Contract Available

A 2 bedroom apartment will be available in the ward in January. The address is 560 N. 900 E. The rent is $600 a month with a $200 deposit. It has a personal driveway and a garage available for storage. There are vaulted ceilings and a spacious kitchen and front room. Call or e-mail Shanna Kesler if you are interested at (602) 703 -3044 or shannakesler@gmail.com.

Contract Available

The Mullins are moving and their duplex will be available Dec. 23rd. It is within the new boundaries. If you are interested in buying their contract, check out their add on Craigs List: http://provo.craigslist.org/apa/1511952227.html
We will miss you, Katie!

Contract For Sale

Marcy Stroup is trying to sell her Nantucket contract. They live in a 1-bedroom condo that comes furnished. It is the closest married housing to BYU. The rent is $650 per month and it would be available around New Years sometime. This is no longer a part of our ward due to the split, but if anyone is looking, or knows anyone who is looking for a great condo at a great price, call or email Marcy Stroup to set up a time to go take a look at it or to ask any questions. marcystroup@gmail.com or 443-206-9377.

Hope you're having a great month!

Relief Society Enrichment Craft Day

It's from 12:00-3:00pm at the Church. You should have already signed up for the crafts you wanted to make. Contact Kilee Bradshaw for more info. Please bring money for the crafts you've selected. You can make checks payable to: Kilee Bradshaw. It should be really fun!

Ward Temple Night Tonight!

We'll be going to the 7:00 Session at the Provo Temple. Please be in the chapel at 6:30pm. Hope to see you all there.

Girl's Night Out Tonight!

It's at 8:00pm at Emmilie Young's home.
We'll be doing all those girly things: Manicures/Pedicures/Chick Flick Movie/Socializing...can't get much better than that. Hope to see you all there!

Ward Christmas Party Tonight!

It's at 6:00pm at the Church.
There will be yummy food and we'll be stuffing stockings for our Christmas Service Project. You are more than welcome to bring some canned foods for the food drive and stocking stuffers for the service project. Contact Dustin Skinner for more information. Everyone's invited - we hope to see you all there!!

Activities for December 7th-12th

Monday:
Ward Christmas Party
6:00pm at the Church
There will be yummy food and we'll be stuffing stockings for our Christmas Service Project. You are more than welcome to bring some canned foods for the food drive and stocking stuffers for the service project.

Tuesday:
Girl's Night Out
8:00pm at Emmilie Young's home.
Manicures/Pedicures/Chick Flick Movie/Socializing...can't get much better than that.

Wednesday:
Ward Temple Night
7:00 Session at the Provo Temple
Be in the chapel at 6:30pm.

Saturday:
Relief Society Enrichment Craft Day
12:00-3:00pm at the Church
You should have already signed up for the crafts you wanted to make. Contact Kilee Bradshaw for more info. Please bring money for the crafts you've selected. You can make checks payable to: Kilee Bradshaw.

Work Out With Katie

Tonight is our workout night at 8:30 p.m. at the 999 E 450 N Club House-Park anywhere in Sparks Parking lot. She'll be doing a Zumba Dance Workout. Everyone's welcome!

Activities for November 30th - December 5th

Thursday
Work Out With Katie
8:30 p.m. at the 999 E 450 N Club House-Park anywhere in Sparks Parking lot. She'll be doing a Zumba Dance Workout and you don't have to know how to do it to come.

Elder's Quorum Game Night

It's a great date night activity if you don't have one. It's at 6:30pm at the Stake Center - usually in the Relief Society Room. They usually play board games, DDR, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, etc. And you're welcome to bring your own game to play as well. Have a great night!

Work Out With Katie

Tonight's the first Work Out Session with Katie Smith. She's amazing, so don't miss out! It's at 8:30pm at the Sparks II Clubhouse. Everyone's invited. We'll be doing Zumba.

Lemonade Ladies

Remember Lemonade Ladies this morning at 10am at the Sparks II Clubhouse. Everyone's invited to come!

Cooking With Molly

Remember Cooking with Molly tonight at 7 at Courtney Hartley's house. That's 583 N. 900 E. Hope you can come! It should be fun!

Activities for November 16-21 (Updated)

I posted this again, because I added a new activity.

Tuesday:
Cooking with Molly
7pm at Courtney Hartley's Home: 583 N. 900 E.

Wednesday:
Lemonade Ladies
10-11:30am at Sparks II Clubhouse - behind Gold's Gym in the center of the complex.

Thursday:
Work Out With Katie
8:30pm at Sparks II Clubhouse.

Friday:
Elder's Quorum Game Night - and the ladies are invited, too!
6:30pm at the Stake Center - usually in the Relief Society Room. They play board games, DDR, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, etc.

Have a great week, Ladies!

Stake Primary Activity Today!

It starts at 10:00am and goes until noon in the cultural hall at the Stake Center.

Lunch will be served. Everyone with kids is welcome to bring them, but one parent should attend with any nursery age children.

Hope to see you there!

Book Club Tonight

It's at 8:00 PM at Nantucket #11.

The book this month is The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeanette Wells.

But, you can come even if you haven't read it.

Everyone is invited!

Stake Primary Activity

When We're Helping We're Happy!

BYU 11th Stake Primary Activity Day

Saturday, November 14th

from 10:00-12:00pm

The cultural hall at the Stake Center

Lunch will be served

*One parent should attend with nursery age children*

Hope To See You There!!

November 8th-14th Activities

Here are the activities going on:

Lemonade Ladies
Wednesday 10-11:30 AM at Sparks II in the common area in the middle. Bring your kids or come by yourself. Everyone's welcome.

Book Club
Wednesday 8:00 PM at Nantucket #11. The book this month is The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeanette Wells. But, you can come even if you haven't read it. Everyone is invited!!

Game Night TONIGHT ... and ... Baby Sale

Reminder that TONIGHT is the Elders Quorum Game night at 6:30 p.m. at the church. It's just hosted by the Elders Quorum it's not an activity for the Elders only, everyone is invited even your kids! There will be pizza, games and socializing. Come whenever you can!

And...

There is a baby sale called "Just Between Friends" baby consignment sale. It will be held on Oct. 23rd & 24th. Click this link for more information. Apparently you can get some killer deals!

Enrichment Activity TONIGHT!!

Tonight we have Cooking with Molly at Bishop and Sister Driggs house in Lehi. If you don't know Janni Driggs rest assured that you are in for a night of ridiculously good food and no doubt some comedy. Sister Driggs is HILARIOUS! Their address is: 702 E 2900 N, Lehi. If you would like a ride contact Kilee Bradshaw at: kiseag@aol.com or 702-595-9619.

See you tonight!!

Enrichment Activity TONIGHT!!

Enrichment is Tonight at the church, 7:00-9:00 p.m. We will be having Mexican food (delish) and learning about countries around the world.

For those planning a booth please get to the church at 6:40 p.m. to set up.

We will also be having a special presentation from Sister Georgia Davis about Cambodia.

It's going to be a great night, with yummy food and great companyl! See you tonight!


***Also, remember General Conference is this weekend!

Sending Out An S.O.S.

Please help me!!! I have zucchini growing out my ears...okay, not really...but we have so much zucchini in our garden I can't keep up. I picked 8 large zucchini today and am still trying to use the one in my fridge.

So...if you have a hankering for zucchini bread or anything else that requires this delectable vegetable please let me know and I will personally deliver the zucchini to your house.

Thanks!
Katie Smith

Monday Memo - Sept. 14, 2009

Happy Monday Everyone! Here are the upcoming activities for this week:

Monday, Sept. 14th - TONIGHT:
FHE Groups. If you don't know which group you are in leave me a comment or email me and I can let you know. FHE groups are a great way to get to know some more people in the ward.

Tuesday, Sept. 15th:
Lemonade Ladies. We are now meeting at 12:00-1:30 at Pioneer Park on Center street and about 800 East. Come hang out with the ladies and let your kids (if you have them) play at the park.

Friday, Sept. 18th:
Adult Session of Stake Conference. 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Saturday, Sept. 19th:
BYU Football vs. Florida St. @ 5:00 p.m. GO COUGARS!!!

Sunday, Sept. 20th:
Stake Conference. 2:00 p.m. at the Provo Tabernacle.

Rise & Shout

In case you didn't know, a member of our ward (Brandon Bradley #5) is on the BYU football team. There are quite a few of us in the ward that are pretty big fans of BYU football...okay, we're borderline obsessive about it, but having Brandon in our ward, and having him be a member of the team has really magnified our love for BYU football.

For this season we decided to create a t-shirt to wear to the games to show our support for BYU football, and particularly Brandon. We are placing the order for the shirts on Friday and we wanted anyone in the ward that is interested to be able to get a shirt too.

So...if you'd like to buy a shirt please let me know how many and what size (XS - 6XL). The shirts will cost less than $5.00 (we have a good hookup for t-shirts in the ward...thank you Colin & Tyler Minor!), and they will look like this:













Again, we will be placing the order on Friday so you need to get back to me no later than Thursday night! GO COUGS!!!

Do You Blog Too?

Okay, so as promised in relief society yesterday I am putting this post up for any of you that blog and would like your blog linked to the ward relief society blog. This way we can all get to know each other a little better through our blogs. Let's face it...we all blog stalk...it's so much fun!

If you would like me to link your blog to the relief society blog please just leave a comment on this post with your blog address in it.

Thanks and happy blogging!

Housing Available! Please Help!

The Cornwall's are trying to find someone to buy their contract. They live in the Belmont condos. They are really nice and new, there are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and it is partially furnished. The kitchen is beautiful, there is 1 covered parking space and 1 non covered parking space and they have a clubhouse, and pool! The cost is $800 a month, this includes internet and cable, as well as water. All you have to pay is gas and electric! The apartment is very spacious! Call the Cornwalls if you are interested or know of someone who is interested. It can also rent to single guys but it is more money in that case!! Thanks! Their number is 781-799-7685

Time Change

Just a reminder to everyone that beginning THIS SUNDAY church will start at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy sleeping in and we'll see you on Sunday.

Cooking With Molly

Remember that TONIGHT is Cooking with Molly at my house (Katie Smith).

We'll begin at 6:00 p.m. and we are going to be talking salsa. No, not dancing...the kind you eat! Just bring yourself and come enjoy an evening with the girls.

Monday Memo

Activities for this week include:

TONIGHT - Ward FHE at the Ropes course. It's going to be a blast...don't miss it. The address is: 3606 W Center St., and the fun will begin at 5:30 p.m.!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11th - Lemonade Ladies at Kiwanis Park. 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 13th - Cooking with Molly. 6:00 p.m. at my house (Katie Smith)! We'll be making a variety of salsas...red, green, mango, etc. It's going to be delish. Don't miss it.

Housing Requests

We all know that our ward is pretty much the best ward ever, right? It makes sense, then, that couples who have moved away for the summer are wanting to find places back in the ward.

If you know of any housing that is available we'd love to post it on the blog. We can help those that want to move back into the ward, and those of you trying to sell your contracts. Please call, email, post a comment, or text me if you have any housing information.

Thanks!
Katie Smith

Talented Tara

Do you need to get your Christmas Card picture taken? It's not too early to think about things like that, you know? Well, if you have any occasion for which you are looking for a photographer Tara Leavitt is up for the job. Here is a link to her photography website and you can either look there or in the ward directory for contact information (this link is also in the toolbar on the right side of this page).

Monday Memo - June 29th

Okay, I was a major slacker last week. It's summer and we are trying our best to keep busy and not spend much time inside, on the computer, or watching TV.

Here are the activities for this week:

Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30th -

Lemonade Ladies at KIWANIS Park (note the changed location): 10:00-11:30. Come and enjoy some fun at the park.


That is the only activity this week. I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!! Be safe and we'll see you on Sunday.

Ward Activity Reminder AND Friday Fitness Tip

Two items of business today.

First is a reminder of the ward Pool Party tomorrow from 11:00-1:00 p.m. at the Sparks II Apartments (450 North right behind Gold's Gym). And just to clarify from my previous post, itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot one pieces will be welcomed, as well as tankini's. Lest anyone was confused.

Second, is our Friday Fitness Tip. And today's tips is more of a health tip than a fitness tip. I've been doing a lot of exercising and playing outside and I hope you all realize the importance of wearing sunscreen. I was once a careless 18 year old girl going to BYU-Hawaii and thinking I was invincible. That was 12 years ago and now I'm starting to see the effects of my carelessness in the form of lines, wrinkles, and blotchy skin. Maybe those are just things that come hand-in-hand with being in my 30's now, but I know that proper skin care in my younger years could have prevented some of the aging I'm experiencing now.

So learn from my mistakes and WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN. Not only will it minimize the aging process of your skin, but you'll also avoid sunburns (which, let's be honest, are horrible!!), and more importantly skin cancer.

Enjoy the sunshine, I hear we're acutally suppose to have a lot more of it in the week to come.

Looking For A Date Idea?

Landon Wheeler is currently directing a play (her last one to be exact) called Standing Still Standing. It is a romantic comedy and it's playing right now. They have free giveaways every Friday and they have a show blog where you can go and read more. Check it out by clicking here. Good Luck Landon!

Craft Blog

Michele Deceuster has a craft blog that she started and we wanted to share the link with you. Click here to see it, or I've also added to the list on the right. This is a great blog to get ideas from and share any of your own ideas. Heaven knows I need all the crafty help I can get. Thanks Michele!

If any of you have something you'd like to share with all of us please shoot me an email and we'll add it to the list. We'd love to know what you're involved with.

Monday Memo

Alright, so I missed the Friday Fitness Tip last week...oops! Maybe I'll do 2 this Friday to make up for it.

Here are the activities this week:

Tuesday, June 16th -
Lemonade Ladies - 10-11:30 a.m. at Veteran's Park (800 East 100 North)


Saturday, June 20th -
Ward Pool Party - 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks II apartments (on 450 North behind Gold's Gym). Bring a snack to share (finger foods), and bring your "itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot...one piece!" (Did you think of that Marybeth? I love it!)

Have a fantastic week!

Monday Memo

Here are the activities for the upcoming week:

TONIGHT - Monday, June 8th

Ward FHE at Kiwanis Park - 6:30 p.m.. Come for some fun activities and the opportunity to meet other families in the ward. If it's raining...SO WHAT...a little rain never hurt anyone. Just think of it as "liquid sunshine."

Tomorrow - Tuesday, June 9th

Lemonade Ladies at Veteran's Park (800 East 100 North) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.. Everyone is welcome for some playing at the park.

Saturday, June 13th

Quarterly Enrichment 11:00-1:00 p.m.. Join us at the church to learn how to cook using food storage. Carrol Robins Mother is going to come down from Idaho to teach us how. Lunch will also be served.

Friday Fitness Tip

This week's fitness tip is to PUMP SOME IRON. That's right, if you want to see some serious results you've got to add weight to your workout routine. The more muscle mass you have on your body the more calories you will burn at rest.

What does that mean? It means that you have to have resistance, or weight, to build up your lean muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you'll burn while your sitting around watching "So You Think You Can Dance." Okay, that's what I sit around watching, but the point is that if you have more muscle on your body you will burn more calories at rest because it requires more energy for you body to maintain muscle than it requires to maintain fat.

Make sense? If not, just trust me that if you integrate some strength training into your workouts you will see greater and faster improvement in your overall physique. A common misconception among women is that if we lift weights we will get 'bulky' muscles. This is simply not true. As women we do not have testosterone pumping through our veins like men do. Testosterone is the hormone that facilitates 'bulky' muscles. So, have no fear. Pick up some weights...heavy weights...and start lifting. If you go too light on the weight you will not increase your muscle mass. It's got to be hard so don't cheat yourself and have fun!

A Few Items...

Okay, so I went and gave this big shpeel in RS that I was going to be more on-the-ball and keep the blog updated regularly and then went almost 2 weeks with no posts! I know, you're thinking I'm such a liar! Truth be told, our internet has not been working and that is the reason for my lack-luster blogging skeels these days.

Now onto the real items of business...

Do you know Marybeth Cornwall? She is a sister in our ward and she is amazing! If you don't know her you should get to know her because not only is she totally rad (yes, I just used the word 'rad' what can I say, I was a kid in the 80's and it was cool then and everything retro is cool, right?...I digress...), she also always has such great ideas.

Anyway, Marybeth has started a blog where you can go and share recipes. I don't know about you but I am ALWAYS looking for more things to make for dinner. We tend to have about 10 days worth of meals that we just keep rotating through. Can you say boring? The blog has just barely started and we need your recipes. If you're interested in either contributing or just getting new ideas click here. There are some rules so make sure to read the blog carefully and LET'S GET COOKIN'!!

Also, Chris & Sarah Fryer have opened a snow cone shack called Surf 'n Slurp here in Provo. Click here to visit their blog. Again, if you don't know the Fryers don't let that stop you from visiting the Surf 'n Slurp! Usually either Chris or Sarah is working at the shack, and if not one of them our own Dane Smith works there now too! Mike and I took the kids down there for some deliciousness-in-a-cup last week. You've got to go try it! It is the perfect compliment to these warm summer days.

Do you have something you want to share with the ward? Let me know and I'll post it on the blog. Just leave a comment or email me (see bottom right of page).

Yep...Still Here.

Okay...wow...I can't believe I have been such a slacker at updating the blog. I promise it won't happen again, for those of you that even care and/or pay attention.

Other than church on Sunday there are no activities happening this weekend. However, it is Memorial Day and the long awaited opening of Seven Peaks is tomorrow. HOORAY!! I love that place. And, did you know you can get a season pass with your BYU or UVSC ID for only $39 dollars?

I've also decided to do a "Friday Fitness Tip." As many of you know I teach aerobics classes at the gym and fitness is a huge part of my life. Most days it is what keeps me sane. I was out walking this morning and I was overwhelmed by the beauty of our surroundings.

My fitness tip this week is to GET OUT...outside that is...and enjoy the weather. I'm a gym rat and don't exercise outside as often as I should. There is something to be said for breathing the fresh air and taking in your surroundings. I encourage you to get out, get your heart pumping, have fun, enjoy the beauty of the earth, and enjoy the gift of health and life. I promise you'll not only feel better about yourself, but you'll feel better about life in general.

Reminders For This Weekend - March 20th

Here are some reminders for this weekend, as well as some other upcoming events.

Stake Conference - Saturday, March 21st & Sunday March 22nd:

Saturday, March 21st - Priesthood Leadership Meeting - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Evening Session - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

*Both of these meetings will take place at the Stake Center in the West Chapel.

Sunday, March 22nd - Sunday General Session - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Provo Tabernacle: 100 S. University Avenue


Girls Night Out - Thursday, March 26th 8:00 p.m. @ the Belmont Clubhouse

We will be making Oreo Truffles and watching a "chick flick." Feel free to bring any other desserts or dessert recipes to share. Also, be aware of parking as there are only a few visitor parking spots which are only good for 30 min. Your best bet is just to walk and burn off some of those Oreo Truffle calories!!!


Ward Talent Show - Friday, March 27th, 6:00 p.m. @ Wilk 5519

All talents are welcome and it's not too late to sign-up. If you have a talent either to perform or display please bring it and share it with all of us. I, for one, am not all that outwardly talented, but I can make a mean loaf of homemade bread and homemade jam so...BAM...there's my talent. If you too have something like that then bring it so I'm not the only one.

If you still don't feel like you have something to share come anyway. It's bound to be a fun night.


Book Club - Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00 p.m. @ Brittany Staley's house

The book is "Mr. Darcy's Daughters" (see picture at right) which is a sequel to Pride and Prejudiced. Everyone is raving about the book. If you need a copy contact Brittany.

Spring Forward

This is just a friendly reminder that this weekend is Daylight Savings!! That means you need to set your clocks forward 1 hour on Saturday night. Otherwise you'll be an hour late to church!!

Monday Memo...Sorta...March 4, 2009

Well, the "Monday Memo" didn't exactly make it up on Monday this week because our internet has not cooperated very well this week. Sorry to all of you that were anxiously awaiting that. :)

None-the-less, here are the activities for this week. I'm actually going to post activities through next week because I'm being induced on Sunday and, once again, the Monday Memo won't be up on Monday. I know, lame that I'm not willing to post it from my hospital room. Call me a slacker.

Here are the activities:

Wednesday, March 4th (that would be TONIGHT) -

Ward Temple Night - Provo Temple, meet in the chapel at 6:40 p.m.


Monday, March 9th -

FHE Groups. Make sure to pick up a list on Sunday so you know which FHE group you belong to. These groups are a great way to get to know others in the ward and mix-up your regular FHE activities.


Wednesday, March 11th -

Cooking with Molly @ Natalie Bergin's home. 7:00 p.m. I'm not sure what Natalie will be cooking that night, but pay attention in Relief Society to find out. Not like it matters because it's free food, and hanging out with the girls...why wouldn't you want to go?


Miscellaneous Notes:

Relief Society Lesson for this Sunday(March 8th): Joseph Smith manual, Lesson #27 "Beware the Bitter Fruits of Apostasy."

Ward Choir (March 8th): 1:30 p.m. Nantucket #4.

Relief Society Lesson (March 15th): Joseph Smith Manual, Lesson #28 "Missionary Service."

Ward Choir (March 15th): 1:30 p.m. Nantucket #4.

The Monday Memo - February 23, 2009

Hey Ladies!

I've decided to have "The Monday Memo" every week. This way we can have a consistent post that simply states what's happenin' for the week. Here are this week's activities:

Tuesday, February 24th -

Lemonade Ladies: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. @ Amber Elmer's house. I'm not going to post anyone's home addresses on the blog, so if you don't know where Amber lives refer to your ward directory or call me. Or, leave a comment and I'll call you.

Book Club: 7:00 p.m. @ Brittany Staley's house. The book this month was "The Bishop's Bride" and the author (Jaime Watkins' Mother- in-law) is going to be there! Even if you didn't read the book you are still welcome to come.



Thursday, February 26th -

An "unofficial" ward activity (not sponsored by the ward, but everyone is invited): Roller Skating at Classic Skating in Orem. 7:00 p.m. and the cost is only $1.00 dollar!



Miscellaneous Reminders -

This is the last week to do your Visiting Teaching! Please try to at least call your sisters and make a visit if you can. If you don't know who you visit leave a comment and I'll call you and let you know. Also, remember to report your visiting teaching to your supervisor. Again, if you don't know who your supervisor is just "holla" and I'll let you know!

Sunday's Relief Society Lesson

This Sunday we will be discussing the conference talk, "Come What May and Love It" given by Joseph B. Wirthlin. This is a wonderful talk and if you haven't had the chance to read it we encourage you to do so. That way you can be a part of our discussion and share any experiences you may have.

If you need a copy of the talk, simply click here.

We'll see you on Sunday.

Cooking With Molly

**Activity Reminder**

Just a reminder about this week's Enrichment Club activity. Naomi Wagstaff will be hosting Cooking with Molly. Who's Molly you ask? Why, Molly Mormon, of course! Here are all of the details. We hope to see you there!

When: Wednesday, Feb 18th @ 6:00 pm (that's TOMORROW)
Where: Naomi Wagstaff's: 761 N 1050 E (green house, black shutters)

Come learn how to cook and eat some of the most popular dishes and desserts in Spain!

Activities Reminder: RS Jan 26-31

Activities Reminder for Relief Society Sisters
Week of January 26-31

Tuesday, January 27 -
Lemonade Ladies: Laura Jones will be hosting this week at her house between 10-11:30 am for Lemonade Ladies. Address: 722 N. 900 E. (north side of duplex; they're on the east side of the road). If you would be willing to host this group at your home, please reply to this email and let us know!!

Saturday, January 31 -
"Best of Enrichment": We'll be having a blast this Saturday at the "Best of Enrichment" activity put on by the stake. There will be workshops that you can choose from, followed by a delicious Cafe Rio lunch! We would love to see you there. This Saturday-- 10 am to 1 pm.

**Upcoming Activities**
Saturday, February 7th (8:30 am to 12:30 pm??) - First Aid Certification for those who have signed up. Space is limited, so you may be able to attend another month if you aren't one of the 25 that are able to attend in February.

Lesson tomorrow

Don't forget to read the talk that we will be discussing for our lesson tomorrow: Elder Utchdorf's "Lift where you stand"!

Ashley Edward's Baked French Toast Recipie

Hey Sisters!
Thanks to everyone who made it to the ward activity this morning. There were a lot of people there, a ton of great food, and some fun talents shared. We missed everyone that couldn't make it.

Some people were asking for this great recipe from Ashley Edwards, enjoy!



Baked French Toast

8 oz. pkg. breakfast sausage, browned and crumbled
16-oz. loaf raisin-cinnamon brad, cubed
6 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. half-and-half
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 T. maple syrup

Place bead cubes in a 9x13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with sausage pieces. In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon; pour over bread and sausage, pressing sausage and bread into egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, butter, and syrup; drop by teaspoonfuls over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until center tests done.

Activities Reminder: RS Jan 19-24

Activities Reminder for Relief Society Sisters
Week of January 19-24

Tuesday, January 19 -
Lemonade Ladies: Please meet at Lori Frost's house between 10-11:30 am for Lemonade Ladies this week. Address: 583 N. 900 E. (Basement apartment of orange brick house - actual house number is 585 N. 900 E. and is right behind the blue Allstate house). If you would be willing to host this group at your home, please reply to this email and let us know!!

Saturday, January 24 -
Ward Breakfast: At 10 am this Saturday, we'll be having a fun breakfast at the church! Please come enjoy some yummy grub and good conversation. We're focusing on talents as a ward this semester, and the activities committee is asking that some of you share your talent for cooking by bringing something (just a nice reminder if you signed up for something)!

**Upcoming Activities**
Saturday, January 31 from 10 am - 1 pm: STAKE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY "BEST OF ENRICHMENT" - Workshops followed by a nice "Cafe Rio" lunch.

Activities Reminder: RS Jan 12-17

Activities Reminder for Relief Society Sisters
Week of January 12-17

Monday, January 12 -
FHE: Hopefully you all enjoyed your FHE group activities. If you weren't able to make it this month, be sure to watch for next month's FHE group activities. They are usually held on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Tuesday, January 13 -
Lemonade Ladies: Everyone is invited to Katie Smith's house between 10-11:30 am for Lemonade Ladies this week. She has moved, so please make sure to come to her new address (1035 E. 700 N. - blue & white house on the corner of 1050 E. and 700 N.). If you would be willing to host this group at your home, please reply to this email and let us know!! We'll try to be better at scheduling where we will meet each week, especially during these colder months.
Cooking w/Molly: Get together and sample some yummy Japanese food (and learn how to make it, too) at Bridget Smith's house. The starting time is 7 pm. Her address is 1084 E. 560 N. (duplex on the corner of 1100 E. and 560 N.).

Thursday, January 15 -
Ward Temple Night: Arrive at the Provo Temple in time to be ready and sitting in the chapel at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 pm session.


**Upcoming Activities**
Saturday, January 24 (sometime in the morning): WARD BREAKFAST
Saturday, January 31 from 10 am - 1 pm: STAKE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY "BEST OF ENRICHMENT"