WHY?

**disclaimer - I stole this post idea from Laurel ... Thanks Laurel! I had actually been thinking about doing something like this since I previewed the book a couple weeks ago... :D















I have been working in the youth program in our church for past 6 yrs, most recently as the YW President. My husband and I had the opportunity to preview this book a couple weeks ago and I have to say it is the perfect resource for youth ages 12-18, their parents and leaders! Especially since the most common question from a teen... or ANY child for that matter is - "WHY?"

This book was co-authored by John Hilton III and Anthony Sweat . It will be in Deseret Book stores next month but you can pre-order today here. I have had the opportunity to hear John speak a couple of times and have spoken with him about the youth of today and the struggles they are having. He is an amazing teacher and really connects with youth of all ages. You will love this book! They have a website set up with posts and content from the book as well.

Features answers to more than 100 questions, such as:

• Why do some people who break the commandments appear happy?
• Why shouldn’t I just “try” alcohol, just so I can see what it tastes like?
• Why is wearing two pairs of earrings such a big deal? Or is it?
• Why is it wrong to steady date someone if we both have high standards?
• Why is 16 the magical age— is it all that different from 15?
• Why is pornography a big deal if it doesn’t hurt anybody?
• Why shouldn’t I wear flip-flops to Church?
• Why do some people who pay tithing still not have a lot of money?
• Why should I talk to the bishop about certain sins?
  

Check out this video!

Also, John Hilton III has another fantastic book out that helps youth and adults alike with studying their scriptures.

Enjoy and if you have any thoughts about either book please share!!

HAPPY ST. PATTRICK's DAY!!

Ok... so I am part Irish and felt it my duty to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here are some corny St. Patty's day jokes for your enjoyment! Have a great day!


1. What is out on the lawn all summer and is Irish?
2. What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
3. Why do frogs like St. Patrick's Day?
4. When is an Irish Potato not an Irish Potato?
5. What does it mean when you find a horseshoe?
6. Why did the elephant wear his green sneakers instead of his red ones?
7. Why is a river rich?
8. What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?
9. Knock Knock Who's there?Irish! Irish Who?Irish you a happy St. Patrick's Day!
10. What do you get when you cross a pillowcase with a stone?
11. Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
12. Have you ever heard of the 6-leaf clover? ?I haven't either!
13. What happens when a leprechaun falls into a river?
14. What do you call a diseased Irish criminal?

Answer key:
1. Paddy O'Furniture.
2. A sham rock.
3. Because they're always wearing green.
4. When it's a FRENCH fry!
5. Some poor horse is going barefoot!
6. The red ones were in the wash!
7. Because it has two banks.
8. A Jolly Green Giant.
9. Knock Knock Who's there?Irish! Irish Who?Irish you a happy St. Patrick's Day!
10.. A sham rock.
11. He couldn't afford plane fare submitted by Berta.
12. Have you ever heard of the 6-leaf clover? ?I haven't either!
13. He gets wet!
14. A leper con.

HOPE YOU ENJOY THE DAY!!

New arrivals...

Here are the updates on Linda and Melissa. You may remember me talking about Kim, Linda and Melissa all being pregnant and due within close a time frame of each other...see this post.


Well, the day has arrived. All babies have now entered this world and are all healthy.



Linda and Dan are the proud parents of Maya Isabella she was born at 4:09 am Feb 26th, 2009. She weighed 7lbs 9 oz. She is darling!

Melissa and Scott are the proud parents of Madeline Loran. She was born at 8:40am today March 2nd, 2009. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and is 20 1/2 inches. Super cute with tons of black hair!

CONGRATS to both sets of parents - Linda and Dan as well as Melissa and Scott!!