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Homemaking Olympics

This week at YW we did homemaking Olympics. We taught the girls, in some cases, reviewed for the girls, basic skills like ironing, sewing on a button, grinding wheat, removing stains, and making butter. We then divided them into teams and they had a race. The judges voted on time done, how neat and whose was done the most correctly. The winning team got trophies. It was fun to have Kens with me this time. She turned 14, so is now in my group. I like having her with me.
 

 

 

 

At the end of the evening we had fondue with lots of dipping stuff, including these enormous strawberries. One girl, pictured above tried to see if she could fit the whole berry in her mouth. My wonderful, wonderful advisor and friend, Becky was in charge of this great night. It is so nice to work with people who are talented, put together and dedicated! She makes my life better!
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Rebecca said…
Laurel, it was fun, but you helped out alot too! You are equally awesome and wonderful!
April 2, 2010 at 4:41 PM
The Stanley's said…
You guys are making a difference in those YW's lives!!
April 2, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Glen's Family of TEN said…
We are doing fondue tonight. Apparently Ashlan didn't get enough. You are GREAT leaders
April 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Anonymous said…
What a great activity! It does look like a fun night. That is great that Kenzie could be with your group:)
April 2, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Lisa~~ said…
This looks like such a fun and educational night. I love all the things you do with your YW.
April 5, 2010 at 8:26 PM
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