5/16/08

doesn't matter who's first....just finish this one

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Our Activity Days "Daddy Daughter Night" was a big hit.

Each girl was asked to do a small project and spend some time learning from her dad. They included:

go on dad errands (oil changed, hardware store, bank, out to lunch)

build a birdhouse

do an oil painting together

learn a song on guitar together

park day with picnic
We gathered at a beautiful park where we had "The Greatest Race" set up.

Team colors were picked and passports were handed out.

At each of the 6 stations there was 1 physical activity & 1 spiritual/emotional question
(example: roll down the hill with your dad; tell your daughter what quality you admire in her)



They talked about their projects, what it meant to spend time with their dads and what they learned from each other.
It was so sweet!

(I heard one girl say that the day she spent with her dad was her favorite day
in the whole world!)At each station they were to share with a different team and get their
initial signed on their passport.
There were some special moments there, with
lots of belly laughs, giggles and high-fives.



We had treats.
Trail mix, white chocolate popcorn, rice krispie pops/squares & bottled water.

At the end we talked about all the tools we need for "The Greatest Race" (this life) that Paul talks about in the New Testament.
Each of the girls chose a tool for their dads to take home for a favor.
We had the scripture D&C 88:77 attached.
It is our theme scripture for the year.
Bishop Wilson then talked to these awesome dads about the Faith In God program and the great tool that is for their daughters.
This program is inspired and it is my opinion
that it is one
of the greatest places to serve in the church.
It helps that these particular girls are so wonderful.
I truly Love these girls!

14 comments:

Hacking it up said...

What a great idea for an activity!!! Looks like everyone had a great time!

Spin said...

sounds like they had a great time and what a cute idea! i love all your ideas, handouts, take homes - i will definitely file this one away

Laurie Meredith said...

anything you touch turns to magic Suzie.

Anonymous said...

Wow. That is a fun idea. Way to go. I'm going to have to keep this for our activity day leaders.

The Hendricks Family said...

What an amazing activity. You are so creative and always have such great ideas. I love this activity I am going to share it with my ward.

Judi said...

I want the popcorn recipe!!
Sounds like alot of fun!

September said...

Wow! looks like everyone had a blast.

kelie said...

Can I call you as the Activity Days leader for my primary? You'd commute, right?

tiburon said...

That is one great activity! I want to live in your ward :)

SittinDeadRed said...

Look at you! So creative.

*FYI...Erika was here yesterday and has your cards for delivery*

amanda

hoLLy said...

that looks like an awesome daddy daughter activity! i can't wait until my husband gets to do stuff like that with our girls:)

Pedaling said...

another one of your wonderful ideas for me to print file and use when the opportunity comes my way- making me look as fab -as you truly are!!
thanks

Mindi said...

what a fun leader you must be to those girls--i had a leader i ADORED in merrie miss (that takes you back, aye?) and i still keep in touch with her.

i'm putting this in the "file" as well!! thanks suzie!

The Wards said...

WOW! You two are the best leaders. I am so glad the girls have you. -Jeana