What's not to like about fall?

This is my favorite time of the year! This is a picture of the leaves in Little Cottonwood Canyon. And finally the weather is cooperating. Not that we minded having 85 degree weather up until yesterday, but I'm loving the 50's today. I spent the day curled up inside the house watching the rain outside and General Conference inside with soup simmering on the stove. (With my family covered in blankets because my hot, pregnant self just had to crack open the window and enjoy cool breezes for the first time in months.) What a great weekend! Here's why:

I love General Conference! What a privilege to hear from the Lord's servants. We try to make it meaningful and fun for the kids and they look forward to our Conference traditions. I didn't realize how much until I tried to scrap one of them today. "Mom, we have to go to Arctic Circle for shakes in between sessions! It's a tradition!" How did that one ever get started??
The boys' soccer games couldn't have been planned better. Grant's team (with Dad as coach) played at 8am. Unfortunately they lost, but to our cousin Brayden Portrey's team. Go Brayden! They were home in plenty of time to watch the first session of Conference. Evan's game was right after the first session and he played the entire game (which ended in a tie) in the rain and came home soaked. What good sports!

My brothers are all here today, along with Rachael (Milan's wife) and Erin (Mitchell's girlfriend). It's been ages since we've had all of them here together. What a party!
And another bonus--I don't have to go to church on Sunday and answer the barrage of questions about my condition. "How are you feeling? When are you due? How many more days? It looks like the baby has dropped! Have you chosen a name yet? Your ankles look swollen! How are you holding up?" And the one from Corinne last Sunday: "Mom, how come you always wear that skirt?" I only have to face one more Sunday pregnant! Now that's something to celebrate.