First Day of YW

Lexi started the Young Women program today in church. This is a class that the girls take from age 12 - HS graduation. They break off into little classes most Sundays. The 12 & 13 year olds are called Beehives. The 14 & 15 year olds are called MiaMaids. The girls 16 years old through graduation are called Laurels. She was able to start this on my birthday.

Lexi made a card for me for my birthday.

Skating Birthday

Lexi had her 12th birthday party at Mason Skate today. She was in charge of the entire thing. She called her dad and asked him to pay and he did. She created the invitation and sent it out to the friends she wanted to invite. She asked me to make a cookie cake to bring to the party. I think I like this streak of independence - at least when it comes to party planning.

Money Booth

L to R: Heather, Valarie, Mia, Jaidyn, Jordan, Lexi, Kacy & Elizabeth

Basketball Game

Lexi's team was up 8 to 2 at half time. Then the coach of the other team must have had a huge talk with his girls because they came back and were insanely aggressive. They were fouling, full-court pressing, and trying to take out a few girls.  I liked seeing Lexi step up and work hard in this game. She played a full 3 quarters (1st, 3rd & 4th) and even part of the 2nd. She made a basket. I only wish that they could have held on to the lead an won the game. I am still proud of them.

New Beginnings

Now that Lexi is going to be turning 12, she is going to move from the Primary program into the Young Women Program at church. At the beginning of each year, they have an activity called New Beginnings. It is where they introduce the girls that will be joining the group as well as talk about goals and starting fresh for the year. 

Some of the current YW singing

Introducing the new YW

Medal stand so the girls can "Go for the Gold!"

Bishop Felt - I used to babysit his children when I was in High School

Most of the girls

The girls with the leaders