General Conference

Several months ago we decided to take the boys to general conference. Sammi said she was coming too. With Erin being in Idaho, I thought I should come along as well. On Thursday night following Sammi's game in Neopit, I drove her home and we grabbed our things and headed to Milwaukee. The Barretts were kind enough to let us stay at their home even though they weren't there. We awoke very early and headed to the airport. At 6am we were leaving for Denver. A very short stay and we were on our way to Salt Lake City. We arrived and picked up our rental car. A quick trip into distribution and then a short visit with the Sharps. (Hank's mission president)

Tucanos. Do I need to say more? Our very generous friend Andy set us up for lunch at Tucanos. We ate some excellent Brazillian foods. Erin and Sara met us there. I think the highlight for the girls were the good looking men who served us the meats. What can I say? The girls had their picture taken with those men. Thanks again Andy!

The girls off to play and the rest of us off to Evanston to visit the Wellings and Sam. Two men who are so influential in our lives. If they hadn't served missions, would we have even gone to conference? Who knows? A wonderful visit with wonderful friends.

Saturday after the morning session we were off to SLC for the 2nd session. Met up with the girls who saved us seats. A wonderful experience to sit in the conference center. A check in at a hotel and boys are off again while girls are off to take pictures, eat and play.

Sunday morning brings rain and more conference. Some wonderful spiritual moments for me personally. A long drive to Idaho Falls to see the Hoffman/Likes family. It's always great to see family that we don't get to see very often. Games and laughing and eating and more laughing before heading to bed.

Waking up to snow in early October is a cruel trick. Off to Rexburg to take Erin back to school. A very short stay (Hi Jodi!) and back to Utah. Provo brings the Sister's Missionary Mall, BYU bookstore and a jaunt past the MTC.

Sharla and kids invited us to stay and eat and play with them on Monday night. A wonderful time was had by all. (Except for the Packer game) A visit that was too short but none-the-less a good thing.

Out the door by 5:15am and off to the airport. Flight to Denver where we waited a short time and then back to Milwaukee. A drive home and Sammi off to the girl's volleyball game where they shocked Rosholt by beating them in 3 games. Way to go girls! Me at home unpacking and the laundry has begun.

A very wonderful, spiritual, fun 5 days. I'm thankful we could do it together!