Oh the joys of childhood

I caught Benna Booter flying to Africa or the Great Wall of China a few weeks ago, and thought I'd share the picture...

Canning the conference

Well not really, but I figured I'd go out and collect a few more grapes off my vines outside and remove them from their stems while I'm watching conference, thus getting them ready to be canned. So we learned a few things last night, about how jelly made here needs a set test because the recommended time is never long enough. I had NO problems getting my blackberry jelly to set using their directions, but for some I think grapes are just more picky. haha.. picky.. anyway.. I am a firm believer in if it's free, and helpful... you should use what Heavenly Father has given you. So if I'm greedy for picking every last FREE grape from the vine outside, I am supposed to be!!! So sometime this week I will probably be making grape jelly all by myself (maybe Brad can help, he's really good with that sort of thing) and hopefully this time it'll set better and taste just as good ;)
In other news, I'm excited to be watching the conference today. I really enjoyed the talks I actually heard yesterday. I am so thankful that I have family around that share my beliefs, values, etc. It makes life so much easier. I hate being away from my parents, or at least this far away.. but I am really honestly happy that we moved here. Beyond the fact that we have family nearby, I am in love with the area. I love my house (with its free grapes and blackberries) I love the view of the mountains, and I love it when it rains the way it rains here. Rarely does it storm, it's just a light mist most days and I love the way it sounds and makes the air smell.
Ok a time to be mushy is over, conference is about to start.. :)