Between a teething toddler (6 weeks and counting...), a spirited 3 year old, a very busy husband, and quite a few family heartbreaks, November was a tough month. Luckily things are beginning to look up, not necessarily because any of the circumstances have changed (Porter is still teething, Owen is still 3, Brad is still busy, and so many that I love are still hurting)-- but because the spirit of the season has arrived in my heart!
One of my callings in my ward (I have 4 right now, if you're keeping track, but that's another story) has given me the opportunity to write and put together our ward's Christmas program. Reading through the scriptural account of our Savior's birth, specifically the faith of those Nephites who had held fast to their faith for so many years and who were willing to die for it, has been such a strength to my faith. What a great reminder that even when things are tough and when so much sadness is happening around me, ultimately God is in control and all will be well.
"And it came to pass that [Nephi,
the son of Nephi] went out and bowed himself down upon the earth, and cried
mightily to his God in behalf of his people, yea, those who were about to be
destroyed because of their faith in the tradition of their fathers. And it came
to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the
voice of the Lord came unto him, saying:
“Lift
up your head and be of good cheer..."
Some of my favorite moments of November were casual family moments, spending time with the 3 people I love the most.
The boys loved crawling through this over and over again. One of the few moments they played well with each other... still holding out hope for more moments like this!
Owen discovered Nintendo Wii this month. His treat at the end of a day would be 20 minutes of Mario with Dad. I don't know who enjoyed it more, Brad or Owen!
Owen wanted to help Porter with his bottle one morning. Reminded me of this picture, just 1 year ago:
We couldn't wait until December, and brought out all of the Christmas decorations just before Thanksgiving.
Porter loved "helping" with the Christmas lights. Actually, he really just wanted to do this the whole time:
We ended the month with a great Thanksgiving with Brad's family. I didn't take any pictures, but I'm hoping to get some from family soon.
It was unseasonably warm that weekend, so we took advantage of it and went to the Herriman Pond on Saturday to do a little "fishing".
Look at those handsome guys!
Oh Owen, you keep me on my toes but I sure do love you!
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