Thursday, November 14, 2013

{Young Women in Excellence 2013}

Olivia chose to take on this event for one of her big YW projects.  She chose an awesome theme, "Beautiful to Him."  She had a great vision of how she wanted to the night to go and after many hours of planning and preparing, it was an awesome night.  Everything came together and the message that we are beautiful to our Savior was apparent as these girls shared their talents and testimonies.
It is so rewarding as a mother to see her daughter grow into such a beautiful person, inside & out.  Olivia has such a strong testimony and, as always, a very sensitive spirit.  I am so proud of her and I love that she & I have become so close this past year. 
A little happy this project is over....
Here are some pics from the night!  We had a fun little photo booth area which proved to be quite a hit.   My friend, Heather Smith, helped us decorate and I couldn't have done it with out her!  She has a great touch to everything.  We used lots of painted pumpkins, moss, and burlap.  I took most of the girls' pictures at the Draper Temple and we used those in frames next to their display.  For dessert, we just did a fun table with milk & cookies.  Super fun!




































 one of the best parts was having Mom there!

6 comments :

Hillary Garner said...

This is amazing! Live the theme and all the details. What a great project and Jeb you are the best most supportive mom! Good job!

Heather Williams said...

Jen, I don't know why I'm so emotional today but this made me cry! What! This is amazing and I love the them Olivia picked. You guys did awesome with the colors, the props, the fun displays and pictures...the photo booth...everything. Thanks for sharing, you'll want this documented after all the hours you spent.

Thanks for this inspiring post!

Laura Copeland said...

Your mom told me you had started blogging again. I'm so glad! This is really history--and you have done such a great job documenting such an important time in your beautiful daughter's life! This truly was inspirational and a time none of you will ever forget. Way to go, Olivia (and mom)!

Ang said...

Holy amazing. Jen, I lovveee what you guys did! So awesome. And way to go Livers. She truly is a beautiful girl, always has been. Her spirit shines through and she is just all around lovely! Love you guys!

Six Girls and One Boy said...

I felt so privileged to attend this amazing event! Thanks so much for inviting me. I often think whenever we get together with you and your family how grateful we are that you live so much closer so that these opportunities are available to attend!

I was so proud as a mother and grandmother of both of you beautiful girls and your talents!!!

Camille said...

Wow! This looks amazing! How neat for Olivia and rewarding as a mom. So fun to see her grow into such a beautiful girl inside and out.