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We’ve recommited ourselves to regularly holding Family Home Evening.  Tonight we didn’t have a lot of time, but had a lot of desire to spend time together.

We pulled out the "Friend" and read a couple of stories.  One story we read, "Bullies and Brothers", is about a brother who came to the rescue of his sister when some older girls were bullying her at school.  That night she put the "red plate" in her brother’s place at the table because he had been so kind to her.  Everyone in the family knew that the red plate meant that he had done something special.

That’s the tradition I want to start … the red plate.

How lucky am I to have the mom I have?  Pretty darn lucky!

Being the only girl, we’ve always stuck together.  It’s a good thing that we are best friends! 

After teaching at the Expo, my dad, brother Dave and his family (including my new niece) and us had a nice dinner.  It wasn’t big since my mom was sick.

Things weren’t always perfect growing up.  I think it’s easy to look back and only see the good.  I am grateful for the parents I have … especially my mom today!

but I don’t think she has time to read my blog for a couple of days.  So, did you see her on Good Things Utah and Studio 5?  She’s going to be on Channel 13 and Channel 2 on Friday morning from our booth at the Expo.  She’s doing a great job!  Way to go Shyloh & A Page 4 All Seasons!

And in honor of today (and my dad) …

Saturday night we went with a few extended family members to a production of the Music Man that was put on by my Grandma’s Stake.  While we were waiting for the play to start, we noticed a very distinguished older gentleman wearing a suit.  It was Elder Dallin H Oaks.

Neal wanted to go meet him, so he and Bryan went over.  While waiting their turn to meet Elder Oaks, Neal got cold feet.  During "half time" (as the boys call it) Neal got up the nerve to go again, but there were a lot of people, so Bryan said he would give him $5 if he would go by himself.  He walked right up to Elder Oaks and said, "Hi!  I’m Neal" and stuck out his hand.  When he got back to our seats, he was so proud of himself he was beaming with pride.  Then he asked for his money. I only had a $10 bill so he was thrilled with his bonus.  More importantly, he had the opportunity of a lifetime to meet an Apostle. 

I was telling him that I’ve never met an Apostle and he asked me why I didn’t go with.  It got me thinking … how many times do I deny myself an opportunity that I wouldn’t deny my children?  It’s definitely something to think about.

(A side-note, Riley and my mom were walking up the aisle and stopped to shake Elder Oaks hand, but Riley got scared and pulled his hand away.  Elder Oaks just laughed.)

Date: Friday, May 16, 2008

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Best Western CottonTree Inn in Sandy

Cost: $60

Included: All you need to complete the magnet board (as shown) & 10 magnets. Please bring: scissors, trimmer, black pen, pencil, adhesives (including super glue or metal glue)

Register: Go to A Page 4 All Seasons or follow this link:

http://stores.apage4allseasons.com/-strse-Scrapbook-Kits-cln-Amber-Packer/Categories.bok

Very Important Information:

• Registration CLOSES Thursday, May 1.
• There are only 15 spots in class! Be sure to register now before it fills up.
• If you are unable to attend class, we can arrange will call.

Because of the size of these kits and the dilemma shipping will create, shipping is not available

It’s on the website now!  Sorry this wasn’t up when I sent out the email!  (bad timing on my part)

I hope you enjoy this … I LOVE how the clear pages allow you to see all the layers underneath.  There are many companies that make acrylic albums, but I think the Scrapworks album is the best quality.  ENJOY!

Since the classes at the Scrapbook USA Expo are full, kits are available at A Page 4 All Seasons.

I’ve been noticing that many of you have a link from your blog to my blog.  I wanted to thank you for thinking that my blog is worthy of referring your family, friends and other viewers to me. 

So … I did a random drawing and the owner of this blog wins a brand new copy of Elsie Flanigan’s 52 Scrapbooking Challenges.  The winner is: finally-kids.  (this is a private blog or I would add a link!)

I just need the blog owner to email me at: bloominmemories@yahoo.com & I’ll mail your prize to you!

Thanks for all you do for me! 

p.s.  I’ll do this again!  Add a link to my blog if you’d like to be eligible next time.

We are making cookies for our upcoming Spaghetti Dinner & Auction tonight for Young Women.  Since we’ll need to worry about the fresh foods the week of the auction, but would also like to have the girls actively engaged in getting ready, we’ll make the cookies tonight & freeze them. 

It will be fun.  I am a little worried, however, because this is what happened the last time we made cookies:

The girls said chocolate chip was their favorite, so we are making my "famous" recipe.  Let me know if you try it!

While I was on Good Things Utah yesterday, Angel Shannon (she is so nice), demonstrated this recipe.  This dish smelled so delicious, I had to try it myself.  And, guess what!?  The boys LOVED it!  They ate everything that was put on their plate.

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