Ward Campout & Regional Conference

Friday night was our ward campout.  It was the first one that we as a family were able to go in our new ward.  The only downside is we couldn't stay the night because I had to be up early for our dress rehearsal at the Conference Center.  Brian and I were able to meet new people.  The kids played with a bunch of other kids and were having the time of their lives.  Tali was so dirty her white shirt was gray.  I also learned a thing or two about smores and roasting....Starbursts.  Yes, that's right.  Starbursts.  I had never had it before but it was AWESOME!  One woman (I don't know her name) had me try a smore with a Reese's pb cup instead of a chocolate bar.  It was awesome!  I had a blast once more people got there. 

Yesterday was our Regional Conference.  I had the opportunity to sing at the Conference Center with the Tooele Valley regional choir.  I loved it!  We sang Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise and Beautiful Savior.  Both songs were just beautiful!  Elder Clark from the Quorum of the Seventy invited us (Tooele Valley) to participate.  We had two very good conductors one of which was from our ward.  I also ran into a second cousin of mine that I hadn't seen in a very long time.  I found out he and his wife live in the Tooele Valley also.  I'm glad I at least have some family out here.  :) 

Saturday, I had to be at the Conference Center by 8:15am.  We spent the morning rehearsing, getting our credentials, doing sound checks and such.  

Yesterday I had to be at the Conference Center by 7:45am.  That was awful considering I woke up at 5am.  We put milk in some thermos mug type things and then took cereal, bowls, and spoons for the kids to eat in the van while they were waiting for the doors to open.  My in-laws were there helping Brian with the kids which made a HUGE difference for him.  It was such a blessing having them there helping out!  Thanks Ma and Pa! 

We met in the theater where we warmed up and had a beautiful prayer.  Elder Clark had blessed us that angels would be there with us.  It was amazing.  After our practice, they gave us some cookies and water.  The talks were amazing from what I was able to get out of them.  I couldn't help but smile when we were singing.  I loved it! 

After our performance, Elder Clark called us back into the theater.  He told us that as he was walking Elder L. Tom Perry backstage that Elder Perry had said what a wonderful job we did and compared us to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir!  Elder Clark also told us to write down our experiences in our journal.  It was such a neat experience!