"Conference Feast"

The feast lasted all day and all night!  We feasted upon the inspired words from our General Authorities and feasted upon the delicious food made by our daddy.  We were spiritually and physically fed till we were stuffed!  Conference for us is all about being "FED".  For breakfast during the first session we had German pancakes, "Love at Home" Stratta, Potatoes and bacon.  This year I made something new for the kids, Conference Folders.  It contained activities to keep them listening and attentive during the talks.  And those conference packets also work wonders (thanks Nikol).  But, the kids are getting older and can actually sit and listen for at least a little while.  It's neat to watch your kids sitting quietly taking notes on the words the Prophet is speaking.  I hope one day they will read their Conference Journals and take to heart what they have written.  For the second session we had snacks.  Different kinds of Cheese and Crackers, olives and salami filled our bellies.  This is also the session we play our favorite, "Conference Bingo".  This time the kids got a little too competitive and we had to shut down the game a little early.  But, that was okay we didn't let the M&M markers go to waste!  My favorite talk of the day was Elder Holland's.  He spoke with such passion and faith that I really "felt" what he was saying.  He has such a strong, heart felt testimony of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith.  We completed the Conference with our last feast for dinner.  We had Rosemary, Thyme crusted Prime Rib, Mashed potatoes and Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.  And for dessert, Pumpkin-Banana Mousse Pie.  All the kids helped prepare the feasts, it was such a good family day.  A day where we stay in our jammies, eat to our hearts content, enjoy each others company and be spiritually uplifted.  A perfect day in my eyes!