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Ward Activity: Ward Camp Out

One fun ward activity is the ward camp out. I remember a lot more of these planned when I was a child, then I do now. However, it is a great activity. A ward camp out can create opportunities to bring the ward closer. There is something about sitting around the fire and telling stories that really promotes bonding. If you are planning a ward camp out you will need to schedule a campground several months in advance. You will want to find a campground that is fairly close to the ward. You do not want to put undue strain … Continue reading →

10 Funniest Things at the Annual Ward Breakfast

Tomorrow is the annual ward breakfast to honor the Fourth of July. It is a fun event every year where we take some time to honor the veterans that have served our country. It is also a time when we can reflect on the great blessings and privileges that come to us as a result of being citizens of the United States. With all this in mind I still present the ten funniest things about the annual ward breakfast. 10) The syrup covered kids climbing all over their parents, the chairs, and the tables. Not to mention the sticky door … Continue reading →

Top Ten Items You’ll Find at a Ward Potluck

In honor of our next ward activity, which was recently changed to a potluck dinner, I am going to share the top ten items you’ll find at an LDS potluck dinner. 10) Banana pudding, which comes in several varieties, is a common staple of potlucks. You may end up with slimy kind that has been cooked or the instant Jell-O pudding recipe. This is much more common in the South than other areas of the world. 9) Crockpot Spaghetti—most potlucks have at least two crockpot spaghettis available to choose from. If you are lucky one will have melted mozzarella in … Continue reading →

Glad for Dad!

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Have you ever noticed that fathers generally tend to be the more rambunctious parent? I’m not sure if it’s because moms are with their kids more, or moms are just always trying to get their kids to sleep (me, I start anticipating bedtime around 11 in the morning!). It seems like all that my husband has to do to get my three oldest to bounce off the walls is to walk in the door. The newborn isn’t jumping around yet, but I have full confidence in my husband’s many talents; by the time she’s six months, I’m sure she’ll act … Continue reading →

LDS Family Week in Review: May 6- May 12

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Gospel Doctrine In Seeking Out the Lost, we talked about our responsibility to help those who have lost their way spiritually. In Brought Back Into the Fold, we discussed the reason for such a celebration when the lost sheep come back to join us at church. Miscellaneous Articles Monday, May 7th: In Asking For Help, we talked about asking our ward families for assistance. In Home & Visiting Teaching Lessons, we learned about choosing the right Conference talk for the folks we visit. In General Conference: “Ye Must Be Born Again”, we were taught the Parable of the Pickle. And … Continue reading →

The Ten Best Things about the Annual Father Son Campout

This weekend my husband is taking our son on his first father son campout with the stake. While I worry a bit since my son is only two, I know that he will absolutely love it. It’s a chance for him to spend some quality time with his dad. Plus he will get to look at, touch and possibly eat things that I never would allow. This is a timeless tradition that dates back as far as I can possibly remember. It is in May every year. Here are the ten best things about the father son camp outs. 10. … Continue reading →