I liked that Easter and conference fell on the same weekend this year. It was pretty laid back, and we ate our weight in sugar. Ike took naps during all four sessions and I was pretty amazed at how good the kids were. I think it helped on Sunday that they had a basket full of candy to keep them quiet.
Hailey made a little pulpit for Sister Wixom to stand at
I love every conference... but I felt especially touched during April's. I don't know if it was because the kids were being such gems and I could listen so well, or the speakers were all just extra amazing, or I was trying to have the Spirit with me. Maybe all of the above. I tried to pick a favorite talk, but there are too many.
Linda K. Burton talked so much about how women should treat their husbands. Sometimes I feel that Dad and Husbands don't get the respect they deserve. I loved her talk.
L. Tom Perry spoke about how our voices must be heard concerning traditional families. I think that we as Christians are sometimes too afraid of offending others, that we don't stand up for our beliefs.
Russell M. Nelson asked what we are going to change in our lives after listening to conference. He also asked if our Sabbath day is a delight to God, and what sign are we giving God by how we spend our Sabbath day? Sometimes I get discouraged when asked a question that really makes me take a look at how I am living my life and if my behavior is a delight to God... but I only felt uplifted and excited to do better. At the end of his talk he asked "what sign do I want to give God?" Hailey turned to me and said, "I want to give God the I love you sign". It reminded me that kids are paying attention even when you think they're not, and that striving to live better is just like telling God that we love him.
I was so touched by Dieter F. Uchtdorf''s talk on Easter. One thing stuck out to me in particular. "The Savior's atonement cannot become common place". Sometimes I forget the greatness of His sacrifice. Sometimes I go through the motions during the sacrament, without even one thought towards Christ and the Atonement. I am too busy making sure no one sticks their fingers in the other water cups or takes too many pieces of bread. But I know I can do both... and I am trying harder to do so.
I love every conference... but I felt especially touched during April's. I don't know if it was because the kids were being such gems and I could listen so well, or the speakers were all just extra amazing, or I was trying to have the Spirit with me. Maybe all of the above. I tried to pick a favorite talk, but there are too many.
Linda K. Burton talked so much about how women should treat their husbands. Sometimes I feel that Dad and Husbands don't get the respect they deserve. I loved her talk.
L. Tom Perry spoke about how our voices must be heard concerning traditional families. I think that we as Christians are sometimes too afraid of offending others, that we don't stand up for our beliefs.
Russell M. Nelson asked what we are going to change in our lives after listening to conference. He also asked if our Sabbath day is a delight to God, and what sign are we giving God by how we spend our Sabbath day? Sometimes I get discouraged when asked a question that really makes me take a look at how I am living my life and if my behavior is a delight to God... but I only felt uplifted and excited to do better. At the end of his talk he asked "what sign do I want to give God?" Hailey turned to me and said, "I want to give God the I love you sign". It reminded me that kids are paying attention even when you think they're not, and that striving to live better is just like telling God that we love him.
I was so touched by Dieter F. Uchtdorf''s talk on Easter. One thing stuck out to me in particular. "The Savior's atonement cannot become common place". Sometimes I forget the greatness of His sacrifice. Sometimes I go through the motions during the sacrament, without even one thought towards Christ and the Atonement. I am too busy making sure no one sticks their fingers in the other water cups or takes too many pieces of bread. But I know I can do both... and I am trying harder to do so.
We had Easter dinner at G & G Jenkins.
My Mom had buckets for them to decorate for the egg hunt.
digging into the Easter spoils
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I love Hailey's pulpit. I did not listen very well this conference. Thank goodness for the Ensign.
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