Life in Primary

I did sharing time today, and we opened some gifts as part of the lesson. You should have seen all the hands up when I asked for a volunteer. I had the hardest time picking. I think we need to use the "stick" route to picking volunteers. The kids are all super cute and so smart!

 

Funny Story.........(To start, I taught sharing time today in Primary). This dad came up to me after church and said, "You scared my 11-year-old son today". I was slightly concerned at that point and had no idea how or why? Our lesson was on the birth of the Savior. Then he said, "My son asked if those were tatoos all over your legs?" We both laughed. Maybe I shouldn't wear these going forward.... :)



Kickin' Off Christmas Early

 

Monday, November 26, 2012

 

Visalia does an annual Candy Cane Lane Parade the Monday after Thanksgiving, which happened to come a little early this year. Last year we didn't even know there was a parade until after it happened. So this year we made sure to make it and luckily Trav had work off that day. Let me start with the not so happy part. The one disappointing thing was that when the American flag went by hardly anyone stood up or even put their hand over the heart. I was very saddened by this. Where is the American pride and respect for our country? Now on to the cheery part. A lot of people gathered on the route that went down Main Street. In the parade there were lots of bands, dance groups (a lot of baton twirlers surprisingly), some very pretty horses, and of course lights! I really loved the feel of everyone in the city getting together to kick off the Christmas Season.

 

There was a lot of Christmas music, which is my absolute favorite!!! Once Thanksgiving is over, I love to listen to Christmas music in the car, while cleaning, and while I'm getting ready. The parade lasted an hour and a half. I was pretty impressed with the parade and I definitely will return. It was a lot of fun and just the beginning of many festivities. I LOVE THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!