On a Holiday!

Yes....he is 71 going on 16!  SK was in his glory today competing with our team to see who would walk home with the coveted first place.

That is indeed a pogo stick!

He managed 39 hops before losing his balance.

Elder Johnson bested him....he got 131 in.

As you can see ... these were serious competitions which required skill and precision.

It was cool and misty as we set out in the car for a lovely park in Amager.  It was our annual ward outing today, and we had a lovely turnout.  There were activities and visiting and - of course - food!

Our little branch has the best times together....

Later in the day, Family Home Evening was sparsely attended.  We had not even a dozen people there. This is the last holiday for awhile, and people want to take advantage of the long weekend to do something fun....so it isn't uncommon for YSAs to be with their families on this day.

The holiday is known as
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, and is a Christian holiday. It is the day after Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible....(timeanddate.com)

I am not sure how many people actually celebrate it as such, but it is widely known as Pentecost Monday.  Stores and businesses are closed, and no mail is delivered.

A great day for a party!