This past week was spring break and this year we had a full week off from school. Mom had fun taking pictures of the kids as they played together and even got some pictures of the family was playing basketball together one day. Yes...even getting some of dad. Each day mom took one of older 5 kids for some alone time with her. This was lots of fun!!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Abe Said The Funniest Thing
Today at church Abe was sitting next to mom when he turned to her and started to ask a question about cereal. Mom quickly stopped him and reminded Abe that we were at church and we needed to think about Jesus and not cereal. Abe then said, "But I don't want to think about Jesus". Mom patiently asked him again to think about Jesus.
Abe was quiet for a couple minutes when he turned to mom again and said, "Mom, I am thinking about Jesus eating cereal." Mom had to smile and admitted to rolling her eyes.
Abe was quiet for a couple minutes when he turned to mom again and said, "Mom, I am thinking about Jesus eating cereal." Mom had to smile and admitted to rolling her eyes.
Easter 2009
Today is Easter and after dinner tonight we decided to hide the Easter eggs. We decided to divide our kids into 2 groups. First to find the eggs were Elijah, Abe and Olivia. Justin, Jayd, Chancey and Lilah asked if they could hide the eggs for the younger kids and we agreed. It was really fun watching the younger kids as they went around the backyard to find their eggs.
Next dad and mom hid the eggs for the older four kids. This was fun as dad and mom as we were able to choose more difficult places to hide the eggs. It was fun to see all the kids working together to help find the eggs.
Of course the most difficult part of this whole process was trying to teach the children that they are now not just going to sit and eat all their candy. Abe has such a huge tantrum about this that he had to be sent to his room. Mom who was outside happen to see him crying out the window as he was pouting and snapped a picture. Someday that picture may become good blackmail. Our dog Dale enjoyed watching the kids and even shared some cute moments with Elijah.
Most of all this day is about our Savior Jesus Christ and our knowledge that he was Resurrected and lives to teach and direct our lives each day. We know that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can repent of our sins and work toward living as an eternal family with our Heavenly Father some day. We are so grateful that we have this knowledge and that each day we can try harder to be worthy.
Next dad and mom hid the eggs for the older four kids. This was fun as dad and mom as we were able to choose more difficult places to hide the eggs. It was fun to see all the kids working together to help find the eggs.
Of course the most difficult part of this whole process was trying to teach the children that they are now not just going to sit and eat all their candy. Abe has such a huge tantrum about this that he had to be sent to his room. Mom who was outside happen to see him crying out the window as he was pouting and snapped a picture. Someday that picture may become good blackmail. Our dog Dale enjoyed watching the kids and even shared some cute moments with Elijah.
Most of all this day is about our Savior Jesus Christ and our knowledge that he was Resurrected and lives to teach and direct our lives each day. We know that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can repent of our sins and work toward living as an eternal family with our Heavenly Father some day. We are so grateful that we have this knowledge and that each day we can try harder to be worthy.
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