turned out to be a great talent show!
Mario from our ward was a great M.C. and kept everyone entertained while waiting for setup!

For our ward, we made pillow case heads and danced to "Ice, Ice Baby," "Footloose," "Dope Zebra," "Beat It," and "Everything That I Need"(From the Muppet Man"

There were one problem though, No one could see where they were going and were bumping into walls and people! Plus they were dying of HEAT!!!

Brandyn Young played an amazing song on the piano!

Austin Wagstaff and Blake Young played and sang "Man or Muppet" from the The Muppet Movie!

Veronica played an amazing song called Glow that she wrote herself!

MARCH 6, 2013: BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET

BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET

MARCH 6, 2013

The "long awaited" cub scout Blue and Gold Banquet finally arrived!!!

Daniel has been so excited to receive his Webelos badge and his "Super 20" patch! The scheduled banquet was cancelled due to a snow storm so it has been a long wait!

First item of business was making cakes! Rachel showed her talents as she helped David make a "bear badge" for his cake. David did the yellow M&M's and Rachel free-handed that bear with frosting! I was impressed!