The Weekend Autumn Conference

Edenbrooke, which I read cover to cover in one day

Autumn General Conference Weekend 2013

(I thought it might never come.)

Saturday morning cleaning and errands

Dead battery and instant helpers sent to my rescue
Family tennis!

Highlights from Saturday sessions

Soares (my mission president!): "overcome your weaknesses as soon as possible"

Bednar on tithing: "simple, subtle blessings. . .through the windows of heaven"

Uchtdorf: "doubt your doubts before you doubt faith"

Packer: "there is a safe place"

Christofferson to women: "your moral authority is vital"

Holland on depression: "if the bitter cup does not pass, drink it, and be strong"

New clipboards and art supplies for the kids

The best Sunday visitor who came with surprises and a sense of humor

Trader Joe treats

Apple pie and my favorite veggie burritos

Highlights from Sunday sessions

Eyring: God places us in families because "family members will love us no matter what"

Oaks: "our ultimate priority is to love God"

Oscarson on gaining testimony: "Do the work first"

Scott: the most important thing is recognize the power of the Atonement in our lives

Monson: Sadness and suffering are universal. Without trials we wouldn't progress.

 Cook: Bondage of self is caused by addictive substances and addictive trendy philosophies

Anderson: Sacred responsibilities are given to each gender

McConkie: When teaching, listen to the Spirit and to the student

Hamilton: Satan tried to get us to substitute good activities for the best ones

 Ochoa: "Don't forget to look up" to the source of all wisdom and truth

Vinson: "I have felt His Love and it is the sweetest feeling"

Nelson: Self-mastery is power of reason over appetite. "Freedom from self-slavery is true liberation."

Our squirrel friend Fatty who brazenly begs at the sliding glass door