Hurry!!! 50% Off Your ENTIRE Purchase at Payless!

Here is a coupon for 50% off your entire purchase at Payless Shoesource. However, it ends TONIGHT at closing, so race on over after the Trunk or Treat, they are open until 9pm!!! Oh, and here is a list of the Albuquerque stores with their locations and hours. Happy shoe shopping!!

Fight for the Family

Hello, my friends! I know how all of you feel about your families and families in general. It seems that the world in which we live is attacking the family on every front. So what are we supposed to do about it? Well, here is a way to stay informed on things that concern the family. United Families International (UFI) was one of the groups who helped organize things in CA regarding Prop 8. There is a bill that is coming up in New Mexico and the concern is that this time around it is going to be a quick session and people in the government are pushing for same sex marriage...here in NM. We need to call our senators. Tell them to stand up for traditional families. My sister is the President of United Families International of New Mexico and will be coming to Albuquerque in the next couple weeks to help us have a voice and to give us some ideas on how we can defend the family. For those of you who are NOT in NM, UFI is in your state as well, and I am sure that you can get involved and become aware of what is going in your own state. At any rate, I thought that you all would appreciate this information.

Here is their website: http://unitedfamilies.org/
You can sign up and get updates sent to your email.
They are on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Families-International/41545617282?ref=mf
Here is their blog as well.
http://unitedfamiliesinternational.wordpress.com/

***President Gordon B. Hinckley: "We recognize and teach that all the people of the earth are of the family of God. The Lord counseled them, “Defend your families even unto bloodshed” (Alma 43:47)."

I was recently reading in the Book of Mormon where the people of Limhi were attacked by the Lamanites, unjustly.

• "And it came to pass that the people of Limhi began to drive the Lamanites before them: yet they were not half so numerous as the Lamanites. But they fought for their lives, and for their wives and for their children: therefore they exerted themselves and like dragons did they fight."

Let's fight like dragons for something that is this important. Family is worth fighting for. Make the calls, spread the word!! Your family is worth the fight!!!

Halloween Trunk or Treat

I was asked by several members about the time of the Trunk or Treat so I asked the Activity committee leaders. It begins at 6 p.m. with a family dance following in the cultural hall.

And the choices are....

Thanks to those who gave ideas for November's craft night.  Here are the choices:

1. "Cookies for Santa"--Glass etched plate

Found at: U-create

2. Block Gass with Wiseman overlay (see below)

3. Block Glass with Shepherd overlay(see below)

4.  Block glass with Season Greetings or Merry Chirtmas overlay (see below)

Found at: adhearingthoughts

5. Block Glass with vinyl lettering and glass etching.

6. Pinecone wreath

Found at: V and Co.

Voting Closes on FRIDAY, OCT 30th at midnight.  Email jennifer[dot]childers[at]gmail[dot]com.  Winner will be posted on SATURDAY, OCT 31st.

For November, craft night will be at Frances' house at 7:30pm on Nov 17th.

Free Dell Laptop and Printer

Dell Vostro Laptop in good condition - Windows XP - 2 GB Ram - brand new (still in box) inkjet printer all in one (scanner/copier/fax/printer)! First come, first served! Email or call me.

Super Saturday Update

This Sunday will be the last to sign-up for Super Saturday. You can contact Frances Cordray by phone or e-mail francesjean1111@msn.com after that, sign-ups will end Wed. Oct. 28th. We will contact you with you total amount due before Oct. 31st. All money is due to Frances Cordray by Nov. 1st!

There are a few free classes for Super Sat.

1. Cake Decorating - please sign-up so we know how many people are coming.

2. Exploding Box - class is free, but if you wish to make one a list of supplies will be given out before hand, should cost between $5-7. Please sign-up so we can get you a list of supplies.

3. Recipe Swap - we invite everyone to bring some of their favorite recipes to share and swap, 3x5 cards will be provided for recipe copying.

Join us for a light breakfast, pastries and juice will be served.

Expectant Moms...& costumes

For all of you expectant moms I have been given a box full of maternity clothes for donation to anyone who may want/need them. Just give me a call and you can come to my home to look through and see if anything will work for you and your personal style. Most items are size M and up. Many pairs of jeans from Motherhood.

Also I have for the taking toddler and small child jumper style costumes. Winnie the pooh, Dumbo, Frogs, buzz lightyear, tigger... come and take them if you still need your kidos costume. Otherwise off they go to a donation center....

Happy Fall to you all!

899-8297 Sharon

November Craft Night

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies


We need help!  We need an idea for next month's craft night!  We want to do a Christmas craft so this is what I need you to do.  Email me (jennifer[dot]childers[at]gmail[dot]com) your ideas by TUES, Oct. 27th. I will then post them and will have until next FRIDAY OCT, 30th to vote on them.  I will take the top three and then we will take another vote.  So start your dreaming!



Jenny Ch.


P.S. Thanks for Christine G. for hosting last night.  We have a great time making watch bands and drinking delicious smoothies!

say goodbye to Jessica

If anyone would like to say good-bye to Jessica Wright, we will meet with her for lunch at TGI Fridays on Tuesday Oct. 20th at 11:45 am.
T.G.I. Friday's just released two new coupons, valid thru 11/01/09! One is for a FREE appetizer when you purchase a drink and the other is for a $5 sandwich or salad during lunch hours. Plus, FREE burger coupons
contact Jenni Richardson for carpooling or directions.

Anyone Need Boxes?

I have a bunch of boxes if anyone is looking for or needing some. I am finally going through my garage and want to get rid of the cardboard! LMK if you need some.
stef(dot)burns(at)gmail(dot)com.
Thanks!
stef

Lederhosen anyone?

Chelsie L is looking for a size 5 boy Lederhosen for her son to wear to preschool on Friday. If you have something you think may work, please call or respond. Thanks!

Duck Pond?

Does anyone know of a pond with ducks nearby? I know my baby would love to see some, but I don't really want to drive all the way down town just to see some ducks.

Also, I did end up buying a car cake pan. I'd be happy to lend it out. It makes a pretty easy cute cake.

Book Club Location Change

Dora had some unexpected guest come into town. The location has changed to Monique Frost's house at 7108 Cuchillo in the trails. Spread the word.
Directions: head toward the church on Rainbow, turn left on Treeline, then turn on the 1st left (we don't know the name of this street.) Turn right on Las Nutrias, left on Ladron and then left on Cuchillo. Her house is the 1st on the left.

Hope to see you there.
Melissa

Rock/Gravel Suppliers

We need to order some gravel for our backyard. I am wondering if anyone has ordered any from suppliers in Abq or Rio Rancho and would be willing to recommend their company name and number???

Thanks!!

Soda Bottles Needed

I'm in need of eight 2-liter soda bottles. Anyone have some lying around the house? I would need to pick them up by Friday evening. Thanks so much!

Book Club Reminder

Just want to remind everyone that book club is this Thursday at 7:30. Dora T will be hosting it at her house. You can look her up if you need directions. We're reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This was such a fun book and I know we'll have some wonderful discussions. Come even if you haven't read the book; everyone needs a girls' night out!

Also a reminder that we'll be discussing Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell on November 19th. We'll delay the start time until 8:00 because cub scout pack meeting has been scheduled for that night. I'll be hosting it at my house. Start reading now!

Hope to see you all there!

Doctor Recommendation

Carolyn K is new to the ward and area and is looking for a doctor that specializes in internal medicine. Any referrals would be much appreciated.

More Super Saturday

Here are the pictures of the Super Saturday items that were not posted before. If you have any questions or would like to sign-up please contact Frances C.

Quilted Ornament $4 each

Nursing Cover $3 each
(bring 1 yard of at least 45” wide fabric, matching thread and if possible your sewing machine)

Notebook Lunchbag $4 each

Hairbows $.50 each

(bring your own ribbon; ribbon that is 3/8 inch for standard size bows and then 5/8 inch if you want bigger bows. Grosgrain ribbon works best.)

Christmas Star $10 each, or $8.50 each if you bring your own paper.

Sander?

I need to refinish a worn up patch on mine hardwood floors, does anybody has a hand sander?

"Nie" to Be on Oprah...TODAY!

If you've ever read the blog, "NieNie Dialogues" you will want to watch Oprah today because Stephanie Nielson aka "Nie" will be on the show. You know where I'll be at 4pm!

H1N1 at School

Our local ES posted this on facebook yesterday. Just wanted to pass it along. It's always a good reminder to re-visit the topic of handwashing techniques with our kids. Nothing to be overly concerned about, but certainly something to be aware of. Most teachers I have talked to are still open to receiving more hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, so that's something to think about if you want to help. Angela B.

We had our first confired case of H1N1 today. We can assure parents we are doing everything we can to keep classrooms clean. Students have access to hand sanatizer too. Our suggestion to parents is if your kids are sick keep them home. We realize it ...can be an inconvience for you, but think of the other students at school.

Super Saturday is coming!

I just wanted to let everyone know that Super Saturday is Nov. 7th, so mark your calendars.
We are going to have several great classes this year.

This year’s Super Saturday will be on November 7th from 9am-12pm.
Here are the crafts we will be offering this year. Please sign-up for as many as you want, but note that you will only have 3 hours to get started on all your projects. There will also be free activities available the day of. If you have any questions please call Frances C. (can be found on the ward list) Sign-up sheets will be going around at church and a table will be set-up in the relief society room. You may also e-mail Frances at francesjean1111@msn.com to sign-up.

This years classes are:

Nursing Cover $3 each

(bring 1 yard of at least 45” wide fabric, matching thread and if possible your sewing machine)

Quilted Ornament $4 each

Hairbows $.50 each (bring your own ribbon)

Cake Decorating Class FREE

Recipe Swap FREE

Christmas Countdown Muffin Pan $10 each

Christmas Star $10 each

(Halloween one shown, Christmas one will be made with Christmas papers)

Tile Necklace Charm $5 each



3 Frames “Love, Joy, Peace” $10-$15 each set

Exploding Box class is FREE
(will need to bring own paper and additional supplies, list will be provided.
All supplies should cost between $5-$7)

Living Christ $15-$17 dollars

Family Home Evening Board $10-$15

Snow White for CHEAP!

The new Snow White movie came out today and you can score a pretty sweet deal! The DVD and Blu-Ray combo is at Wal-Mart and Toys R Us for $19.99, and you can use this coupon to get $10 off! (You can print 2, just hit the back button!) If you want to get it even cheaper, there are 2 rebates available also. There is a hefty rebate and a Kernel Seasons rebate, making each DVD essentially $5.00. If you do buy 2 DVD's, make sure they are on separate transactions so you will have 2 receipts. What a great deal!

*In case anyone saw the deal at Hastings and was going to try it, I went today and they would not accept the coupon. BUMMER.

If You Are on the Fence About Going to Vote Today...

If you are on the fence about going to vote today because you have your kids and you think you'll have to stand in line forever and keep them from climbing the walls, THINK AGAIN! I just got back from voting at VVHS and it took me less than 10 minutes. Yes, you read that right. Less than 10 minutes! Voting is incredibly important, so make the time today to do it!

Just a note...If you take your child in a stroller, you will need to stop at the office to get a key to the elevator (you just have to trade your car keys for the elevator key). As you walk in the entrance to the high school the office is just to your right.

Apple peeler/corer/slicer

Anyone have one of these Rebecca G. can borrow next week for joy school? Please let either one of us know if you do! Thanks!

Kristie
foreverfamilee(at)gmail.com

VOTE!!

Tomorrow is voting day! Check out this website to find out where you are supposed to vote. Here is a sample ballot. Here is a voter's guide.

Pumpkin Patch Trip

Here's a great activity to do with your kids that Andrea Rogers would like to invite everyone to:

The Galloping Grace Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch is open now on Eagle Ranch and Paseo. If you haven't picked out your pumpkins yet. Don't do it yet! If we set up a field trip to this pumpkin patch, it's only $5 a kid. They bring the horses down to the pumpkin patch, the kids get to ride for like 5-6 minutes around the corral, they have a whole fun area for kids to play...like a corn maze, kids play in a big barrell of corn kernels..other fun activities etc...and then pick out a pumpkin that would cost you $5-7 anyways.

Our familily likes to carve pumpkins anyways, so instead of just buying them, we get to do all the fun too. We just need to get together a group of 10 kids..that's like 3-4 families, and they will bring the horses down for us. They will bring the horses down for 2 hours, and then the kids can get on as many times as they want during that time. They are really great with the kids too... So basically for $5 you get a pumpkin, horse rides and fun "fall" activities.
I can help organize groups! Let me know if you are interested, e-mail me what days don't work for you in the afternoon, and I'll organize a fun field trip day. rogersareblessed@gmail.com

All the profit goes to this youth horse ranch. My kids have been participating at their ranch and are loving their experience.

Andrea

Brown Sugar Anyone?

So I was feeling a little ambitious the other day and ended up buying 25 pounds of brown sugar at Costco! It cost 60 cents a pound (I think at Walmart it is usually around $1 a pound). Now I am realizing that it is way more than I can use before it becomes hard as a rock (and more than I really care to store). So... I am wondering if anyone out there would like to "go in" with me on this sugar. A 5 pound bag (at the Costco rate) is $3. It is C&H medium brown. Let me know if you are interested! :)
Shelley

Say a little prayer!

Someone is interested in buying our North Logan Home-we have not had interest in our home for 2 years now of the 2.5 years we have had it on the market. Please pray that they will want to buy our home and will get the funding!!!
Love, K&J Wagner

Craft Night Reminder

Remember, tomorrow, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, is the deadline to sign up for Craft Night. We will only be making the watch bands...you will be responsible to get the watch face. (some sites: ewatchwholesale, thevirtualtouch, whohasthetime but you can google more). We will be doing the double bead bands so you will need the ribbon watch face because the bar is what the beads will clip onto.

PRICE: $10.00 per watch band (bring change just in case)

WHERE: Christina G.'s house

TIME & DATE: Tuesday October 20th at 7:30pm

QUESTIONS: contact Monique F. (she will be teaching)

RSVP to either jennifer{dot}childers{at}gmail{dot}com or chelsie{underscore}larson{at}hotmail{dot}com. Please specify how many you want to do. Thanks!

ALREADY FOUND A NEW HOME-"Dogloo" Dog House Needs a New Home!

Our dog passed away back in April and we have no need for this Dogloo dog house. I don't have the exact dimensions, but our dog was a Shepard/Lab mix and he weighed about 90lbs. This thing had plenty of room for him. Years and years ago when we had another dog the two of them would crawl in and cuddle up together. So, you get the picture, this thing is big! It is in great condition and we're giving it away for FREE (They go for close to $100 at places like Petsmart). The dogloo is going to Goodwill on Saturday if we don't get any takers. Call or email me kesler999{at}msn{dot}com if you are interested.