Maddo wanted a "Dr. Seuss" cake for her birthday. Kaylee created this. It was not quite how she intended it to turn out, but it was spectacular -- in it's own special way! The mess in the kitchen was even more spectacular!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
General Conference Joepardy Game
Several years ago, I noticed a post on my Latter-day Saint home school email group list thing. A seminary teacher had made questions about General Conference into a Jeopardy game. It was so clever! We used it for Family Home Evening, and were very surprised and amazed to see what our children had actually remembered. It was way more than what Matt and I thought they were getting out of it. We have gratefully used the updated, posted game after every conference for a while now. However, since most of the questions are very seminary oriented, I have to make up some extra questions that are more kid oriented. Last year, as a Gospel Doctrine teacher for the grown-ups, I had the great idea to play it in Sunday School the Sunday following Conference. It was a hit there as well, and stimulated some wonderful conversation and testimony sharing about the truths that we had just heard. We will be doing it for the third time this Sunday. Last night we used it in FHE and had 3 other families over to "compete" with us. It was a fun evening! Some people have asked me for the questions so they could use them in thier own FHE's. I figured that I might as well put them out for anyone who is interested. In October, I hope to have them posted by Sunday night so everyon can use them the very next day. It seems like if we wait a full week, some of the effect has worn off. So, here are the questions that Matt and I came up with with a few added by another mom who was at our FHE last night. We call it Conference Jeopardy, but don't play it exactly like the TV show. Make up your own rules according to your family style. Hope you like them! (PS we allowed it to be "open notes")
Conference Jeopardy April 2010 180th Annual
New Quotes for the Fridge
100 Uchdorf told about a statue in Germany that was destroyed during WWII. The people were able to restore it, but a certain part was irreparable. What was the statue and what parts were missing? For an extra 100 points, what was the quote that the people inscribed on the base of the Statue? (Jesus, His hands, “You are my hands.”)
200 Scott – was talking about ????????? and said, “The best way to make permanent change is to…..” (Make Jesus Christ your model)
300 In speaking about not being offended, Halstrom said, “Never let an earthly circumstance disable you ________” (Spiritually)
400 Monson said, “The 2 most important words in the English language -- ___________? (Thank You.)
500 Halstrom -- No matter the size of the issue, how we respond can reset____ what? (the course of our life.” ) Speaking about responding to offense and dealing with trials.
Priesthood Session
100 Beck – talked about something new that is coming. (Duty to God)
200 Monson’s – story of the elder who wrote home every week, but never got a letter in return. Monson told him to keep writing anyway. Did he keep writing? And what happened?
300 Rasband told a story about sitting with Eyring as they were doing mission calls. How did it work, and what was the testimony that he gained from this experience?
400 Oaks – three ways of healing the sick – medical science, prayers of faith and priesthood blessings. What did Brigham Young say about seeking blessings with out seeking any medical remedies first? (Not good. It’s like asking the Lord to grow his crops w/o him planting them . Use all sources for help.)
500 Uchdorf was living a principle of the gospel, but as he did endless running in pilot training, he was weary and was passed by people not living the principle. This caused him some concern and questioning. What was the principle? (word of wisdom) and what did he learn? (God’s promises are not always fulfilled as quickly or in the way that we hope.)
Stories
100 Uchdorff told a story about 2 brothers who individually snuck out to the field in the night to add to the other’s pile of the harvest. What principle was he trying to illustrate with this heart-warming example? (Having a spirit of compassion and seeking for each other’s happiness)
200 Martino told a story about a little boy who dreamed about hitting a super grand slam. He went out to practice, tossed the ball in the air, swung and missed. This happened a few more times. He became very discouraged. Suddenly he brightened and declared….(What a pitcher!) What principle was he talking about. (Facing adversity.)
300 Eyring told a story about his son who decided to walk home, but lost his way. What did the boy do and how did he get rescued? (Pray, 2 young people helped him – looked up in the phone book and called the parents.)
400 Foster – talked about a father telling a story to his child and the child kept correcting his choice of words because it was different from what the mother had told him. The father became exasperated and asked him who was the final authority in the house. What did the child respond, and how did he know that? (Dad is, because mother said so.)
500 Hale’s grandchild took his grandfather’s face in his hands and asked, Grandpa, are you in there?” Tell the story and the point of it.
Themes
100 Someone mentioned a mother and daughter did this together, then later Hales recommended that we as parents do this with our youth. What was it? (Work on our duty to God and personal progress goals.)
200 Packer said We have done well with distributing the authority of the ___ but that we lag in the power of ______? The ____does not have the strength that it should have, and will not have until the power is firmly fixed in what? (priesthood, families)
300 Ballard said he spoke last time to fathers and sons. This time who did he speak to? (mothers and daughters.)
400 Scott what is the most important calling in the church from which you will never be released? (Parenthood)
500 Who was Dear Ruby? What topic did he introduce with her picture, and how can we participate in this subject? (great-grand daughter, family history)
Imagery
100 Holland said, You don’t have to serve them tea and crumpets.” Who or what was he talking about? (bad thoughts.)
200 Uchdorf talked about a lady who said she felt worn and crumpled and battered like what? But then what was the positive thing that she declared? (20 dollar bill, she was still worth the full value.)
300 Foster talked about ranching and trying to round up 3 baby cows who would not come. How did they finally get the babies back on track? What was the point he was trying to illustrate. (got the mothers to come lead them)
400 Monson described a painting he saw in a museum in England. What was the title, and/or describe it. (Hopless Dawn)
500 Christoffherson told a story of William Tyndell, who was executed in England in 1536. What was his crime? (Publishing the Bible in English)
Church Stats
100 Name all 12 apostles and the first presidency
200 How many church members are there? (13,824,854)
300 How many missionaries? (51,736)
400 How many temples in operation? (130)
500 Name any of the new members of the new Primary presidency (Rosemary Wicksen pres, Stevens, 1st, Asey 2nd) (spelling on all names???)
Here is the link to a place where you can listen to the talks. Text will be posted there by Thursday.
http://www.lds.org/
Conference Jeopardy April 2010 180th Annual
New Quotes for the Fridge
100 Uchdorf told about a statue in Germany that was destroyed during WWII. The people were able to restore it, but a certain part was irreparable. What was the statue and what parts were missing? For an extra 100 points, what was the quote that the people inscribed on the base of the Statue? (Jesus, His hands, “You are my hands.”)
200 Scott – was talking about ????????? and said, “The best way to make permanent change is to…..” (Make Jesus Christ your model)
300 In speaking about not being offended, Halstrom said, “Never let an earthly circumstance disable you ________” (Spiritually)
400 Monson said, “The 2 most important words in the English language -- ___________? (Thank You.)
500 Halstrom -- No matter the size of the issue, how we respond can reset____ what? (the course of our life.” ) Speaking about responding to offense and dealing with trials.
Priesthood Session
100 Beck – talked about something new that is coming. (Duty to God)
200 Monson’s – story of the elder who wrote home every week, but never got a letter in return. Monson told him to keep writing anyway. Did he keep writing? And what happened?
300 Rasband told a story about sitting with Eyring as they were doing mission calls. How did it work, and what was the testimony that he gained from this experience?
400 Oaks – three ways of healing the sick – medical science, prayers of faith and priesthood blessings. What did Brigham Young say about seeking blessings with out seeking any medical remedies first? (Not good. It’s like asking the Lord to grow his crops w/o him planting them . Use all sources for help.)
500 Uchdorf was living a principle of the gospel, but as he did endless running in pilot training, he was weary and was passed by people not living the principle. This caused him some concern and questioning. What was the principle? (word of wisdom) and what did he learn? (God’s promises are not always fulfilled as quickly or in the way that we hope.)
Stories
100 Uchdorff told a story about 2 brothers who individually snuck out to the field in the night to add to the other’s pile of the harvest. What principle was he trying to illustrate with this heart-warming example? (Having a spirit of compassion and seeking for each other’s happiness)
200 Martino told a story about a little boy who dreamed about hitting a super grand slam. He went out to practice, tossed the ball in the air, swung and missed. This happened a few more times. He became very discouraged. Suddenly he brightened and declared….(What a pitcher!) What principle was he talking about. (Facing adversity.)
300 Eyring told a story about his son who decided to walk home, but lost his way. What did the boy do and how did he get rescued? (Pray, 2 young people helped him – looked up in the phone book and called the parents.)
400 Foster – talked about a father telling a story to his child and the child kept correcting his choice of words because it was different from what the mother had told him. The father became exasperated and asked him who was the final authority in the house. What did the child respond, and how did he know that? (Dad is, because mother said so.)
500 Hale’s grandchild took his grandfather’s face in his hands and asked, Grandpa, are you in there?” Tell the story and the point of it.
Themes
100 Someone mentioned a mother and daughter did this together, then later Hales recommended that we as parents do this with our youth. What was it? (Work on our duty to God and personal progress goals.)
200 Packer said We have done well with distributing the authority of the ___ but that we lag in the power of ______? The ____does not have the strength that it should have, and will not have until the power is firmly fixed in what? (priesthood, families)
300 Ballard said he spoke last time to fathers and sons. This time who did he speak to? (mothers and daughters.)
400 Scott what is the most important calling in the church from which you will never be released? (Parenthood)
500 Who was Dear Ruby? What topic did he introduce with her picture, and how can we participate in this subject? (great-grand daughter, family history)
Imagery
100 Holland said, You don’t have to serve them tea and crumpets.” Who or what was he talking about? (bad thoughts.)
200 Uchdorf talked about a lady who said she felt worn and crumpled and battered like what? But then what was the positive thing that she declared? (20 dollar bill, she was still worth the full value.)
300 Foster talked about ranching and trying to round up 3 baby cows who would not come. How did they finally get the babies back on track? What was the point he was trying to illustrate. (got the mothers to come lead them)
400 Monson described a painting he saw in a museum in England. What was the title, and/or describe it. (Hopless Dawn)
500 Christoffherson told a story of William Tyndell, who was executed in England in 1536. What was his crime? (Publishing the Bible in English)
Church Stats
100 Name all 12 apostles and the first presidency
200 How many church members are there? (13,824,854)
300 How many missionaries? (51,736)
400 How many temples in operation? (130)
500 Name any of the new members of the new Primary presidency (Rosemary Wicksen pres, Stevens, 1st, Asey 2nd) (spelling on all names???)
Here is the link to a place where you can listen to the talks. Text will be posted there by Thursday.
http://www.lds.org/
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