Women's Conference Top Ten

1. The Nap

How pathetic is it that we actually schedule this into the trip?

Every year we ditch an afternoon class, go back to our dorm and slip into a coma.

Heaven.

2. The Classes

We hit some good ones this year. Julie Beck was the opening speaker. She was great. We also attended one on managing stress and one on dealing with life with humor, amongst others.

3. The BYU Campus

Shari is obsessed with the tulips every year! We walked by this planter on a street corner and she insisted we crawl into the middle!

4. The Service

I made a few keepsake boxes that will be given to mothers at hospitals who have just given birth to stillborns or have miscarried. (Shari refuses to do anything having to do with crafts so she sat and ate almonds the whole time)

5. The 5k Race

Um, well, we didn't plan on doing this part but when we drove into town we spotted the banner for the upcoming Provo City half marathon and 5k. Shari and I have been wanting to run a race together so what better time than after you've been doing nothing than eating junk food for 4 days straight???

Let's just say we ran in a FREEZING HAIL STORM the whole way!!!

But we did it!

6. The Choir

We always talk ourselves into getting up early to sing in the Instant Choir during the opening session. We have learned, however, that it's just fine to sleep in a little, have breakfast first and walk in about an hour late. :) The choir doesn't sound very good either way.

7. The Food

It all starts with Los Lupes after Shari gets to town then goes down hill from there. Sunflower seeds, non-stop soda, squeaky cheese, cinnamon donuts, mint brownies, jamba juice, cinnamon almonds, Olive Garden, Pizza Factory, Cafe Rio, movie popcorn.....

8. The Mindless Wandering

One of the best parts for me is just wandering around in the bookstore or around campus. It's always nice to have time to actually finish a thought in my head.

9. The Movie Night

Every year we meet up with my cousin Sean and his wife for dinner. This year we did take out at their house then Sean went with us to see Back Up Plan. OH.MY.GOSH. Haven't laughed that hard in a long time!! Not sure Sean enjoyed it near as much as we did.

10. The Time Away

No laundry, no bills, no work, no kids, no dishes...you get the picture.