Friday night meeting in Rio Rancho

A little birdie told me that the meeting on Friday Night at 7 PM at San Victorio building will be broadcast to the Rio Rancho Stake Center.... which is a much shorter drive and has more parking...
The birdie shall remain anonymous and you didn't hear it from me....
Just thought I'd pass it along in case the drive and distance were hindering your desire/ability to go hear these general authorities.

Free: The Work and the Glory books

I have all nine of The Work and the Glory books available to anyone who wants them. They're free. Call me (710-8042) if you want them.

ANOTHER NEW PRESCHOOL!

First, I have officially opened my Ms. Emily's Preschool blog!  Here is the link.  I have added two posts so make sure you look at them both.  The last post added is the 2012-2013 curriculum that I will be following.

Upon further thought and work.....I have decided to also have a 3/4 year old preschool on Monday and Wednesday's from 9-12.  This will be for children starting Kindergarten in 2014.  We will be focusing on many of the same things as the 4/5 year old's except that instead of doing sight words and sight books we will be learning about colors, shapes, numbers 1-10, and adding.  The price is $100/month with a non-refundable $50 deposit to secure your spot.  I will cap the class at 6 students.  Please see the post below this one entitled "A NEW PRESCHOOL" for all of the additional information about the Preschool.

Calling all Leg Warmers!!!!

Well actually only a pair of hot pink!   I need them for an 80's party this weekend.  If you have some you would be willing to let me wear I would appreciate it!

email me at kelliejh(at)yahoo(dot)com

Thanks! 
Kellie W.

Friday Carpool

Hi Girls,
I'm offering my mini-van as taxi service to Friday night's mtg. at the San Vitorio Bldg. Call me to reserve your seat. Sorry, Shotgun's already taken, but I will take out the carseats and vacuum. :-)

Renee' Waterer

Yoga Workshop

Hi all,
My awesome yoga-instructor friend, Keisha, is doing a workshop this weekend and asked if I would pass along the info.  For anyone who might be interested....

Who do you use for internet service?

We are getting rid of our phone line and deciding if we should stay with Century Link for just our internet. Do you use another provider? I am looking for cheap and fast speed. Please email me, rachaelboyle(at)gmail(dot)com.  Thanks!

A NEW PRESCHOOL!

With the sad news of hearing that the Rivard's are moving, I have decided to keep her Preschool torch going!  I am REALLY excited to start this adventure next year!  I have been doing a ton of planning in anticipation and want to give a quick run-down for any who are interested (I will be setting up a blog with a lot more information in the very near future)!

First, your kids will be in good hands!  I have a degree in education from BYU and have professionally taught preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade for the Challenger Private School System in Orem, Utah!  I will be utilizing a lot of the lesson plans/songs/techniques that I learned there.  Second, I would like to open the preschool up to 4/5 year old's entering Kindergarten the next year.  I am planning on taking only 6 students, plus my own 4 year old.  I am charging $100/month plus a $50 non-refundable deposit for supplies, etc., to secure your spot for the year.  Third, the hours of the preschool will be from 9-12 on Tuesday and Thursday, no lunch!  We will start the week after APS starts and end a week before APS ends to give everyone some breathing room for those busy times of the year!

I am using a unique curriculum to teach the ABC's and numbers that I have already been using this year with my Lukey and have loved all of it!  I will be using a lot of the printouts from this fabulous lady!  On Tuesday's we will focus on recognizing the sounds and sights of the letters through scripture stories/characters.  We will also be learning a primary song and focusing on a scripture each week.  For example, "A" is for Adam and Eve, we will learn the scripture story, focus on 2 Nephi 2:25, and learn the song "Follow the Prophet"!  We will also incorporate 7 different manipulatives per letter as well as various activities and worksheets.  We will be using the Sue Patrick Workbox System on each Tuesday.  We will also learn 1-3 sight words per week and have a total of 26 sight word books to pass off by the end of the year. Then on Thursday's we will reinforce the letter sight and sound by review and also a letter theme.  For example, "A" is for apple: we will be doing apple tasting, graphing, counting, and printing; we will also learn the parts of an apple; learn a couple of "apple" songs, read several books, and have an apple craft.

I wanted to give you a small taste of how my preschool will function!  I have so many ideas and am excited to get a blog up and rolling with much more detailed information, as well as all of the weekly themes and curriculum.  I would love to teach your child and hope you will entrust me with their Pre-K education!  If you have ANY questions please email me at jakeandemilyathotmaildotcom or call me at seven seven zero 468-7733.  Thanks so much!

Home for rent

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Corner Lot (only one neighbor)

Fireplace (wood and gas burning)

Stainless Steel Appliances (dishwasher, stove and microwave included)

Covered Patio and Landscaped Backyard

Including Fruit tress, large grass area and raised garden beds

Call Chelsie 505-301-7673 for more information.

March Recipe Group

Mark your calendars.  TUES MARCH 6th is our next recipe group. The theme is Italian. Bring your best meatballs, pizza, lasagna, pasta dish, or gelato recipe. If you want, you can even experiment with a new one. It will be held at my house (Jenny ch. from the V.C. ward) at 12:30pm.

Right after recipe group, we will be holding our book club. We are combining again due to spring break in March. The book is Crash by Jerry Spinelli

Come at 12:30 for some yummy food and stay for book club or come late if you just want to discuss. Either way, I hope to see you you there.

BABYSITTING PARTY!!!!

Hi Friends,

We had such a good time with some kiddos last month for our babysitting party. We are going to do it again this month, as a little earning money for the kids. The kids were so happy and had a great time because Larsen and Brooke & Taylor were so organized. They started with group games, to snack time, to play time, to "clown" time, and ended with a movie.

We are going to do it again this Friday night, Feb. 24th 5:00-9:00. You drop your kids off so you can go on a date with your sweetie, or just run errands all by yourself. This way your house stays clean (and they get to play with different toys, and kids.) If you could please feed your kids dinner, that would be great. (if you are going to catch like a 7:00 show, and you'll be after that, just let us know.) Last time we had some crackers and marshmallows and raisins. If you want something else for your kids (you are welcome to bring your own snack, and we will give that to them instead.) We are going to try and do this every month, this way you can plan ahead for a great date with your sweetheart. We will let you know a few weeks in advance. :) Let us know if you want to participate... rogersareblessed(at)gmail(dot)com or call (ventana ward list)

Andrea & Kiddos

Recipe/ Book club

Don't forget the recipe/book club will meet tomorrow(Tuesday) at 12:30 at Bethany O's house. We are discussing 5 Love Languages for Children and enjoying a chocolate fountain! So far we have bananas, strawberries, wafers, tangerines, pound cake and pretzels. If you would like to add something yummy to dip please do! See you there!

Baby Shower for Effie Clayton

Diggers, Dozers, Dump Trucks Galore.

Effie Clayton is having a boy for us all to adore!

Please join us for a shower in her honor.

Place: Jen Chisholm's home

7504 Prairie Falcon Ave NW

Date: Thursday, Feb 23rd

Time: 7-9 pm

Please RSVP to Jen Chisholm

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Deep Fyer

Does anyone have a deep fryer I could borrow for tomorrow? Email me at jennifer dot childers at gmail dot come if you do. Thanks!

Pediatrician Recommendation

Now that I have been here for almost a year, I am finally getting around to finding my kids a doctor!  I would love to hear any pediatrician recommendations!  Please email me at jakeandemilyathotmail.com.  I would really appreciate any tips!  Thanks!  Emily

Thursday book club

It's time again for our book club meeting this Thursday at 7:30 at Chelsey J's house and discussing "Pope Joan" by Donna Cross. As a reminder, we're reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle; a year of food" by Barbara Kingsolver for next month's book.
Hope to see you there.
Melissa

Items Left at The Potty Party

I have an orange water bottle and a cherry carmex lip balm that were left at my house after our Potty Party.  If they are yours--let me know so I can get them back to you!

Also, THANK YOU to all those who attended.  I wasn't quite sure how to host a Potty Training Party for HouseParty.com, but I had a great time listening to all of the great tips and advice from all of you!  I've even used a few of the tips in Gavin's potty training and they are helping so THANKS!!

House to Rent??

Hey Everyone! We miss you guys! Friends of ours are moving to Albuquerque in the next few months (I'm a little jealous.). They have one little boy, a 2 year old, and are looking to rent in the Ventana Ranch area and were hoping that someone in the two wards would know of something that might work for them. They were hoping for a 2-3 bedroom home, renting for between $900-1100. You can email me (Rebecca Bell) at rgjbell (at) gmail.com or email them directly as well at cyrusjwiseman (at) gmail.com. Thank you all and have a Happy Valentine's Day!!

Time Out for Women

Time Out for Women is coming to Albuquerque March 16-17th. If you preorder tickets by Thursday they are 10$ off. We want to get a group together to get this price. We need at least 5 women. We currently have 2 1/2 and a few maybes. So if you would like to go please call or email me at jsturner1@q (dot) com. The price for Friday night and Saturday is $52 if you pay by Thursday or $62 after. If you're curious about the 1/2 person, Andrea R can only go Friday night and would like to know if someone else wants to go for her on Sat. and split the ticket. Go here to check out the details. Please let me know by Wednesday night and be prepared to bring a check over Thursday. Thanks!!!
Details:

FRI MARCH 16, 2012 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SAT MARCH 17, 2012 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Albuquerque Convention Center
Kiva Auditorium
401 2nd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 US

FRIDAYPROGRAM

Jenny Oaks Baker

Master of Music, Juilliard; former first violinist, National Symphony Orchestra; albums include Wish Upon a Star

Music Artist
You don't need an entire symphony when you're listening to the violin being played by the highly acclaimed and accomplished Jenny Oaks Baker. From the fun to the serene, Jenny's repertoire of music is an impressive musical feast (symphony not included).




Heidi S. Swinton

Award-winning screenwriter; author, To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson

On the Lord’s Errand
President Monson has been a servant and example of one who is “on the Lord’s errand.” Sharing little-known experiences from the life of the prophet and her own experience studying that life as his biographer, Heidi offers a powerful message about the importance to “seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written” and about how we can all be instruments in the Lord’s hands.



Dean Hughes

Best-selling author; Children of the Promise and Hearts of the Children series

Zion’s Not Far from Here
At times, in our homes or communities, it may feel that we are far from experiencing anything like “Zion.” Although we may not be asked to “gather to Zion” right now, we are still asked to create Zion, and Dean shares some key ways to help us achieve a little more Zion today.


SATURDAYPROGRAM




Hilary Weeks

Top-selling female LDS artist; singer; songwriter; author; albums include If I Only Had Today and Every Step

Music Artist
You said you can't imagine TOFW without her; happily, you don't have to. Hilary is not just a great songwriter and incredible performer; she is first and foremost a woman—a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a sister. Her humor and her testimony make every event perfect.



Mariama Kallon

Survivor of war-torn Sierra Leone, humanitarian advocate; DVD, Delivered by Hope

Give Thanks in All Things
Do we heed the invitation from the Lord to “give thanks in all things”—even the difficult things? Mariama’s zest for life and her boundless gratitude for her blessings are contagious. Get ready to count your blessings in a new way as you come to see the power and importance of gratitude… in ALL things.



DeAnne Flynn

Author, The Time-Starved Family and A Mother’s Mite

What Mothers Forget to Remember
Mental meltdowns, brain cramps, “momnesia" moments—most of us are all too familiar with frequent forgetfulness. And we sometimes even fail to remember what is truly essential for our families, and for us. But by re-memorizing a few simple principles, by heart, we can (and will) realize greater joy and success as we seek the good in motherhood.




Anthony Sweat

Full-time religious educator; co-author of the best-selling books WHY? and HOW?

The Truth about Charity
We focus on the theme “charity never faileth,” but have we come to understand what that really means? As we understand three aspects, or “truths,” of charity, we will not only have charity but become more like Christ through charity.




Wendy Ulrich

Founder, Sixteen Stones Center for Growth, LLC; author, Forgiving Ourselves and Weakness Is Not Sin

The Sacred Power of Apology
Ineffective apologies can actually make things worse, but practicing the skills of effective apology can unleash great spiritual power in us and others. Wendy shares how this detailed skill can often be the gift to smoothing the path to forgiveness and strengthening relationships.



Laurel Christensen

V.P. Product Development, Deseret Book Company; author, He Loves Us and We Love Him

What Are You Waiting For?
Do you ever feel like you're waiting for a new opportunity or a new week (or a new year)? And while you're waiting, it seems that life is on hold? Although the scriptures invite us to “wait patiently for the Lord” (Psalm 40:1), nowhere do they tell us to sit while we’re waiting. There are things life can’t wait for you to do and that you aren’t expected to wait for—even while you might have to wait on the Lord for a time.


* These listed presenters are committed to attending this event; however, Time Out for Women cannot guarantee that illness or other emergencies will not interfere with this schedule. No refunds or exchanges. We appreciate your understanding.

Soldier Uniform/Costume

Does anyone have a soldier uniform/costume that my 5 year old could borrow? He is doing a presentation in class on Wednesday February 22nd and would only wear it that day. If you have one or know where I could get one please email me at hollyyorgason{at}gmail{dot}com.

Thanks!

Eagle Project

Request for Help

            Hi, my name is Brendan Rossiter and I am in the Volcano Cliffs ward, I am 17 about to turn 18 and working on my eagle project. I am fixing up a backyard of a Women's Housing Coalition for the children who reside with their moms there. I am asking for some donations, whether it is backyard toys for the children or a lightly used playground or even parts of playgrounds such as swings to help refurbish an old one already located at the housing coalition. Any donations or help would be much appreciated.

            If you would like to help or can donate something, please contact me at (505) 301-0581 or by email at rossiterbcr@yahoo.com   or   gehreh@sbcglobal.net

                                                                        Thank You

free rose pruning class

My roses are starting to bud, which means NOW is the perfect time to trim them back so they'll grow effectively and bloom beautifully this summer. I love roses and have spent some time learning how to prune them.
If you'd like to know more about how to care better for your rose bushes please come to my free rose pruning class.
When: this Friday, February 10th from 11-12:30 at my house. You're welcome to bring your kids and let them play in the yards while we have our class. If you'd like, pack a picnic lunch and we'll schmooze after the class.
What to bring: THICK garden gloves (leather is best) if you have them, pruning shears and large pruning clippers if you'd like to practice hands on (I have A LOT of rose bushes to practice on.)
Send me an email at melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail dot com if you need directions or have questions.
Happy flowering!
Melissa
PS This would be a easy way to invite your neighbors to come learn and fellowship with us!

Pre and Pre-K Openings for Next School Year

If you're interested in a 3 year old preschool class for next school year (with a focus on academics) please contact me at debrarivard AT hotmail DOT com.  Or you can call me at 702.292.3084.  

ALSO, I have only 2 spots left in my 4 year old Pre-K class for next year.  Let me know ASAP if you're interested.

Thanks!!

Ms. Debra

Babysitting Swap?

I have purchased 2 groupon/living social deals that are for a number of exercise classes. I bought one of them a long time ago and it expires sometime in March. Problem is that they are during the day and I need someone to watch my kids!!! If you are in a similar situation and want to do a swap I think it would be for a total of about an hour and a half maybe twice a week. Please email me if you are interested in a daytime swap. Even if you just have something you want to do during the day (like the temple, errands, etc.). I have 2 kiddos...ages 6 months and almost 3. Email at carriejelmore@gmail.com

SUMO WRESTLING.....

Instead of taking your family to the movies on Presidents' Day, take them to the Sumo Wrestling Contest/Demonstration.

Sumo Wrestling
Feb. 20th
2:00-4:00
Located at the Tae Kwon Do center at 5617 Paradise Blvd. NW
Join us for a fun filled afternoon with world class Sumo wrestlers Kelly Gneiting 3X U.S. Champion and Trent Sabo 9X lightweight Chamption. They will be competiting and giving demonstrations.
Bring the whole family and let the children wrestle the Sumo wrestlers.
Donations of $10.00 per family or $5.00 per person.

**This is a fundraising and petition signing event. Jon Barrie for U.S. Senate Independent Candidate. (member of our Ventana Ward) Help get Jon Barrie on the ballot to give the voters of New Mexico a clear choice for a true constitionalist who will help restore America.

Free Fresh Frozen Trout

My neighbor keeps giving us fresh trout he has caught. They are cleaned and ready to eat. Come get 'em and I can always get MORE for you from him! rachaelboyle(at)gmail(dot)com or eight nine nine two five zero nine

Book Club/ Recipe Group

Like to read? Like to eat? Come to the "Busy Moms Books Club" on Feb 21st at 12:30 for both. We are combining them for the month of February. We will be having a Chocolate fountain and bringing different things to dip.
Our book is The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary D. Chapman and Ross Campbell. It will be at Bethany O.'s house. Please email jsturner1@q(dot)com to sign up for what you will bring to dip in the fountain. We don't want all apples or all bananas!


The book for March will be Crash by Jerry Spinelli. The recipe club for March will be Italian. Dates and locations to be announced! Remember all are invited! Hope to see you all there!!!!