Sanctify Yourself

This morning I saw this video and knew it would be perfect for family home evening... and it was:)

  My boys were unusually still and quiet--totally mesmerized as it played! After we had a great conversation about how important it is to stay clean and pure--worthy of drawing on the powers of heaven when needed.  

I am so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ as a guide and a source of strength as I raise my boys.

What a blessing!

Adventures in Family Home Evening

Connor taught our Family Home Evening lesson last Monday night on Missionary Work. It was an excellent lesson. He had Bridger be his missionary model--standing on an ottoman and getting a suit, tie, name tag, etc. He was making the point that you don't have to wear a suit, tie, etc to be a missionary. He taught his brothers that they can share the gospel of Jesus Christ everyday by living a Christlike life.

Bridger made a great little missionary model!

Cannon was very anxious for his turn. He kept trying to muscle his way onto the ottoman. When his Dad thwarted his efforts of pushing Bridger off, he became very upset!!!

But his mood quickly changed when he finally got his turn to stand in the coveted spot! He is so proud of himself-

Family Home Evening is quite an adventure around here, let me tell you!

The Walkers were HERE!

My baby sister Erin brought her babies and came for a visit! Her daughter Eliza, is my only niece (on my side) I was VERY VERY excited to snuggle her! Although, I hardly got the chance--she was a very popular person!! What a doll!

Ben was a cutie pie too! We had so much fun with them.

*Here is Mom and Eliza and Iwas enjoying a little snuggle from Wesley--that never happens--he is usually way too busy for that!

These pictures above are from Mindy's baby shower.

She is due next week! We can't wait to meet little Jack!

Side note: Isn't Mindy just beautiful pregnant?

Back to all the fun we had while Erin was here --

Twilight on opening night!

A very Chilly day at the Adventure & Learning Park-



Horseback Riding-thanks to Grandpa and Matt-
The little guys loved riding in the wheel barrow--Thanks to Connor! The big BYU vs Utah game--

(I love how Cannon is driving cars down Grandpa's leg! And doesn't Brad look great with a little girl?)

(And--to our very lovable Ute fans--congrats Britt and Eric on the win --dang-it!)

And a ROLLICKING family home evening with the song apron and 6 boys!

By the way-we had yummy frozen hot chocolate for a treat that night--click on it for the recipe posted at Sisters Cafe--it was hit!

To be continued...(this post is getting too long and my boys are starting to run WILD!)