Memorable MondayPrimary Presentations

Angela and Emily sang in the Primary Presentation today.  It was so beautiful and I loved hearing the children sing the primary songs and recite their parts.  This could be Angela's last Primary Presentation, so I was crying in the end.  Angela loves music and I've really enjoyed seeing her sing in Primary.

I love Primary Presentations!  I've helped plan several presentations while serving in the Primary Presidency.  I've sang with the kids while serving as a Primary Teacher.  I've sat in the pews and watched my kids sing during the Primary Presentation.  You can really feel the spirit when the Primary children sing and share their testimonies.  I look forward to the Primary Presentation every year.  

Horseback Riding

Danni went with her cousins horseback riding.  They had a great time until Danni got bucked off the horse.  She   was sore for a couple of days, but only she remembers the good times that she had.

Memorable MondayFirst Ward Campout

Our first ward campout was actually an unofficial campout with some friends in the ward.  We went camping just south of the rim and north of Young.  We had a great time with the ward friends

Jim and the kids

Josh

Danni

Ward Campout

We had our ward campout this past weekend. We traveled just north of Pine up on the rim at Pivot Rock. On the way there, we saw 4 deer walking across the road. I didn't have time to grab the camera and get a good shot. It was really cold while we stayed there, especially at night. I heard that the temperature dipped to 25 degree - burr that's cold! We had a great time with the girls while Josh stayed down in the valley for marching band competition.

Danni brought along Maybree again this year. They shared a tent with Melissa and stayed up late chatting. In the morning, they went on a hike, and went on the zip-line. They often went on doubles with the younger kids. The little ones referred to them often as the babysitters.

Angela loved hanging out with her friends and going on the zip-line.

The girls found a tepee while exploring and the used it as a club house. They used bark and dirt to add to the tepee. It provided the girls much entertainment and a place to store all their stuff.

Emily made a new friends as they hunted for acorns that were scattered all over camp. Emily had a great time!!

Primary Softball

Angela participated in Primary softball again this year. She went to all the games and had such a great time. This was her last year of Primary softball since she turns 12 in February. It was fun to see her interact with her teammates and coaches. I've loved watching Angela grow into this sport. At first, she was afraid of the softball and used a tee. Now, she allows the ball to be pitched to her and tries to hit it the ball. This year a ball hit her in the chest. She rested awhile and then got back in the game. She is a real trooper!!

She played ball with Isabelle, Kenzie, Savannah, Alex, Gwen, Kennedy, and Allie. Her coaches were Sis. Arter, Sis Huber, and Sis. Ray

Memorable MondayFootball Games

Josh had his last football game on Friday and I wanted to look back and see all the fun he had during the games.

Gilbert Invitational Competition

Josh participated in his first Marching Band competition today. They practiced all morning ath Mesa High and then headed off to Gilbert to compete with other bands and receive a rating I love to watch the band warm up and tone their instrument with each other. There was so much to remember - the music and being in the right place and the right time while staying in step. Mr. Brooks and the MHS parents cheered the band on and you could feel their excitement as the band performed their show. They have 5 more competitions so hopefully this show helped calm some nerves.

GOOD JOB MHS MARCHING BAND !!!!