Monday, May 30, 2011

New Calling

I have absolutely loved working in Primary (almost 3 years) .  But, I was just released from that calling and asked to be 1st Counselor in the YW - I'm excited.  But, I AM a little worried . . . the handbook has changed and so has YW Personal Progress.  So, I'll have alot to learn.  We have a small YW group and so I'll look forward to getting to know each and every one of them!  Also, I feel a great responsibility to find those "lost" girls - almost 15 of them are less-active.  I have my work cut out for me.  I am definitely the "Mom" of the group!  Maybe even "Grandma" . . . keep you posted!  PS - this week I'm providing a yummy snack for after our outdoor activity - "Deluxe Rice Krispy Squares" - amazing recipe!!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Done!

I did it!  I finished all my spring cleaning before spring is actually over!  I worked really hard during the days and sometimes at night.  But it paid off . . . a nice "deep-cleaned" home.  Of course, there are a couple of "little things" left to do.  I want to put up new tile back-splash in the kitchen.  So when I pull out the fridge and oven to clean under, that's when I'll chip off the old tile and put up the new.  So excited.  The other project is to renovate my existing fireplace.  I may even put up a new mantle . . .   Another project, I want to install slate flooring on our little deck.  Whew!  My goal is to hopefully get that done over the summer.  Oh yes!  I want to refinish an existing gold mirror that I have.  Sarah, my daughter inspired me.  She refinished an oval mirror - beautiful job!  My mirror has been around for quite a few years but is still beautiful.  Gold is dated now, but this mirror  has a lot of design and crevices, so I think I'll spray it ivory and glaze it black or gray in the crevices.  When my 3 daughters come for a short visit next month, I'm going to ask what they think . . . Now I just need to get my husband to HELP me with all of this!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Spring Cleaning

Every year the bug hits me . . . I start realizing that there's dust on the walls, dust under the furniture, icky stuff under the fridge and stove, closets a mess.  Does anyone out there get the same bite?  So, here I am, into the second week trying to get spring cleaning done during the actual months of spring.  Last year it didn't happen until early fall.  It's hard to get motivated.  So, I find myself cleaning out a random closet or drawer.  Today will be different.  Right after this blog I'm determined to get to the bathroom and finish the job!  Last night just before bed I cleaned out all the cupboards in the bathroom, soooo, now it's just the fan, walls, tile, etc.  Of course, I feel hungry now, so first I'll get a little snack and then tackle the job BEFORE lunch!