Snow hasn't really been a part of January this year. Here's what we've been up to:
Penelope's Injury: January 11
Right after church, Penelope was eating lunch and fell of the stool and cut her chin. Our next door neighbor, Dr. Chad saved the day and super glued her chin for us. I'm so grateful we didn't have to go to instacare.
Meagan's Sprinkle: January 14
My friend Meagan is having her 4th baby and 1st girl. Valerie and I threw her a shower. Pro tip-- if you want a giant turnout, host an event in January! I made the invites and got one printed/framed, made the pretzel party favors, and the game.
.HEIC)
Aquarium: January 19
No school on Martin Luther King Day which meant we went to the aquarium! So did a lot of other people. We ran into the Pattersons there. The aquarium has a new section open with a giant slide and some cool animals to see. We are enjoying our passes.
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Movie "David:" January 20
No school on a Tuesday? $5 movie it is. My mom generously paid for our tickets. Penelope didn't have to be taken out once! We enjoyed this film that's based on the bible story.
2 Recitals: January 24
James and Isabelle had music recitals on the same day and at the same venue! The recitals were at Riverton Music in Sandy. James' performance was in the morning and Isabelle's the afternoon. James' recitals are very low-key. You drop in, play and leave whenever. He nailed his 2 songs "Stealth Mode" and "The Kangaroo That Almost Flew." Isabelle also played 2 songs "Lightly Row" and "Song of the Wind." I accompanied Isabelle and all of Jessica's students. There were some intense piano accompaniments. Jessica has advanced students. I'm proud of myself for being able to play the songs and am glad the recital is over. I love music and that my kids are at the stage that they take lessons. Sadly, James' basketball game and Isabelle's recital time overlapped. Thanks to my dad for taking James to his game. I missed out on seeing James score 10 points!
YW Where's Waldo and Game Night: January 20 and January 27
Not many leaders were eager to dress up for the "Where's Waldo?" activity at the mall. My dream came true (not) and I got to wear a disguise and wander the mall avoiding ward members. I was wearing my mom's glasses and couldn't see well. Only 2 of he 6 groups found me. I don't miss my head itching or my knee hurting from the brace. To help me look forward to the evening more, my family went to eat at Chick Fil A to eat first.
I hosted a combined young women's activity at my house. So many girls came! I think around 20. I had girls rotate between 3 stations/games. 1) First to Worst 2) Chameleon 3) Flip 7. Then we had dessert. I made Johanna Gaines banana pudding in "shot glasses" which looked fancy. I wish I had made cookies instead. Girls didn't seem to love the pudding and making them took a lot of effort after subbing all day. We ended the evening doing a favorite thing gift exchange. Girls stayed awhile-- until 8:40.
