Weekend Top 7

General Conference Weekend was really nice. We enjoyed:

1. Jackson Elementary School's Fall Festival Friday night. Justin was so excited that I was volunteering to help with one of the carnival games. He would come up to me every so often and give me a big hug and kiss. I'm enjoying it now while he still thinks I'm cool! :)

2. Inspiring counsel from church leaders. I was touched to hear the explaination that our neighborhoods don't experience more tragedy than other neighborhoods. As close-knit member communities, we are just more aware of what is going on in our neighbors lives because we are giving service to help each other during hard times.

3. Couch-pillow pyramids. The boys were trying to entertain themselves during conference (and no one got hurt!).

4. Elders Quorum potluck at the park between sessions. I actually got to visit with other adults this time since I didn't have to follow Tyler like a hawk to make sure he didn't fall off the "Big Kid" playground. There are definitely some benefits to growing up.

5. Priesthood session moms and kids get-together at the Bowden's home.

6. Newly discovered favorite treat: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter on vanilla ice cream. Mmmmm...just like pumpkin pie!

7. Justin learned how to do a word search and decifer a secret code in the Primary Conference Packet. He is really having fun now that he is learning to read.