After a late night at our Branch Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off which was a huge success and so much fun, Kalen and Taylor got up bright and early for the youth temple trip to Chicago. We have a temple in Detroit that is much, much closer but unfortunately our area of the state is still in the Chicago temple district. Apparently it was a really great trip even with the 8 hours of driving. This was Taylor's first-ever trip to do baptisms and he was pretty nervous but ended up having a wonderful experience. As he described it: "It was probably my best Saturday ever." I'm glad they had so much fun. It almost made my not-so-spiritual day as a single mom worth it! (Two soccer games, the grocery store, kid's baths...)
We also had our Branch Primary Program yesterday. The best part of the day was knowing that I wasn't in charge of it! I loved being in Primary but I really don't miss planning that program. It turned out really great. Kendall and Lynnsey both had several speaking parts and both did them! I wasn't worried about Kendall but Lynnsey is just SO shy and gets such stage fright that I fully expected her to freeze up and not be able to do it. However the promise of a trip to see the new High School Musical movie seemed to see her through it all. They both sang all the songs this year too. And so did Spencer from the back of the room where we were sitting! It was so cute! We've been practicing the songs nearly every night so he learned them right along with everyone else. Now lets just hope that he'll do the same thing next year when he is in Primary.
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Bentley and Spencer are so much alike! I can't wait to let those two play together again.
I have GOT to get to the temple. Our ward youth temple trip is this coming Saturday and I'm trying to figure out if I could sneak in some baptisms along with them...but it might be a bit much to leave my kids with MaryAnn for such a long day. I don't know what to do!
So how did the chili turn out?? I am very curious to know, did the recipe win??
That's awesome that Taylor had such a great time!! I wish you could record things like the primary programs, they are so cute!!
Susannah,
Unfortunately I didn't get to make your chili. The day before, I got a call from the activities chair who asked if I would make White Chicken Chili instead because there were a few people who couldn't tolerate chili powder in the regular chili. So I ended up making that instead. I'm still dying to make yours though and since I'd already bought the stuff I will be making it this week. Yum!
That is so great! My boys are lucky and get to do baptisms twice a month. I love it. Your primary program sounds fun too. So you do halloween early?
How lucky you are not to be in charge of the program! We just did ours Sunday as well - my last one!!!!! Yes!
I must admit - it was tough knowing that was the last time I would be working with them - they're great kids! Primary Rocks!
Sorry for the lack of comments. I check your blog everyday and enjoy when I get to read more. Usually I just allow myself time to read not comment. Honestly I don't know why I have never commented on your blog. When I have commented on the others it has just been when I have had more time. Luck of the draw I guess. I want to do better at commenting as I look forward to others comments on my blog!
Let me know how it turns out when you do get to make it, as you know it one the chili cook-off for Alison!!
I love your post. My husband Joel just went to the Chicago temple last week. He was there for work,and just decided to go. He said it was beautiful. We have a small temple here in St. Paul. I am used to Arizona. Five minutes from my house. I wish I would have used it more.
Your son looks just like your brothers. Anyway, I think we definitely take for granted here in Utah that fact that our temples are so close. What a neat experience for your son.
Wow. Eight hours there and eight hours back? That's dedication. And a great example for your son to see your husband willing to do the same!
Actually, it was only 8 hours total, so not quite so extreme! But still, it was an entire Saturday once they worked in the time at the temple and getting something to eat afterward.
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