We Love You Natalie!

A Dear friend died October 16th, 2011

in a blink of an eye.

A friend is someone we treasure,

for our friendship is a gift.

A friend is someone who fills our lives,

with beauty, joy and grace.

And make the world we live in,

a better and happier place.

You are an inspiration and were truly an amazing person who made such an impact on those around you.  Thank you for all you have taught us.  We are better people for touching shoulders with you.  We didn't ever imagine a day without you.  Our hearts are torn apart.  God gave us such a wonderful gift and how blessed are we to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

A farewell is necessary before we can meet again...

...and meeting again is certain for those who are friends.

This simply says we'll miss you until we meet again.

LOVE YOU NATALIE!!!

{View Natalie's Obituary HERE}

Conference ideas

Here are some fun ideas to do during general conference...click on the links...and enjoy the spirit this weekend :)

Conference packets for all ages

Activities for children at LDS.org

Conference Trail Mix

kids conference store

Conference Countdown

Simple one page printout coloring pages

conference baggies

conference socks

So. Many. Ideas!  Some are easy, some are more involved, hopefully you will find something perfect for your family :)  If you didn't find what you need or wanted...leave a comment and I'll help you look :)

General Women's Conference

CLICK HERE to watch General Women's conference

Please if you don't watch anything else...Watch President Uchtdorf's talk (at the end..about minute 58)...there is something for every sister in it!!

Have you heard?!

First an apology for neglecting this blog...I hate when life gets in the way :)

I appreciate a sweet sister noticing that there were no updates and calling me on it :) That means at least someone is reading :) anyone else....anyone...anyone..?!

Well onto what I intended to post...

Have you heard about the new publication that the church is putting out...it is just for US!!!

We should soon be getting copies to give you!!! So exciting!!

I don't know about you...but being called my Heavenly Father's Daughter still comforts my heart. I am anxious to get my hands on this and be uplifted by its words.

Click Here to read more about it!

Thank you sisters for all you do for each other...you are truly showing you have an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE.

Happy Mother's Day!!

This mother's day is our 1 year anniversary of being the Relief Society presidency for the 5th ward.  It has been a great learning experience and a year that we have truly loved. 

We want this day for you to know that we appreciate all you do as friends, as sisters, as neighbors, and as mothers.  You make a difference

(a few good links for you!)

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God  ~Jeffery R. Holland 

Here is the complete article "Because She is a Mother"  that this Mormon Message was taken from. It goes much more in depth about all kinds of mothering challenges
"Are We Not All Mothers"  Sheri L. Dew

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY :)  We love you!

Dantzel, Gayleen, Natalie, and Tracey :)

Happy Easter!

We wish you all the joy that this beautiful holiday brings. 

We hope you can  find time to watch these beautiful messages (as well as the ones listed on the side of each video)

His Sacred Name: An Easter Declaration

April 2010 Conference Message *Easter Sunday* from President Monson "He is Risen"

He Lives (special witnesses of Jesus Christ from our Apostles and Prophet)

 As you do we promise you will feel the spirit.

We Love YOU!!!
Dantzel, Gaylene, Natalie, & Tracey :)

Easter Activities

In this month's "Family Focus" we shared some activities to help bring Jesus Christ to the center of your Easter Celebrations.  There were SO MANY MORE ideas (more than we could fit on the pages we handed out) so we decided to share some here.  Some are religious, some secular, but all sound LOTS OF FUN!  (Keep checking back as we will share more ideas as we find them)

Grass Eggs
Easter Countdown
Sugardoodle Easter Ideas Some of the ideas from here we already shared...but there are TONS here
Sugardoodle Random 10 ideas for April/Easter don't forget to scroll down and click on ideas from other years...Sugardoodle is a TREASURE TROVE of ideas!!
Meaningful Edible Easter Treats