Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Oct. '17 Week 1- General Conference, Anna Fire Station, McK Activity Days Program, Hike with Stewarts

Sunday we had our conference french toast and then we sorted through our 72 hour emergency kits while listening to the first session of conference.  We also set up a tent in the family room to hopefully help entertain the kids a little and help them (or us) listen better.  In between the sessions we took the kids for a walk and the animals in our neighborhood came right up to the fence, probably thinking we had food for them.  We also got the sad news that Bro. Salisbury in our ward and Elder Robert D. Hales both passed away within an hour of each other.  During the next session of conference Dan was spending time with the Salisbury family while I made zucchini bread and we painted finger nails.  
(The top picture is from Saturday night after the men folk came back from Priesthood.)
We went to the conference recap at Dan's parents' house that evening.  Grandfather gave us a little insight into rushing to Elder Hales' bedside and giving him a blessing before he passed.  He said in the blessing he told him he would continue to preach the gospel on either side of the veil.  He also told us Pres. Monson is receiving great care and in good spirits.  
Monday Anna had gymnastics and then we went through her clothes (next size up) in the basement. Dan helped the Salsburys with funeral plans that evening.  
Jonathan borrowed our TV that night for something he needed to set up with his own TVs at home.  

Tuesday I went walking with Rachael then Desi came over to play.  Jonathan returned our TV.  In the afternoon Ben had gymnastics and McKenna had dance.  It was "bring a friend" day, so she took Camille.  McKenna also went with Dan that night to visit the Chatelains while the other three kids wached shows in the basement while I cleaned up toys and finished sorting Anna's clothes.  

Wednesday I babysat Clara and Charlie in the morning.  After lunch Brynn watched Bethany while I went with Anna to her preschool "be there" activity, which was a visit to the fire station.  Anna started out brave but was too shy in the end to climb in the fire truck drivers seat or to even pose for her group class picture.  
Later, McKenna finished her book report then later played with Brittana.  

Thursday I attended Anna's music class with her.  Later that evening, Mickelle babysat while Dan and I went with McKenna to an Activity Days Program.  There was a soup and salad dinner, a slide show of pictures from the last year, and then each girl presented three things they have worked on in the three areas of the Faith in God book.  
Learning and Living the Gospel: She brought Book of Mormon Stories because we read it every morning as a family.  
Developing Talents:  She painted a letter M she got for her BD.  
Serving Others: She brought a heart to represent the time she played piano at an assisted living center.  
Friday I walked with Rachael, then showered and headed to Laurie's for a sisters lunch.  I didn't get any pictures of the grownups, but it was sure fun to see all these GIRL cousins playing together!  
Dan conducted the funeral (his first funeral as Bishop) for Bro. Salisbury and everyone said he did a lovely job! The kids had another sleepover that night in McKenna's room.  

Saturday I took Anna and Bethany grocery shopping then Dan went to a baptism.  Dan also got this adorable picture of Bethany.  
After Bethany's nap, we took advantage of the warm temperatures and amazing Fall colors and headed to Killyons Canyon trail up Emigration Canyon.  We hiked with the Stewarts for about three miles and the kids did great! 
Such beautiful weather and colors!! 

 This should be our Christmas card! 
After the hike we went to a park by the U of U and had pizza with the Stewarts.  The kids still had tons of energy to play and run around so we walked to Ugurt for some dessert!
 We ran into all the guys going to the Utah football game.  

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