I actually did get to go to the Conference Center this year for the Young Women general broadcast, (but this is just a random picture off the internet).I always try to make General Conference special for my girls too. I know most of what is said is over their heads, but if they'll just stick around I think they'll feel the spirit of it. And hopefully, the excitement of Conference treats and Conference traditions will later evolve into an overall excitement and love for General Conference. We don't make them stay and watch, but these past two conferences they have chosen to watch most of it.
This General Conference we did something I've wanted to do for a long time (and something I think we'll do forever after) - we put up our big huge camping tent in the family room. This was awesome - the girls LOVED it and honestly, I was just as excited! Of course this was not an original idea, but we were being like King Benjamin's people when they faced the doors of their tents toward the temple to hear him speak.
On Saturday morning we gave the girls little treasure chests filled with treats and conference activities. Then we asked them to listen for "treasures" as they watched conference and to fill their treasure chest up with those real treasures. (That activity lasted about half way through the first session, but it was cute while it lasted.) Here is one of Ellie's treasures: 
"President M is nis & sili"
On Saturday morning we gave the girls little treasure chests filled with treats and conference activities. Then we asked them to listen for "treasures" as they watched conference and to fill their treasure chest up with those real treasures. (That activity lasted about half way through the first session, but it was cute while it lasted.) Here is one of Ellie's treasures: "President M is nis & sili"We slept in our conference tent Saturday night (or should I say the girls slept, and Aaron and I tossed and turned until we finally got in our own bed at 5:30am).
Our camping tent is HUGE - it sleeps probably 10 people. So, we put some comfy chairs in there while we watched. In this picture, Aubree is singing the hymn opera style and cracking up Carly and Ellie. :)
Our camping tent is HUGE - it sleeps probably 10 people. So, we put some comfy chairs in there while we watched. In this picture, Aubree is singing the hymn opera style and cracking up Carly and Ellie. :)
