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Friends, it has been awhile since I’ve given an update.  I hope everyone had a great 4th of July.  We had a fun, long weekend full of hiking (get this, my left leg is sore, but not my right…weird), BBQ, Transformers 3 (it was lame, really lame) and let’s not forget, fireworks! 

Also, this weekend I taught Sunbeams, a first for me.  It isn’t my calling, but they needed a sub.  I have darling nieces and nephews in that age group, but I was still so nervous.  Teaching Relief Society or Sunday School, no problem.  Primary is a whole new ball game.  To overcome my fears, I called my very clever sister Michele, who is the Sunbeams teacher in her ward.  She gave me some great ideas (thanks Michele) so I felt well equipped for the lesson.  Something I learned, an activity you think will take 5 minutes, really will only take 30 seconds with 3-4 year olds.  We had extra time after the lesson and multiple activities, so I taught the kiddies London Bridges.  The little girls in the class loved it and the little boy just sat and colored, fine with me.  Overall:  Success.

In other news, Danny and I found a new apartment and we are moving to in a few weeks.  We are both thrilled.  While we like our place right now, this new apartment is cheaper and bigger.  Plus it has a few amenities that we don’t have right now…
*Dishwasher (Yay)
*Air conditioning (Double Yay)
*A little backyard (I’m so getting a hammock, it is all I’ve ever wanted.)
*Covered parking
We are very eager to move in and will be scouring for deals on furniture and a washer and dryer for the place.  I came across this blog, which is getting me so excited for decorating.

Lastly, I’ve become a little addicted to pinterest.com.  My sister Michele introduced me to it a few weeks ago.  It is a fun little website that is like a virtual pin board for things you like online.  You can see what your friends are pinning as well.  Since my friends have very good taste, it is a place for all pretty things and mouthwatering recipes. 
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  1. grammawoodJuly 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    It seems funny to me that you would be nervous about teaching Primary, especially since you are so good with kids. I started out in Primary and got really nervous the first time I had to teach RS. I wish you could work in my Primary. The kids would love you!

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