October General Conference Gems - Better Late Than Never, Right?

I feel like in life I've always been one who is running 5 minutes late all the time. Honestly, it tests my husband's patience, as he is a punctual person. However, since having a baby, apparently now I run a month late. These things happen.

General Conference was good, as always. I especially thought it was cool to hear some of the speakers give talks in their native languages. That was rather historic. I enjoyed it all at home in my pajamas holding a little baby. As seen below.

My view during conference: a sleeping baby, scribbled
notes and an angel on screen. :) Ok, that is actually
Pres. Eyring, though he is kind of like angel. Also,
never mind the drying rack next to the TV.

I have to admit, I was much more tired this conference than past ones. That's what happens when one has a little baby. I did my best to pay attention, but my notes weren't nearly as detailed. My favorite talks from this time around were given by Elder Lynn G. Robbins, Elder Jorg Klebingat, (I like the straight forward talks. Just tell me how it is.)  Elder Dallin H. Oaks, President Thomas S. Monson and Elder Carlos A. Godoy (This was such a great talk on decision making.)

And here are some of my favorite quotes from this past conference.

• "As we prepare our homes to be places where the Spirit is welcome, we will be prepared to feel more 'at home' when we enter the house of the Lord." - Sister Linda K. Burton 

• "Temples are an expression of God's love" - Sister Jean A. Stevens

• " In 1877, President George Q. Cannon said, 'Every Temple... lessens the power of Satan on the earth. I believe that wherever a temple is built on the earth, it pushes back the darkness." -Sister Neill F. Marriot

• "While it certainly takes courage to face perils, the true badge of courage is overcoming the fear of men." -Elder Lynn G. Robbins 

• " A God who makes no demands is the functional equivalent of a God who does not exist."       - Elder D. Todd Christofferson

• "Do our children receive our best spiritual, intellectual, and creative efforts, or do they receive our leftover time and talents, after we have given our all to our Church calling or professional pursuits?" -Elder Tad R. Callister

• "Although I may not be my brother's keeper, I am my brother's brother, and 'because I have been given much, I too must give.'" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

• "Walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked." -Pres. Thomas S. Monson (Though I still want to visit the Holy Land at some point in my life.)

We wrapped up conference weekend with these delicious pumpkin waffles. I highly recommend. I found the recipe on pinterest.