Sinner's Pew

 

 

When our ward put in new church pews, we received one of the old ones that was in pretty good shape. We put it in our kitchen. A first, it was nice to have a storage area underneath the the pew along with extra seating we despartley needed in our kitchen. After three months of the pew being used for everything except seating and correct storage, I wanted it out of the kitchen. I'd rather have empty space than a junky pew. We moved it into the livingroom in the dead space by the piano. We draped my great-grandmother's quilt over the bench to give it character. Maybe if it looks nice, we won't feel so compelled to junk it up. This pew was designed for sinners, not junk. We want to keep it that way!

Christmas Colage

 

Christmas Goods

 

This is the first Christmas where both Frrest and Sadie knew who the real Santa is. It made Mrs. Claus a little sad...Forrest and Sadie both wanted an XBox 360 and Guitar Hero3. Along with the xbox, Sadie received a camera (I told her if she takes the picture, she has to scrapbook it!),a pink wireless remote controller, Forrest gave her new yarn along with a bucket to put it in when she crochetes, rocket dogs, Pirates no. 3, a pink throw blanket,and PJ's. Forrest received new camping gear (swiss sleeping bag and back pack) for his Scout winter hike this past weekend. He also received an LED flashlight, nikes, brown throw blanket, harry Potter movie, a football from Sadie which he loves, and PJ's. What a wonderful day we have had today, to reflect on our family and the blessings that the Lord has given to us and for the Christmas spirit we felt as we watched "Mr. Cruggars Christmas" and "Joy to the World." I love the ending of Joy to the World when he sings, "let earth receive her King". Gets me everytime. We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas today. Let's let everyday be Christmas in our hearts as we begin a new year. With love from the Walkers, George, Trudy, Forrest and Sadie.

First Fire of Winter

 

 

The house was beginning to get cold and since George was out hometeaching, Forrest and Sadie said they would start the fire. We all went outside and gathered a couple of logs and twigs. Forrest removed the old ashes and put paper on the bottom and then wood on top of the paper. Sadie was able to help too by breaking up twigs and throwing them in the fire. I was so proud of them for knowing how to start the fire! The house was soon warm and toasty. Doesn't the smell and the heat of a fireplace make you feel so cozy? We love our fireplace!

Filled with Gratitude

We are so full of gratitude to our Heavenly Father for all of our many wonderful blessings that He gives to us through our obedience. We must be doing something right as we are recognizing all of His blessings and His hand in our daily lives. How fortunate we are to be members of His true church. To he His diciples here on earth. There was a point in our lives that we did take this for granted. We will forever be indebted to our Savior and for His Attonement he made for us and through true repentence we can return to live with our Father in Heaven. As we teach our children correct principles, they too will feel this gratitude and we can all return to live with him again as a forever family. This is our mission in life.

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1st Annual Cookies with Cay

Cay invited Sadie and Lacey with us moms to come over and bake goodies for the Holidays. The girls learned so much from Cay. (I believe she knows just about everyting there is to know in the cooking deptartment!) The girls made the chocolate pretzels and rolled them in sprinkles. Kagan was there to assist them in this task. They cut cherries, cracked eggs, and mixed till their arms feel off. After they worked for about an hour, it was time for a break. They took off looking for the boys! Kagan, Keaten and Carter didn't seem to mind. As the girls were playing, Roberta, Cay and I began to put the goodies into bags and tie ribbons on the ends. I was nervous about this activity. Not about coming, but about cooking. It isn't me cup of tea. Needless to say, I had a great time bonding with my daughter and strengthening my friendship with Cay and Roberta. We discovered that we had just started a tradition!