Long time no post,

Hello all. This is Erika and I'm soo sorry I haven't bloggest since December! I feel like such a slaker but, here I am blogging away.

Last night was our 4th annual 5K!! Everyone did aMaZiNg! So proud of you all!

I am now promising that I am going to keep this blog updated! So here are a few things that I'd like to say...

1. If you have any pictures from activities or anything please e-mail them to me so I can put them on here! misstalkaloterika@gmail.com
2. E-mail me anytime you have a game, play, performance, ANYTHING and I'll put it on here so if anyone wants to go they will have all the info.
3. If there are any announcements, e-mails, or anything I'll post them here as well.

This is going to be fun so keep me updated and we'll make this blog BeAuTiFuL!

Love you all!! :)

It's finally here, HOORAY!!!

Hi ladies!

We're down to the final stretch- WAHOO!! :D Tomorrow night is our annual YW 5K run/walk!!! We are soooo excited for this- whether or not you've been practicing, you should all come anyway! We have t-shirts for EVERYONE, as well as a fun goody-bag full of fun stuff that was donated by different businesses around town. Here are the times and places for tomorrow:

MEET AT CHURCH AT 5:30pm
WE WILL START THE 5K AT BRIDAL VEIL FALLS AROUND 6:00pm
WE SHOULD END AROUND 7 OR 7:30pm AT NUNNS PARK
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

We can do this, girls! It's a beautiful trail and a whole lotta fun! You can run, walk, run/jog, run/walk, walk/jog, whatever you'd like! Just come and get fit with us!!


SEE YOU ALL THERE!! GO SHARON 3RD YOUNG WOMEN!!!!

Merry Christmas(:

Wouldn't life be worth the living
wouldn't dreams be coming true
If we kept the Christmas spirit
All the whole year through?
~Author Unknown

ppppppparrrtttyy(:

Hey girls! Don't forget, tomorrow (Wednesday) is our year-end Personal Progress Pizza Party! It will be at 6:30pm, at Sis. Bates' house (just go straight there, not to the church first). Here's what you need to bring:


1. A wrapped white elephant gift; something you can find around the house, not worth more than $2 ... this is just for fun!
2. An ugly sweater, hat, scarf, etc. We will have a contest to see who could find the ugliest piece of "outerwear."
3. Your Personal Progress Book - if there are goals you need to have signed off, this is the Perfect time to do it.
4. Each other! If you need rides, call one of your leaders, we'll be happy to come and get you if we can.


That's it! Oh, and, Please be Punctual to our Ph-antastic Personal Progress Pizza Party (!).
(I had to say it...)
: )
xo Sis O.

First of all, THANKS everyone who came out last night. We had a great turnout, and I think the ward members loved having you come by caroling. Hope your toes have warmed up, Liz! : )

A couple more things to remember: This Friday is the ward party, come, bring your families, it should be fun!
Next week is our PP Pizza Party! Check your PP books and see if there is anything we can sign off for you that evening.

This Sunday is Fast Sunday. Is there something you've been meaning to focus your fast on?


It's also BYC, and we are meeting early (11:30) to firm up our mutual schedule for 2010. Class presidents, please make sure you, or one of your counsellors can attend.


And lastly ... are any of you super tech-savvy about downloading pictures off of a computer onto a CD? I need some help! If you know what you're doing and would be willing to help with a little YW project I'm working on, pls let me know. : )

Thanks, and hugs all around! See you Friday night.


xo Sis O.

Monica's Babyshower!

We will miss you Monica!

Brittany, Carla, and Haley drinking soda from a bottle

Hannah, Mckala, Carla, Haley, Sister Bates, and Jentrie

Wenesday was Monica's babyshower. Miranda planned everything and put it all together.

Tonights Activity

Hi Girls. Happy Wednesday!

Just a few reminders:
Today we are hosting a Veteran's Dinner for all the men/women in our ward who have served in the Military. It's going to be a really nice evening; for them, but especially for you, as you get a chance to talk to these men and women- I think at this point they are all servicemen and women - about their experiences serving our country. I have a particular tenderness when I think of honoring our troupes, and I hope that you will treat them, their stories, and their sacrifices with appropriate respect and appreciation.
With that in mind, please come dressed appropriately. You don't have to wear a church dress, but please don't come in torn jeans, hoodies, sweatpants, etc. Most of these men and women are from a different generation, and how a person dressed was definitely a sign of respect (or disrespect). Think a casual skirt, or some pants and a nice shirt. (I sound like my mom! Now I know why she always made me change when we went for dinner at my grandma's house!). But seriously, please treat this evening with respect and dress accordingly.
We will meet at the church at 5:15pm (notice the time!) so we can set things up and be ready to eat at 6pm. You will be sitting at tables with at least one serviceman/spouse at each table. There will be a list of questions you can ask him/her, and you can take turns asking the questions. If you think of your own questions, please feel free to ask them, or share personal stories - I know a lot of you have had siblings or relatives/friends serve in the military, and this is a good time to share their stories as well. At some point in the evening one person from each table will stand with a microphone and introduce the veteran(s) at their table, using the answers to the questions as a way of telling a bit more about them.
After dinner, please stick around to help clean things up; if we all work together it will get done quickly.
Thank you, in advance, for all your help, and for your sensitivity to this evening. I think it will be a lot of fun, and also something you will remember for a long time. In the spirit of Veteran's day, I'm attaching this link to a video you may have already seen, but I'd encourage you to look at it again, and remember why we are doing all this. (grab a tissue first...) : )
Go to page:http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7889421

YW tomorrow...the details

Hey girls -
looks like tomorrow we're going to be able to go watch Stephanie, Michaela, (anyone else?) at their choir concert tomorrow night. It's a Night of Broadway songs, so it should be a really fun concert, especially if we can all sit together and cheer really loud for our girls!
We'll meet at the church as planned, 6:30pm, then go straight over to the high school together. The concert starts at 7pm sharp.
Call any of your leaders if you need a ride, otherwise we'll see you at the church at 6:30pm!
xo Sis O.

Thank you thank you THANK YOU!

Hi ladies,I just wanted to thank all of you for the song in sacrament yesterday. You invited the spirit so well, and sounded absolutely gorgeous! Everyone has told me how beautiful it was, and I've told them all that it's due to our muli-talented girls! Thank you also for being willing to sing last-minute for sacrament- it turned out so nice and was well worth it. You guys are awesome!Thanks again,
Sis. Books

Quick Question

Hi ladies,
We've been asked to sing our "Miracles" song in sacrament tomorrow! Is it possible for us to have a quick refresher practice right before? The only time I can do is 11:15. Would this work for any of you? We can just have it at my house- I don't have a piano, but we will practice with the recording. So, 11:15 tomorrow morning at my house. Please respond to this and let me know how many of you would be able to come! Thanks,Sis. Books

Multi-Stake Dance!!

It’s a
Monster Mash!

Who: Youth, 14 yrs old and up
What: Awesome Multi Stake Dance!
When: October 17, 8:30-11:00 pm
Where: Orem Stake Center
431 E. Center St.
Why: Because it's fun!
Costumes encouraged!

Sunday Song

Hey girls -
some of you are already aware, but the group of girls who sang "Miracles" has been asked to sing in sacrament on Sunday. Stay tuned for details about a practice, etc. but please just make sure you are healthy and here on Sunday, ready to sing. It will be great! : )

xo Sis O

Any one wanna run again??

Hey girls - i just found a 5K on October 31st specifically for church groups in Orem. It will be at Scera Park at 9am. We need a team of 5 girls (not leaders) to enter our ward, but i would love to see you guys do this. Anyone on board? I think it's even free. Let me know and I can sign you up. Also, tell your parents, they can enter in a Sharon 3rd ward adult team if they want to run with you. : )
 
sis o.
 

Two things for today

1. THANK YOU, everyone, for participating, and singing, and speaking, and bringing your family/friends to support us last night. I wish every one of you could have been there to feel that sweet spirit; it was a night we will remember for a long time. (did any of you remember to write in your journals? : )

2. There is a Quad Stake Dance this Saturday, Oct 17. at the Orem Stake Center. 8:30pm.

That's it, have a great, short week. Remember no activity on Wednesday night, so we'll see you all again on Sunday.

xo Sis O.

Miracles Practice TONIGHT!

Hey ladies,

Just a reminder about our rehearsal tonight at 6pm at the church- it will only be for 30 min. so PLEASE don't be late! Sis. Cottle has to leave right at 6:30, so we need everyone there on time! Thanks so much for all your hard work- this song will be beautiful!

-Sis. Books