The Ultimate Goal

We had another successful Hamily Foam Evening tonight. I wonder what Micah thinks Hamily Foam Evening really is. Actually, I know exactly what he thinks it is: an excuse for treats.

Here's how we usually do it. We gather together, then we all start to wiggle. If two of us are sitting close together, we wrestle and poke each other. Then we make silly suggestions for songs. Then we wiggle some more and depending on the patience level we manage to squeeze in a little lesson while we wiggle.

So tonight, I found a great talk on Resolutions by Joe J. Christensen. We had a little discussion, then we all made some goals for the upcoming year. They consisted of things like reading chapter books (Ben), reading some non-fiction books (me), learning the abc's and sounds (Micah), sitting quietly in church (Jacob) and not beating any one (Phil - see above description of our evening before passing judgement.)

As I told Micah it was time for bed later, he protested saying, "But I need my Hamily Foam Evening tweet!!" Ok Micah, "What did you learn at Hamily Foam Evening?" Blank Stare. "So, what is your goal for this year Micah?" Without much delay, he responded, "Chocolate." Chocolate? Holding back the laughter, "Chocolate can't be your goal! What about Chocolate?" "You eat it."

There you have it, another life lesson taught by a three year old. Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is!!

Come and See

We, and the rest of the Salt Lake Valley, headed to Temple Square last night for Family Home Evening. Though it was cold and crowded, there is just an indescribable beauty that exists there at Christmas time. Though my pictures don't do it justice, they are a glimpse into this beautiful part of Christmas in Utah!!
My favorite part of the evening came when Benjamin asked, "Mom, were you and dad sealed to the temple?" "We are sweetheart." With his fist clenched and boyish enthusiasm he said, "Yes!!!" I asked what that meant and he knew that meant we'd be a family forever. It was very sweet for a little boy who was SOOOOO freezing and wanted to go back to the car...Elder Bednar, we're trying to be consistent and occasionally it pays off!