Continuing a tradition that started two conferences ago when our friends sent us the most awesome puzzle of the world, we now do puzzles during conference. It keeps us awake, everyone engaged, and allows us to talk about what we are hearing... thanks to streaming. This Noah's Ark puzzle of 1000 piecs took longer and was more complex than we thought it would be. We finished it half way through the last session.
Speaking of conference, I couldn't help notice how so many of the talks were about parents and families. Stressing how important it is that we take responsibility for teaching our children and protecting them from the influences around them. We have often discussed how nice it is to be here with no TV and comercials telling us what we need to buy. The girls are in a small school where there is no competition to have the most expensive jeans or tennis shoes. Granted, it would be nice if they had others besides their parents sharing their testimonies with them at church and other places, but sometimes I think they listen all the more closely when we come to visit because it is special to be in a class with other kids who know the gospel like they do. I am so happy for the opportunity to be home with my kids and to be so involved in their lives.