Learn to sign in 4 days!

Kobe has been wanting to teach an ASL class for a while. He is fluent in ASL and so we decided, why not. (I, his mom, will be helping out.)

Here is the plan:
We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays for the first two weeks in July. (July 5, 7, 12, 14)
It will be at our house. (Call me and I can give you our address) from 1-2pm.
The cost is $25/child attending.
This class is for kids ages 5-10.

They will learn 100+ signs and we will be using games, music, books and fun to help learn, practice and reinforce the signs.

Let us know if this is something you want to do. And we will see you there...here...you know what I mean!!

stef-dot-burns-at-gmail-dot-com

Eclipse This Week

It's that time again! For those of you who have been living under a rock, the third movie in the Twilight series, Eclipse, comes out this weekend. I'd like to get together a group to go and see it. Since it opens on Wednesday, let's go on Thursday so we can beat the weekend rush. We'll be going to the 8:00 showing (if we can still get tickets), and if 8:00 is sold out, let's try for the 9:25 (late, I know, but beggars can't be choosers). For those of you that want a true girls' night out, we'll be having dinner at Pei Wei at 6, which will leave us enough time to go and find seats together. Please let me know ASAP if you'd like to come to the movie and if you're going to dinner as well. I'm buying tickets for anyone who asks me to tomorrow night. It will be $7.75 a ticket since I'll be picking up the passes at Costco. Please let me know by 7:00 tomorrow night if you want me to buy tickets for you. We had such a great time last time; I can't wait to do it again! All are welcome!!

Alameda Spray Park

Have you been to the Alameda Spray Park yet? We went last week and had a blast. It’s located on 9800 4th street (just 2 blocks north of Alameda- take Paseo East to 2nd street, go north on 2nd street until you hit Alameda, turn West on Alameda, then directly go North on 4th street. It took me less than 15 minutes to get there from up here in Ventana.)

It’s got all sorts of fountains and things that spray you with water. Even my two-year-old was gung-ho about the “cool outdoor shower”. It was great because I went with a friend and sat under the huge shade umbrella (provided) on a lawn chair (also provided) and had a nice long visit while I kept an eye on my kids. It was far easier than taking them swimming and they still enjoyed it just as much. I enjoyed it even more!

Open Monday-Friday 10-7 PM (community center kids are there from 12-2)
Saturday-Sunday 10-6 PM

Cost: $1.75 adults (if you’re going to get wet),
$1.25 kids ages 6-17,
$1 for kids 0-2 and spectators.

free stuff

We are giving away the following things:

*a 27" tv (CRT style)
*a TV wall mount to hang a tv up out of the way
*a 3 drawer filing cabinet
*a shoe rack
*a curved curtain rod (you'll need to find some hardware to mount it on the wall)
*a child booster seat for the car
*an electric powered 4-wheeler for little kids (it works)

email me at melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail dot com or call us (number in directory)

3rd annual Kids Summer Sports Camp
Coaches: Larsen Rogers and Dad

Kids invited: Girls & Boys ages 4-9 (Kids will be divided up ages 4-6 and 7-9)


Activities: soccer, kickball, basketball and coordination, and getting wet!


Time: 4:00 to 5:15

Date: Monday thru Friday July 5th-July 9th.


Where: In my backyard


Price only $3 a day ($15 a week) if a sibling comes, they are only $2 a day ($10 for the week.)

Wear your swimming suit and bring a towel. (we will have lots of water and at the end we get wet and have a cold treat.)


All profit goes towards my soccer season next year.


RSVP to Larsen: 715-2841 or email rogersareblessed@gmail.com

Yo Ho Ho Ho... and cleaning party?

Anybody having a child's b-day coming up, and wants to have a pirate b-day party! I was given some pirate stuff brand new still in package...

2 Pirate letter banner
3 swirl pirate decorations
pirate flag banner
pirate festive iron-ons
couple of pirate center pieces
25 gift cello bags..

All you need for a pirate party! (except paper goods) :)
Just come and pick it up!

ALSO

Jody Bailey just moved from our ward, and is looking to see if anyone wants to clean her house...she could hire someone professionally, but thought someone from the ward might want to do it...and make some extra cash. She'll pay someone a couple hundred dollars (she is not allowed to clean it...part of her contract) to do it! (And she really wants her deposit back) Anyone want to earn some extra money???...Or even if there are a couple of people that want to...you can get it done faster!

Andrea Rogers

There will be no basketball/jump rope class next Wednesday and Thursday.

Southwest Airfare Birthday Sale

I just wanted to let people know that Southwest Airlines is having a sale on fare. 0-400 miles is $39 each way.  It is ONLY for 72 hrs!

Go to SOUTHWEST and check it out.

Hope this helps someone out, I know I am always watching for good fare. 

Cystic Fibrosis Run

I know there are a lot of us out there that enjoy running, walking, and all that fun stuff. Here is a race coming up to benefit the research, to find a cure, for cystic fibrosis. There is a family in our ward that have two children with Cystic Fibrosis so it would be neat to go out there and help support the cause. This should be fun for everyone! Hope to see you there. :)

Here is the link to register:

http://www.cff.org/Chapters/newmexico/index.cfm?ID=13444&blnShowBack=True&idContentType=1423&Event=13444

Preschool?

I'm looking for a preschool for my 4 year-old son for the upcoming fall. Does anyone have any recommendations or know anyone who teaches out of their home? I'm new to this whole school thing and would love any advice you have to offer.

Thanks!

More free stuff

Tamara R. also has a whirlpool dryer and a 4 piece kitchen set if anyone is interested. Their e-mail is jughead599@hotmail.com

Free furniture

Tamara R is trying to put her house on the market. In the process of trying to get their house ready she has a living room set that she would like to give to someone. There is a couch, love seat and recliner that all go together. If you are interested, you can e-mail her husband Justin at jughead559@hotmail.com

ASL class for kids...Interested?

Kobe is wanting to teach an American Sign Language class this summer. I am posting here to see if there is anyone who is interested in having their child/ren take that class. I will be teaching helping out.

Here's what I he is thinking:

Two days a week for two weeks
45 minutes lessons
Cost $25 (and we can work out a deal if there is more than one child in the class)
Ages 5-10 (If there is enough interest we will split it into different classes...younger and older)

What do you think? Anyone interested?
Let me know...
oops.theregoesmymind@gmail.com
or
stef(dot)burns(at)gmail.com

Stef

FREE Class at JessicaSprague.com

Hello lovely ladies! Just wanted to pop in and let you know about the awesome new class at JessicaSprague.com. Sign up and learn some great computer tricks to make your own gorgeous cards. The best thing about it is it is FREE! So if you have ever wanted to learn a little more about Photoshop, card making, or digital scrapbooking this is the best time to jump in. Jessica's classes are so much fun! Hope to see you there!

Click on this link right here to learn more about that class and how to register. Registration is open until June 28th.

Notary?

Jenni R. is in need of a notary. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Book Club meeting on Thursday

Come on out to the meeting this Thursday at 7:30 at my backyard. We'll discuss homelessness, christianity, charity, equality, slavery and such through the book Same kind of different as me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. As always, you don't have to had read the book to attend. If you have opinions on these topics, please come and discuss them. Also, all are welcome to come- bring your friends, neighbors, etc. If you'd like to bring some munchies for the general enjoyment we'd all appreciate that (right?)

Don't forget about the upcoming books.
July 15- North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, 420 pages
August 19- The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, 320 pages

See you there,
Melissa

Book copy, anyone?

I know there are only few days for Book club, does anyone has: Same kind of different as me. I have been so busy but i want to read it before BC.
Dora

Zoo Trip!!!

Anyone wanting to take advantage of the 82 degree temperature tomorrow, come and join us at the zoo! A few of us are planning on showing up at 9:00 right when it opens. Bring a picnic lunch if you want. See you there!!!

Baptism dresses on clearance

I was at the Cottonwood Kohl's today and they had a ton of long white fancy Baptism dresses in sizes 6-10 on clearance. They ranged in price from $10-20. Wow. The original prices went up to $85. Some had jackets that went with them, some were sleeveless. If you're handy with a sewing machine it would be easy to find some white satin and make a sleeve to put in, or just buy a cute white bolero jacket to put over it if you don't like sleeveless. Oh, and if you have a Kohl's card (or get one thru the 16th) you can get an additional 10-30% off that price. Yi-Haw!

Dion's Club Read program

Here's a fun way to encourage reading with your kids (Pre-K thru 6th grade) while getting some cool stuff in return (besides the obvious literary benefits.)
*It says that parents can read books to the students still learning to read*

Read 6 books, write them down, then go to Dion's and ask for a Club Read "scorecard". (We made a lunch date out of it and had a fun time eating pizza and talking about the books we'd read.) While you're there, transfer the books down onto the official paper and you'll get a backpack, a book, a bookmark and a
2nd "scorecard".

If you read 6 more books you write those down and take it to the Isotopes Park and you'll get a t-shirt, a free ticket to an Isotopes game, a free drink for the game and an entry to be the grand prize winner (see scorecard for details.)

Happy reading, eating pizza, watching baseball, etc. Sounds like a fun summer plan to me.

How to get more plants at no cost...

I thought I'd share this article, since so many of us are starting from nothing with our gardens. I haven't tried any of these techniques, but I certainly plan on doing so. I have several plants that need to be divided this fall. I'd love to do some plant swaps with people then if anyone's interested.

How to Get More Plants at No Cost

Reminder: Movie Night and Book Club

We will be having our Book Club Movie Night TOMORROW, June 10, at 7:30. We will be having it at my house (Chelsey J.) and will be watching the Scarlet Pimpernel. Bring a snack if you'd like. Certainly don't feel like you had to have read the book to come! Invite everyone!

Also, just a reminder about this summer's book club times and books:

June 17- Same kind of different as me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore, 256 pages
July 15- North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, 520 pages
August 19- The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, 320 pages

As always, third Thursday of the month at 7:30. As long as the weather is good, we will be holding it in Melissa's back yard.

Twin Mattress?

Anyone know of any good deals out on a twin size mattress? Or does anyone have one they don't want anymore? Please email me at karasamjack at gmail dot com. Thanks!

Story time at the Balloon Museum

The Balloon Museum has story time every Wednesday. It is really great! The lady that does it is really talented. The best part is you can get into the museum for free and hang out there after it's over!

This is from the website...

-Kristie

Baseball FYI

This was sent out to the current baseball players of the Paradise Hills Little League.  I thought that I would pass it along for anyone interested in Fall Ball.  Fall Ball is much more relaxed then the regular spring season and a good chance to learn new skills.

"Fall Registration this Friday, June 11th from 530 to 7 pm and then on Saturday, June 12th from 10 to 2 pm at the fields in front of the concession stand. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for the second. Please make sure that your parents bring the 3 proofs of residency and their child’s birth certificate."

You can download the needed forms and look at the boundries (I know that some areas in the ward are in Petroglyph Little League) by going to the Paradise Hills Little League website http://www.eteamz.com/phllbb/index.cfm

Garden ideas

Anyone have a place they get soil or natural fertilizer for their garden? We're preparing a fairly large sized corner of our yard-for the first time, and I wanted to get all of your great tips! Thanks all! Angela B.

Jump Rope - Basketball Fun

Katie and Lizzie are having a SUMMER jump rope basketball club to make friends, have fun and improve their skills.

Where: Our house (look up in ward list) - please drop off/pick up kids through east side gate
When: Ages 6-8 yrs - Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30
Ages 9-11 yrs - Thursdays at 10:30-11:30
Cost: Free...would love babysitting for a date night - appreciated but of course not expected :)
Starts: This week June 9th & 10th
Ends: July 14th & 15th
What to bring: tennis shoes, basketball, jump rope, water bottle, swimsuits under clothes so they can run through the sprinklers at the end.
RSVP: Look up phone number in ward list. Club limited to first 12 kids to rsvp! Please call or text because I don't have internet.

*Please check on blog prior to coming in case we need to cancel for some reason.

Bunny looking for new home

This bunny does not bite, it is really mellow. Low maintenance, you can keep it outside or garage in extreme weather. If you interested e-mail me doramthomas@gmail.com.

Private Swim Lessons

At the beginning of May my boys participated in a fantastic swim development course at West Mesa Pool. The program was run by the President of the Duke City Swim Team, Janet Lyon-Huffman. It was fabulous and my kids really learned a lot. I inquired with Janet to see if she or any of the swim team members offer private swimming lessons. Good news! Coach Janet and her daughter offer private lessons from their home pool (located near Golf Course and Calle Nortena...close to Smith's).

We will be doing lessons with them during the month of July, but I thought I'd share the info in case anyone was interested. Lessons are $10 per hour, per kid and it is a 4:1 ratio (4 kids per 1 teacher). If you want a 1:1 ratio (1 kid per 1 teacher) the cost is $30 per hour, per kid. Here is the info she sent me...

June 7-10 (Mon - Thur): 11AM, 12NOON, 1PM, 2PM & 6PM
June 14-17 (Mon - Thur): 11AM, 12NOON, 1PM, 2PM & 6PM
June 18 & June 21-23 (Fri + Mon-Wed): 11AM, 12NOON, 1PM, 2PM & 6 PM

We will have Monday -Thursday lessons in July also in the following time slots: 11AM, 12 NOON, 1PM, 2PM, 5PM, 6PM

Janet Lyon-Huffman
jlyonhuff{at}msn{dot}com
(505) 249-7725

Maytag Dishwasher Recall

I was watching the news last night and they announced a HUGE Maytag dishwasher recall...approximately 1.7 million units are affected by this recall. Heating element failures have been reported in specific Maytag dishwashers which have resulted in kitchen fires. Maytag will send out a repairman to fix the issue or give you a credit if you plan on purchasing a new dishwasher.

If you live in a D.R. Horton home you probably have Maytag appliances. Go here to see if your model is affected by the recall.

Looks like the "Maytag Man" will be busy afterall!

Craft Night: Summer Edition

Sorry that we have been MIA, but are excited to start back up. JUNE's craft night is all about HAIR ACCESSORIES. We will be making little girl bows, flower clippies, etc. and let's not stop there. We will also do adult flowers, headbands, etc. If you want to make it, bring the supplies. Just let me know if you want to come.  I know how the make the flower clippies and the bows shown below. Let me know if you want to do these and I will e-mail you the supplies.

WHEN: THURS, JUNE 24th

WHERE: Jenny Ch. house

TIME: 7:30pm

RSVP: by JUNE 11th so I know how many are coming--jennifer[dot]childers[at]gmail[dot]com

Samples: 

giddygiddy.com

flower headbands

Help needed!

Does anyone have a husband who is able to help a family move tomorrow at 3pm? Please call me if you are able to help.

Chad W.

'Lovin' it in New York! Please Contribute!

Hey this is Sam and Ben and we need to raise a whole lot of money before Septemeber 1st. Our high school band is taking a trip to attend a music festival in New York City and we each need 250 dollars before summers end to secure a spot on the trip.We are willing to do anything you need to raise a little bit of cash. Ben can do yard work and odd jobs and I (sam) am willing to babysit and can even teach beginning piano lessons. We have a car so if you need to run to the store we'll do it for you! Anything you don't want to do just put it on us! We can read bedtime stories, sing songs, dance for the kids, clean your bathrooms, take out the trash, mow the lawn, dust your baseboards, ANYTHING!! Just give us a call because we need all we can get! You can reach us at our home number. This is the trip of a lifetime!! Thanks!

The Teenage Lovins

On the Ballot

Did you know that Bishop Fuller did get on the ballot? I checked out a sample ballot on-line, and his name is there. Another good reason to go vote.

Home Made Giveaway Extravaganza

The author of the Freebies 2 Deals blog is hosting a giveaway extravaganza. There are already lots of homemade shops who have added their giveaways. Anyone can link up to giveaway a product and anyone can enter to win any of the giveaways!

Here is the link

http://www.freebies2deals.com/2010/06/home-made-giveaway-extravaganza-link-up.html

Help needed

We are looking for 2 volunteers to work at the cannery this Saturday from 8:30-12. You must be able to lift 50 lbs. Please help us fill this ward assignment. If you (or your husband...or both are able to help, please call me or email darbiet (at) gmail (dot) com.

Thanks,

Chad W.