Sunday evening walk

It was a beautiful Sunday evening last night and so we decided a walk was the perfect idea. We headed to the Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve. It was a very dreamy night and the lighting was perfect. I love that this is 10 minutes from where we live. ♥

life is precious

I have had so much on my mind lately. On Saturday I found out that my cousin passed away. My heart is so broken for his sweet little family, they have been on my mind all week. He was my age. Life is so precious. I loved reading all about my cousin from social media this week, he really was an amazing person. I've decided I want to be more like him and dedicate more of my time to serving and loving others. I want to be more purposeful in life. I want to spread light and goodness. I want to focus on what really matters. I want to teach our children to value these traits. 

On Monday we talked about making a difference in this world. I quoted Martin Luther Kind Jr.

"If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way"

We each said something small we can do to help make the world better. I believe we can each make a huge difference just by living with kindness, helping others, loving so big, and spreading light. A life just like my cousin lived.

This is exactly what this world needs.

our december at a glance

:: a game of candyland + jolly makes a return ::

:: decluttering toys + discovering old, beloved toys ::

:: first Sunday in december + bishopric party...our bishop's wife is amazing! ::

:: first presidency christmas devotional + breakfast for dinner ::

:: december snow ::

:: these mountains have my heart ::

:: Adeline tried this on but I decided she probably wouldn't wear it much, I regret it + I got to help out with activity day girls and we went caroling to the bishops house, those girls are SWEETHEARTS ::

:: Christmas piano recital + homemade hot cocoa ::

:: celebrating St. Nicholas day + who doesn't love chocolate and an orange in their shoe! ::

:: sickness :( + castle playing ::

:: mommy daughter date to a fun grinch ballet (we got to see our old neighbor who was Corbin's best friend!) + driving home from the mailbox (two houses away) ::

:: some days jolly does a pretty good job + the new, beloved reindeer! ::

:: christmas crafting + reindeer donuts ::

:: we got a little crazy on our reindeers :) ::

:: finishing up our Christmas Carol book (I just LOVE this book) + we finished the book, so now we're watching the movie! ::

:: the best cousin helping with homework + Corbin has some secret admirers :) ::

:: art show for Corbin + art show for Taylor ::

:: sickness + saturday play and work (Corbin helped me cut out 25 little doors for an advent I did for the very last sharing time!)

:: snow hike + Levi's favorite little pine tree ::

:: tasting the snow + sledding after hiking ::

:: my sweet friend makes the best chocolates + taking a break from shopping ::

:: Layton city lights ::

:: my favorites! + Rudger cheered up for this picture ::

:: I might have a sunset picture for every month I did these 'months at a glance', I can't stop! ::

:: Christmas tree french toast + teddy bear rice krispies ::

:: Christmas party food + 5 days of Christmas! ::

:: woops, another sunset ::

:: laser tag in the cultural hall and some basketball games with our favorite friends ::

:: these two! + ended the night with chinese food ::

:: and pizza ::

:: and board games ::

:: poor Rudger can't catch a break ::

:: a visit from grandma and grandpa and two favorite cousins + checking out dad's new punching bag ::

:: new year's eve food ::

:: the look I get when I put her to bed by 9 on new year's eve + cheers to a great 2018 year ::

:: and here's to 2019!!! ::