LOVE THE HOLIDAYS

Well last night for family home evening we decided to make gingerbread houses. The kids were way excited to make them and eat the candy. Brant and I decided to make the houses for the kids and then let them decorate them how they wanted too. Brant let the boys just share one so Isaac had the marshmellow side of the house and Hunter chose the chocolate chip side for his. I helped Laney get started and then let her do whatever she wanted. To say the least there was frosting everywhere but we had a great time. My mom and sisters April and Katelyn came along with my niece Lily, Grandpa had to study for a final so he couldn't make it. Brant and I made ours later and Brant stayed up until 11:00 making his and he said he still isn't done with it. That makes me laugh. Anyway we are having fun enjoying the holidays. We also decided this year to get a present for someone in need. Our ward has an angel tree so we decided to take an ornament and get a gift for a teenage girl. That has made this Christmas season much more enjoyable and really feel the true meaning of Christmas. I read the book "The Message", and I just feel like that had made me really be grateful for all that we have and instead of feeling sorry for myself I am trying to do better at serving and thinking of others this season.