House of Fire Adult Activity

Don't forget to bring your adult friends and spouse to our House of Fire Ward Activity this Saturday night, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. We will have a HOT chili dinner, HOT games, and HOT fudge sundaes! There will even be a nursery (contact Katie Bybee at bybees@gmail.com if you will be bringing your kids) so make sure you are there!

Understanding Your Two-Year Old

Says Karren Hitchcock, "I came across some interesting information in my edcuational pshychology class that might be of interest to the moms of 2 year olds. I know the terrible 2s can be hard on parents and thought this might give all the moms some insight."

"Having one's own way is a basic part of human development. . . . It is an important part of socialization to learn to wait on getting needs met, still trusting that others will meet those needs and to begin to move toward meeting the needs of others. The infant, initially unaware of all needs but self-will, learns to adjust to the needs of the parent, usually unwittingly, and thus makes the first cycle toward socialization. The process of socialization is just begun, however. We repeat the cycle over and over again as we grow.
The child who has been successfully trained to control the most essential body functions continues to grow emotionally and, by age 2, has come full circle and demands total autonomy again. It is the province of the 2-year-old to insist on having his or her own way, to win at the clash of wills, to feel godlike. It is a normal, human stage to be grown out of and then revisited periodically and less emphatically throughout life." ("'PEPSI' a Screening and Programming Tool for Understanding the Whole Child" by J'Anne Ellsworth. Teaching Exceptional Children Nov/Dec 1996)

Thanks, Karren! Any other insights are always welcome.

Cannery and Honey Info

Just a reminder- only one more week for the cannery. Money is due next Sunday, the 14th. Checks should be made payable to Las Vegas Home Storage Center. Items available this time are: Black Beans $4.45; White Beans $4.25; Pinto Beans $4.65; Refied Beans $3.75; Potato Flakes $2.85; Fruit Drink Mix $6.90. **Everyone is encouraged to order at least one can each month.**

ALSO

The Honey order that Laurie Peters sent around is due on February 15th. The order will arrive on March 1st. If you did not receive the email, please let Dee Ann Spilsbury know and she will forward you a copy with the information on it.

Virginia Walker is the lady that does the honey order and she also provides a class on how to substitute sugar for honey, make a facial cream from honey, and has other recipes for using honey. We have asked her to come and give a class to our ward on April 22 at 6:30pm. Because we do not have the building this night, we are asking for anyone that would be interested in hosting this at their home. Virginia will bring everything including homemade rolls using honey. All she would need is a table and for the hostess to provide water to drink. If you can do this for us, please let Dee Ann know right away.

Green Valley Elder Care

If you have any movies on VHS or CD's that you would like to donate to the Green Valley Elder Care, please contact Lisa Baum at 614-4334

Welcome 2010!

Here's to a happy, healthy new year!

Trunk or Treat!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's Trunk or Treat such a fun evening. Here are some pictures of some of the fantastic costumes that were spotted:

Play Group

Just a reminder that play group will be starting up again starting tomorrow. Join us Tuesdays in October from 10:00 to 11:30ish at Cactus Wren Park. We'll probably switch to a different park in November for some variety. Hope to see you there- I'll be bringing donuts!

Fall Feast- Girl's Night Out!

October's Girl's Night Out was a blast! Thanks to Tonia for letting us party at her house and to all of those ladies who brought yummy food. If you missed out, make sure you join us next month!

Thanksgiving Craft

In case you did not get to see the binders last Sunday, Dory has her next craft project available. It is made out of wood and basically requires painting, gluing and some paper cutting. Very easy. This one measures approx. 3' long when set up, with the letters approx. 7" tall and the pumpkin about 13" tall. The cost is $22.00 and she will be offering this class on multiple dates. The first scheduled date is Thursday night, October 22nd at 6:30pm. The location will be determined based on the number of sisters that sign up. If you would like to make one of these, please email Dee Ann Spilsbury at dspils@hotmail.com

Job Opportunity

If you are looking for a job, here's a heads up that Anthropolgie at the District is hiring for sales and for a visual arts director.