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Conversation Hearts

2011-01-27T13:35:00.000-08:00

Please join us for a Valentine Relief Society meeting!Thursday, February 10th at 7pmThe Relief Society Room

Soup's On!

2010-11-04T11:02:00.001-07:00

Trunk or Treat

2010-10-27T22:10:00.000-07:00

Bounty of the Fall: Apple Chop and Chat

2010-09-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

Please join us for the Menlo Park Relief Society Opening Social, Bounty of the Fall: Apple Chop and Chat! Wear your favorite apron and come make apple crisp!Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 7pm in the Annex.

In case you didn't get this

2010-09-10T17:06:00.000-07:00

Hello Sisters,Below are upcoming events that need to be announced sooner rather thanlater given this week's Stake Conference. We are in the process ofupdating the email list, so there is a chance there are some who maynot see this. Plese pass info on to your Visiting Teachees and anyoneelse you see.Sept 11 and 12 Stake Conf: Sat 4pm Leadership, 7pm Adult Session,Sunday 10 am General SessionSept

O Be Wise

2010-05-07T14:54:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce our May Relief Society meeting! We will be offering mini-classes focused on the theme of Provident Living. You will be able to attend 2 of the 4 classes, so be thinking about which two interest you the most:- Meal planning on a budget; taught by Jane Maynard- Learn how to prepare and understand your legal obligations; taught by Elainie Honjas- Simple mending! Save money

Munchkin Music is Back!

2010-01-19T13:55:00.001-08:00

Wendy Kuhnen will now be leading the weekly Munchkin Music class. THANK YOU, Wendy! Class will meet Thursdays at 10 am, starting January 28. If you want to be added to the email distribution list, please contact Wendy.

Upcoming Events

2010-01-14T09:27:00.000-08:00

Menlo Park Relief Society Gathering - Jan. 28Please join us on the evening of January 28th for a special evening with Sister Bliss Ream. She will discuss what long-term research has shown that every child must have to grow, learn and flourish, to help us be wiser parents, grandparents and friends of children. It should be a wonderful evening for all. See you there!Stake Women's Conference -

Save the Date

2009-12-10T11:01:00.001-08:00

A Heartfelt Thank You

2009-11-03T14:24:00.001-08:00

Dearest Sisters,An enormous thank you to all who contributed to our October opening social, Stitched with Love! We were tremendously successful, sewing 58 receiving blankets to help local moms in need. Thanks to each of you for your willingness to serve - for donating sewing machines, contributing to the dinner, sorting and preparing fabrics, sewing, rolling and tying blankets, and cleaning up

Park Day on Friday October 9

2009-10-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

This Friday, Park Day is hitting the road! Join us at the pumpkin patch for some autumn fun!Date: Friday, October 9Time: Plan on leaving between 10 - 10:30 - it's about a 40 minute driveWhere: Arata Pumpkin Farm, Half Moon Bay http://www.aratapumpkinfarm.com/index.htmlThis pumpkin farm is a little further than others in Half Moon Bay, but it's less crowded, quaint, has TONS to do and you get to

October Enrichment Night: Stitched with Love

2009-09-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

Our October Enrichment Night is one to look forward to! As we have new students and members move into the ward, it's always a fun time of year to regroup and get to know one another. Please join us for dinner and lots of time to socialize!In addition to a fun evening of spending time together, we will also be doing a service project. We will be making baby blankets for Project Warm Hug, which

Next How-To Thursday: Adorable Hooded Towels!

2009-09-13T16:19:00.000-07:00

Our next How-To Thursday is coming up fast! Join us on Thursday, Sept 24, 7:30 pm at the church! Brittney Archibald will be teaching us how to make Adorable Hooded Towels! We thought we'd do a quick blog post about the project so you have all the information you need to make the best hooded towels around!Click here to see Brittney's latest hooded towel creation...and click here for more animal

Girls Camp Highlight

2009-07-12T21:39:00.000-07:00

Girls camp was fabulous this year! Here are just a few shots.Hilary as a blondeRosie and Lovely with other 2nd year campers!!Sleeping under the starsAngie we did miss you but we very muchappreciated a delicious BREAKFAST! Just in case we forget how talented our Bishop is..

Beautiful Babies!!

2009-06-05T11:11:00.000-07:00

A late congratulations so Wendy and Brandon Schriber on the arrival of CLAIREShe was born April 5th at 10:44amweighed 8lbs and was 19 1/2 inches long!We can't believe she's 2 months old already!A warm welcome also to Aaron Ko who was born April 27 at 6:33PM weighing in at 8 lbs and 21 inches!Abby looks very happy to have a little brother!Our congratulations Ann and Albert

Thank you Thank YOU!!!

2009-05-31T21:54:00.000-07:00

Last night was WONDERFUL!! A very hearty thanks to EVERYONE who came, brought treats, organized, DECORATED, and the YOUNG WOMEN who planned and executed this wonderful event and everyone else who contributed!The Young Women in our ward WILL be able to attend Girls Camp at Clark's Fork in the Sierras!!Here are some photos of the evening. If more were taken feel free to post or email me kanders3@

2009-04-22T20:57:00.000-07:00

FabMo is a volunteer effort for repurposing beautiful, discontinued high quality fabric samples from the design community. We get many colors, patterns, weights and sizes of fabrics, plus (frequently) trims, leathers, carpet samples, wallpapers, sample books, hardware, tassels, tiles and more. This event will be open from 9-6, Thursday the 23rd to Saturday the 25thMake your appointment by

How-To Thursday: Gardening with Rachel Ream, Don't Miss It!

2009-04-21T10:58:00.000-07:00

Don't forget, the next Relief Society "How-To Thursday" is this week! Join us in Room 12, 7:30 pm on Thursday 4/23. Rachel Ream will be sharing her gardening pearls of wisdom. It is sure to be a fantastic evening!

Fabmo for March!

2009-03-16T11:19:00.000-07:00

FabMo(Fabrix & More)RePurposing Designer Fabricsand much moreMarch Distribution event in MidPeninsulaMarch, 2009 It's time again for a distribution of our gorgeous fabrics. Distribution will be Friday & Saturday (Mar 20, 21) Start thinking of your preferred day and time to visit and whom you will invite to join you. And see below for opportunities to help!FabMo is a volunteer effort for

Baby Spotlight: Baby David Gabriel

2009-03-06T10:10:00.000-08:00

Isn't he just adorable? SO small, so cute!Congratulations to Sheryl and the rest of the Davies Family! Baby David Gabriel (they call him Gabriel) was born February 18th at 16:53 weighing in at 2750g (roughly 6 lbs) measuring 48 cm (nearly 19 in). Baby is doing well, and Sheryl is doing as best as can be expected after a pushing for a while.

Baby Spotlight: Sweet Baby Kira

2009-02-18T10:55:00.000-08:00

Kira Marie Olewiler is making her parents feel so blessed. She was born on December 2nd at 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Her parents can't believe she's already 2 1/2 months old. Kira has joined Menlo Park Ward's music group several times and loves to hear the music and bounce while the other kids dance. Our favorite times are when Kira is smiling and cooing.

Enrichment: Birthday Bash!

2009-02-17T11:43:00.000-08:00

Come join us March 5, 2009 at the Annex for a night of inspiration and sisterhood.All are invited to attend. If you'd like to contribute a simple cake or appetizer would be great [although not necessary]! If you have questions, please contact Michelle Garff, or email me at mpbloggers[at]gmail[dot]com.

Congratulations to the Hellewells!!

2009-01-25T23:50:00.000-08:00

Carrie and Matt [formerly in the ward] are now the proud parents of Peter Skip Hellewell! YAY.Carrie was induced on the 22nd, everything went very well, Skip arrived at 8:57pm weighing in at a perfect 6lbs 11 ounces. Carrie predicted the weight right on. Congratulations, Hellewells. We love you.

Free Craft Projects

2009-01-16T12:19:00.000-08:00

Angela Haight is working on her spring cleaning and found some unfinished projects that should go to a good home:2 quilt kits (one red, white and blue; the other beige, brown and blue)a sports themed afghan to crochetseveral Christmas themed kits to do in quick pointseveral miscellaneous craft kitsItems are free for anyone who wants them. Email me or Angela if you want more info.

That delicious Marinade

2009-01-16T12:06:00.000-08:00

Remember that wonderful Christmas Grilled Tri Tip dinner? If you want to experience that meat again in your own home here's the marinade recipe. (This makes a LOT, Sherri halves the recipe when making it at home, also feel free not to use as much garlic.)1 cup lemon juice1 cup soybean oil (or vegetable oil)1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup black pepper (can adjust if you don't want it

FABMO

2009-01-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

FYI:Hello, Friends! Happy New Year!It’s time for the first Fabrix distribution of 2009! These fabrics are beautiful, discontinued samples from the design community in San Francisco which we gather weekly. They range in size from smallish squares to “wings” – pieces that can be more than a yard in size, and in content from silk to cotton, linen, woolen, synthetic blends, etc. The variety

Congratulations, Greg, Anna & Family!

2009-01-04T19:55:00.001-08:00

Esther Joy has arrived!!(Dec 19, 2008, 7 pounds, 3.6 ounces, 19.5 inches)We're happy to hear mom and baby are doing well, and the whole family are just thrilled with this new bundle of joy. Congratulations!

Once there was a snowman. . .

2009-01-04T14:23:00.000-08:00

This year's Christmas party was a great success; the highlight, of course, being the snowman skit. Many thanks to all those that put in their blood, sweat and tears to make it a huge hit. Also, thanks to Jane for editing the video!If you're interested in a higher-res DVD version, send a blank DVD Jane's way.

Happy Blessing, Archibalds!

2008-12-11T11:23:00.000-08:00

So, Charlie Archibald arrived over 6 weeks ago, and he hasn't made his debut over here, maybe it's about time. Chris gave him a great blessing on Sunday and Charlie was a champ. We love the Archibalds and are very happy for their sweet addition. Congratulations.P.S. Thanks, Renee for the great post about the Baby Gabe. The photo is awesome, too.P.P.S. If you'd like a spotlight on your baby or

Gabriel Matthew Conti-Brown

2008-12-11T09:58:00.001-08:00

Nikki and Peter's baby, Gabriel made his timely entrance into the world last week on December 4th (his due date). He weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. at birth and was 20 inches tall. Perfect! Mother and baby are at home now, and Gabe has already managed to pack on a little more weight. Nikki's mother and step-father, Janice and Galen, are here to help and take some fantastic pictures. Thanks to everyone

DIY Night is postponed until next Year :)

2008-12-09T13:41:00.000-08:00

Our Condolences

2008-12-02T11:06:00.001-08:00

Joseph B. Wirthlin passed away last night of age-related causes. He has now joined his sweet wife on the other side.May we always remember his legacy and teachings.

Christmas-time FYI

2008-12-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

There's so much going on this month with work parties and traveling, I just thought I'd post the goings-on in the ward. . .December 6Ward Christmas Party at the church at 6pmDecember 6-1021st Annual Christmas Crèche ExhibitDecember 7Joint meeting with Palo Alto wardDecember 9Bookclub gathering for Elegance of the HedgehogDecember 1434th Annual Heritage of Christmas at the church at 7pmIf you know

DIY Night

2008-11-20T22:02:00.000-08:00

This is absolutely over due but Much thanks to Melissa for teaching us how to bind adorable and simple books.We really are serious about hiring you to be our teacher!Next month is very busy and we'd love to add a fun night to your calendar. December 11thLeah Parker will be hosting a Christmas card demo. The location and materials are to be determined. How does 7 sound Leah?We hope to see as many

Halloween Pictures

2008-11-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

Almost all of the photos I took of the ward Halloween party were disastrous, I guess I can't avoid using the flash all the time. Anyway, if you'd like to see if you or your child(ren) are in any of the photos I took, go here.I'll probably make this album private in a week or two.

Bookbinding Workshop!

2008-10-28T22:58:00.000-07:00

I'm really excited about next month's DIY night activity!! I love bookbinding, and look forward to spreading the bookbinding bug.Here's the plan:Quick & Easy Pamphlet bind (y'all will make and take a book home with you)Not quite as quick, but still easy Pamphlet bind variation (I'll make a handout available for easy reference)Here's what you need to bring: Sewing needle with a large eye–largest

Activity Updates

2008-10-20T14:54:00.001-07:00

There have been a few updates to the sidebar, take note. . .If there's anything I'm missing, please email me at mpbloggers.blogspot.com. . .ALSO, if anyone wants to be included in the blogroll, or added as an author, let me know: mpbloggers.blogspot.com!!

Jeane Conrad's Surprise 90th Birthday Party

2008-10-11T17:33:00.000-07:00

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Popcorn Bloomer and Blouse Giveaway

2008-07-31T13:36:00.000-07:00

For you mommies that love giveaways, you might want to check this out. I think this outfit is absolutely adorable, and I'm wanting it BAD. Popcorn Bloomer and Blouse Giveaway

Fourth of July Celebrations!

2008-06-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July, Folks!In true Menlo Park/Valparaiso tradition there will be a breakfast and program in the parking lot of the stake center! Breakfast starts at 8:30amBring friends, family and red, white and blue apparel!!Hope to see you there!

Congratulations Brooke and Evan!

2008-06-26T10:17:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Brooke and Evan on their new arrival, Brynn Elizabeth. I had the pleasure of visiting them on Tuesday, and she is just as cute as can be! It's amazing how little she is. She was born Sunday, June 22 (nearly 2 weeks early) at 1:53am weighing 6 lbs 3 oz. and 19.25 inches long. Brooke hardly even had to push! Mom and baby are doing really well, and so is the rest of the family.

LDS News Source

2008-06-21T23:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Mark & Tamarie!!

2008-06-16T14:24:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Mark & Tamarie for their new addition, Justin time for Father's day!Justin Mark was born June 9th, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz and 20.5 inches long! Congratulations on your adorable new arrival!!

Mark Your Calendars...

2008-05-12T15:58:00.000-07:00

There are a few things going on this next week. . . Hope to see Y'all there!!Tuesday, May 13, 6:30-8:30 pmPersonal Safety Class with Valparaiso ward. A MP officer will be there for personal safety tips.Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 pmCooking Class at Joleen's House--Sheryl Davies is going to demonstrate how to make Sautee of sunchoke and fava beans, with goat cheese medallion, Braised grass-fed chuck

Penelope Pearl is Here!

2008-05-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations go out to Melissa and Chris Esplin for the birth of their beautiful baby girl. After a weekend of fake labor Melissa was finally ready for the hospital in the middle of her husband's softball game. Penelope was born on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 4:04am weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and 20 inches long. Melissa's mom was able to come and help out and Chris' mom will be visiting for

Coyote Point Earth Day 2008

2008-04-16T15:26:00.000-07:00

Saturday April 19th is Earth Day at Coyote Point!The free fabric distributors are holding a booth with items for sale and ideas on projects that can be made from reclaimed items. Your support would be appreciated!!! If you're interested in volunteering or selling items you've made from recycled goods, please contact fabrixandmore at yahoo dot com.Also, I will be doing a simple bookbinding

Congratulations Amy & Justin!!

2008-04-10T14:52:00.000-07:00

More beautiful babies are blessing our lives every day!! Goodness! Congratulations are in order for the Talbot family! Their new addition, Lucas Faux, came into the world April 7 at 7:10pm, weighing in at 7 lb 0 oz and at 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well.

Congratulations Amy & Erik!!

2008-04-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Amy & Eric with their new addition!! Stone was (surprisingly) born right on his due date, April Fools, at 6:02am weighing 8lb. 9oz. and 20.5 inches long!! Baby and family seem to be holding up well after the first week.Congrats, guys!

ENRICHMENT TONIGHT

2008-04-03T12:01:00.001-07:00

hey ladies, tonight is enrichment. . . Be sure to come!I believe it's about how to take care of ourselves, physically, mentally and spiritually (Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong).It'll be at 7pm at the annex. Please Come!!

Annison Blog

2008-03-27T10:51:00.001-07:00

Hi ladies! I'm not sure if this is an appropriate post to this blog, but I wanted to let everyone know my blog is going private next week. I want to add everyone's email address who wants to view my blog to my access list. So please email me so I know to add you at "myfirstname mylastname (all one word)" at hotmail.Happy Blogging!

Temple Trip TONIGHT!

2008-03-27T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hey folks,Just a reminder, there's a temple trip tonight!! Everyone is meeting at the chapel around 4:30pm to carpool up to the temple for a 7pm session. Afterwards we'll be going to In 'N Out. Hope to see you there!Don't forget your recommends!!

Dance Cardio Class

2008-03-08T16:48:00.000-08:00

A new exercise group is being created - a dance fitness class. The goal will be to learn dance combinations while incorporating cardiovascular exercise and strength training; targeting all parts of the body. This class will be for dancers or "self proclaimed non-dancers" :) of all levels and it will be taught by our very own Joni Katz. It is open to anyone in our stake and other non-member

Baptism Tomorrow

2008-02-15T22:49:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow at the church at 7:30pm, Keano and Kristie Salesa will be baptized. All are encouraged to come!!

Annual Stake Women's Conference

2008-02-14T14:07:00.000-08:00

"Ready, Set, Go Forward!"Saturday, March 8th9am - 1pmThere will be a keynote speaker, workshops, and lunchThere is no cost or pre-registrationPlease come and bring a friend!

Book Club

2008-02-08T17:00:00.000-08:00

For all of you fabulous book-clubbers out there, book club is going to be held next week. We're reading Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury (last time I checked there was still a copy on the shelf at Menlo Library). I'm not sure where it is, so if someone could fill me in on that, that would be great, but I know for sure it's going to be on Wednesday (around 8-ish I'm assuming). I'll post updates if I

Congratulations Scott & Eryn!!

2008-01-31T16:50:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Scott and Eryn! They had their third, healthy baby girl, Monday evening January 21st. Lyvien Emily was a fabulous 8lbs 11 oz and 20 inches. She was two weeks early!!Hope all is going well for Mom and baby (not to forget dad and sisters, too!).

Announcements...

2008-01-08T23:34:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the things that are going on:Playgroup will continue every Thursday at 10am starting the 17thBook Club will be held next Tuesday the 15th at 8pm at Mindy Neilson's house and will continue to meet the second Tuesday of the month after that.And as for the blogging group, well, that's anytime any day right here. I think that we need to have a get-together and share fun geeky web

Baptism This Saturday (Jan 5th)

2007-12-31T12:37:00.000-08:00

This Saturday at 5:30 pm, Juanita Smith (a friend of Bernice Avery) will be getting baptized. All are encouraged to come!

Congratulations Anna & Rory!!

2007-12-24T09:58:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the McDonald Family for their new addition! Finnegan Roderick McDonald came in weighing a grand total of 9lbs. 2oz. and at 23 1/2 inches long!!! What a cute baby!

Congratulations to Katie Anderson!!

2007-12-23T14:25:00.000-08:00

Congratulations are in order for Locke and Katie Anderson! They are the proud parents of a new baby girl, 5 lb. 12 oz.! Mom and baby are doing well, and are scheduled to return home on the 24th. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Enrich A Dish: Pie Recipes

2007-11-14T15:35:00.000-08:00

Two-Crust Pie DoughEnough to make either two pies without tops or one pie with a top and bottom2 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 Tbs sugar1 tsp salt1/2 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into chunks12 Tbs chilled unsalted butter, cut into chunks6-8 Tbs ice water1. Process flour, sugar and slat in food processor until combined. 2. Add shortening, process until texture is that of coarse sand (10

THANKS!!

2007-11-08T21:36:00.000-08:00

A very big thanks to Jen Mosinski for teaching us the secrets to making delicious pies! Tonight's Enrich-A-Dish has been a big hit! I'm looking forward to using my pie know-how to make a delicious dessert for Thanksgiving. OH, and for those of you that couldn't make it tonight I'll post the recipes. Also, next month's installment of Enrich-A-Dish Brittany and Chris Archibald are going to teach us

Enrich-A-Dish: Thanksgiving Edition

2007-11-07T14:45:00.000-08:00

Just a friendly reminder (thanks to Anne MacDonald for the email), that Enrich-A-Dish is this Thursday! It will be at Sister Steck's house at 7pm. The fabulously talented Jen Mosinski will be showing us how to make Thanksgiving pies!Thanks, Jen!OH, and BTW... I'm still thinking we need to have a get-together for all those that are interested and share our favorite blogs, etc. I'm thinking maybe

MP Bloggers Get-together

2007-10-22T21:49:00.000-07:00

I've been bouncing ideas around with Darlene about setting up a get together with those interested in the bloggers group. I think it might be fun to spend some time to get to know each other in person, and share our online interests, posts, photos, etc.I would love some input as to what you think, and what days or times would work (if interested), or even if this should be an ongoing get-together

Singing in Sacrament Meeting

2007-10-22T10:40:00.000-07:00

The Relief Society sisters are singing in sacrament meeting this Sunday, October 28. The hymn is #318 "Love at Home" for women in 3 parts. Every woman is invited to sing, so please walk up during the next sacrament meeting to join your fellow sisters... the more the merrier!See Amanda Lewis with any questions.

Primary Service Project

2007-10-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

Service was the theme for the month of September and so the primary children stuffed teddy bears and fish for an orphanage in Peru. The primary leaders, namely Rachel Ream, cut out and sewed more than 50 bears and fish! The children loved to put the stuffing in and create birth certificates for each bear and fish. After being stitched close, and given a face/bow the stuffed friends were packed

New Announcements...

2007-10-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who signed up to receive blog emails/become authors. Also a big thanks to those that have shared their blog addresses so we can keep up with what y'all are up to.Here are the announcements shared in church Sunday...Congratulations to Meghan Mouritsen and family! She had baby girl, Sadie! Was it this last week? (Hopefully I got everything right--so many apologies if I didn't)

Enrich A Dish–Recipes

2007-10-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

Below are the recipes Amy, so willingly provided on Tuesday's Enrich A Dish Night! Also, Did the Cooking group find a demonstration for next month? I was just thinking, I could demonstrate how to bind a recipe book. It doesn't have much to do with making yummy food, but I could teach how to keep recipes stylishly organized. Let me know if anyone is interested!Link to Recipe BookPad Thai(This

Enrich a Dish Sep 07

2007-09-30T19:06:00.000-07:00

September's Enrich a Dish was a blast!Amy Allebest single handedly fed thirty women an authentic three coarse Thai dinner. The evening was full of historic facts, exotic aromas, and flavors to liven the senses. Along with teaching us the basics of green curry, Pad Thai and mangoes with sticky rice, Amy also brought along many Thai spices, photographs and cooking tips. Thank you Amy for opening

ward email lists

2007-09-30T16:44:00.000-07:00

Can someone post all the different ward email lists & Subscription info here? I have heard there is a Ward List, a Relief Society List, a Playgroup list....

Upcoming Activities!

2007-09-26T12:14:00.001-07:00

Here's a list of the upcoming activities for the Relief Society and the ward. I look forward to meeting new people and connecting with friends! Hope all can come!!ENRICH A DISH–Spice up dinner with a quick and easy Thai food demonstration by Sister AllebestTuesday, September 25, 20077 pm at Sister Steck's homeA DAY AT THE BAY–Join ward members for a fun-filled day with a boat ride and outdoor fun

Blog Group Posting #1

2007-09-26T12:13:00.001-07:00

I'm so grateful for the enlightenment and for all of the advancements that allow us to keep in touch.I think a great way for us to keep in touch is a blog. It's non-obtrusive and it's here whenever you'd like to take a look! I will be posting the announcements for activities and other exciting news about the ward. I invite you to comment and share your blogs with us!!Melissa