I have so much to catch up on!
Okay so two weeks ago I was able to go up to Women's Conference again in Provo, UT with my mom! It was such a wonderful amazing experience again! I seriously wouldn't miss this trip,even though I have a hard time leaving my hubby.
We went up on Wednesday afternoon and met up with Jade & Keri. We ate at Zuppas again.. I love that place! St. George needs to get one! We then went and checked in and got settled..
Here is a picture of our cute crib for 2 days.. (& my mom's cute p.j.'s)
We stayed at different dorms this year than last year so we had a sink in our room and then had community showers/bathrooms. This is so weird when your use to complete privacy and your own space! ha, but it was fun.
The next morning we got up bright and early and were ready to head down to the first session at 9:00 a.m. Ruth Todd was the first speaker and she did amazing! I really liked her talk! Here is a picture of the place starting to fill up. It's so crowded that when you have certain classes picked out your literally sometimes jogging or leaving classes early to get to the class you really want.
Beautiful "Y" picture!
Our next class was taught by Chad Lewis and his wife, titled 'Mormons Warning: Arming Your Home & Family. They gave a good talk about raising a family in the church. Our next class was on marriage and was taught by Gayla Maria and John Rosenberg, titled "The Power to Uplift another. Accentuating the Positive in Your Spouse." They gave a good talk on marriage and protecting your eternal marriage. I loved the quote they used - 'Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.'
We skipped out on the third class and ran over to Subway, which is off campus, for some lunch and a REAL Diet Coke.. yum! :) The last session that day was a little boring for me. We did get some fun BYU Bookstore shopping in though!
After the last session it was 5 and we were ready to go and eat dinner. I love how close Costa Vida is to BYU campus and we were able to walk there again for dinner this year. We had a lot of fun that night talking and laughing with Jade, Keri & Lauren. That night was the big concert and Hilary Weeks hosted it. She did a great job and I love her voice! It was a lot different than last year because it wasn't as up -beat or fun. It was a little more serious and they showed video clips of mothers and sisters in the church. It was really touching but just not much of concert-party vibe. They gave everyone a little battery operated candle and at the end of the night everyone in the audience lit there's on and it looked SO awesome in the huge Marriott Center. I wish I would have taken a picture. It was a really neat to see some sisters from New Zealand document their story of how they have endured so much there because of the earthquakes. They have had 18 earthquakes in like a year and half, which includes the aftershocks. It was amazing to hear their story and their testimonies and then they were brought on stage. They had traveled all this way to be apart of Women's Conf. That was really awesome to see.
On Friday we were up early.. again and off to start the rest of the day. The opening session was by Sandra Rogers, titled "Discipleship and Our Ministry." She gave awesome points on being a disciple of Christ and having charity.
We ran off to the first class which was titled "You Either Have to Laugh or Cry, I prefer to Laugh. Crying Gives me a Headache" by Karen Whiting, and Duella Williams . This was a great class! They had such a good sense of humor and were able to get their great lesson and stories to us. I had a lot of great quotes from this class. They said that Laughter boosts your immune system and gives you immense energy. If laughter came in a pill form we would all be lining up for it. " We all have thunderstorms in our lives, but it takes the thunderstorms to see the rainbows."
Our second class was on "Patience with yourself. You are closer to heaven than you suppose." by Julie Bagley and Mary Ellen Edmunds. They gave a great lesson as well. I loved how they said that ' no one was foreordained to fail or be wicked, we all our children of God.'
My last class was on "The Heart of Her Husband Doth Safely Trust in Her; being a safe haven for your spouse." by Sara & Hank Smith. I really got a lot out of this one. Learning and building trust within your spouse and outside relationships. I really liked how they said you don't dwell on past; you don't drive foward looking out the rear view mirror you look forward but check back every once in awhile in the rear view mirror. The last and closing session was taught by Elder Neil Anderson and his wife on "Our Prayers for our granddaughters". It was really good as well. They talked about how we are in great days of destiny and have much to look forward too.
I enjoyed hanging out with this girl! It's so fun to hang out with our mom's! I'm so happy they are always willing to go along with us! :)
This was mostly for my husband..
..well both of these pictures..
This trip wouldn't be complete without this deliciousness of chocolate covered cinnamon bears..
Trying to get a picture of the 'Y' better.. (again for Adam)
haha but it was kind of a failed attempt.
My mom and I were going back and forth whether to leave Friday night or Saturday morning (like usual). Jade and Keri had to leave Friday night and so it would just be my mom and I going to dinner or something in Provo.Well Adam kept calling me and was telling me I should come home on Friday if that would work with my mom. (silly boy must have missed me) He had a tourney in Vegas all day Saturday and I really didn't want to come home to an empty house and sit home all day waiting for him. Sooo.. we decided to leave Friday right after the last session. It was super busy and made the trip go by much more quickly. We stopped for quick shopping trip at the Orem mall and then were on our way home. We didn't get into St. G until about 11. It was so nice to see Adam though and then I was up the next morning at 6:30 getting ready to head south to Vegas.. way too much going on in 3 days! I was exhausted! But it was so much fun!
Vegas had the BEST weather two weekends ago.. and Adam got to play on Yankees field..
Had to snap this quick pic of my hubby with our friends little boy.. he is adorable..
so is this picture!
Some of the boys..
Eventful weekend to say the least!
I loved the quality time with my mom and I always feel like I grow so much afterward Women's Conference and have experienced such great talks/lessons. I was sad I didn't have enough time to see my bff's house and that I didn't have a lot of shopping time with my mom but it was well worth the quick trip.. If you haven't had the change to go yet, you are missing out and need to go!
Well until next year..
