Random January Happenings

Here are some random fun things (and not so fun) things we did in the month of January 2025:

January 8

After Christmas (Christmas 2023) when we were in South Jordan, I found a beautiful nativity scene for only about $10. There had been multiple pieces (donkey's ear, wiseman's hands, etc)  that had broken off, but I figured I could just crazy glue them back on. Which I did as soon as I brought it out for this last Christmas. Unfortunately, Mary's left hand was nowhere to be found (even when I purchased the set), so I bought some polymer clay the next time I went to Michael's to use to make her a new hand. I was not able to get around to making her hand until well after Christmas as I was putting the Christmas decorations up, but hey at least I got it done! It's not a perfect match, but I don't' think anyone would ever know the difference. Now all I need is a staff for Joseph! 

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January 10

I took Gabe to the MVD to get his driving permit. It didn't take nearly as long since we can now make appointments. He's still working on getting his driving hours in (as of May 1) but he'll get there someday. It was a matter of Gabe getting more comfortable behind the wheel. We are in no rush for him to get his license, but it will be nice to have another driver eventually.

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January 11

Raspberry shortbread tarts--the first food I made with my new kitchen aid! It's nice to just throw ingredients into a bowl and press a button and everything gets mixed without hardly any effort!

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January 14

The youth had a combined Swing Dance activity with the other ward. This activity kicked off Elisa's reluctance to attend any Tuesday night activity, especially combined ones. I guess she didn't have a good experience. She enjoyed taking some pictures though. I had to go since I'm a leader, but I didn't hang out much in the gym, it was too stuffy and stinky in there.

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January 15

Ian made the principle's list again! Straight A's for him. My good, smart boy. Every quarter, they have an awards ceremony for those kids who either made honor roll (A's and B's) or Principle's List (straight A's). Afterwards, the kids have cookies and juice. 

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January 16

The ceiling in the guest bathroom downstairs would occasionally leak when someone showered. At least that's what we thought...Erik used yell at Gabe when it started dripping water, thinking that Gabe didn't close the shower curtain, but turns out that wasn't what it was at all. It was the toilet ring that had deteriorated, so whenever the toilet flushed it would leak water into the floor/ceiling. It started small, but gradually the water spot got so big that it was an eyesore, and we couldn't ignore it any longer. So, Erik called a plumber, so the guy took out the toilet and cut out the rotten parts of the ceiling. He told us to spray the damaged area with potent bleach in order to kill any mold and then let it dry out. He came back a few weeks later with a new ring and put the toilet back on. Erik eventually fixed the spot where the damage was with drywall and now it's as good as new.

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January 18

I helped out with a Relief Society service project and sewed up a couple of quilt tops. It didn't take too long since everything was pre-cut and they were just baby blankets.

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January 19

I made a blueberry pie because blueberries were on sale that week. It turned out delicious! I've made blueberry and also strawberry pies several time since this one.

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Jan 22

I found this cutie in his bed all snuggled up under his blanket and couldn't' resist getting a picture--isn't he the cutest?!

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January 30

I went with some ladies in my ward to the annual Quilting Expo downtown. I took a picture of this because I hoped to recreate it  someday, but the reality is, is that I probably never will but who knows. I bought Elisa a diamond art kit for her birthday (which lets be real--I'll probably end up doing it), some cute fabric quarters that I hope to use in a future quilt, a massage pillow for Elisa's birthday, and some Swarovski hoop earrings. It was a fun outing, but I probably won't go next year. Maybe every other year.

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