General Conference, October 2014

Our conference traditions this year were a little different with little bit of the same.  The same is that we watched as a family on Saturday with lots of fun food.  This year we did fondue.  I made a big pot of cheddar cheese fondue and we dipped all kinds of veggies, bread, fruit and even meats.  It was fun.

Paige also made herself a big fort in the basement from which to watch conference.  Everyone in the family had to take their turn in there to visit Paige.

Some things that were different this year.  First off, we didn't do a puzzle.  No reason why, we just didn't set one up.  We also didn't have the Griffins with us this year.  They just found out they are moving and so they were busy trying to get their house ready.  We did however, have another family come over on Sunday, Rachel and Megan Bodily.  We had a homemade pot roast dinner and enjoyed their awesome company.

One last, new thing this year--I worked on a craft during one of the Saturday sessions!  What?!  I haven't done a craft forever.  Ain't had much time for craftin' around here lately.  Anyways, I signed up for a Relief Society craft the day before and of course, I didn't finish it at the activity.  I had to bring all the supplies home, but instead of stashing it in the pile of good intentions, I decided to make it a priority and finish it while I was watching conference and with a little help from Paige I did it.

Here it is---a coffee filter door wreath.

Yep, I folded and glued hundreds of filters onto this wreath.  I just need to add a ribbon.  Who knows when I'll get around to that, but at least it's finished enough to hang!

As for Conference, some favorite talks were
Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence
By Elder Jörg Klebingat


Are We Not All Beggars?

By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Stay in the Boat and Hold On!By Elder M. Russell Ballard