Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

I am happy to report that my first Activity Days went so well!! I really think that girls had so much fun. It was a Back to School theme. We made bags/purses out of old jeans and scarfs. They turned out really cute. Then I made them a "Back to School Survivor Kit." It was really cute, if I must say so myself. It had a bunch of little things in one of those throw away tupperware dishes. Then I made a little postcard that had the meanings for all the stuff. Here are what the contents and meanings were:

Toothpick - “Pick” good qualities in everyone, including yourself

Paper Clips - “Clip” yourself to good friends & invite others to “clip” to you

Rubber Band– Be “flexible” Things may not always go the way you want, but they will always work out

Crayon - “Color” your life with good opportunities & try different things

Band Aid - “Heal” hurt feelings; either yours or someone else’s

Eraser - Everyone makes mistakes, be forgiving

Sponge - “Soak” up all the knowledge you can

Cotton Ball - Be full of warm feelings & kind words

Stars - You are one of Heavenly Father’s “stars” Shine Brightly!

Tape - “Stick” to your gospel standards & testimony

Gum - “Chews” the right

Candy Kisses - to remind you that everyone needs a hug and a kiss everyday

Smile - “Smiling” increases your face value, plus it’s contagious!

Bow - Friendship “ties” Hearts together

Penny - to remind you to “count” your blessings everyday

Then I made them a bookmark with some quotes from Pres. Hinckley about how important school is.

“Get all the education that you can. The Lord has laid upon you a mandate that you should learn, that you should study, that you should acquire knowledge of things…Be Smart!”

“School will open up opportunities for you that you otherwise would not have. So, take advantage of it! If you have to sacrifice, do it, but go to school.”

“There can be no doubt, none whatsoever, that education pays. Do not short-circuit your lives. If you do so, you will pay for it over and over and over again.”

“I hope that you are studying diligently and that your great ambition is to get A grades in your various courses. I hope your teachers will be generous toward you and that your studies will yield top grades and an excellent education. I could wish nothing better for you in your schoolwork.”

- Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley-

All in all is was a great night. The girls are really excited to be doing Activity Days again. They haven't been able to have it for about 6 months, so I am really happy to be able to get it started again for them. It is a small group that consists of Aspen and Sierra (my daughters) and then 2 other sisters and one more girl. They really are a fun and active group!! I am really going to enjoy this calling.