Thursday, July 9, 2026
The pioneers worked hard. They also knew how to have a good time. Today we got to do both.
The afternoon was filled with pioneer activities, and we are happy to report that the youth of the St. George North Stake rose to the challenge with enthusiasm and varying degrees of success. There was 9 square, tug-of-war, a slate of races that got more competitive with every round, slingshot target practice, cornhole, and the Oreo-off-the-forehead challenge.
And then the Hoedown.
Every year people wonder if the youth will actually get into the hoedown. Every year the answer is yes, absolutely, with full commitment. Boots were stomping. Hands were clapping. Do-si-dos were attempted with wildly different outcomes. Someone was showing off. Someone else was doing their best and honestly that counts for everything.
The pioneers danced too, you know. After long weeks on the trail they would gather and sing and dance because joy is not something you put on hold until life gets easier. It's something you choose right in the middle of it. Good lesson from our ancestors, and a really fun Thursday night.