YoutH ConFerencE 2009

This year's Youth Conference theme was S.M.I.L.E. (Spiritually Minded is Life Eternal) Our Stake Youth Committee worked with Gastonia Stake Youth Committee and planned a wonderful conference. Zach had the opportunity to be a part of that and really enjoyed it. I was not good at remembering my camera so I did not get pictures of the service project and a few other activites. They had 2 dances one formal and one casual. They had a day of Workshops... Defences Against the Dark Arts taught by Br. Nanto, An Ultimate Asset, Bro Barker, Missionary Preparation by 2 recently returned missionaries, and "Living His Life" twist on the Living My Life song by Steve page. I must say he did an excellent job! They were all great. Their service project was a carnival for the kids of Boys and Girls club. It was great fun and they had about 250 kids come. It was alot of work but the kids pulled it off and did a great job. Tory was such a good sport this weekend as we took care of YC, Chaperoning, and all of Steve's bishop responsibilities. Thanks so much Tory. It really helped to not have to worry about you.

Some of our Kannapolis youth,

Sebastian, Leah, Anna, Sam, Michael, Leilani

Jenica and Mariel came down for the weekend from DC and Conneticut. It was a nice surprise for Zach and his other friends.

Zach, Alex, Yiselle, Ben Mariel, Jenica

Zach and his dad

Steve surprised me and showed up after doing a wedding that evening. I finally got a dance partner.

Bro. Peacock with his girl friend Angie and Jack Sigg (gotta love that hair)

We were so glad that Emma Came to the dance. We have missed seeing her since she has been at BYU ( She is crazy fun)

Abby & Hailey

Sasha & Sebastian

Hailey and Zach

Hailey and Michael

Aubrey and Cory

Abby & Ryan

Ben and Celeste

Zach with his YM Pres. Jacob Peacock. Cool how they wore the same color shirt.

Abby and Anna

Abby with some of her friends, Allie, Micayla, and Aubrey

Zach and Jenica are so funny together. They were dancing and Jenica tries to dip Zach. I think she actually dropped him on the dance floor! She is so fun.

Zach & Yiselle

Jenica & Zach

Zach & Joey

I have great kids! It was wonderful being able to be with them at YC. Although Abby did keep her distance....I believe its a girl thing....non of my boys were ever like that!

Those two really love each other!

Abigail Zachary

Me & Zach at the semi-formal dance. I love chaperoning the Youth!

Handsome Zach

Yiselle & Zach

Yiselle & Zach & Jenica

I love this picture, sooo funny!

Luke, Mariel, Ben, Alex, Yiselle, Jenica, Zach