Monday, September 28, 2009

Blankets

My mom is in the Stake Relief Society Presidency. They decided they would have a stake goal to make 2009 blankets for the year 2009 (well, actually March-September 2009). They would donate the blankets an quilts to Humanitarian Services, Project Linus, and Newborns in Need. I remember my mom telling me that she doubted they would make their goal, but it would be a wonderful experience and they would come close.

As the project continued and the women were becoming excited, Mom started seeing the potential. Companies donated money and supplies. Women (and at least one man - my brother-in-law!) donated their time and talents. It wasn't limited to the members of the Church, either. Others joined in this fantastic project. There was unity and service. What a beautiful thing.

My mom was to announce the final numbers at the stake center before the Relief Society Broadcast. She did.
3009!

Imagine the blessings that those blankets and quilts will be to so many! I feel overwhelmed by emotion when I think of what these great women did. They inspire me. At first, 2009 blankets seemed impossible but, after all, in the strength of the Lord, we can do all things.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Funny Girl

OK. I know most of my posts are about one person in particular. And it's not because I love her more than anyone else, but because she is just plain funnier. It's not anybody's fault. Two year olds are just funny.

See?

Here are some of the things she has said lately...

"Han Solo can't jump very high. But Luke can." (Helpful information. A bit random, but helpful.)

Mom: Roxie, where is your peach?
Roxie: In the garbage.
Mom: WHY did you put your peach in the garbage?
Roxie: Because it had a pit in it!

While watching Little House on the Prairie (Christian's new phase), Roxie ran up to the TV and pointed at the preacher (the Ingles' were in church) and said, "Mom, is that Joseph Smith?" I thought that was smarty pants of her.

Instead of saying "yoohoo" to get someone's attention, she has started cupping her hands around her mouth, getting right up in my face and saying "Cuckoo, Mom, Cuckoo."

One day, I talked to Shan on the phone. She had not been doing well, but this particular day, she sounded great. After I hung up with her, I talked to Doug and told him that Shan had sounded so wonderful which made me happy because the last time I had talked to her, she had sounded like she had been hit by a train. Roxie sauntered in my room a few minutes later and ever-so-casually said, "So, Mom, was Shan hit by a train?"

One day, she was playing an educational electronic game. It was Barney, so he gives lots of praise. Every time he would say, "You did it!" She, in a very pleased voice would respond, "YES, I did!" If he said, "Good job!" she politely giggled, "Thanks!"

I think that's all for today. All I can remember, that is. She makes me laugh many times a day. Hopefully, she made you laugh today, too.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Roxie, Cute Cousin and the Fishes

I'm not sure I need to say anything about this. It speaks for its cute self.