My Life, My Heart: Activity Day Family Dance

Monday, April 13, 2009

Activity Day Family Dance

I am Activity day leader for my church. this means I plan activities twice a month for girls ages 8-12 to have fun, learn and apply principals of the gospel. I get all my ideas from their Faith in God book which lists meaningful activities for the girls to accomplish. Its loads of fun and the girls are great. We recently studied "The Family a Proclamation to the world". After this the girls wanted to put together an activity that celebrated families. So they organized and planned and decorated and the result was a Family night of fun held at the church and it was a success. We started out with dinner and each family brought their fave family dish. Then we had a dance, and a talent show. Last there was a desert contest and prizes given. All in all it was a great night and fun too. I am so proud of my girls and they did an awesome job putting the whole thing on. I hope they felt a little closer to their own families and understand a little bit more of the importance of families in God's eternal plan. GREAT JOB GIRLS!!!

Our MC for the evening, Laura Patton

Our families brought a favorite family dish to share

Funny Lexi

Our delicous deserts

The desert taste testing judges enjoying every moment of their hard job.

Crowded buffet table, with eager hungry families waiting their turn.

Our DJ crew spinnin the tunes while our familes en

We had a family talent show and The Patton family sang together.

Look close is there a kid there that doesn't belong? HA HA

1 comments:

Anonymous said...: Loved this idea! I bet it was a very successful and tasty evening. I also love your new family picture! I can't believe how big the kiddos are getting.
Thanks again for your testimony too. I will be getting back to you on that too :-); April 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM

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Mya Carter

Singer, Poet, Friendly. Sensitive, Caring, good friend. She is the softness in our home. Mya is my little mother she helps so much with the babies. They love her like a second mom. I always call her my queen, and she reigns surpreme sometimes even with a little attitude. Her strength will carry through the temptations in this life. She is firm in her beliefs and I am so proud of her. I love her warm smile. She looks so much like her late Grandma Marsha, which is such a blessing. Now her dad can see his mom in his beautiful daughter.

Harmony Carter

Fashion designer, Trendsetter, Go getter. Loving, Huggable, smiley. She is the Light in our home. Harmony will go far in life she is determined and will work hard for her success. She is driven and studies hard in school. She likes things organized and neat. She is playful and sometimes has us laughing at her silliness. I am so grateful for her. I prayed for another girl when I was pregnant with her because I wanted Mya to have a sister. I hope she knows how special it is to be a sister and to be a good one. She radiates and we are blessed to have her.

Liam Carter

Artist, Writer, Comedian. Intelligent, thoughtful, cool. He is the truth in our home.Liam is starting at Canton Country Day School this year.We are so proud he was accepted in. He is a rare gem with great potential. He is our little einstein. When he was little he did not talk much he used to play thoughfully and examine things. he was always anxious to get bigger so he could do big things. I hope you never lose your fire to be big Liam. Liam collects build a bears. He also writes and illustrates hilarious comic books. As long as he keeps believing in Himself he will go far. He is ma-ma's heart.

Linnea Tsoufiou

Happy, loves books, Cautious, Girly, Passionate. She is our sweet angel.God bleesed Linnea with a twin now she will have alife long friend who will be so close to her heart. Linnea looks out for Larissa she tries to keep her out of trouble and leads her into trouble too. She moves non-stop when she is awake, and tires mommy out. She is going throught the taking off clothes and diaper phase. Does anyone know of any escape-proof clothes? I feel overwhelmed alot but alos overwhelmed with good feelings for my glorious blessings.

Summer News

The summer is here, and already going fast. Forrest, Mya, Harmony, and Liam are all in Reseda California (LA) Visiting with dad Travis, step mom Marika, and new baby brother Mattias. They are also spending time with cousins and uncles. They are having a great time. We all talk everyday. I miss them tons. I do not breathe the same because 4 pieces of my heart are missing. I am getting lots done here though and trying to use my extra time wisely.
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