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You know it's fall when...

...you wake up early on a Saturday morning with an urge to bake something with apples in it.  And it's general conference.

I've learned over the past few months that I really enjoy cooking and especially baking.  I'm no professional, but I've definitely gotten braver in trying new things, making up recipes, and going out of my comfort zone to make deliciousness.  I especially enjoy it when I can make stuff to share with other people, and when I have time to do it well.  Last night I had a bad dream (I don't remember what it was), but I remember that one part was about baking something...so then when I woke up, I remembered that part.  And as I went to bed early last night and got up early today, I had a couple hours before conference started.  So I made German pancakes with apples and cinnamon, and drizzled caramel on top...and it was delicious!  I also made blueberry coffee cake.  And the best part?  I got to share. :)  I went to watch conference with some people in the ward, and we had breakfast, so I got to share my concoctions, and it was great!

I love how I keep learning things about me!  And I'm glad I've gotten to this point where I enjoy cooking and trying new things.

On that note, for those of you who don't really know what I'm talking about when I say "general conference", here's a short version.  We are blessed to have a living prophet here on the earth today, as well as twelve Apostles, just like in Christ's day.  They are men called by God to teach God's word here on earth.  Twice a year, we get the opportunity to hear from them throughout the world in what's called general conference.  They instruct us on how better to live the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, how to be true disciples of Christ, so that we can find true happiness in this life and eternal life afterwards.  If you'd like to know more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please visit www.lds.org or www.mormon.org, or talk to local missionaries from the Church.  The conference that was held today and will be held tomorrow, can be viewed live at www.lds.org, and can also be watched afterwards.  This gospel is the reason I am a happy person. :)
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