Meet Ashley Pugmire

Thanks so much for sharing with us Ashley. We are excited to get to know you!

1.  Tell us about you and your family:

I was born and raised in Glendale, AZ, I went to Ironwood High School then during my senior year I also attended Maricopa Beauty College getting a degree in Nail Technology.I actually graduated beauty school before High School. After High School I went to Glendale Community College and started my Computerized Graphics Design degree. In January 2003 I met Kelvin at the Glendale Institute a few days after he got home from his mission. We started dating the end of February and were married June 7, 2003. We have 2 children Hailee (8) and Payton (5). Hais is super Artsy/Crafty and Paytie loves technology: the IPad, computer, etc.

Kelvin is a Production manager at Penske Automotive Collision. He's pretty much been in the collision repair business his entire life. He grew up in Bellevue and Redmond Washington. Then moved to Farmington, UT for 3 months, then to Walnut, California. His family moved to AZ during his senior year and he decided to stay and live with some friends. When school was over he moved to Phoenix then left for his mission a few months later.

2.  If you had an hour of free time, what might we find you doing?

In my free time you'll probably find me on the computer, reading a book, or playing Mahjong (it's my new obsession). And there is usually music on in the background. 

3.  Share an experience that has strengthened your testimony or why the gospel is important to you:

When I was 14 I became inactive due to some of my young women advisers. I'd go to church with my family but usually be in the hallway or hiding in the bathroom. I struggled with this for most of my teenage years. I'm grateful however though that I went through this because it's made me the person I am today. I'm more understanding of those that struggle with going to church or have been offended by another because I have lived it. Leaving and then coming back has strengthened my testimony by allowing me to see the good the gospel brings into my life. I lost my dad right after I started dating Kelvin. I am so grateful that I have the gospel and what the atonement has done in my life to help me heal. 

4.  What are your following favorites?

Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies (I don't make them often because I will sit and eat the entire pan in one sitting - I LOVE THEM!)

Hobbies: Edit Photos, Crafts, Make Bows

Scripture: 1 Nephi 3:7 I had to give this scripture in my primary program when I was a kid. Over the years the meaning of it just gives me so much comfort to know he will always provide a way.

Hymn: O My Father and I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Guest Post: Favorite Recipe Butterscotch Pie from Laurie Martin

The recipe cards are the cards Laurie's mom used as she was growing up.

Thanks so much for sharing Laurie!

Guest Post: FHE lesson ideas from Amy Tenney

My kids favorite FHE is when we get out the scripture dress up costumes and act out scripture stories. We made the dress up clothes out of pillowcases and old sheets, and tie ribbons around their waists and heads: We narrate the story as we go along and they say little parts. They are not into sitting down for a formal lesson, but love to act out stories. And then of course the treat. That's really their favorite part.

Another one they really liked was this: Get a bowl of ice cream. White, sweet , delicious. Then say the ice cream is like their life. Let's say your mom asked you to clean your room and you said you did, but you really didn't. (Pour mustard on the ice cream) Let's say you hit your brother (scoop onions on top) Continue on with poor choices you might be facing at home with other toppings like ketchup, salad dressing etc. Then get out a new bowl of ice cream. This time you shared! (pour chocolate sauce) and you obeyed the first time (sprinkles) and you were kind to your neighbor (strawberries). Talk about how our good choices make our life sweet. Have ice cream sundaes for the treat.

Amy

Meet Pam Wood

Thanks so much for sharing with us Pam.  We are excited to get to know you!

1.  Tell us about you and your family. 

I was born in Colorado, but I have been here in Glendale since I was 10. I went to nail school after high school. I do some now and then, but I wouldn't call it a career. My career is my family...oh, and I have been a Stampin Up demonstrator for the last 5 years, I do a monthly class at my home...it pays for my habit.

My husband and I have been married for almost 11 years. We have 4 children. Jake is 14, Lily is 10, Ben is 7 and Kyle is almost 2. If you are doing the math on Jake, I was married before . We have been in the Bellair Ward for a little over a year now. Before this we were in the Foothills Ward.

2.  If you had an hour free time, what might we find you doing?

If I had an hour of free time, and dinner was already cooked, and the house was already clean, I could be crafting...or on pinterest dreaming of crafting.  I don't normally have an hour of free time.

3. Share an experience that has strengthened your testimony or why the gospel is important to you:

I would say that a Spiritual experience that strengthened my testimony would have been going through the Temple with Bill. We seemed to have such a hard time getting there, and since we have been, I feel like our lives have really changed.  It was like Satan was really trying to not let it happen. But we kept working and now we are so blessed! I feel like our relationship is so much stronger, as well as the Spirit in our home. 

4.  What are your following favorites:

Desserts:  My favorite dessert is anything chocolate.

Hobbies: My hobbies are any and all crafts.  I love to make stuff! I also like to watch movies with my husband.

Scripture: My favorite scripture is D&C 1231: 7-8

7: My son, peace be unto they soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;
8: And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.

Hymn: My favorite hymn is A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief.

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