Knitting with Elisa Clawson

Next Tuesday we will have the pleasure to learn how to knit adorable little baby hats! I'm so sad I won't be able to go. Elisa was telling me that it's super easy and a great way to learn how to knit if you don't know how.

Below is a list of the materials you'll want to bring. Please come even if . . .

• you don't have the materials
• you just want to chill with the ladies
• if you're totally intimidated by making something out of a bunch of yarn

Materials:

• 16" circular and double pointed needles size 6 or 7
• about 100 yards for main part of each hat(she will be teaching how to make a flower, pumpkin and apple)
• about 50 yards for pedal and stem parts of each hat
• Elise prefers a cotton yarn for the baby hats, or you can use regular worsted weight (or common 4-ply yarn). She has enough green and brown yarns to share.

Thanks Elise Han!

Last night, we had the honor to have Elise Han teach us how to make Korean food. She went above and beyond, and the spread was just phenomenal. She taught us how to make Miso soup and Chap-Che, which I'll definitely be trying in the future.

Thank you so much, Elise for sharing your talent and expertise with us!





If you'd like to see what you missed out on, click here for the slideshow.

Ferry Ride

Thanks to some fabulous planning and a great turn out the ferry boat ride was a blast! Some highlights were the map that was kindly handed out, the Mormon caravan heading to San Francisco, he kids smiling and watching the waves go by, the city skyline against a grey blue sky, sister Robinson’s pink bike, Elise Han’s fabulous and oh so beautiful lunch, the babies on the bay, the remote control airplane, the big icy cooler of every kind of drink your heart could desire and more than anything the company. It was so great to spend time with the ward out in the sunshine. Truly the activity not to miss.

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Alameda Boat Ride This Saturday!

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:15am-4:30pm (Approximately)
Cost: Free
Details:

• Meet at the church at 9:15am, caravan to SF to board the 250 passenger Ferry boat "Bay Breeze" for a 30 minute ride across the bay to Harbor Bay in Alameda. Boat will depart for return trip to SF at 2:30pm
• Bring bikes, roller blades, scooters, strollers, walking shoes, wheel chairs, frisbees, kites bats, balls, etc. There are 17 miles of paved biking and walking paths at Harbor Bay, 5 of those miles are along the bay with beautiful views of SF. There's also a grass park on the edge of the bay adjacent to the ferry terminal with picnic tables and a bike bridge on the other side of the project that crosses the estuary to the main Islnad of Alameda.
  
• Bring your picnic lunch, or you can purchase deli sandwiches or pizza at the Harbor Bay landing neighborhood shopping center (10 minute bike ride/25 minute walk from ferry terminal). Soft drinks and bottled water will be furneshed on the boat.
  
• There will be a trailer at the church in the morning to transport bicycles.
• If you have questions, contact Steve or Mary Jo Brimhall (or leave a comment).
  

Congratulations to Lex, Katianne and Family!!

Austin Henry Annison is finally here! He was born last September 1st at 3:40pm weighing 6 lbs 6 oz and measuring 19 inches long. Katianne was very appropriately in labor on Labor Day! The delivery had some complications and a few scary moments, and fortunately Katianne avoided an emergency c-section. We're so glad to hear that Mom, baby and family are adjusting well.

Bill & Kelsey Update: Kelsey's in the Hospital

I just got word from Natalee that Kelsey has had some complications with post-pardom recovery and is now in the hospital. From the sound of things, it's pretty serious. I'm not sure of details, but we've all been asked by Bishop Robinson to keep Kelsey and her family in our prayers.

Please spread the word.

Congratulations, Bill, Kelsey & Will!!

Another new addition to the ward has arrived, baby Teresa Maria, born August 29th weighing 8 lbs 3 oz and 20 1/4 inches long! Mom and baby are recovering well, and big brother Will is adjusting very well. Bill, I'm sure is doing just dandy, right?!?

Congratulations, Folks!!