Tis the Season

I love this time of year! There are many things about this season that I enjoy. The lights, crowds, food, parties, Christmas movies and presents are just a few examples of what I enjoy being part of. Over the Thanksgiving break my family watched several Christmas movies, and the meaning in those movies are not exactly what this time of year should be about. Don't get me wrong I will continue to watch those movies and partake in my previous examples, but I also want to focus on the "True Meaning" of this season. I want my family to feel the "True Spirit" of Christmas this year. Here are some ways I have thought of for my family.

1. Read Luke 2 and discuss the importance of the Saviors birth.

2. Create a "Home" and not just a house.

a. Show more love to each other

b. Forgive quickly and mean it

c. Spend quality time together

3. Give gifts to others that don't cost money

a. smile

b. open doors

c. offer a helping hand

d. visit family and friends

4. Watch the First Presidency Christmas Devotional

5. Overall, remember what Christ would have us do.

We need to be an example to others and allow the spirit to be with us.

It is during this time of year we celebrate the wonderful gift that the Saviors birth is to us.This is a gift that cannot be measured and lasts forever. It is the best gift one could receive.

Fall Fun

It is time for the leaves to get cleaned up before the next round of rain. But who said it couldn't be fun to clean up the leaves? Max and Mason loved helping us clean up the yard. I am not sure how helpful they were though. Max and Mason both did a great job of piling up the leaves, but once they had a pile it was a free for all. Running, jumping, throwing, and rolling all around was the name of the game. All I can say is, wasn't it great being a kid! There were giggles, and smiles from ear to ear. It was great time for the whole family. I sure love my boys!

And if you are wondering, we eventually got the leaves picked up. However, I am sure by tomorrow we will not be able to notice our hard work. Just one of the joys of of owning a home!

Happy Fall Everyone!

Happy Halloween!

The boys were "Hunters" this year. It was actually a very easy and cheap costume to come up with. I should also say practical. I like practical. Both of boys were able to get lots of candy. Mason did about half of the subdivision and Max was able to do all the subdivision. I was surprised at how little trick or treaters I saw at the house. I still have a whole bag of candy left. Oh well, I am sure we will be able to eat the other bag too!

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween.