Today at church we had our yearly Primary Program, where all the kids ages 3-11 sit up on the stand, sing songs they have learned, and each take a turn speaking. Adam had to fly out to Virginia today for a job interview tomorrow morning, so he wasn't able to be there. My Dad was here and it was nice for him to see the kids in the program. They all did a really cute job. Bekah knew her part very well and spoke confidently. She also sang in a special musical number with the other girls her age. When it was Coopers turn, he looked like he was about to cry at first. He read his part and then the Primary president asked him to read another, which he did very well. Coop is becoming a great reader- but... he still reads in the characteristic monotone voice of a beginning reader and his chubby cheeks sometimes make it sound like he's got marbles in his mouth. With my "mothers ears", I understood him perfectly, I'm just not sure anyone else could! Emma was SO excited to get her turn, which came toward the very end. When she got up to the microphone, the line the Primary President was prompting her to say was different from the one we had been given and practiced. I could tell right away that Emma recognized that and I just felt relieved that she didn't argue and just said what she was told. Brayden was the last to go, from our family and from the entire primary. He had been asked to give a talk, "Because I believe in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, I will..." Brayden chose to finish that sentence with "make and keep sacred covenants." He did such a great job and I couldn't be more pleased. He spoke clearly and slowly, and made a special effort to look up into the audience as he spoke. He even bore a sweet testimony at the end. I'm very proud of all my kiddos today! It's so amazing to see them grow and learn and gain the confidence to speak in public- even at a very young age! Way to go guys!
For more information about the Primary Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please click on the post title!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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You do have great kids. I really enjoyed Braydens talk he did a really good job. Good luck with the interview Adam. We really enjoyed our time in VA. Fall is a great time to be there.
Love it. I get teary eyed during the Primary programs - is that cheesy and weird of me? It's hard not to see what Christ meant when he said to become like a child. I look forward to when I get to see my kids participate - hopefully they will make me proud like yours did for you!
way to go jarnagin kidlets!! i love the primary programs...they should have them more often...the primary presidency might disagree...but eh..i love it
All your children did a great job!! The program was wonderful. I'm glad your dad was able to come and visit and see his grandkids perform their parts!
They did a great job. I was very impressed that Cooper kept his cool despite the last minute changes. Good job guys!
I am so glad your kids do so well. I remember them from last year and they were awesome then, too. We haven't had ours yet, but I am anxious to see Abi up there.
Please give all your kids a hug for us.
Virginia?? Wow, that is cool!
Tynel,
I was commenting on Nikki's blog and saw our friends the Jarnagin's How are you? The kids look so big and it sounds like you still stay quit busy.We miss you guys!
The Castle's
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