Christmas 2012!

Merry Christmas family and friends!

A Suggestion for Sean

While discussing the gifts we wanted to give to Jesus for Christmas, Brady gave Sean some suggestions. He suggested that Sean work harder at not "stealing mom's thunder".

Apparently, I am not the only one that has noticed. ;)

Gifts to Jesus

When I was growing up, we had a tradition of giving the baby Jesus a gift for Christmas. Each of us would choose something that we wanted to do in the next year that would help us to be a better person.
This year I would like to write down the gifts that my little family has chosen to give. This will help us to remember throughout the year as we look back.

Sean- He has chosen to be in charge of making sure our family reads the entire Book of Mormon together in 2013. He would like us to have more meaningful family scripture study.

Amy- Will make sure that she spends more "quality time" with her family. One of the ways she will achieve this is by making sure not to let the electronics get in the way of her family time.

Bethanie- Would like to make a greater effort to help us feel peace and love in our home. She will do this by being more patient and loving with her siblings.

Sadie- Will do better about helping with chores and cleaning her room when asked, and even when not asked. :)

Brady- He would like to learn how to write his letters this year.

Wesley- Is going to learn how to walk, which will allow him to reach more things and get in to more trouble. ;)

We are grateful for this Christmas season and that we are able to celebrate it together. We are grateful for the loving gift of our Savior. He brings us hope in a time of darkness and sadness. He is the perfect example of love and light.

A Gentleman

Brady: "Mom, why is that man kissing that little girl's hand?"
Me: "Because that is something that gentlemen do."
Brady:" Why doesn't dad kiss your hand?"
Me: "Because it is something that gentlemen do."
Sean: "Hahahahahahaha"

The Boys Club

Brady: "Mom, I am sorry to have to tell you, but I just like dad better. He is a boy, I am a boy. I like him better. Maybe if you turned in to a boy then I would like you just as much."
Me: "Sorry Brady, I don't think your dad would like it if I became a boy."
Brady: "Well then, we will just have to say that I like him better."

And If That Doesn't Scare You...

Brady woke me up last night because he had a nightmare. He dreamed about aliens. I told him that I would tell him what my dad told me; "If we were made in our Heavenly Father's image, and many worlds were made, there is a chance that there are people out there that look a lot like us."
Brady seemed to be relieved. That was when Sadie piped in; "Sorry, mom, that was my fault. We were pretending that there were aliens and it kind of scared me too. We won't do that again. Next time we will pretend there are zombies."
-Palm to forehead-

So Long, Farewell...

Jeff, my baby brother, is reporting to his mission in Salt Lake City tomorrow morning. He will be working in the church office building with the media department for the next two years. He will assist with the Mormon message videos, magazines, etc.
We are so very proud of him. He worked so very hard to be able to serve this mission.
I have been in Utah this week visiting with my family. We had the opportunity to go through the temple with Jeff. It has been a fantastic trip.

Making Messes

Spying 101

I am getting lessons in spying from Brady this morning. This includes; "move your arms like you are jogging when you walk", and "Hum this little song while you walk carefully".
I also had to wear a witch hat to camouflage myself.
Anyone need a good spy? I am trained.

I Concur

Brady: "Mom, I have a diagnosis. I think Wesley has 'I always have to be held-itis'."