Conference Weekend

We loaded everyone up and headed to Salt Lake City for April General Conference Weekend.  Skyler's parents were in from Russia and the kids hadn't seen them in months (the older kids 6 months and the younger kids 9 months). They were all so excited to see 'Faraway Grandma and Grandpa' as the younger kids call them!

It's always so nice to catch up with Mom and Dad.  Bob and Minnie and their family were in town as well which made it all the more fun.  Grandma organized an Easter Egg hunt for the kids in a large deserted hallway at the Marriott where they were staying.  I think it's about the 3rd time we've done it there! That hall has become our hangout place every time we go. The kids will be sorely disappointed when the mall reopens and the hall has a constant flow of people! 

This Conference was particularly special because Trey was able to attend for the first time and because Cort is now 12 and was able to go to the Priesthood session for the first time.  The boys and Sky were able to go through the 'tunnel' entrance with Grandpa. They were able to meet Elder Nelson and Elder Andersen  - how exciting (wish Sky had my camera with him)! They also had wonderful seats only a few rows back! Sky and Grandpa warned Cort it's not always going to be this eventful - but they sure enjoyed it! 

We were sad to say good-bye.  Sky and I knew we'd see them in about 6 weeks in Russia (that post to come). But the kids would have to wait until July - there were definitely tears from some of our more emotional children (i.e. Bo - if you look close you can see his eyes are all red).

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It was well worth the trip - although next conference we may just take the older kids again!






We left Salt Lake Saturday evening and spent the night in Provo.  The weather had been perfect Friday and Saturday - around 70 and sunny.  What a surprise it was to wake up Sunday morning to this!

WOW! It was beautiful! The perfect (although cold) ending to a great weekend.