HARPER: April 2009

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

As I said before, I am no photographer and these pics just don't do the dresses justice but I absolutely love them. Probably not your typical Easter Dress but that is how I like it. Avery's top was made from one pattern and the bottom from another. She loves to wear this. Avery's dress has been done for several weeks and because I am not a matchy - matchy person I wanted to make something different for Madelyn. I am excited to say this is my own creation. I started it at 1 am Easter morning and finished it just in time for church.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Before 9 a.m.

Before 9 am this morning, Madelyn:
broke a plate
took scissor blades to the top of my end table
and broke my egg platter.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

paranoia and stinky business

So Avery is 4 and a half years old and up until last month I have always had a monitor on her. I have a monitor in her room and in Madelyn's. I just feel like I always need to know. I sleep half awake listening for bad dreams, tossing and turning, coughs, or bed wetting. Last month Avery's monitor went out and Madelyn's is on the way out. Although I have definitely been sleeping better I still feel the need to replace the monitor. It's also great for listening for how they are playing in their rooms. I never liked Avery's monitor and Madelyn's hasn't lasted well either. So, I am asking for your input on good monitors.

I also need to replace our diaper gene. I have the original diaper gene from before Avery was born and it "stinks" its' broken too. So, I am looking for recommendations from you all on a good diaper gene too.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Savior of the World

Many of you have probably seen the flyers for this program in your ward buildings. I would like to strongly promote this program and encourage each of you to go. I am not in the program this year but it was a wonderful production to be a part of last year. I really felt the spirit strongly and know that many missionary experiences came from it. This year they are charging $5 per ticket but there are 2-3 nights that are actually free if you check out the website.
Please consider going so that you can support keeping the message of our faith in the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ going forth to our community. If you are a youth leader encourage and activity of it. Invite your presidencies. I would really like to see this production continue in our Valley but there has to be enough support from the members here.
Go to Savioroftheworld.info for more information. I hope to see you there...

Monday, April 6, 2009

A Quick Getaway

One of my faviorite childhood memories is taking trips. We were constantly traveling. We went to Magic Mountain, Disney Land, Knottsberry, Oregon, the cabin, Lake powel occasionally, Lake Mead all of the time and frequently went camping.
We also did the church sites in St. George a couple of times. Because we visited them at a young age, I believe that I developed a curiosity and respect for the herritage of our church history and pioneers. I also love and desire to creat the same special memories with my children.
This weekend we met my Mom and her husband, along with his 6 kids, in St. George for a quick getaway. I love the St, George area. It has sooo much to offer. It has Tuachan, Snow Canyon, the dinosaur tracks, Zion near by, great weather, the Pizza Factory and some fun little shopping spots too. Oh, and there is even Golf for Travis. Among my favorite places though would be the Temple, the Brigham Young home and the Jacob Hamblin home. Occasionally when I drive through St. George with the girls we stop at the Temple for a break but this time we got to take them to the Jacob Hamblin home. I love visiting there because I hear a new story or learn a new fact each time I am there.