A Birthday Party for Jesus

Our Christmas Party was December 16th.Thanks to all who participated in the sing-a-long Nativity program. A delicious dinner was served. Thanks to Brandy Mascher and her committee.

New Baby

Congratulations to Temma and James Devereaux on the birth of their new baby boy. James Christian Devereaux Jr. was born on Tuesday 9 November. He was 20 1/2" long and weighed 7 lbs 12 oz.

Farewell

Laura F. Bingham passed away Oct 3rd. She was a long time resident in our ward and a good example to all of service and family. In her 96 years she touched many. Her funeral was held on Oct. 11th. Thank you to all who helped in any way. Farewell Sister Bingham.

He's Here!

After a long and difficult pregnancy, Leslie and Steven Eastland are sooo excited to have their new baby boy here. His name is Samwise William Eastland. He arrived on October 6th weighing 8 lbs 3 oz and was 22 " long. Congrats to the Eastlands.

Goodbye

Wednesday September 29th marked the passing of my dear friend and co-publisher of this blog, Ava R. Huff. She touched many of you in our ward. Who will forget the last Relief Society lesson she taught about the priesthood? Her ghost stories at girls camp? How many of our children did she teach in primary?
I learned so much from her. She always put her family's needs before her own. She loved her husband, her children and grandchildren, her parents, siblings and nieces and nephews and certainly not least, her dog C.J.. Lamar had a hot home cooked meal waiting when he came home to her from work every night. I'll always remember them sitting together on the front porch swing. She loved and worried about her children. Enjoyed and tended her grandchildren. Sorely missed her parents. Liked having her siblings and their families at her house. Sometimes I wondered how that many people could fit in that little house. There was always room for one more, for overnight or months, it didn't matter.
I'll miss her running barefoot across the street to my house to see something I had made. Sampling her cooking and seeing the next new painting she had done for someone special. I'll never see a yard sale sign without thinking of Ava. She introduced me to Beto's for breakfast on saturday mornings and was always willing to help me with Relief Society.
I'll miss you dear friend. Goodbye, until I see you again.
Lisa

Viewing will be at Walker Mortuary Sunday night.
Funeral services will be held in our ward building Monday at 11:00 a.m.

Congratulations to Aaron and Niki Michael on the birth of their son Paxton Lee on August 28th. He weighed 7 lbs and 12 ozs and was 21 inches long. He has two older sisters, Hallie and Emma, who are big helpers to Mom.

Our county fair was really fun. Pie demonstration by Amanda, crafts and homemade ice cream. Decorations were festive thanks to Corliss Jarvis. The ice cream was a dream so thanks to Lisa. Thank you to all the sisters that made pie. The crafts were top rate and everyone won a blue ribbon. It's so much fun getting to know other sides to the sisters. Hope to see all of you at our next get together.

county fair

Congratulations

Congratualtions to Marianna and Kelly Adams on the birth of their daughter M'Kayla Joy. She arrived Tuesday the 14th and was 7 lbs 10 ozs and 20 inches long. Marianna says she has tons of black hair. How sweet.

Chocolate Appreciation

Well I have always had a great appreciation for the power of chocolate, but now the power of chocolate has taken new heights. The wonderful chocolate recipes that were brought and tried took the saying "death by chocolate" to a new meaning. I know now that that is the way I want to go, a brownie in each hand and a chocolate dipped strawberry in my mouth. Oh yeah. I am not alone in my feelings because we had an awesome turn out. We even had a couple of strays from the stake, and we hope they indulged too. Thanks to everybody who brought their wonderful chocolate dishes and recipes. It was a very delicious night.

Bundle of Joy

Congratulations to Colton and Emmalee Williams, on the birth of their beautiful daughter Addalee. Their little bundle of joy was 6 lbs 10 ozs and 18 1/2 inches long.

Do not come between a woman and her Purse

Wednesday night May 5th was a real fun party. All the women had to have their purse's weighed. I thought for sure mine would be the heaviest because everybody in my family have told me I have everything but the kitchen sink in it. My purse did not even come close to the winning purse, mine weighed in at 2 pounds. Kaye Stewart's weighed in as a bouncy baby of 10 pounds. I would think twice before insulting Kaye when she was holding her purse. Lisa Dunn came close with 6 pounds, and if you want to see everything but the kitchen sink Kristen Prior's purse had real odd and scary things in it. They always tell you to watch out for the quiet ones.
The menu was Taco Salad with fried ice cream for desseret. Marietta, Irene and Kim did an awesome job on that. The table decorations were so cute and that was thanks to Daurie Kendell.
Michelle and Haley were in charge of the games and they were a blast. Thanks to everyone for their hard work. And thanks to the rest of you for coming and playing.

Birthday Party Recipes

RITZ CHICKEN

1 cup plain yogurt
8 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts

In a bowl mix together:

2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs
3 Tablespoons of Parm. Cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Dip chicken into yogurt and cover well, then roll in crumb mixture. Place in a greased pan. Pour 1/4 cup melted butter over the top and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.



SMASHERS

10 new red potatoes boiled and mashed with skin on
1 16oz sour cream
1/4-1/2 packet Uncle Dan's Ranch Dressing Mix
Mix to taste
1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 bunch diced green onion

Mix together in a cake pan.
Bake on 350* until heated through