{27 randoms}

1. rising early has its perks.
2. "bobble-head" roxy is da coolest.
3. reading to jadeyn.
4. became brylie's sunbeam teacher.
5. always willing to unload the dishwasher.
6. lovin on "real" roxy.
7. first ponytail.

8. painting rocks.

9. first stroller ride.
10. bright eyes.
11. snowballs stuck to roxy's leg fur.
12. haircut. 3 inches gone.


13. delicious naps.
14. "everyday i'm shuffling" (just dance3) & mario time! with dad.
15. bubbles.

16. family home evening.

[We had fun with this lesson. Brylie loved dressing up as a warrior, and me and dad had fun throwing the "firery darts of the adversary" at her. Made them out of tin foil.]

(in case anyone is interested in using this idea... here is what i said as i clothed my warrior)...
you can also find it here. 

Armor of God Family Night:
"I will put on the armor of god to help me resist evil and keep my Heavenly Father's Commandments."

First importance is the "loins girt about with truth". The loins are the area between the ribs and the hips. The most vulnerable area, and the area of "reproduction" given importance by God (be fruitful and multiply). Being girt with truth means to know right from wrong. To love truth. Knowing the truth will help us make righteous decisions.

The breastplate of righteousness protects the heart. Many of the decisions we make are guided by the feeling and emotions of our heart. The Holy Ghost also speaks to our heart. If we protect our heart with the breastplate of righteousness, then our actions will be pleasing to Heavenly Father.

Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Learning and understanding all parts of the gospel, (faith, repentance, baptism, the Holy Ghost, prayer, fasting, etc.) and putting them into action in our lives. This will help us to walk the strait and narrow path of the gospel and keep us on the "right foot".

The helmet of salvation. The way we choose to live our earthly life will determine what our eternal life will be like. "A helmet of salvation will guide our thinking all through our days..." (Paul said). The helmet which protects our head, represents salvation and within our head is the knowledge of the gospel plan which we must follow to inherit the Celestial Kingdom. We must always keep this knowledge safe in our minds if we with to return to our Heavenly Father. He didn't just give us things to protect us, he also gave us things to fight back against our enemies.

He gave us:
1) the shield of faith- having faith in Jesus Christ and believing that he loves us and watches over us gives us peace and protection.
2) the sword of my spirit -- a sword cannot only defend us but can be used as a weapon against tout enemies. The Holy Ghost acts the same way. He is there in our time of need to help us make correct decisions. He also warns us against dangers.

Finally, you can talk about the story of the 2000 stripling warriors. Discuss how amazing it was that such a large amount of one group of warriors could survive in a war. You can also talk about "the shield of faith" from their mothers that was useful to them, as well s other parts of the "armor of righteous".


17. mini mommy.


18. deligated chores.

[this chart was fun to make, and so far it's worked! You would think things like getting dressed wouldn't be much of a chore, but for my 4 year old, it is... haha. In case you can't read them: make bed, get dressed, brush teeth, pick up clothes, toys away, do hair, dishes in sink.]



19. dentist. loved it! NO cavities! proud mommy :)

20. coolest park ever.


21. love our mountains. especially the last minutes of sundown.

22. our park.

23. sunset. evening peace.

24. spontanious nap time. so sweet. oh, and can't live without enormous unicorn.

25. bath in the sink. not my idea, i promise.
26. asleep in bumbo.

27. two pretty girls.