Weekend update

On Saturday morning we went to a Home Depot Kids' Workshop. Have never been before, and it is very cool! It's totally free, and kids get to make and take a do-it-yourself project; they also get balloons, a certificate of completion, and a nifty orange apron (which, I must admit, was one of my ulterior motives for going; I need those aprons for an upcoming Primary activity later this month).

The project was a wooden firehouse bank, which is about as Connor-centered as can be, him loving rescue vehicles, coins and building things.

Most of the remainder of the weekend we hunkered down and watched General Conference. I was in serious need of some uplifting and fortifying messages, and it did not disappoint. I love conference weekend. I feel renewed to serve, love others, stay close to the Spirit, and be obedient to the commandments.

Sunday was spent in our PJs. Isabel was thrilled to discover hers matched her Share Bear, and demanded I take a picture.
I made monkey bread as a treat, to remind the children not to make any monkey business while we were watching conference. It worked for about 20 minutes, as long as it took them to eat it. In truth, though, they were generally very good.
Monkey Bread
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 (11 oz.) cans refrigerated biscuits
1 cup chopped pecans

Topping:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a large bag and shake to combine. Cut biscuits into quarters. Add biscuit pieces and chopped nuts to bag and shake. Make sure biscuit pieces are covered. Empty contents into greased bundt pan. Melt butter on the stove, then add brown sugar and vanilla; heat until mixture is combined. Pour over biscuits. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes. Place pan upside down on large plate or platter, let sit for a minute. Then remove the pan, slice and serve the monkey bread. Yum!