Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!

We've been having a fun time celebrating Halloween this week! We kicked the week off with Halloween cupcakes. Then we made paper pumpkins that we can use all fall long. Today we had a blast playing candy corn bingo (and then, of course, eating the candy corns)! Happy Halloween!







Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Cupcake Decorating

Today we decorated Halloween-themed cupcakes using Oreos, licorice, and candy corn! We had a great time making these cute spiders and owls.




Thursday, October 24, 2013

Puppy Visits

We always have a blast playing with puppies and other animals at Beehive Homes. Many of the residents had dogs throughout their lives, so it is always wonderful to hear their memories. And, of course, it's great to have something cute and furry to cuddle with!



Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Children's Book Service Project

Today the residents at Home 1 recorded themselves reading children's books. The recordings will be burned to CDs, and we will send the books with the CDs to the children's hospital so the kids can read along with the recordings.

It was wonderful to learn about the hidden talent Katie has for reading children's books! She has enjoyed reading books to children throughout her whole life, and she definitely has a knack for it.

The residents also enjoyed spending time serving others. Many of the residents feel like they have limited opportunities to serve the community, although they do find a lot of opportunities to be of service to their friends at the Beehive Homes. It was fulfilling to spend time doing something that will bring a smile to a child!


Thursday, October 10, 2013

Halloween Fingernails!

Manicures are one of the most popular activities at Beehive Homes. This afternoon we had a little bit of fun with it. We used bright Halloween colors, toothpicks, and thin brushes to paint Halloween designs. We painted jack o'lanterns, Frankensteins, monster googly eyes, and scary faces. We're excited to think up more ideas for coming holidays!


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Utah Lake Seagulls

Today we soaked in the warm fall day with a drive to Utah Lake in Provo. John, who grew up in Provo and has lived here most of his life, had a great time seeing all the new developments down by the lake. The best part of the morning was watching the seagulls swarm around the van after the bus driver fed them. Jackie especially enjoyed it, commenting numerous times how pretty the birds were as they flew. The fun only grew after a goose and a couple of ducks tried to scare the seagulls away to get the food! We had a great time watching the wildlife.