Crash of Flight 4o9

Last night we had a wonderful combined Mutual activity. Bishop and Steph and the Harris family planned the night. It was one of those activities that took weeks of planning and preperation. We had the kids think they were coming to an opening social luau style and kept the real activity secret from them so they would be able to have an authentic experience without anyone sharing their past experiences of the activity. We had them get on a "pretend" plane headed for Hawaii. We did the whole, fun plane thing (heard the flight safety info., passed out peanuts and pop,watched a clip from a movie), the kids were having a great time, then suddenly the plane crashed. Two angels came onto the plane and told the kids they needed to follow them. The angels escorted them to each of the degrees of glory, sharing stories and feelings of the difference between the kingdoms. Once the kids got to the Spirit World there was beautiful music playing, soft light with pictures of families all around the room. There, they waited for their names to be called to enter into the Celestial Kingdom. As they walked out of the room, headed for the chapel they were greeted along the path by all their leaders, dressed in white to enter into the Celestial Kingdom. Once everyone was there, Bishop read some scriptures and bore his testimony of the perfect plan of salvation. He then invited the youth to share their feelings if they felt inspired. I was so nervous, hopeing the kids would take the oppertunity to share their feelings of the night. The spirit was so srtong, surely they couldn't deny that. And would you know, we could of sat there for hours hearing these sweet testimonies from the strong and valiant youth. It was a beautiful evening, one I will never forget. I have served in the Young Women's program for many years, and this by far has been the most touching experience I have ever been a part of. I'm so thankful to have heard the testimonies of our youth, they are so strong and such an awesome example to me. I'm grateful for the memories of the beautiful night, it was amazing!

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Just had to write a little bit about my fun weekend and thank the beautiful family and friends in my life for the love they showed me. I usually like to lay low on the b-day, but I have to say I really felt the love this year. I'm blessed to have the greatest family and friends in the world!!! That's worth a celebration in itself. I love you all so very much!:)

old fashioned fun

What else do you do on a Saturday night, but eat up some yummy ice cream and then show off some mad spoon skills?

Joy School

Marcies first day of what she calls her "preschool". She thought it was so great that she got to go to school like her brothers and sister. She looks so big in this picture. Marcie, you need to stay 2 years old FOREVER!!!!! I love you!

"Today I happy" -Jenny

Today my neighbor Jenny and I went shopping. She moved here from Hong Kong and has been here 6 months. It's been fun getting to know her. She is so optimistic and happy all the time. She freaked out at how HUGE Walmart was. She loved it! The things we take for granted huh? I can't imagine what it would be like to be in a country that was so different than what you know and are familiar with, but she does a wonderful job. She is a great example to me on making the best of what your given. Thanks Jenny for the great time today!

First Aid

Jaden : Hey Al, did you see my first aid kit we made at Scouts?

Allie: That's cool, hey they have those on the bus. They have bandaids and stuff in 'em.

Jaden: Ya, and "alcohol medicine."

Awe... the innocence of childhood. All you need are bandaids and a little alcohol medicine! Good as new.

Baskets and Ears

She's always got her basket where she needs it to be...

and her finger on her ears.