Emma is sitting in the rocking chair that used to belong to my Grandma Larsen. She gave it to me to refinish when I was pregnant with Tyler almost 30 years ago. My grandma was born in 1907 so you know the chair is just a few years old. It is so special to me to have it in my home and to see my grandkids enjoy it.
We took the two littlest ones for a walk during the second session on Sunday so that their parents could enjoy some quiet during the session. Wayne and I were able to record it so we watched it after the kids left. Walking around the streets in Mantua during conference was like walking around a ghost town, it was so quiet! It was an awesome time to spend together chatting and watching these two little ones.
After conference we took advantage of the beautiful weather and the last of the autumn time flowers and snapped a few pictures of my girls. I can hardly believe how grown up my little Sydney kidney has gotten! She has lost that little girl look and is looking more and more like a young lady every day. She is so beautiful both inside and out. You can see the sparkle in her daddy's eye when he interacts with her. I think he realizes what we've been warning him about - how quickly the time goes by!
My little Savannah banana! She too is growing like a weed. We had a great weeked with Savannah her Aunt Joce made conference a little more enjoyable even for her with some fun coloring activities. This little one is loaded with personality and she can be a little pistol sometimes. Other times she's the most loving little girl you'll ever chance to meet. Today she met my parents with a big hug and a kiss and specifically ask my mom how she was feeling and if her hip was all better. "Are you able to go for walks again grandma because I know how much you like to go for walks?"
My conference weekend consisted of having all 3 of my kids come up to the house and enjoy conference with us. Zachary got to order the lunch menu so we had Chicken Parmesan and it was good I guess or so I am told. My parents came up to join us and that was nice. They don't get out too often and it's always nice to have them come and be with the family. They enjoy being around the great-grandkids so much and it really makes my mom smile. What was especially funny on this particular day was Nash. He kept reaching out for my dad as they were leaving and wanting my dad to hold him. Once he was in the car, Nash wanted in the car with them so I let him in for a minute. He gave my dad a big kiss and when I went to take him away from my dad so they could leave, he started to cry. I think that put a little grin on my parents face - not to see Nash cry but to know that they are still wanted and needed, especially by the little ones. It made for a nice ending to a nice weekend. I couldn't really ask for anything more.
