CEDAR HILLS 12TH YOUNG WOMEN

Youth Conference 2010

2010-06-13T09:44:00.001-07:00

I have to say, not bragging or anything, that our Youth Conference this year was the BEST ONE EVER!!! We had a torrential downpour of rain MOST of the time, and we were missing some key individuals that didn’t come to play, but it still was FANTASTIC! We missed the rest of you guys and wished you were here.

We started out with our destination set on BEAR LAKE, and our little car huffed and puffed (and sometimes hydroplaned) its way there and only went the wrong way twice… Not too bad right? haha! BUT FINALLY… We made it… Just in time for a QUICK ‘N’ TASTY dinner! Nothing better than a BEAR LAKE MONSTER BURGER (right Aaron) and a FAMOUS SHAKE!

AFTER our TUMMIES were full (or Aaron’s was hardly satisfied) we headed back to camp… Which just happened to be at Bishop Nielsen’s sister’s cabin. The boys pitched their tents on the lawn and the Girls? YEP, we got the FURNISHED and PLUSH room over the garage… AND A WARM ONE AT THAT!!!

We played some incredible games…

We followed up the games with treats and watching the BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME: CONDORMAN!!!!

At approx. 4:30AM the girls finally fell asleep only to be woken up at 8AM to make breakfast, present fantastic devotional and start our service project…

Pam, Bishop Nielsen’s sister had us put together reading books for children and it was so much fun! We chatted and enjoyed each other’s company while helping children… IT ALWAYS FEELS GOOD TO SERVE!

We then had lunch and headed off to Minnetonka Cave… Where we learned all about STALAGTITES, STALAGMITES as well as THE SEVEN DWARFS, KERMITS CASTLE, THE BRIDE and GROOM, and how there are NO INDIGINOUS VAMPIRES in the cave. Our tour guide Michael (Pronounced Mickel) was just what we needed to bring humor (unbeknownst to him) into a cave tour… Just ask him to describe a Packrat and you will know what we mean! WE LOVE YOU MICKEL… Or GRUMPY (Right Bishop Smalley?)… You just keep treckin’ your way to the top! Even if your top may well be an ACCOUNTANT or MORTITIAN…

After the MOST INCREDIBLE CAVE TOUR IN THE WORLD, we came home and played games, went to Jesse Webb’s parent’s house and had Dutch oven dinner which included Bishop Nielsen’s FAMOUS HOMEMADE ROOT BEER, a wonderful devotional, and a very spiritual testimony meeting…

FINALLY, let me explain a little something about the cold… The first day we arrived we were insulated with warmth from the sun we have been having during the week. We arrived, played, had a great time and slept in the warmth of the room above the garage… Then we awoke to RAIN and LOTS OF IT! The temperature dropped and dropped… We never actually felt warm again until we got back to our warm homes, took our warm showers, and thawed. While we were at Jesse’s parent’s home, some (not all) of the young women and young men decided it would be fun to swim in the lake… We decided to let them choose for themselves (since our church is a church that believes we must make our own choices…) we did tell them the consequences of their choices may be brutal, but we let them make their choices anyways… There were a couple of YM that got in… Our girls actually were pretty smart because, well I guess we taught them well… haha! Well, let’s just say that one of the YM (ahem… Austin… ahem….) couldn’t even feel the heat of the fire that was right in front of him when he was through… YIKES! IT was COLD!!!

This really was a WONDERFUL Youth Conference… We missed the ones that couldn’t be here and hope they come next time! Thank You Pam for letting us barge in on you… And a HUGE THANK YOU to our good friend (and to be Mackenzie’s Boyfriend) Mickel for making us laugh until we cried without him even knowing it! Mickel, you are one in a million- DON’T YOU DARE EVER CHANGE!!!

Dinner of Etiquette

2010-05-26T12:10:00.001-07:00

Ah yes, the dreaded etiquette dinner… And yet, surprisingly, everyone and I mean EVERYONE had a great time. With good friends, a delicious dinner, the kids learning great skill as well as a sweet competition- how could we go wrong! We quizzed the kids beforehand on what it takes to be etiquette masters… Then we set them forth to complete the task… We watched them closely to find out who would be crowned KING and QUEEN of Etiquette Night…

Even the YM presidency had a great time- until we told them they were on dish duty! Oh, even then I think they enjoyed the night!

We had to sneak the food all night long it was so tasty!

And the Queen is: Mackenzie Smith

And the King is: Jason Meads

Hail to the King and Queen of Etiquette Night… God Save Ye!

2010-04-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

~General Young Women's Conference~

Traffic, construction, parking issues, sprinting to get there, long lines, no seats.....but it was worth the effort. We were unstoppable....even Juliana, who was faster than all of us on crutches & didn't even complain. Our girls are awesome.

We can all have our Fairy Tale ending with our Happily Ever Afters.

What a beautiful message for these beautiful Young Women.

We love you guys.

DOWN AND OUT

2010-03-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS...

JASMINE LOST HER WISDOM

JULIANNA LOST USE OF A LIMB

WE LOVE YOU GIRLS....

RACHAEL NIGHT!

2010-03-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

RESOLUTIONS and REWARDS

Rachael Rocks... She completed her 2009 new years resolution and so... in her honor... WE CELEBRATED!!! Everything R... Rice Krispies, Root Beer, Rocky Road ice cream, Red Vines, Reese's PB Cups, and a MAD GAME OF RED ROVER with the YM! It was everything a girl could ask for and more!

PICTURE THIS!

2010-03-22T09:02:00.000-07:00

For our value activity this month Jenney had the girls paint picture frames for the new YW theme to be displayed in! FANTASTIC JOB GIRLS!

Evening Of Excellence

2010-03-22T08:31:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Evening of Excellence and it was EXCELLENT. Mary (Angela Bragonje) traveled far to tell us stories of how the Savior touched the hearts of certain women during his ministry. She also brought along a friend (Amy Romero) to sing for us. After we were filled with the spirit we filled out tummys with yummys! Thanks to all that participated!!

We Resolute…

2010-01-06T19:15:00.001-08:00

It’s a new year…time for new resolutions. And we’re sharing...

Sammy: Land and invert a heel flip

Rachael: Have a missionary experience

Mackenzie: Get a job, get money

Jane: Do wicked awesome on the ACT

Hattie: Read the Book of Mormon cover to cover

Bridget: Pass a hard class

Madi: Raise grades

Julianna: Do baptisms for the dead every week for a month

Hi-Yah!

2010-01-06T19:08:00.001-08:00

Don’t mess….I’m just sayin’….these used to be WHOLE pieces of wood.

That was before our girls got to them.

And what was that you were saying about not wanting to come to an activity or church? Look closely at this picture of your leaders and think twice before you say such a thing again…

If you’re not scared of THEM, maybe you’ll be scared of THESE girls.

I’m suddenly feeling very, very safe…

Young Women Academy Awards of Excellence

2010-01-06T18:52:00.001-08:00

You and your parents are cordially invited to the

First Annual

Young Women Academy Awards of Excellence,

held Tuesday, the first day of December, two-thousand and nine at 7:00 p.m. in the

Grand Relief Society Room Theatre.

This is a Black Tie affair.

Hors d’ouvres will be served.

It was the event of the year (at least in our ward) as the stars came out on the Red Carpet

and gathered in the Grand Relief Society Room Theatre, ushered by only the finest.

The Announcer Voices and Spotlight Guy started the show

the President of the Academy introduced the night

and the evening’s categories were presented, along with each nominee.

Categories: Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works, Integrity and Virtue

For the LITTLE SEED AWARD, the nominees were:

TINY TIM, LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE, CINDY LOU WHO, Bridget Hanson

For the QUEST FOR DIVINITY AWARD, the nominees were:

Mohandas Ghandi, Hercules, Julianna Langston, Enos

For the WONDER WOMAN AWARD, the nominees were:

Cristal Woods, Lynda Carter, Rachel Ray, Emma Smith

For the TENDERHEART AWARD, the nominees were:

Angelina Jolie, Savannah Bushnell, Tin Man, Esther

For the DISCOVERY award the nominees were:

Benjamin Franklin, Christopher Columbus, Albert Einstein, Jasmine Johnson

For the IT’S GOOD TO BE ME award, the nominees were:

Hattie Bushnell, Paris Hilton, Bella Swan, Donald Trump

For the BORN LEADER AWARD, the nominees were:

Ronald Reagan, Bill Gates, Sammy Carbine, Brigham Young

For the SPIRITUAL VALIDICTORIAN AWARD, the nominees were:

Marjorie Hinckley, Sheri Dew, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Tyrani Bevell

The LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD was awarded to Jane Smalley, for finishing her Personal Progress this year.

She entered the world almost sixteen years ago, as the angels sang and the world rejoiced. She grew in beauty and wisdom, charm and wit and blossomed from a wee, bouncing child into a fabulous, sophisticated Young Woman. Four years ago, she entered the Young Woman’s Academy and this experience changed her eternal destiny. She successfully waded through the trials and tribulations, the heartaches and heartbreaks, the minor crushes and first abiding loves of junior high and now reaps the rewards of one of life’s greatest pinnacles—being a sophomore in high school. Since her entrance into the Academy , this incredible Young woman has faithfully attended 250 church meetings, 250 mutual activities, give or take a few, and unfailingly attends her Seminary class. As if this weren’t enough, she performs stand up comedy routines, befriends newcomers to the Academy and slays the dragons of the world, through her exemplary standards of Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works, Integrity and Virtue.

But, to be honest, all of those accomplishments fade away, pale and dwindle in comparison to what she achieved this year.

This illustrious member of the Academy steadfastly completed 42 value experiences and over 70 hours of value projects, which she planned, carried out and recorded. As part of this conquest, she gained a knowledge that she is a daughter of God, relied upon the Holy Ghost, developed personal religious behaviors, such as prayer, scripture study, obedience to commandments, and service, kept her baptismal covenants and prepared to qualify for temple covenants, developed talents and skills that prepared her for her future roles, and established a pattern of step-by-step progress through her life.

This is a feat which has been fully carried out only three times in the history of the current Academy Presidency.

And it is for this latest and greatest accomplishment that the Presidency of the Young Women’s Academy proudly awards Jane Smalley with the most distinguished of all awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award.

For the GLASS HALF FULL AWARD, the nominees were:

Ashley Hammer, Winston Churchill, Pollyanna, Lance Armstrong

For the SUNSHINE IN THE SOUL AWARD, the nominees were:

Snow White, Mary Poppins, Sammy Claflin, Minnie Mouse

For the SERVICE WITH A SMILE AWARD, the nominees were:

Mother Theresa, Rachael Meads, Thomas S. Monson, Princess Diana

For the KUNG FU COURAGE AWARD, the nominees were:

Jackie Chan, Daniel Larusso, Kung Fu Panda, Maddie Johnston

For the 13^th ARTICLE OF FAITH AWARD the nominees were:

Joseph Smith, Gordon B. Hinckley, Talyn Bevell, Moroni

The awards were given (our girls swept each category, by the way),

acceptance speeches made

and the evening ended with hors d’ouvres (or, in the words of Brayden, horse devores).

The Academy would like to thank our beautiful, talented, fun and energetic girls for humoring us in times such as these…we love you all!

Heaven-Bound Balloons

2009-11-30T14:47:00.001-08:00

We’re grateful. For lots of things.

So, after Bishop’s wise words, we wrote everything we're grateful for (and that we could fit) on white balloons and sent them Heaven-ward.

(There was more than one MALE name sent into the night sky---hopefully the balloons reach their destination or someone in the next state might find out your secret crushes, ladies….)

Oh, and we were REALLY grateful for the pumpkin pie we ate, too. ;)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Nighty—Night: The 3rd Annual YW Sleepover

2009-11-30T14:36:00.001-08:00

Early in the evening…

A little later….

Really late….

Early morning…

Run, Run as Fast as You Can

2009-10-26T21:12:00.001-07:00

It was dark…

the destination was far…

they had to stay with their group and NOT get caught by the patrolling “COPS”.

But how bad can it be when THIS

is your destination?

Our cardio-friendly game of Fugitive began at the church. It ended at the temple.

Far? Yes.

Dangerous? So very dangerous with leaders on the prowl.

Easily spotted destination due to the light radiating from it? Definitely.

Hidden purposes and meaning in Fugitive activity? Yep.

PERSONAL PROGRESS GOAL OF THE MONTH:

Study the temple and its importance in our lives.

And figure out exactly WHY we should ALL run to its gates…

H to the Attie

2009-10-26T21:02:00.001-07:00

“Ain’t no party like a Hattie party cuz a Hattie party don’t stop…”

And it doesn’t…because we love Hattie

and think she’s Hattie-licious for reaching her New Year’s resolution.

In fact, we declared Tuesday, September 22nd (mark it on your calendars!), Hattie Day and threw an all things “H” party for all to bask in her glory….

Things got a little wild…

but that tends to happen around Hattie!

Here’s what everyone’s saying about her:

Happy Hattie Day!!

Behold, the Skirts of Modesty

2009-09-06T19:06:00.001-07:00

YOU could be the LUCKY FASHION STATEMENT!!

How to get the look:

Wear a skirt/dress that’s too short** to church.

That’s it!!

You’re the winner!!

(**Short defined as anything that shows more of your leg than anyone wants to see, causes constant and very pesky tugging or pulling of said skirt to keep it from being mistaken as underwear or causes unnecessary contact of skin with church chair. Got it?)

WORD OF THE MONTH: MODESTY

Heavy Hash Slingers: A Sauce Cook Off

2009-09-06T18:46:00.001-07:00

Challenge: Create a pasta sauce so delectable, Gourmet Guru, Shea Taylor, would beg, plead and attempt thievery for the Secret Recipe that could rid the culinary world of its sundry pasta sauce evils.

2 teams

Table full of traditional and “surprising” ingredients, including (but not limited to) sweet potatoes, Italian dressing, and cinnamon

Random selection by teams of said ingredients for the Perfect Pasta Sauce**

**ALL—and we meant ALL—ingredients to be used in concoction

Separate work stations for superior performance and secrecy.

GET COOKIN'!

Each team set to work…

Sauces bubbled and boiled, filling the air with savory goodness…sniff, sniff….and onion, oh, THE ONION!!

Team 1: “Basil with a Hint of Sauce”

Team 2: “The Flaming Fork” (A special thanks to their god friend, Red Pepper who was a martyr for the cause…)

Gourmet Guru Shea and his Taste-Testing Face

The Winners and Bona Fide Culinary Artists: Team 2

(Talyn took culinary artist to a new level with her onion cup…steer clear.)

2009-08-19T14:06:00.001-07:00

GOOD LUCK IN SCHOOL

TO OUR FAVORITE

CAVEWOMEN,KNIGHTS

AND HUSKIES!!

We know our freshly picked

meadow flowers will bring you magic and good luck...

If they stay fresh and colorful, it means your year will be FANTASTIC! :)

Rub-a-Dub Dub

2009-08-19T13:40:00.001-07:00

Rub a Dub Dub,

The young women will scrub,

Your car, your bike, your board,

They’ll wash and they’ll shine,

Until your ride’s divine,

Because they love our ward!!

Sponge Tag

2009-08-19T13:35:00.001-07:00

Rachael, the Water Renegade

Her not-so-wet sidekicks…

Next time we have water games, girlies, come prepared to get WET…

TOUGH GIRLS

2009-08-19T13:28:00.001-07:00

2nd Annual

Tough Girl Competition

Category 1: Leg Wrestling

“THUNDER THIGHS” 2009:

Tyrnee

“Ain’t NOBODY got thighs

like this girl.”

Category 2: Arm Wrestling

“GUNS” 2009:

Hattie

“Say hello to her

little friends.”

Category 3: Push-Ups

“PUSHY” 2009:

Rebecca

“You won’t push this girl around.”

Category 4: Tug-o-War

“YANKY SPANKY” 2009:

Hattie

“She’s not just yankin’ your chain….”

Category 5: Sprint

“ACE OF PACE” 2009:

Talyn

“Eat her dust.”

THE TOUGH GIRLS

GIRLS CAMP ROCKS!

2009-06-24T12:35:00.000-07:00

What a fabulous time we had at girls camp this year! We went to our Bishop's cabin that had no running water, but DID have an awesome outhouse with double seats! AWESOME! Here are some pictures of the main events that took place during this wonderful week!
THE ROPE SWING!

Mel took a few times of slipping down the mountain, but finally made it on the swing.

Shannon and her bun in the oven had a great ride

Bishop got the highest, but maybe that was because he was the one who made the rope swing 40 years ago...

Larry had a great time swinging away!

SKITS!!!

We learned all about what the teenager deals with each day of her life!

Then us leaders got the chance to learn all about ourselves as the girls mimicked us to the tee. Can you guess which girl played Nicole's part? I will give you one hint... LARGE!

We had some fun camp crafts. Mari showed us how to make the coolest bracelets out of string and the girls had their fun at being creative painting picture frames. We do have the most creative girls ever!

The food was delicious! Here is the Bishop and Larry making themselves sandwiches! Yum Yum!

We were lucky to get to Celebrate Jules' birthday and have Isabel come up to help us out! It was an awesome birthday with delicious cake, presents, and birthday poppers!

And the final shot is of the loft where the girls crashed! It was one HUGE slumber party! We got the bottom floor and brought some huge blow up mattresses to be as comfortable as possible and the Bishop and Larry had their own tents out in the trees. It rained a lot so they were the real troopers! Thanks Bishop for letting us crash in your cabin and being so willing to rough it outdoors!

2009-06-03T17:05:00.000-07:00

Farewell to Mel

We'll miss you!!

Don't worry, Relief Society, we'll get back at you somehow, somewhere, sometime...

Froof

2009-06-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

We know young women like "froof".

So let the frosting

flowwwwwwwww...

(Thanks, Carla, for sharing your talent!)

Julianna's Neon Zebra

Mari's Dainty Daisies

Jules' Tribute

Hattie's Love My Mama

Savannah's frosting friend

Jane's Rolling, Grassy Hills

Savannah's Happy Little Glob

Cake Eating Poster Child, Tyrnee (and her future Hawaiian Heaven cake)

MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm....

Choose Your Own Adventure

2009-06-03T14:16:00.000-07:00

It all started with a cabana boy, a black hole and a lush tropical beach.

It ended quite differently.

Julianna's ending: You curl into a ball, sobbing extra loudly until someone has mercy on you, buys you a Jamaican dinner and you decide island life isn’t so bad after all. You become a scuba instructor and marry a small Chinese man.

Jane's ending: You get hopelessly lost in a small jungle in the middle of the island and develop an unhealthy fondness for bananas.

Rachael's ending: You make your way back to your lounge chair, find a new swimsuit awaiting you alongside a fruity drink. A note on the table reads, “Love, Cabana Boy. Call me.”

Savannah and Haven's Ending: "You run to the airport, convince someone to let you ride in their pet carrier and end up in Greenland and get a job at a maple syrup factory."

Testimonies Now on Exhibit!

2009-04-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

"TESTIMONY"

in Watercolor

Seek and Ye Shall Find

2009-04-16T13:18:00.000-07:00

Seek and Ye Shall Find....delectable, tasty, caloric goodness. :)

But first you've got to SEEK.

And then you've got to FIND.

Only THEN can you FEAST!

Candy Bar Trifle
1 prepared angel food cake cut into 1 inch cubes

2 C. heavy cream

1/2 C. bottled caramel ice-cream topping

6 Pay Day *candy bars chilled and chopped

1 tub fully prepared chocolate pudding

In 14 cup trifle bowl, spread one-third of cake cubes over bottom. In large bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in caramel topping. Spoon half of caramel cream over cake cubes in bowl. Sprinkle half of chopped candy bars over cream. Scatter another third of cake cubes over top. Spoon pudding evenly over cake layer. Scatter remaining cake cubes over pudding. Top with remaining caramel cream and chopped candy bars. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours or overnight.

*BabyRuth, Butterfinger or Snickers can be used for PayDay candy bar

2009-04-16T13:16:00.000-07:00

A Friendly, Non-Threatening Reminder:

REMEMBER YOUR SECRET SISTER!!

OR ELSE....

St. Patty's Bonfire

2009-03-24T13:57:00.000-07:00

"Hey, laddie, do ye know how to build a bonfire?"

"Nah, lassie, I was hoping ye would."

Time to invoke the luck o' the Irish...

Thanks, laddies...

2009-03-03T22:00:00.000-08:00

The Girlfriends Boutique

Clothing Swap

The Girls were asked to bring at least 5 unwanted items to swap & they'd leave with 5 "new" items for themselves.

We had such a HUGE amount of stuff that they were able to stuff their shopping bags to the MAX.

The whole idea of the night was to learn to be "Thrifty" in their spending, but to "Splurge" on their relationship with their Heavenly Father.

It was a great night, with giddy girls & yummy treats.

Ready Set.....Shop!

Fun Free Shopping....we'll do it again....maybe semi annually???

Feelin' the Love in February

2009-02-10T15:43:00.000-08:00

WE LOVE...

Haven's model behavior,

Tough Girl Mari,

Jane's willingness to listen,

Isabel's stories,

Nicole's cultural side,

Calli's fashion sense,

Rebecca's inner diva,

Talyn's hair,

Mel's thoughtfulness,

Julianna's CRAZY EYES,

Jules' enthusiasm,

Sammy's surprises,

Tyrnee's and Stacey's dietary needs,

Shannon's love for the Paparazzi,

Jasmine's attempts to make Emily laugh,

Hattie's sweet-as-candy personality,

Rachael's American Idol-worthy birthday songs,

Savannah's musings,

Ali's mysterious side,

and Autumn's brightness.

WE LOVE OUR YOUNG WOMEN!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

February: Divine Nature

2009-02-05T13:49:00.001-08:00

February's Value:

DIVINE NATURE

REMEMBER YOUR BLUE BLING!

"Recruited": New Beginnings 2009

2009-02-05T11:52:00.000-08:00

WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE.

WE'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU.

You're the best of the best,

the elite

and....

YOU'VE BEEN RECRUITED.

You will hereby serve as an AGENT for the

SECRET SISTER SERVICE

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

CEDAR HILLS YOUNG WOMEN DIVISION.

OR...

THE SSSAs a Secret Agent, you will uphold the motto of the SSS, which states:

"Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12)

You've been given a TOP SECRET Recruit packet.

You now have FIVE (5) Secret Missions to complete in the next FIVE (5) months as part of the TOP SECRET SSS OPERATION in your area.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:

1. You've been assigned a Secret Sister who will be referred to as "The

Target”.
2. You will do at least ONE SECRET MISSION (act of service), for the target EACH MONTH for the NEXT FIVE MONTHS. (Yep, this means you will do five Secret Service Missions for your target.)

3. You have been given a passport. You will receive one stamp in your passport for each COMPLETED mission. You need FIVE stamps to cross the border into Girls Camp Territory.

YOUR MISSION BEGINS NOW.

WE'LL BE WATCHING....

Faithful Fortune Cookies

2009-01-29T15:32:00.000-08:00

Fortunes are great, but these Chinese-hat-wearin' girlies are all about Faith!

(And some darn good Chinese food...)

ALMA 32:21

And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.

2009-01-29T15:02:00.000-08:00

WE RESOLUTE....

(Thanks for the new word, Sammy!)

*to get a 4 or 5 on my Physics AP exam, get a 4.0 and get a B+ or better in Distance learning classes: Tyrnee

*to slow down and spend more time with my children: Shannon

*to stop (a habit undisclosed on this blog): Savannah

*to fit into Size 2 jeans: Jane

*to tone every day except for Sundays and holidays: Julianna

*to use kinder words with my family: Sammy

*to not text during YW, to not eat candy or soda for a year: Hattie

*to finish my novel by October: Emily

*to learn better German and start hockey: Jules

*to go to the temple once a month: Nicole

* to practice piano for an hour each day, stop drawing on myself, get a 4.0 and say I Love You to my mom: Jasmine

*to put more money in savings: Talyn

*to be more outgoing: Rachael

2009-01-22T12:27:00.000-08:00

Beehives Activity

January 13, 2009

Inner Beauty Bags

Lip balm: for beautiful lips that only speak kind words about others

Eye shadow: for always looking for the good in others

Granola bar: for a healthy body that works hard to serve others

Lotion: for using your hands to lift others and guide them on the right path.

Milk: for strong bones that walk tall, as you are a daughter of God.

Cotton Balls: for being gentle & soft with others & especially with yourself.

Soap: for remembering the atonement & how it can cleanse you, so use it daily.

Mirror: for reflecting the light of Christ that is in you by remembering to read & study

your scriptures daily.

Hot Cocoa: for making time each day for some peace & quiet. In these quiet moments

is when you will feel the love of the Savior the most.

Inner Beauty is what makes a person

Truly Beautiful!

Jules, Savannah, Melanie, Rachel & Shannon (behind the camera)

Overnighter

2009-01-04T20:18:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to our Young Women

The gift of an "Overnighter" was given to these

fabulously, fabulous girls.

We took them to see "A Christmas Carol" then the party began!

Hotel?....indoor pool?...no parents?....oops I mean, my friends?....food...

O.K.!!!

Hattie, Abby & Julianna

Savannah

Water Ballet rehearsal

a game of Chicken

Sammy

Jasmine

The mass Carnage of JUNK FOOD

Celebrating Jasmine's Birthday!

"Night of Self-Expression": First Annual Young Women's Gala

2008-11-23T12:34:00.000-08:00

If all these lovely ladies were art....

they would look like this....

Alli
Jules

Abby

Hattie

Sammy

Rachael
Savannah

Julianna

Calli

Talyn

Stacey

Mari

Haven

Autumn

Isabel

Jane

Jasmine

Tyrnee

and they would be hung on the wall.

We would all drink artsy (non-alcoholic) drinks and eat gala-worthy food.

And "The Art's" very cool, very fashion-forward leaders would throw a Gala like no other for the opening night of the exhibit.

"The Art", their parents and their leaders would have a fabulous night.