General Conference April 2017

A quick post to document another General Conference.

Preston was more interested in cutting than in coloring or any kind of taking notes.  

I tried having him make a collage of words that he heard.  Letting him cut things out from past friends.  That was a bit beyond his ability to figure out without my help, but he enjoyed just gluing random pictures.

The big kids were pretty focused and enjoyed earning conference cash again.  

We didn't have a chance to do a a conference menu-with the timing of our watching we didn't need a lunch.  The kids missed doing that, but we had lots of treat options for sale for dessert at the conference store which they loved.

A couple of their note pages:

Brielle

Ethan

Ethan 8-year Interview and Stats

Ethan continues to be a bundle of intense energy.  He has a lot of self confidence which is refreshing.  He does really well in school other than being too eager to socialize during class time.  He entertains himself easily making new projects (some of his most recent: a guitar made out of cardboard and duct tape, planting his own garden, building a marble track designed with paper and tape.)  He doesn't think to ask before doing and I often find him in the middle of some sort of creation.  I don't always appreciate the mess made in the process, but I love his creativity and ambition.  He loves when I assign him big projects (such as cleaning out the shed or taking apart an old shelf that needs to be thrown out) and is a great help.

Height: 55 inches (99%)
Weight: 70 lbs (93%)
Sleeping: 11 hours (8:00 pm-7:00 am) Still falls asleep quickly and wakes up on the move
Hobbies: Loves all sports.  This year he has done basketball, track and volleyball.  But he'll happily do any and all.  He gets very involved in college sports and immediately asks the scores when he wakes up if they finished after he had to go to bed.  He enjoys playing the piano, reading, and cooking.  He is in charge of Saturday breakfast and likes to make german pancakes and breakfast burritos best.  He is so excited about being a cub scout.

Ethan's responses to 8-year-old Interview Questions

What is your name? Ethan

When is your birthday? March 9th

How old are you? 8

What is your favorite color? Turquoise
What is your favorite song? I'm a Child of God

What is your favorite food? Spaghetti

What is your favorite animal? Snow Leopard

What is your favorite movie? Trolls

What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip
What is your favorite dessert? brownies

Who is your best friend? Justin

What is your favorite book? Go Dogs Go (but then after said he actually likes all animals books-non fiction is his favorite). 

What is your favorite thing to do? Play with my family

When do you go to bed? 7:30

What does your Daddy do? He works at USC

What does your Mommy do? She takes care of children at home
What do you like about being 7? That I get to be baptized.