I love trying to create an atmosphere for this time of year. One that the boys will remember and look forward to every time conference comes on twice a year. Traditions that bring them a sense of happiness and familiarity.
This year was great. No, they didn't sit down and take notes the whole time, probably not even half, but they did listen really close to get those darn bingos and then just hung out in the room while Justin and I listened.
They slept in their tents, we had good food, we got to go to our traditional priesthood/pizza party at Jen and Janzen's, and we even got some wiggles out outside. Good times.
You can never go wrong with
Jeffrey R. Holland
"Defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them"
and Deiter F. Uchtdorf
"I’m suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be."
I also just loved
Linda S. Reeves
"As we counsel with our children, together we can create a family plan with standards and boundaries, being proactive to protect our homes"
and Russell M. Nelson
"After World War I, a rather risqué song became popular. In promoting immorality, it vowed that 50 million people cannot be wrong. But in fact, 50 million people can be wrong—totally wrong. Immorality is still immorality in the eyes of God, who one day will judge all of our deeds and desires."
"Day after day, on your path toward your eternal destiny, increase your faith. Proclaim your faith! Let your faith show!"
And probably my most favorite talk of all was actually from the Priesthood session. Amazing.
Randall L. Ridd
"This evening I would like to address you as the “choice generation” because never before in history have individuals been blessed with so many choices. More choices mean more opportunities; more opportunities mean more potential to do good and, unfortunately, evil. I believe that God sent you here at this time because He trusts you to successfully discern among the mind-boggling choices available."
"Agency is your power to become. Each choice takes you closer to or further from what you are meant to become; each click has meaning. Always ask yourself, “Where will this choice lead?” Develop the ability to see beyond the moment."
