Events for the week

I feel like I have been posting something almost every day....crazy!! I thought I would do one post for everything going on this week, so here it goes!

Sunday June 28th: Bishop's Youth Fireside. 7:00 at Bishop Hansen's house. Causal dress. The topic will be on dating.

Tuesday June 30: Baptisms for the dead. Meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. Our session is at 6:00. The boys session in at 7:00.

Saturday July 4: Happy Independence day!! Ward 5k run/walk and breakfast. If you would like to participate in the 5k please meet at the Long's home at 6:45 a.m. to get checked in. Breakfast and the other activities will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Redlands building.

You've had a birthday...

Shout Hooray!! We want to sing to you today. One year older and wiser too, Happy Birthday to you!!

Happy Birthday Sister Bunn!! Hope you have a great day!!

Happy Birthday

Happy 14th Birthday to Brianna Slycord!! Welcome to Mia Maids!! Hope you have a very happy birthday!

(I need a picture of you Brianna!)

More Pool Fun!

Just wanted to remind everyone that this Friday night (June 26) is Bishop's Youth Night. It will be from 7-9 p.m. at the Bishop's home. He has a pool, so bring your suit! There will also be food, games, and a pool table, so come and hang out for awhile!! Questions? Need directions? Call Sister Hull!

Choice and Accountability

I cannot believe that June is almost over. This month has really gotten away from me!! I thought I better do a post on our value of the month which is Choice and Accountability.

I choose to live by choice, not by chance;

to make changes, not excuses;

to be motivated, not manipulated;

to be useful, not used;

to excel, not compete.

I choose self-esteem, not self-pity.

I choose to listen to the inner voice, not random opinions.

"It's choice, not chance that determines our destiny." ~Jean Nidetch

What is orange?

It is apricots, peaches, and soda pop

Orange shimmers

It is sweet like

lollipops, sorbet, and bubblegum

Orange is basketball, Halloween
It is rare hair color

Orange is razz-ma-tazz

Orange shouts, "This is what I am!"

It's brave, unique, unusual, choice.

Orange knows no fear....

it's true to itself.

What is Orange?

Orange is the gift to us of

CHOICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~J.K. Rowling

Another June Birthday

Happy 13th Birthday Taylor!

We love ya!!

Pool Party

First I would like to welcome back all of our campers!!! I loved visiting you at camp, and I can't wait to hear all about your adventures!! If anyone has some pictures from camp that they would like to share on this blog please e-mail them to me so I can post them as soon as possible.Now onto this weeks activity. Tomorrow (Tuesday June 23rd) we will be having our combined activity with the boys. The activity will be from 4-9 p.m. at the Perkin's home. We will be barbecuing hamburgers and hot dogs and there will be swimming so bring your suit! Even if you don't want to swim come and eat some yummy food and hang out with me! I missed you all on Sunday and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone. The assignments for this activity are as follows:

Priests: Desserts

Teachers: Hot dog and hamburger buns for 30-40 people

Deacons: Plates, napkins, and cups

Laurels: 2-liter bottles of soda

Mia Maids: Chips and dip

Beehives: Condiments (you will be given individual assignments by Sis. Rodriguez.)

If anyone needs a ride please contact myself or any other of the leaders and we will be happy to pick you up. Everyone come!! It's going to be a lot of fun!!!

Happy Birthday

Just because you are at camp didn't mean I would forget your birthday Holly!

Happy 15th Birthday Holly!!

Girl's Camp

The time has finally come. It's time to go to Girl's Camp!!! MAC's and YCL's will be heading up to camp on Monday June 15th, but for everyone else (1st-4th year campers) you will be leaving Tuesday June 16th.
Camper's need to be at the Stake Center with all your stuff Tuesday morning at 8:15 a.m. You will be taking buses up to Big Bear. If you need a ride to the Stake Center on Tuesday please contact myself or Sister K and we will make sure you get there. The last day of camp is Friday June 19th.
There will be no mutual activity on Tuesday June 16th since most girls will be at camp. Have fun girls!!! I will be thinking a lot about you while you are gone! Take lots of pictures and e-mail some to me so I can post them on our blog. Love you all!!!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations are in order for our four high school graduates!! Natasha, Paige, and Misty all graduated last night from Vista Del Lago High School and Ashley will graduate tonight from Valley View High School with not only her high school diploma, but also an "AA" degree from Riverside Community College. Congratulations to our girls!! I am so proud of you!!! We sure are going to miss having you is our Young Women's. Don't forget about us!!

Tonight's Activity

Tonight is our final camp crafter activity for the year because girl's camp is NEXT WEEK!!! I can't believe it!!
Tonight we will be making gifts for your camp pine cone pal. If you're going to camp you should be there so you can get all your gifts done, even if you're NOT going to camp we would love to have you come and help out! Sister Bunn has four cute projects planed that I know you won't want to miss! We are in need of a few supplies. If you have any of the following items, please bring them tonight:
1. Needle nose pliers
2. Scissors
3. Corner rounder (for scrapbooking)

Leslie

Our Spotlight for the month of June is Leslie Perkins!

Leslie was born in Riverside California on September 11, 1996. She has three older sisters and a brother who has passed on from this life. Leslie has many hobbies and interests including singing, rock climbing, cooking, baking, and she especially enjoys attending church activities. Leslie’s favorite subject in school is science, but she is looking forward to summer so she can spend time swimming and having parties with friends. Leslie loves all colors and enjoys watching movies with Peirce Brosnan or game shows on TV. When she eats out she likes to go to Olive Garden or Red Robin. At home Leslie enjoys homemade pizza and a Midnight Milky Way for a snack. Leslie still has several years until she has to worry about college, but as of now she plans to attend a good collage that has a great music program. When Leslie gets older she would like to be a loving wife and mother as well as a good cook! We are so happy that you are in Young Women’s with us Leslie. Thank you for always being prepared and willing to lend a helping hand, what a joy it has been having you around!! We love you!!

Leslie, you really are a joy to have around!! Thank you for always being so prepared by always carrying multiples of everything with you at all times! You have brought such spunk to our Young Women's.

Make me a Princess

Last night our beautiful Laurels decided (all on their own) to have a pampering night for the Beehives. It was a ton of fun and I think everyone had a good time.

First the Beehives were treated to facial masks complete with cucumbers over their eyes.
The turn out for the Beehives couldn't have been any better!!

Each Laurel was assigned a Beehive to work with the entire night. They did their hair,

and nails!

And then the Beehives got to put on a pretty princess dress! (or an old prom dress) Here is Natasha after she finished making up Mariah.

Maranda and Erica. Maranda looks great in that 50's inspired look....great job Erica!

Salina and Misty could be long lost sisters. Looking gorgeous girls!

Erin and Keely in pretty blue.

Cousins Taylor and Cheyenne were paired up together...so sweet!

Since there were SO MANY Beehives Ashley did both Nicole

and Brittany!

And Amy took care of Heidi and

Ayeesha

I have to say the biggest transformation of the night was Caitlin! She looked like a totally different person with her hair straightened...beautiful!

12 girls in all were pampered and dolled up. Looking Good Girls!!!

The lesson we learned (given by Ashley) was that even when we aren't all dressed up we are still beautiful and we are still princesses because we are daughters of our Heavenly Father in his Kingdom. And don't you forget that girls!!!

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Sister Rodriguez, Happy Birthday to you!!

Cynthia: I can't tell you how much I love and appreciate you. Thank you for all that you do...you are so wonderful!! I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for having the best 2nd counselor! I know that I speak on behalf of all the girls as well: WE LOVE YOU!! Thank you for your example, your burning testimony, your smiling face, your positive attitude, and for all the love you have for each and every one of the young women! Have a very Happy Birthday!!