April 3, 2024

 

Spring Break from school means a variety of daily changes for those few days. So much of it depends upon the weather received during that time. There have been plans for aerating of lawns, cleaning out sheds, getting rid of the proverbial ‘junk.’ Even thoughts of planting might “dance in our heads.” Unless it snows and rains for that week, which pretty much describes how it has been for this break.

The Kasey and Julia Haws family made an early spring trip up from California, with a number of their family in tow. The weather they met in Mink Creek was fairly decent and they were able to combine some fun with spring preparations.

Kurt and Margret Iverson and their son Conner were able to head to the eastern part of the country and tour various historical sites of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some were around Palmyra, N Y, others in Nauvoo, IL and Kirtland, OH. That covers a considerable amount of miles, but such was the case in the history of the church.

The family of Chiara Crosland gathered in Mink Creek in a memorial service, honoring her life. She passed away at age 42 on February 19 in Safford, AZ. Chiara grew up in Mink Creek, her parents are Robert and Phee Crosland. Her children, her siblings and extended family came together to share memories.

The Young Women’s organization discovered that there are multiple types of toppings for freshly made scones. Prior to the main activity they indulged in frying the dough and topping the creations with butter, cinnamon sugar, various icings, various jams. Then they met at the home of one of their leaders, Casey Christensen, to learn the art of assembling silk flowers into lasting corsages or boutonnieres. The outcome was as many different designs as there were girls, plus the fun of creativity.

I don’t know about you, but I am still adjusting to the Daylight Saving Time shift. The last meal of my day is late because my brain doesn’t realize it is time to get hustling up food. Even my cat’s inner timer is off-kilter.

These last few days have felt like spring, and not just “Idaho spring.” Even though we are expecting another storm in a day or two, it has been great to have the feeling of moving forward.  It really is April!