December 31, 2010

Zumba the 4th of January

I would love to have Zumba on Tuesday the 4th, but we need a volunteer for Priesthood.

If you have a husband or someone else who would help us, let me know!

kelliejh(at)yahoo(dot)com

Thanks!

December 29, 2010

Teachings of the Presidents

I have extra copies of an older Relief Society/Priesthood manual, two specifically.  It is from the Teaching of the Presidents series, the Joseph Smith edition.  I was wondering if there was someone (or two someones)who did not have this and would like one.  Both are in excellent condition and make a wonderful resource for lessons, talks, etc.  If you would like one e-mail me at rebecca{dot}pinon{at}gmail{dot}com.

The Elf on a Shelf

The Elf Has Left the building.

Thanks,
Renee'

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December 28, 2010

NM car seat/booster seat laws

I was curious to see what exactly our state law dictated concerning car seats and booster seats. FYI here is the link.
http://www.infant-car-seats.com/states/car-seats-laws-NewMexico.html

December 27, 2010

SUPER SATURDAY!

You asked for it... you got it!  The RS Super Saturday will be held:

on Saturday morning, January 29th
at the Ventana Building
time TBA

As a RS committee, we have come up with several crafts to offer.  Since we are planning to do another Super Saturday in October, we will be offering the more traditional "holiday" items then.  So, for January, our crafts will mostly be spring/summer related.  If a craft has a star by it, we do NOT have someone to teach it.  These are all easy and simple (we hope), so if you would be excited to help us and "man a station" we would be ever so grateful for volunteers.

*FHE kit in a jar

*Vinyl Lettering on a single block that spells "SPRING" (wood to be decorated first, and then vinyl applied)

*Savior Matching Game (perfect for kiddos at Easter!)  see sample at:
http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4401&Itemid=5

*9 Be's Wall Hanging
http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1983&Itemid=42

Flower Hair Bows

Crocheted Book Mark (learn crochet/knitting skills!) - looking forward to putting it in a summer reading book... ahh....

We do not have costs put together for these yet, but we anticipate that they should all be simple, easy, and low cost for everyone.  We will have sign-ups available on Sunday, Jan 2nd.  I will not be there on Sunday, but if you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please e-mail me at michechapman(at)gmail(dot)com

Looking forward to having a creative Saturday morning with you all!
-Michelle Chapman and RS Activity Committee

December 21, 2010

Bike Rack

The Sister Missionaries were wondering if there was someone with a bike rack, that would fit on their car, that they could use for the next two weeks.  This would allow them to drive to their area (us!) and drive home, but bike in between.  Please contact them if you can help.  If you need their phone number please email me at rebecca{dot}pinon{at}gmail{dot}com and I will get it to you.  Thank you!!

Zumba Today!

Just in case anyone was wondering, we ARE having Zumba this morning at the chapel.

Thanks,
Kellie

December 20, 2010

Free Dental Care

On Christmas Eve, all Albuquerque Comfort Dental locations will offer free dental care on a first-come, first-served basis. The offices will be open to anyone in need of limited dental services from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. For more information and office locations, go to comfortdental.com.

The Elf on a Shelf

Anyone need a new tradition? I have a new Elf on a Shelf kit that includes the book and the Elf doll to hide around your home, It hangs out in your house and "reports back to Santa" about whether your kids are naughty and nice.
It's free if you want it, email me at runningkitty{at}gmail[dot]com or call me, I'm on the ward list under Renee' Waterer.

December 16, 2010

Book Club Book

If there's anyone who still hasn't found a copy of The Life of Our Lord, I found a pdf of it online.

Enjoy!

Carolers

Monday night we received sooo many warm wishes from carolers bringing smiles songs and treats. Thanks you to all who have made us apart of your Christmas this year. We feel much love from you. Sometime during all of these visits a lovely pink scarf was left behind that I am sure a sweet little girl is missing. It is fleece with pink and green flowers. If your little one seems to be missing hers give me a call. Merry Christmas to all from our house to yours.

Sharon L.

December 13, 2010

Zumba Tomorrow

Hi Ladies,

Need to work off a few goodies???

Zumba tomorrow at 8:45 at the chapel.

See you tomorrow,
Kellie

December 12, 2010

Booster seat?

Does anyone have a booster seat that I can borrow for our upcoming trip? We only have one (we need 2), and I would rather not lug our huge car seat around. I'm looking for one that's similar to this in style:
Thanks so much for your help!

December 11, 2010

waterproof jacket?

Monday it will my first ski experience but I realized that I do not have a waterproof jacket, Does anyone have one s/m size to borrow for two days?

Bumbo Chair?

Does anyone have a Bumbo chair that I can borrow for a couple of months? Color does not matter and I promise we'll be really good to it and return it to you in excellent condition! Leave a comment or email me kesler999{at}msn{dot}com. THANKS!!!!

December 10, 2010

Box needed

Does anyone have a box for mailing that I could have that is at least 28 x 23 x 15??? I would greatly appreciate it! Leave a comment below or email me at jsturner1@q(dot)com. Thanks! Susan T.

book needed

Hi All,

Melissa's copy of the Life of our Lord is taken, does anyone else have a copy I could borrow?

Renee'

Kids Jackets at Walmart $8!!!

Yesterday I bought Alexi the cutest winter jacket for eight bucks!!! It's poofy and pink and fuzzy inside. They had them down from 14$. They had pink, hot pink and polka dot. Check it out here. They had boys too. For $8 I don't know if it will fall apart in the wash, but it looks like a regular jacket, well made. Also they had some Toy Story boys t shirts for a dollar! Mostly 4-5 or 6-7.

December 9, 2010

Gift Idea for Teachers

I am helping my kids make a few of these for their teachers and friends and thought if anyone else needed an idea....this might work!

This is the message on the card:
We tried to find a stocking
but we couldn't find a spare....
So we ended up stuffing
Santa's red underwear!! 

Supplies needed:
2 pieces of red felt (which will give you 2 Santa's)
3 white pom poms (per Santa)
Hot glue / gun 
Green string for tying a bow
Sewing Machine ( you could hand stitch it too)

Cut out your Santa underwear and then sew together all the way around EXCEPT for the neckline.  This will be your opening to stuff your favorite holiday treat.  Glue on the pom poms, stuff the underwear and then thread the yarn from the back to the front and tie it off into a bow.  Print off  the little saying and attach to underwear with a small safety pin. (or you could punch a hole in the corner of the paper and thread your string through it before tying it off.)


*** If you want the underwear pattern, I can email you my hand drawn copy  that I have.
morsyd at gmail dot com

Book up for grabs

I'm through with my copy of this month's book (The Life of our Lord book by Charles Dickens) if you'd still like to read it. It's REALLY short and very easy to read....
If you have another copy to lend please put it on the blog or reply to all here. We'll meet next Thursday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 at Deb Rivard's house.
Melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail.com

Wii games

Hey, I was wondering if any of you aren't using Mario Kart Wii (the game only) (ours is scratched) Or Wii Sports Resort anymore, and would like to sell them. I'd buy them from you!  Let me know! 
rogersareblessed(at)gmail(dot)com

December 8, 2010

Scout Fundraiser

The ward scout troop is selling a 3 pack of Solar powered rechargeable flashlights for $20. These would be great gifts and are perfect for your 72 hour kit. They will be selling them outside the Lowe's in Rio Rancho and by Cottonwood Mall this Saturday (12/11/10) from 10am to 2pm. This fundraiser helps pay for Scout Camp and High Adventure for the young men.

If anyone would like to purchase these flashlights please let Allen F. or David Miera know before Saturday. The website for the flashlights is: www.solarlitesource.com.
Thank you.

December 7, 2010

Emergency Preparedness Survey

Our Stake Emergency Preparedness Coordinators have been working hard on the Albuquerque West Stake Emergency Plan. In order for them to assess the needs and resources of each ward and branch they need each head of household to fill out an emergency preparedness survey. Many of you have already received and filled-out this survey (thank you), but there are many families in our ward who still need to complete the survey. All of you should have received an email from Ventana Ward Relief Society with an attached a copy of the survey for you to fill out if you haven't already. Please take the time to complete your survey and return it to Brother Barrie (in our ward) as soon as possible. If you do not have email access and would like a hard copy of the survey you get one at church on sunday from Brother Barrie.

Thanks!

December 6, 2010

zumba 8:45AM Tuesday 12/7

Zumba is back on!!!!!!!!  I hope to see you all there with lots of energy to burn ( I should have quite a bit to burn with all of these cookies I've been eating!!!!)

Anyway, tomorrow 8:45 at the Chapel. 

Hope to see you there,
Kellie W.

Electronic Thomas the Train Toy to Ride - FREE


I have a Thomas the Train toy that kiddos can ride. It goes around on a circle railroad track. I think it should work...I was given it and told that probably all it needed was a new battery for about $30 off Amazon. I do not know for sure. And I do not have the energy to go to the effort of figuring it out right now. But if you are handy or want to figure it out then it is good condition and would be a great present from Santa.
Let me know,
Rachael B.

BYU Bowl Game Tickets

My brother bought two extra BYU bowl game tickets I need to sell. They are on the East side (BYU SIDE) section EE row 13 or 14. My brother actually ordered his with ours but got us 4 tickets when we only need 2. They cost $35 (30 plus booking fee) for each ticket. I don't know if it's row 13 or 14 because I don't know what row my brother wanted to keep for his family. It would be about the 45 yard line, close to the isle. If anyone is interested in buying them from us, that would be awesome. The bowl game is at the UNM Stadium at 12 PM on December 18.

BONUS! You also get to sit by some pretty awesome people (us)!

Call me or email me if you have any questions. 785-550-3428 or tewinters1[at]yahoo[dot]com


December 5, 2010

VRES Butter Braid Distribution help

Is there anyone whose kids attend Ventana Ranch Elementary who would be available tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. to help a member of the PTA receive and sort the Butter Braid orders? I will be there close to 3 p.m. to help, after my daughter's dentist appt. You can let me know by posting a comment or just showing up. Thanks, Erin S.

**Free to Good Home

We have an old barbecue grill that we need to get rid of. It works great, just needs a good cleaning. Please come pick it up. First come, first serve. I placed it on the curb in front of our house. Our address is in the ward list under Stephanie and Taylor H.

December 4, 2010

Madrigal Feaste Ticket Available

Ladies, I have a single ticket to the Madrigal Feaste available for tonight, Dec. 4. This is a concert and dinner put on by the choir and orchestra at Volcano Vista. It starts at 6:30. If you'd like to go, my number is in the online directory or you can email me at dwager (at) thewagers (dot) org

December 3, 2010

Bookclub Muffins

I brought these muffins to bookclub last month. The chocolate ones are moist like Costco muffins, and you can double the recipe to make 24. The pumpkin ones my kids and my husband love and they don't like pumpkin. They're from Slim and Scrumptious by Joy Bauer...awesome cookbook.

Chocolate Muffins

1 egg plus one egg white

½ cup milk

¼ cup oil

½ cup plain yogurt

¾ cup brown sugar

¼ t salt

¾ t baking soda

1 cup white flour

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

¼ cup cocoa

½ t vanilla

¼ cup chocolate chips

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine dry ingredients except sugar. In another bowl, combine wet ingredients and sugar and whisk until mixed. Add dry to wet and mix just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips. Bake 18-20 minutes, just until toothpick comes out with a crumb instead batter. Makes 12 muffins Can substitute 2T applesauce for ½ of the oil, and applesauce or sour cream instead of yogurt. If you use vanilla yogurt, decrease the sugar to ½ c. and omit the vanilla.

Maple-Pumpkin Oat Muffins by Joy Bauer

¾ c. whole wheat flour

¾ c. all-purpose flour

½ c. quick oats

¼ c. white sugar

2 ½ t. baking powder

¼ t. baking soda

¼ t. salt

2 t. pumpkin pie spice(or 1t. Cinnamon, ½ ginger, ¼ t nutmeg, ¼ t. cloves)

1 egg

2 T canola oil

1/3 c. pure maple syrup

1 t. vanilla

1 c. 100 % pure pumpkin puree

½ c milk

Preheat 375. In a large mixing bowl combine dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add the pumpkin and milk, and whisk to combine. Pour the wet over the dry and fold to combine. Makes 12 muffins. Can top with raw pumpkins seeds or sunflower seeds.

Bake 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Freeze really well wrapped in plastic wrap and zippered into bag.

Christmas Party

This is just a little reminder that our ward Christmas party is tonight, 6 PM, at the stake center!
*youth 12-18 should be there at 5:50 to help serve!  Thanks!

baptism reminder

This is just to remind you about the baptism for Janette and Daron B. tomorrow,  Dec. 4th, at 4 PM at the Stake Center.  There will be an open house following the baptism at Chelsie L.'s house.  Come help welcome them to the ward!  Bring an appetizer if you'd like.  If you are coming to the open house, please RSVP to Chelsie L. (in ward directory).  Thanks!

December 2, 2010

Christmas Tree


This Saturday December 4th, we are heading up to the Jemez Mountains to cut down a Christmas tree. The permit costs $10.00 and is available at the Jemez Ranger District. It is easiest to just pick one up on the way up to the mountains. If anyone is interested in coming with us please give me a call. My number is on the ward list under Stephanie H. You can also email me at taystephhot(at)msn(dot)com.

Who doesn't enjoy the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree?! I know I do!!

Merry Christmas!!