Then and Now
What pick-up lines work? Name 4.
If I could rearrange the alphabet...I'd put U and I together.
I must be a snowflake. I am falling for you.
Elder Christofferson met his wife, Kathy, at a BYU stadium. He didn't know her name until the yearbook was published months later.
Have you ever forgotten (or had a date forget) your name? What do you do to remember?
mnemonic devices
This current apostle's first date with his wife was a tennis game. "in the initial set he won 6 to 3. As they switched sides he airily complimented Kathy's play. She said nothing, but stared straight ahead. This Elder couldn't remember what the score was of the second set, only that "she cleaned me out"
Do you hold back when you are playing games to or do you give it all you've got?
Henry B. Eyring
Back to Back
Generational Partners stand back to back then throw a ping-pong ball over their head for their partner to catch making 3 consecutive successful catches.
First to catch 3 successful tosses wins.
RS explain: How did you meet your husband and how did he propose.
YW explain: What would the perfect proposal look like? Should the groom-to-be ask the Father first? With or without you.
any
Patricia said, "I remember writing home to my cousin that I had just met the smartest boy in school, who was a terrible tease and even though I couldn't stand him, I had the strangest feeling when I was older, I would marry him." During their courtship Patricia had to encourage this future apostle to serve a mission"
How do you feel about it--will you insist? Did you insist?
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
This prophet rode his bike to Harriet's home to ask her to an activity. The mother said, "Harriet is coming later, but I'd be happy to ride with you".
How do you want a boy to interact with your family, esp mother?
Elder Uchdorf.
Plane Launch
generational Partners use one hand each to build a paper plane that can fly 5 feet.
First plane to cross the marked line while in flight wins
RS: When was your first kiss? Do you regret it?
When is it ok to kiss?
see Strength for youth page 36
This prophet shared that his wife, Frances, had left a note for the children before going to the hospital. "Dear children, do NOT let daddy touch the microwave. ...Or the stove, or the dishwasher, or the dryer"
What jobs do you want your future husband to do? What jobs do you do/does your husband do?
Pres Thomas S. Monson division of labor
This prophet painted a watercolor on the fridge for his wife "Jeanene". Turns out the paint was permanent.
What romantic thing has a spouse or friend done for you?
Elder Richard G. Scott
Mad Batter
Generational partners designate a pitcher and a batter. Pitcher tosses ping-pong to the batter who uses chopsticks to hit the ball back to the pitcher who catches it.
First team to successfully catches the fly ball wins
RS: What do you most love about being married?
YW: What do you most look forward to in a relationship?
any
This couple agree that people don't just "fall in love"; they choose someone with whom they can create the love they desire. Early on, This apostle said, "susan and I tried to figure out how to do the relentless work of marriage and to enjoy it.."
How do you make your relationship enjoyable?
Elder Bednar
This prophet was overwhelmed by the beautiful soprano voice of Dantzel during a musical production he was attending. A few months later, He proposed in the pea patch as the 2 lovebirds were helping Dantzel's mother get peas for dinner.
Where do you want to be proposed to? Or where were you proposed to.
President Russell M. Nelson
Cup Hand
Generational partners each cover one hand with a solo cup then work together to stack 3 dice that stay put.
First team to stack 3 dice that can stay stacked win.