A personal favorite...

I don't know if you're like me, but I look forward to conference weekend. It means, pajama's, good food, lazy days, being spiritually fed and spending two straight days sitting next to Jared under a blanket. I honestly think it should be every other month. But that's just me!

This conference time I took the counsel that was written in a previous Ensign article, to write down questions or concerns that you have. I did this. I had a few things on my mind that I was thinking about, and it was amazing how several talks referenced my thoughts. This is something I love about being taught by the Spirit. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (http://www.lds.org/) I am thankful to be taught personally by the Holy Ghost by this it testifies of the Lords individual love He has for me. It's so individualized and it uplifts me personally. I am so thankful to know personally of the Lord's love for me and His desire to have me become more like Him. This is something I have realized more and more every day. How life is a journey and that it requires continual effort and humility to become like Him.

Anyways, I LOVED this General Conference time...again as usual. I loved that as speakers would come on, Alayna would say, "Mom, do you love this man, too?" I soon realized I have favorites. Hey, it left an impression on her, that some you need to be really quiet and reverent and not ask Mommy or Daddy questions. It was a fun teaching moment for her. This little girl sat through all four sessions. (Well as good as a little 3 year old can!!! It encompassed a lot of back tickles, coloring, candy corns, books, scrapbooks, and yes, more candy corns!) Her favorite part was during the songs so she could stand up and dance to them. I loved over hearing her sing a few words and then here her say, "I know this one Mommy, I do!" Little kiddo's are so young and impressionable. I just love that.

We enjoyed having Brian and Ashley come and spend the day with us on Saturday. Thank you for being so willing to hang with us! Even though you knew we had kiddos. I hope they weren't too distracting for you! (I thought for a three year old Alayna did great! We had Jake nap both sessions, from 10-2 and 2-4 - Somehow it worked!!!) I hope you all enjoyed the good food and relaxing weekend. Jared and I both enjoyed it immensely!