I wish I could post photos of Elaine in Jubilee. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take any. Craig was able to take some photos at the Opening Ceremony, but he didn't end up getting any good ones of Elaine. I think we can buy photos of the actual performance; I'll have to see. There were rumors that the New Era staff would be there, so will have to watch and see if anything came of that.
Anyway, it was an incredible event. Three days of 2000+ kids from 11 stakes dancing and singing, also workshops and General Authorities speaking. Testimony meeting tonight.
In the actual public performance, Elaine was in one of the special ensembles done to the music of "God Bless the USA." She did a ballet number with about 10 other girls. She danced better than I have ever seen her: with more confidence and fluidity. She was beautiful! She also had a part in the media clips where she expressed her feelings for her country. Those were the two parts that it was somewhat easy to identify her. Otherwise, she was on the floor with too many kids all dressed somewhat similarly, so it was really hard to pick her out of the crowd.
I am really sorry that Lynette missed the cut-off date for age. This is something she would've really enjoyed doing also. Unfortunately, it is also one of those events that only happens every 30 years or so.
We did have a couple of non-members join us to watch it. Several of Elaine's friends, then also her dance instructor and spouse. Also, one other friend of ours. They all seemed to really enjoy it.
Now, I think I am going to take a nap! For the past three days, we've been getting to bed around 1:00am after doing laundry! And then, Elaine had to be back to the Events Center at 7:30am. Believe me, there were a lot of tired teens and adults in Sacrament Meeting today! I think the Bishop was the only one on the stand who was able to stay awake for the whole meeting!
Now that Jubilee is over, we can start really concentrating on getting ready for our trip to California in a couple of weeks!
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50 years. It happens every 50 years.
Sounds like a great opportunity for Elaine! Don't worry, Lynette, you'll get your chance for special experiences too.
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