"And it came to pass...."

We read scriptures every night with Crue. We usually read part of a chapter and "help" him read some of the verses (helping consists of us reading a phrase and him repeating). We got him one of the triple combinations that are the soft covers like the missionaries give out. He was so excited. Tonight we sat down to read and he opened up to the Topical Guide and showed me where he was going to read. Then he proceeded to say "And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me". I guess that's been a phrase mentioned a time or two in the scriptures. :)

*The primary was having them mark charts and for each month they read at least 25 days they got a sticker which in turn gave them something for an ice cream party in July. One month was a banana. Two months was a scoop of ice cream. Three months was an additional scoop. It goes on including a couple of toppings and a cherry on top (I can't remember which months were which). Unfortunately, yesterday they re-did ward boundaries and a lot of our ward got taken out and put into two other wards so who knows if he'll get his party. Oh well. We may just have to suffer and have ice cream sundaes at home with him. :)

BIG project

I thought I'd show you why I've been slacking in the blogging world for several months (although I have no excuse for the last month).

I decided to be crazy and make Alyson's blessing dress once I found out we were having a girl. I've been getting into sewing lately and love it. (Jared now regrets getting me my sewing machine the first Christmas we were married and all I used to do was fix his work pants. Ok, not really.) I found a pattern I liked and got it when it was on sale for $1. I have definitely learned a lot, especially since this is the first time I've ever sewn anything from a store bought pattern (told you I was crazy). I'm really glad I did it though and it turned out good. I finished it the Tuesday before Jared blessed her. He blessed her on May 22 so that his brother could be there for it before leaving to Iraq.
Thanks to my mom who bought the material, my mother-in-law who helped a lot with how to make the dress, and Erin, Allison, and Ruth who helped me here in Cedar when I got stuck at a few points.

My brother took some pictures of her in her dress but unfortunately I haven't gotten them yet (hint, hint Kyle:)). Once I get those I'll post one.

Now onto more projects - making some pajamas for Crue, using a skirt I have but don't wear anymore (it has torn too many times in one spot - at the top of a side slit) to make a new skirt with a pattern I have, and a few other things. Along with cleaning our house that is in desperate need of some attention, weeding the flower bed and planting some plants/flowers a friend gave me, and who knows what else. Not to mention the usuals such as kids, laundry, cooking, dishes, etc. Anyone figure out how to add time to your day yet? :)