Danni and her friends attended a Young Women's Conference titled "Time to Blossom". It was a wonderful opportunity for Danni to meet new people, strengthen her testimony, increase her self worth, and hear from wonderful speakers. The first night, the girls dressed up in formal dresses and participated in a character walk and had a dress party. The girls look so beautiful in their dresses. 
The girls were all able to get into one group with two different rooms with a door joining the two rooms together. It was like a giant sleepover. They had a great counselor that they love - Kim Walker. They had so many fun activities that kept the girls super busy. They made scrapbooks, had fashion shows, listened to Brook White sing, watch JesterZ, did a birthday party service project, and just hung out.
The very last day, they performed a couple of songs for the parents to share with them the message that they've learned during "Time to Blossom". The songs were so beautiful with such powerful messages. "This is my time to shine, this is my place to find all that I have inside I never knew" and "I carry the light of His Son! And running through my veins is royal blood 0 I'm the brave and the strong, I'm the faithful- I have been saved for this time!" These two verses are wonderful words to hear from the youth in today's world.
The girls were all able to get into one group with two different rooms with a door joining the two rooms together. It was like a giant sleepover. They had a great counselor that they love - Kim Walker. They had so many fun activities that kept the girls super busy. They made scrapbooks, had fashion shows, listened to Brook White sing, watch JesterZ, did a birthday party service project, and just hung out. The very last day, they performed a couple of songs for the parents to share with them the message that they've learned during "Time to Blossom". The songs were so beautiful with such powerful messages. "This is my time to shine, this is my place to find all that I have inside I never knew" and "I carry the light of His Son! And running through my veins is royal blood 0 I'm the brave and the strong, I'm the faithful- I have been saved for this time!" These two verses are wonderful words to hear from the youth in today's world. There were so many amazing speakers at Time to Blossom and the girls were provided a notebooke to take notes. It was such a smart idea. I stole some of Danni's notes for these blog.
Lindsey Brinton was one of the speakers and she was the 2009 America's Jr. Miss and a concert pianist. She talked to the girls about modesty. Her mom spoke and played along with Lindsey. She talked to the girls about being the girl of your dreams by reaching for the stars.
Lindsey Brinton was one of the speakers and she was the 2009 America's Jr. Miss and a concert pianist. She talked to the girls about modesty. Her mom spoke and played along with Lindsey. She talked to the girls about being the girl of your dreams by reaching for the stars.Lacy Nymeyer John who is a 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist spoke about finding strength in who you are and what you believe. She mentioned that preparing for the Olympics goals is similar to goals that we do to enter the temple and gain a testimony.
April Price and Rachel Stewart talked about body image and that our body is perfect the way that it is. They mentioned that we shouldn't get so caught up in our looks that we lose sight of our divine identity and our ability to change the world through our virtuous influence.
Dr. Greg Allen gave tips on taking care of our skin. Exercise, watching what we eat, relive stress, and using sun screen as ways to help your skin.
Brooke White and Summer Bellessa talked about listening to your hear and capture the world using your unique talents and divine roles. Brooke White also performed for the girls. I came to hear that concert and I really enjoyed hearing her perform. There was another girl who performed before her. She struggled to get the mic in position and Brooke hopped on stage to help her. It was a sweet moment. I enjoyed hearing her perform "Let It Be". After her concert, she sang "I am a Child of God" with the girls. It was a sweet moment.
Nancy Wudel talked to the girls about etiquette and using good manners.
Cystal Bowman's message was T.E.A.M. - together everyone achieves more. We live in a competitive world but our Heavenly Father's plan includes everyone.
Annika Huish who was the 2010 Arizona Jr. Miss 1st runner-up spoke to the girls. She talked to the girls about agency and accountability, friends and family, service, and gratitude.
Allison Johnson gave the girls wardrobe advice. She mentioned a quote from Elder Christofferson "You are a Saint of the great latter-day dispensation - look the part".
Jessica Sprague helped the girls make scrapbooks while and Shye Peterson made yummy cupcakes to celebrate the bithday party service project.
Brad Wilcox talked to the girls about who they really are. She created an alternate verse to "I am a Child of God" -
I am a child of God
Saved for the latter day,
With noble birthright
Given to me
That I must no repay
Leading, guiding
Helping all God's children find the way
Teaching all that we must be
To live with Him someday.
Debbie Forrest the founder of Time to Blossom talked to the girls. Her message was creating a life of happiness through your knowledge that you are a daughter of God, through your thoughts, through your choices, through you reaction to challenges, and by living with the Holy Ghost.
It was an amazing youth conference and Danni had a lot of fun.
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