Friday, January 23, 2009

New Beginnings

We had a great New Beginnings this week. Our president picked the theme "Be loyal to the Royal within You." All the girls were princesses in waiting. They were given a quest to perform to their family to prove they were worthy to become princesses






After their quests, they were given arrows to pin on the dragon while blindfolded. It was so much fun and the girls were great sports.



After they slayed the dragon the bishop crowned them. We had paper bag crowns, because we had read "the Paper Bag Princess " (A must read-especially if you have little girls) earlier that evening. He also talked to them about the war we are fighting against satan and the tools they have been given.
We have the best group of girls. I love working with them and our leaders every week. It truly is a blessing in my life.

It also helps to have a brother who is a fantastic artist. He drew exactly what I wanted, to the scale I wanted. He did it freehanded, without any picture....amazing. Thank you Tom!!! (apparently he has drawn a lot of dragons, unicorn, and castles during sacrement meeting:)

7 comments:

Terri said...

What a fun New Beginnings Idea! And wow, Tom did a great job!

Sarah said...

We do have the best group of girls. Loved the activity. Love the pictures. I'm glad you remembered your camera! We should email some to Pieter, so he can put them up on the bulletin board. Thanks again for everything you did. You rock. Truly.

HILL HESS said...

Who's the author of the Paper bag princess book? You did an amazing job!!

Sally said...

What a fun activity!

Beth said...

It is so nice to see a ward that does so much for their youth. I'm sure the Young Women know how much you care for them! I want to be in Young Womens!

Unknown said...

Ronald, you are a bum. I love that book. What a great idea!

McKeon Clan said...

Looks SO fun!! I love the paper bag princess...clever!!
XOXO