November Relief Society Meeting

We had such a fun relaxing Relief Society meeting this month. It was good to get to know each other a little better. Thank you Sister Martin for opening your home for this meeting and thank you to everyone who brought yummy treats. It was a great night!

Meet Shannon Baker

Thank you for sharing with us Shannon! We're excited to get to know you.

I’m Shannon Baker. I’ve been in the ward with my husband for 16 years, and in Glendale since I was in second grade. In fact, I was a here when the Bellair Ward was created, and our Stake Center was built. I never imagined I’d grow up, get married, and move three miles from my childhood home- but that’s exactly what happened. I earned a BFA from Arizona State in Drawing (yes…..you can actually major in drawing), and loved every minute of it. I met my husband at our local singles ward, after an inspired Bishop did a bit of matchmaking. We’ve been married for 16 years and have four amazing kids. Joshua is 15, Emily is 13, Abby is 11, and Mackenzie is 8. They keep me super busy, but I feel blessed to be their mom.

If I have an hour of free time you will most definitely find me wandering the aisles of Homegoods or Home Depot. Home design is a passion of mine, I love to paint, craft, build, organize, and tinker around my house. If I have a project going, I’m a happy lady. I’m also a pretty serious blogger. I love to cook, clean, and read. I run a book club that’s been going strong for almost 10 years (boy do we have some stories). I’m also pretty crazy about travel. My engineer husband travels quite a bit for work, and I’m lucky enough to occasionally tag along. We also enjoy travelling just for fun, and try to take one big trip each year together.

Our family loves Freddy’s frozen custard, watching movies, and swimming. I love autumn, especially the first day each year when it’s cool enough to leave the back door open! My favorite hymn is “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”. The line “The wrong shall fail, the right prevail” is a powerful reminder to me, especially as I’m raising  teenagers. I love the gospel and this ward. Life is crazy, busy, and usually exhausting, but also incredibly fun. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Super Saturday!

Wow! We had an amazing time together on Super Saturday! Thank you to all the teachers and for those who planned, cooked for, and put together this activity. 

 

Chinese Food Cooking Class

Thank you Flo you are a master chef!

Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Cashew Chicken Recipe

Creative Journaling Class

Thanks Dina you are an amazing artist and teacher!

 Creative Journaling Document

Today in a List Document

October Newsletter

Speed Friending Relief Society Meeting

Thank you to everyone who planned, cooked, and came to our annual get-to-know-you meeting. It was an amazing night. We had good food, met new people, and developed friendships. Here are some pictures of the beautiful women in our Relief Society. 

Meet Ilaise Levrets

Thank you Ilaise for sharing with us! We are excited to get to know you.

1.Tell us about you and your family.

In our family, it's just us two - my husband Faron and myself.  Faron grew up in Bandon, Oregon and I grew up here in Phoenix.  Faron work as a patient transporter for Phoenix Children's Hospital and I am an elementary school teacher for the Washington school district.  I attended the University of Arizona and majored in Special Education with a minor in Psychology.  Faron will begin his education through the BYU-Idaho Pathway program in the fall.  We don't have children.

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

I like to watch movies, visit the library (read), visit friends/family, play board games, go for walks, shop, play sports, visit the Phoenix Temple, find a deal, travel.

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

I am always strengthened when I watch conference.  Listening to the prophet and church leaders feed my spirit. Faron and I like to share what talks had an impact on us.  This allows us to look inwardly to what we need to do to change or what we've been doing that has changed for the better.  The gospel means everything to me.  I am grateful for the gospel everyday.  It gives me a reason to hope for a better today and tomorrow.

4. What are your following favorites?

Dessert - Love chocolate or anything sweet

Hobbies - Read, play board games, watch movies and drive

Season - winter in Arizona and summer in California

Scripture - Alma 37:37 "Counsel with the Lord..."

Hymn -  "How Firm a Foundation"

Relief Society Meeting September 24th

Coming Soon: SUPER SATURDAY

SUPER SATURDAY

October 12, 2013

8am-3pm

Here are the Projects we will be doing that day!

 Knot Bracelets 

Set of Three

Sugar Scrubs

Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Orange

Chalkboard "To Do List"

  

State Art

(Frame not included)

       

Dry-Erase Framed Menu Board

Spooky Pillow

 (Pillowcase only, does not include pillow)

Nativity Signboard 

Give Thanks Door Decor

Art Journal

(Available in the afternoon only)

Superhero Capes