It's an annual tradition in the Sunset 1st Ward to have "The Bike Parade". At this event, all of the kids that attend decorate their self propelled vehicle of choice - bike, scooter, big wheel (do they make these any more? I seriously loved mine) and all together in a huge mass follow a route around the neighborhood selected by the primary presidency. There are three or four stops on the parade where each of the kids get to hear something great about cool stuff. Of course, the topic is also selected by the primary presidency (this year happened to be Book of Mormon prophets), the food is selected by the primary presidency (hot dogs and Otter Pops - yum!), and (in this case) the entertainment is provided by some of the primary presidency's husbands........
Okay, so here's how it went down. It was a hot June day and I'm running around making sure there is adequate streamer and playing cards (for making noise in the spokes of course) on all of the bikes. When "Nephi" pulls up in his car with "King Benjamin" and asks "now where am I supposed to be again?" I quickly inform him and "Nephi" drives off to drop off "King Benjamin" at his designated "tower". So, we're a go. Opening prayer and we're off. We arrive at the 1st stop........and there's no Nephi. No "prophet" at all. I look down the street and notice "Nephi's" car going up the wrong street. I notice and so do a bunch of other adults in the ward. Great. So (of course) we decide to sing "We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet". All of the sudden towards the end of the song "Nephi" comes walking down the street. Hooray - the bike parade is saved! Perfect timing really.
"Nephi" actually explained that he was late because he was dropping off his good buddy King Benjamin. Luckily, he had wonderful inspiring things to say. At one point, along with a familiar story, he even explained how hard it was for him to sometimes go and do what the Lord commanded. Of course, Nephi did what he should no matter what. He compared this to how it might be hard to get to church on time by 9:00 am (our ward attendance has been down since the time change) and urged the kids to help their parents get out of bed. What a great guy that "Nephi" is. Of course, he also thanked everyone for living in a town that was named after his dad. How much better can it get? Due to these and other great words of wisdom, my girls felt a strong attraction.
The other cool thing about this Nephi is that he was up making his costume with his mom until 1 am. They hit DI just before it closed and everyone knows DI is full of incomparable treasures. Although you can't see them here, the sandles might have been my favorite.
But the real moment of Primary Presidency glory and church calling satisfaction finally came when the lady in this picture (the one on the far right) came up to me after "Nephi's" speech and told me what nice legs "Nephi" has. Told me in three to four long sentences. Perfect. Just as I planned - the real intent of all our hard work. I'm sure she heard every inspiring word.
Okay, so here's how it went down. It was a hot June day and I'm running around making sure there is adequate streamer and playing cards (for making noise in the spokes of course) on all of the bikes. When "Nephi" pulls up in his car with "King Benjamin" and asks "now where am I supposed to be again?" I quickly inform him and "Nephi" drives off to drop off "King Benjamin" at his designated "tower". So, we're a go. Opening prayer and we're off. We arrive at the 1st stop........and there's no Nephi. No "prophet" at all. I look down the street and notice "Nephi's" car going up the wrong street. I notice and so do a bunch of other adults in the ward. Great. So (of course) we decide to sing "We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet". All of the sudden towards the end of the song "Nephi" comes walking down the street. Hooray - the bike parade is saved! Perfect timing really.
"Nephi" actually explained that he was late because he was dropping off his good buddy King Benjamin. Luckily, he had wonderful inspiring things to say. At one point, along with a familiar story, he even explained how hard it was for him to sometimes go and do what the Lord commanded. Of course, Nephi did what he should no matter what. He compared this to how it might be hard to get to church on time by 9:00 am (our ward attendance has been down since the time change) and urged the kids to help their parents get out of bed. What a great guy that "Nephi" is. Of course, he also thanked everyone for living in a town that was named after his dad. How much better can it get? Due to these and other great words of wisdom, my girls felt a strong attraction. The other cool thing about this Nephi is that he was up making his costume with his mom until 1 am. They hit DI just before it closed and everyone knows DI is full of incomparable treasures. Although you can't see them here, the sandles might have been my favorite.
But the real moment of Primary Presidency glory and church calling satisfaction finally came when the lady in this picture (the one on the far right) came up to me after "Nephi's" speech and told me what nice legs "Nephi" has. Told me in three to four long sentences. Perfect. Just as I planned - the real intent of all our hard work. I'm sure she heard every inspiring word. 
"Nephi's" real life best friend "King Benjamin".
