Relief Society Birthday Celebration and Service Project

Thank you to everybody who attended our Celebration on last Saturday (Mar. 20th). You all made it so fun. I had personally had a very rough day, and you cheered me up immensely!

I was having such a good time I forgot to take pictures of all the colorful balloons and table cloths ...and all the delicious Pizza's, and salad....and all the wonderful people who were there. I'll try harder next time.

While we ate we played 'Two Truths and a Wish'. And later we got to share what we'd learned at our tables with everyone else. I loved getting to know people a little better. I still have trouble with names, but I'm working on it.

It was wonderful how everyone chipped in to help clean up. And then we began our Service Project. I attempted to teach everyone how to Crochet a simple square, which we will later join together to make a cute baby blanket, that we will be donating to a Hospital or Womens Center. I'm not the greatest teacher, luckily a few other experienced people helped out. Thanks! And others rolled the skeins of yarn into balls for us, which saved me from a lot more work at home.

To all you beginners I just want to say. Hang in there. I remember when I learned and it was tough. But it really is true, that all you need to do is practice. The first one may be hard, and may look a little funny, but the next one will be easier and better. It's such a fun skill to have. If you have any questions or run into any problems please feel free to catch me after church or something and let me help you out.

Anyone who missed the activity but would like to help crochet, can get a ball of yarn from me at church. And here are the directions....the best way I know how to give them. You can ask for clarifications at church.=)

Chain 30, then chain three more. Turn and begin doing double crochet's in your 30th chain. Double crochet all the way along your chain. You should end up with 30 posts, including the one made by the 3 chains. That is your first row. You need to make 16 rows. If that doesn't make sense, just see me at church and I'll show you.

Michelle Best