Conference weekend was wonderful, as always. These bi-annual weekends are so completely restorative and restful. It’s just so nice to have a break from our regular meetings and responsibilities (that I love, but they can get hectic), and enjoy church from the comfort of our own home (or my parents’). We can sit around in jammies all day or listen while being productive. Then, you add the blessing of hearing incredible, articulate, inspiring messages from some of the purest, smartest, most spiritual people in the world, throw in some good gathering time with family and what’s not to love?
During the Priesthood Session Saturday night, the kids and moms (this year, just Eliza, Mom and me) meet at the pumpkin patch for the kids to pick out just the right one.
Then we head back to my Mom’s so the kids can paint them. It’s so fun to see what they come up with and how different they all approach this. Some of the kids are done in 2 seconds and some could spend 2 hours. They all take it pretty seriously though and are so cute and impressed by each other.
Not every grandma would turn this many kids loose with paint in her lovely home!
The kids love this tradition!
Sunday, we gathered again at my parents. This time, Ryan and Macy and their kids came, and Davis and Melissa too. The kids worked really hard at conference bingo and then we ate a great dinner together, followed by a little show by the girls. It was a perfect Conference Sunday.
Sunday morning session at our house – another great reason for church at home!
2 comments:
one thing is clear. My kids are crazy photogenic. ; )
That was such a delightful weekend. The pumpkin painting has got to me one of my very favorite traditions. The kids all do such cute things, and I love watching the really little ones spend so much time and care (and paint!) on their pumpkins.
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