"Volunteered"

My Mother is the Relief Society President. That being said, she is a very busy woman. In fact, I feel like it's her full-time job. She does an excellent job. For every lady who has a baby, my Mom makes a blanket. (Now you see where I learned to crotchet.) Now that I'm in the same ward as my Mom, I tend to get volunteered to do things by her which is fine. The latest and greatest thing I "volunteered" (thanks to my mother) to do is hold F.H.E once a month for all of the newly married couples in the ward. It has actually been pretty fun. I try to keep things pretty low-key so that people will actually come. I even hold it the same Monday night each month, so people know (are forced) to keep that night open.

Last month for our first activity everyone came to my house. I prepared a short lesson (10 minutes) and we ate yummy treats and played games. When Telestrations is involved, you are bound to have fun. I am about the worst artist out there though and can't even seem to comprehend how to draw a chicken. Andrew naturally sits by me each time we play, but instantly regrets it. We also played Bocchi Ball outside which is always a hit. We did boys vs. girls which started out well, but we won't talk about how it ended. I will say that we didn't even have to pull out a belt out this time to measure which ball was closer. There was a pretty good turn-out and I was happy. 

Tonight is round 2 of F.H.E. and it isn't at my house this time! We are actually having a BBQ which should be delicious. Because I'm in charge of this group, I made all of the food assignments. Lets just say that there will be PLENTY of food. Today I bought 16 hamburger patties as well as 16 hot dogs just to be sure. I also made cupcakes, and am bringing chips and dip. This is on-top of what I have assigned everyone else. I would much rather have too much food than too little. I think this is a "Denning" thing. My Mom is quite good at cooking for an army, even when there are just a small amount of us eating. I'm just hoping people show up and are grateful for the $40 I invested into this baby. Wish me luck!

Following in my Mother's footsteps, check out the latest blankie I sent to my new nephew, Lincoln. 

I may or may not have finished another blanket today for a baby that is due in December. You're right in thinking that my sister-n-law having the baby doesn't even know the gender yet, but don't worry, I chose a neutral color. :) Pictures to come in December!