Prepare Now for the Temple Later

Last night at Wednesday night mutual was so much fun! The leaders put together what we called, "Prepare Now for the Temple Later." The girls were able to be there with their moms and learn more about future husbands and expectations they have for themselves. There were several girls without moms there with them. The leaders served as their substitute mothers. One of the girls came to me and asked me to be her mom. I was flattered!

The first activity was a question-and-answer game. Alayna asked a question and the girls were to answer it with flash cards marked A, B, or C. The mothers were to show their cards as well as to what they thought their daughters would answer. I think we did a very good job... 9 out of 12.

The second activity was to dress our daughters in their wedding dress... toilet paper style. I helped my daughter and I started wrapping the tp around her chest and upper arms. Then I realized that she wouldn't be able to move her arms that way. So I moved it under her arms and wrapped it down to her waist. It ended up looking sort of like an off-the-shoulder dress but her shoulders were covered. Does that make sense? I then took strips of tp and hung them for the skirt part in a hula-skirt style. Then we took one square (my daughter's brilliant idea!) and made her a ring. Then we made a bouquet out of the tp cardboard roll and squares of tp bunched up. She was adorable!!!



We then went back to the RS room and Alayna shared Jackie's experience of the first time she went to the temple. It was so nice and spiritual! The girls learned so much about themselves and their mothers. The mothers learned a lot about their daughters as well.

This has been one of my most favorite activities! I really hoped the daughters enjoyed it as much as the mothers.

SpRiNg BrEaK!!!

So... Spring Break was last week (March 15-19). Monday, I took Reina to the zoo where we met up with some friends from Oxford that I have missed so much! We had so much fun catching up and chasing kids. Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy....

Zebras

Ducks... the one in the back had the prettiest colors ever!

Flamingos

Elephants

Giraffes

I absolutely L.O.V.E. this picture of Reina and Eli. He leaned in for the pic... How cute!

She looks so happy to be there...

Here are 2 videos from tonight's bathtime...

BTW... How do I get prettier backgrounds? I feel like an idiot not knowing this stuff, but when you do not use something... you lose it....

Excitement!

Sometimes I feel like I am stuck in a rut. I go to work, do my online class, clean (sometimes), and repeat. Then other times I feel like I am doing too much (see above). I love the status of my life right now. I couldn't be happier with my daughter. She is absolutely perfect and beautiful and smart (should I keep on?).

I also share BeautiControl products with those that are interested. Here is where the rut digs deeper. I love these products, but they are expensive and I don't want people to feel like I am pushing them to even try the products. I do not have a whole lot of time to do spas, but they are fun! I just really wish more people would be interested.

Well... that wish seems to be coming true. I already have 2 spas for April and one for May booked! I am so excited! I just hope they are successful. By successful, I mean people buying products and also at least one person interested in signing up. That would be a dream come true!!!!

For those that actually read these insane ramblings, here are a few statuses I have put on Facebook. I have only recently received some bites from these, but I thought I would share them with you as well. :)

"We're hiring! Are you or someone you know looking to make an extra $500+ a month working part time? Does the idea of traveling for free appeal to you? How about flexibilty of your time by setting your own schedule? Join me for a Money Making Monday event to see what I do and how you can be making extra too! RSVP as I only have 5 guest slots available. March 22nd, 6:30pm in Cordova."

"Anybody want an Instant facelift?"

"OK, so I finally tried the Instant Manicure on my feet. AHHHHMAZING!!! My feet have been smooth for a week! BONUS! 2-for-1 deal since I can use it for hands and feet! SWEET!"

"Who needs a spa?"


Does any of this jump out at you? Do you need extra cash? I know we all do!!!


Anyways, I should go to bed. It seems to have been a fairly productive day. Hopefully, Reina's Easter pictures will go well tomorrow! :)