Conference has always been something that I have looked forward to and dread at the same time. Looking forward to having the spirit in my home and being able to hear council from our prophets and leaders is my favorite part BUT with four small children it has proven very difficult to actually get anything out of conference. One day I found this idea on Pinterest and decided to give it a go. It was AWESOME!!!
For every member of the First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 Apostles, I made a bag with their picture on it. In each bag was either a treat ( a healthy and non sugar to help with hyperactivity) or an activity (like playdough, velcro sticks, playdough, coloring pages). My kids were really excited by this and with every speaker where running over and seeing if their picture matched any of the bags. When it did they would sit quickly and do the activity until it was time to do the next bag! AWESOME!!
We were actually able to sit and watch two full sessions at our own home. Usually we decided to drive around for a session so we can hear. We did decide to go to my family's for the Sunday sessions since its tradition.
This was by far the most favorite activity. Marshmallow temple building!
This is Peter working on his.
Andrew doing his.
My brothers decided they needed to get in on it as well.
The family all together.
Julia found Uncle Glen's skateboard later and decided to test her moves.
I'm really excited about the idea of conference coming again soon. My kids can't wait to see what will be in our bags this time.
3 comments:
I want to do that. It looks so cool for kids.
GENIUS! I'm so doing this(0: You're such a clever lady and sweet mother!
That is so cool. I want to do it too.
Okay, just read Tiff's comment. Um, did I just copy her?
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