October 2012 -- General Conference

We have a tradition in our family that after a child turns 8 they get a special trip to general conference with either mom, dad, or both.  Adam turned 8 in 2012, so I had the privilege of taking him to conference for the first time.

Our trip was so bonding and spiritual.  With four children, it is hard to get quality one-on-one time, so I am extra thankful for these opportunities.  Adam and I stopped at the newly dedicated, Brigham City Temple on our way to Salt Lake.  Adam was so sweet and reverent on the temple grounds.

Then in Salt Lake we spent some time walking around the conference center before going in.  Adam loved the waterfall there (he has always loved water, which is probably why he is such a great swimmer and water skier!)  He also loved when President Monson walked into the conference center and everyone stood and was completely silent.  Adam told me he felt "happy inside" when that happened.  It is so sweet when our children are learning about feeling the spirit.

Also amazing about our Utah trip is that I met an intriguing man one night for dessert at a hole in the wall diner.  The slice of pie that night changed my life, but more on that later....