Cultural Celebration!

So, we had our cultural celebration for the Payson Temple this week-end.  And what a party it was.  It was absolutely amazing.  Here are the girls during the practice part.  We ran through the show 2 times for practice before we had a 3 hour respite.  During the 3 hour break, the kids were able to eat and do hair and get our "glam" makeup on in preparation for the show.

Sydney was soooo funny.  This is the first time we have done "glam" makeup for her.  She told me later, I kinda like this mom.  Then Sunday morning, she says, I feel like I need mascara this morning.  Guess who is getting makeup for her birthday!  She had so much fun helping the other girls with their hair and getting everything just right.  And then it was back off to the stadium one more time.

Mason was in the armies of Helaman march.  It was so cool to see the YM of 4 stakes out on the field.  They sang the Youth of Zion, and onward Christian Soldiers.  They finally all sang for the performance and it was really powerful.  

Sydney's group did the ribbon dance to Redeemer of Israel.  All the youth in the stands participated in the signing of the 3rd verse.  Then we were all part of the finale when we created a rainbow.  We are waiting for the whole thing to be available on-line on the churches web-site.  But until then, you can catch some highlights at this link!  Cultural Celebration Highlights    When the video is ready it will be able to be seen here... Payson Temple Cultural Celebration

Because after all of this really nice weather, a storm cloud appeared and didn't disappear for about 2 hours.  It was insane, the amount of rain that fell.  The girls were so worried and wanted to go home, but we just reassured them that the show will go on no matter how long we have to wait.  And it did.

  And this was the aftermath of the show.  Getting home at 11:30, sending Morgan off to work and my little Sydney sleeping in until 8:30 when we had to get them up and get ready for the temple dedication itself.  We truly tired her out!