Shoe-la-la

Do you remember the "Old Hat, New Hat" story?  "Shoe-la-la" is a very girl oriented book written in the same vein.  It is cute and worth the couple of minutes it takes to read.

Wishing for a better Memory

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That is, of course, literal: I have some great memories-but wish I had more :) ! 

 

I picked up a library book that someone else brought home and became thoroughly engaged in the story of Josh Foer's journey into the world of 'Mental Athletes'.  He is a journalist and was  covering a story about memory competitions. His interest was piqued and he got hooked into competing himself!
The book is written as his story-his journey through the competitions- but includes a lot of 'how-to' information along the way. He lays out a lot of info but leaves 'conclusions' to the reader in a light sometimes even humorous way.
The book is titled "Moonwalking with Einstein".

Family Reunion July 17-23, Uinta cabin

Hello Family! It is official! Our family reunion will be held this year- July 17-23. Brett's grandparents have generously let us use their cabin in the Uintas for the week. I know that a full week is not an option for some of us. Please leave a comment on this post to let everyone know what days you plan on being at the cabin. Thanks everyone! I am looking forward to seeing you all.
Love- Whitney

Memory Bank

Of the 2 or 3 youth books I read this week I would recommend :The Memory Bank" by Carolyn Coman. It is a poignant story about two young girls, sisters, who are neglected by their parents. It has a moral. The story is woven together by the idea of memories and dreams being sorted and archived.  The younger sister's story is mostly told through illustrations.  Check it out and let me know what you think!

Divine Signatures

I finished reading the book "Divine Signatures" by Gerald Lund last week. It was the book choice  for our book club this month(which I didn't attend). I am glad that I read it!  As a Relief Society Presidency we have been focusing on "Change of Heart" moments in our sisters lives, those moments that are defining moments in ones testimony of a gospel principle or knowledge of the reality of our Savior.  Lund's book is filled with stories of just such moments, scripturally and personally.  There are so many times that we see 'the hand of the Lord' moving in our lives. Those times are what Lund describes as events that are so singular in their obvious divine providence that it is as if God signed His name to them!  There are such occurences that we see more clearly in retrospect but these are the ones that clearly are indicative of God's love, power,knowledge of us individually and sometimes His intervention in what we are doing.
I recommend the book and recommend you keep a notebook handy to write down your personal experiences as they come to mind while you read! http://deseretbook.com/Divine-Signatures-Confirming-Hand-God-Gerald-N-Lund/i/5053780