:: advent calendars! ::
We kicked off the weekend with Light the World. The boys took chocolate kisses to school and gave them to kids that seemed like they could use a treat. When they got home we watched a Christmas movie and snuggled on the couch.
First thing on Saturday morning the kids got right up and opened their advent calendars (we've never done one before, but $1 at Trader Joe' was too good to pass up) Then we had pancakes and went through all our kid books to donate to some kids who could use some books and so that they can choose a book to give as a gift ♥♥♥
The December Fast Sunday is often my very favorite. The testimony's on this day were so beautiful. It left me feeling hopeful that this month can be peaceful and joyful, if my focus is right. The week before had me reevaluating so much of my life. I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older, or some spiritual growth, or maybe frustrations I've had lately - but I so badly needed to take a step back and decide what is most important to me right now. It felt quite empowering.
Then as we got home I told the kids to stay in their clothes and we could do a Sunday picture downstairs. As soon as I caught up to them, Levi was already half undressed :) not so sure he heard me. I think he was already planning to get into his jammies as fast as possible! Completely understandable. That's the best part of Sunday's in the wintertime.
And of course the First Presidency Devotional was oh so perfect.
:: probably one of my favorite Sunday pictures to date ::
