Every 6 months we get to have a two day feast on the words of modern prophets and apostles. It is the best 2 weekend of every year!!! We have pictures of all of the apostles and the kids love to see if one of them is speaking with each new speaker. Not all of the speakers are apostles but all are leaders in the church. I usually have a treat after each of the apostles speak. The kids really look forward to the amount of treats that are shared on this weekend.
I tried something new this year. I chose a jar and pulled out some beads that we own and asked the kids to place a bead in the jar each time they heard the name of Jesus or any other name that gives reference to him, there are many. They were busy running back and forth. Listening for the name of Jesus and helping each other get beads in the jar for all 10 hours of conference and over the extent of the two days.
10 hours of listening is a long time. The kids did a great job of playing quietly and trying to be attentive. They played with magnets, Duplo's, colored, eat snacks, cuddled with mom or dad, put Kiwico sets together, made bracelets, and I am sure many other creative things.
I feel filled and I am so grateful for these amazing kids that I get to nurture and have influence upon. They are amazing people and they are growing up way to fast.
Some activities that we participated in during the week were to go pick raspberries for the last time of the season. We went to the pumpkin patch to check out what they have and prepare for bringing home a stash. We played at the park. Jumped on the tramp. Went to Ballet. Participated on YLA , CLC and high school classes. Went to scouts, referred some soccer games, YM and YW. Work for dad. Shopping, laundry, cooking sewing, canning, cleaning, driving kids around, and so much more. It is amazing all that goes on in one family in the coarse of 7 days.
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