Primary Practice

Let it be known, even before (many years before) I had children or was married, I was always a fan of the primary program at church.  Spending so much time in a University (Singles) Ward we didn't have a primary and thus I was lacking in watching those cute kids sing songs and repeat their parts from memorization.  Obviously, it's no secret I was beyond excited that Addison was FINALLY able to participate in her FIRST ever Primary Program as a Sunbeam.  We were both excited to practice her part for the two weeks before hand.  Addison has always had a great memory and it didn't take her long at all to memorize her part.  

I was the lucky one that got to take her to the Saturday afternoon practice and see the whole program before the actual day.  It was sooo cute watching her sit up there reverently next to her friends and wait for her turn at the microphone.  And she did great when it finally came.  Her teacher was whispering everyone's parts in their ear as they stepped up to the microphone.  However, I mentioned casually to her that Addison knew her part and was probably just shy but she knows it!  She was glad to hear it and commented that she'd give Addison the opportunity to say it all on her own on the big day of the program.

The day of the program came and we even sat on the opposite side of our "usual bench" just so we could see our little Sunbeam sing her songs and say her part.  She did great - although it was hard to see her past all the big kids.  She even said her part perfectly.  We couldn't have been more proud.  And it must have shone on our faces because she was equally as proud and happy to participate.  I'm amazed that she was able to stand in front of so many faces.  I even have a hard time with that when I give talks.  So proud of our big Sunbeam Addison.  And yay for finally having a girly that is old enough for the primary program!

Addison's Part:  "Heavenly Father's Plan is a plan of Happiness!"