Strange Look Alike

A lady in the ward Jared is serving in, has photos of her ancestors dating back to 1880. She showed Jared this photo - the resemblance is uncanny! He said when he saw it he was laughing for the rest of the day.

I added one of Jared in a similar pose, just for fun!

* Rachael emailed Jared and said that maybe he is really a vampire who was bitten back in 1880! haha (She watches too many vampire shows!!)

Father's Day Treats

This Sunday it is Father's Day in New Zealand. (I have no idea why Mother's Day is pretty universal in many countries, but dates for Father's Day differ).

Anyway, we (Relief Society Presidency) spent yesterday morning making these for the Dads in our Branch:

Cute little origami white shirts and ties.

A little poem printed on the back

And a mini chocolate bar with custom wrapper,
tucked inside the shirt.
Too cute!

Spring is in the Air

When I lived in Arizona, Fall was my favourite season. It was lovely to have the temperature cool down after a long hot summer. I could turn off the A/C and open the doors and windows and sit outside and enjoy the cool evenings and see some of the leaves change colour.
Now in NZ, Spring has to be my favourite season. After a long cold, wet winter, Spring brings the promise of sunshine, warmer weather and longer days.
And the garden comes alive with these beauties:








I just love trees in full blossom, don't you? It really does look like popcorn doesn't it!