Simple Saturday

Today was the ward Simple Saturday. Since it was my first one - I went with Simple instead of Super...just to figure it all out and see if people were really interested or if they were just making a big fuss because a tradition might go by the wayside. We hosted the event here at the house, and had about 15 people here. It was just the right size group for the house and meant that we didn't have to haul everything to the church. Here's a few pictures from the day!

Of course, the house was decorated for Christmas!
The ribbon tree project.
Each kit was individually packaged and labeled. Thanks to Trixie Lamour for the small baggies - they were perfect!
In the family room was the embroidered napkins project
In the dining room we had a Christmas star project and in the living room was the gift tags table.
Christmas star - with label! You can't really see it - but it looked good.
With people actually working on their projects - it was a lot of fun to sit and visit.
We also had wassail and a soup fest: creamy broccoli cheddar, southwest chicken, and a homemade turkey and wild rice that Reyna made. We bake'n'served rolls and bread sticks and it was such a fun time. I'm very pleased with the outcome. And now - very ready for a nap.

The Roadshow...

Below is the roadshow that I helped the youth produce. The theme was "superheros." The quality isn't that great as it was recorded on someone's phone - because the official recording didn't get started until after our performance. Turn up your speakers...and really - it's the dance number at the end that sells it.

Things to know: 1. The stick says "Kindness"
2. The dark part was a battle scene in slow motion/strobe light awesomeness
3. Reyna choreographed the finale
4. Everyone did their own costumes - and we won BEST COSTUMES.

Getting ready for the holidays...

A buck an ear...

I should be sleeping...but I saw this and had to share.

I want a print so bad - but where do you hang such a piece? Is it bedroom art? Bathroom? Where does one hang such an inspired work of art? Apparently in the Austin Art Garage . Also, he is not wearing a hairnet. And look at that forlorn little eye...LOVE IT!

Sharing honestly...

So - this note floated past on the Facebooks today - but I'm not really into "tagging" people - so here are my answers...just a random glimpse into Miss Five's world...

1.What was the last thing you put in your mouth
A mint from Sonic that was in my purse

2.Where was your Facebook profile picture taken?
In the orchard at the Elegant Farmer in Wisconsin

3.Can you play Guitar Hero?
Yes...on MEDIUM even!

4.Name someone who made you laugh today?
Reyna and Seth made me laugh today. Independent of each other...

5.What time did you go to bed and why?
I shoot for 10pm because I like lots of sleep. Often it's later though due to reading and hanging out watching shows.

6.If you could move somewhere else, would you?
I don't think I would. I like where I am and what life is doing right now.

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
No

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
My friends Reyna and Seth live closest to me...roughly 5 yards away.

9. Do you believe ex's can be friends?
It completely depends on why they are an ex. If it's because you both realized it wasn't going anywhere but no one was hurt, then sure. Otherwise...no.

10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper?
I like Dr. Pepper. It makes me think of my Grandpa Siple - back in the day that was his beverage of choice.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard?
Really hard? Mid-May. Just hard? End of September.

12. Who took your Facebook profile picture?
Reyna

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
The Malleys and Coldwaters in the apple orchard.

14. Was yesterday better than today?
No. Not that yesterday was bad - but today is more mellow and involves a massage.

15. Can you live a day without TV?
Yes. I can. There are shows I love but can totally live if I'm behind in watching them.

16. Are you upset about anything?
Oddly - no. Which I do think is weird for me.

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
This is a dumb question - if I'm being honest here.

18. Are you a bad influence?
Oh yes, and one day I DO hope to use my forces for good - but what can you do!?

19. Night out or night in?
Night in.

20. What items could you not go without during the day?
My computer/iPhone. Soft Cheeks. My glasses/contacts. My watch. My sleep mask. Woobus.

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Reyna - who was having a baby.

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
"Hard to sum up in a text." So I called...

23. How do you feel about your life right now?
I feel good...pretty, pretty...pretty good.

24. Do you hate anyone?
Hate? I think there are people I would happily cross a busy intersection to punch - but hate?! Hmmm...yes?

25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find?
Some notes that I just haven't deleted.

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Yes. I would. You would find prescription meds...but they're legit...so it's cool.

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Not the actual word, no...I get a lot of "Is there anything you can't do?!" And in my head the long list of what I can't do begins...

28. What song is stuck in your head?
Oh man, it changes all the time. At this very moment, "I Know You By Heart" from Beaches. WHAT?!

29. Someone knocks on your door at 2:00 a.m., who do you want it to be?
A handsome and clever snuggle bunny who just "had to see" me.

30.Wanna have grandkids before you’re 50?
No...because that would be quite tricky with the math...

31. Name something you have to do tomorrow?
Get ready for the first Roadshow rehearsal.

32. Do you think too much or too little?
Too much - and often about very unrelated things...

Was this a REAL thing?

Wise

Cynicism is far too easy to be useful.

Carmen

My paternal grandmother always included a package of festive napkins in every box she ever sent us. We had napkins for every holiday and plenty of random designs, too. When they arrived (and I was still a young girl) I thought it was a little weird. I also thought maybe she just thought we spilled a lot and needed the help. But now that I've grown up I see what a fun gift they really are. If ever I have occasion to mail a package, I hope I have some fun and festive napkins to include. Like these from French Paper :