For Kelly's gift of $1,000 that he received for being chosen as the best speaker at a conference recently, he got a new Canon super duper deluxe camera. I know nothing about these things, but what I can say is that when my husband picks up a new hobby, he dives in completely. As a result, he has morphed into this photography maniac, taking hundreds of pictures a day. I have embraced his new hobby because it has meant some delightful, refreshing time with family, while at the same time providing Kelly with some interesting subject matter. Two Saturdays ago, we went on an impromptu excursion to the Austin Zoo for the first time. A couple of days ago, Kelly called me from work and arranged for me to meet him later that evening with the kids at the Oasis for dinner just before sunset. He has taken pictures of every flower, bug, animal he comes across. He's having a blast with his toy du jour and has even taken three classes in the last three weeks. I'm very proud (as a peacock) of Kelly and I adore his new hobby--it certainly beats World of Warcraft, hands down. One thing I have begun to appreciate is the sound of a "real camera" when it makes that clicking shutter sound.
Hopefully this title, Book of Mormon Stories Pool Party , does not sound irreverent, because as an Activity Days leader, I felt compelled to come up with a fun end-of-the-summer event that is also uplifting, and after all, who doesn't love a splash in the pool on a hot day in August? My current church calling, or official role that I volunteer for, allows me to plan two activities each month for girls ages 8 to 11, that will encourage them to learn and live the gospel, serve others, and use the talents Heavenly Father has given them, to learn to do many good things. This year's seminary course of study for high school students is The Book of Mormon, and since I am a huge fan of this inspired book of scripture, I came up with this idea to have each girl show up to my house with a written summary of one of her favorite stories from within its many pages, and share it with the rest of the girls, while outside in our swimsuits near our backyard swimming pool! As each girl shares
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