Kid-Free Weekend (biological, at least)

So this past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Youth Conference with our Young Women and Young Men from church at Kenyon College. Sister Dawn had her grandson in town so she offered me her spot to go. So I called a good friend, Lauri Powers, to see if she was available to take my kiddos for the weekend, which - yay for me - she was! Because we had to leave so early Friday morning, we went to the Powers' house on Thursday night and all spent the night.


Kaden already made himself comfortable!!




Old Kenyon - this was the dorm that we ladies were able to stay in.

We were able to listen to some funny guys speak on things from dating to commandments. It was pretty good and I think for the most part the young folks enjoyed it too (even if they say they didn't).



I enjoyed hanging out with the "adult" leaders!


There was a dance Friday evening which the youth enjoyed. The young men were told they had to dance with at least five ladies from other wards. I think they all did pretty well.



Buddy had asked me to dance.


Our young men doing the 'Y' in YMCA - they were really breaking it down!



A few of the ladies from our ward (and a couple from other wards) along with a new found friend.

I also hung out with some of our youth!



For being the first Youth Conference I have been to as a leader, it wasn't too shabby. I have to say I enjoyed the time away from my own children, but was glad to get back to them - not to mention getting away from other people's kids! Sad part was my own kids didn't want to come home with me! They all enjoyed being at Lauri's too much! Lucky for Kaden, Lauri offered to keep him one more night, which was fine with me. Here is to next years youth conference (if I am lucky enough to go) and another kid-free night!