Our First Primary Program!

So, last year we missed the primary program due to a cabin trip.  And before that, I remember being the chorister, but I don't remember much about Jacob's participation-- not sure if he was big enough yet??  In any case, I believe this Primary Program will always be a special memory for many reasons.

First off, it's the first time I've even been in a primary presidency, and actually been in charge of more than just the music.  It was a neat experience, putting things together and trying to follow the Spirit as we do so.  It was really special-- I love that the theme this year was "I am a Child of God"-- such a powerful message at any age.

The 23 kids in our tiny primary sang their little hearts out and I was so proud of Jakey and Bray for having their lines memorized.  Sid and Dawn came to see the kids too.:)  On the funny side. . .  you know how there's always one sweet little sunbeam in the Primary Program that provides the comic relief?  Wellllll. . .  this year it was Braden!

Braden did not want to stay in his chair-- he was somewhat insulted that he had to sit in a little folding chair instead of the fun floppy choir seats.  And, I think having mommy sitting so close was much too tempting for my little 4 year old.  He was right on the front row.  As the chorister stood the children for each song he would look around as if to say, "Is anyone going to stop me. . . ?"  Then, he would slip around her backside while the kids sang, and sit next to the bishop, or me, or some other adult who caught him on his way over.  After each song, he usually went back to his seat to get ready for his lines.  I can imagine it was pretty cute to see his little blonde head walking back and forth.  At one point he even said, "Boo!" into the microphone as he walked by.  Ohhh well!  He's my sweet mommy's buddy.  Just gotta laugh sometimes!