Goodbye 2015! it's been a great year! So grateful for the memories made, the new addition of Oliver added to our family and the many blessings of family and friends enjoyed. Onto the next, 2016!

the other day Lizzy asked me if Jesus was Santa:)  A few years ago i remember Henry asking me if i thought Heavenly Father was Santa:)  So sweet, i love that they make that association...Santa teaches children to believe, to give and receive, love others and to have joy....what a great way for kids to learn about the love their Heavenly Father and Savior have for them!

Even when the armaments of war ring out in deathly serenade and 

darkness and hatred reign in the hearts of some, there stands immovable, 

reassuring, comforting, and with great outreaching love the 

quiet figure of the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.

-Gordon B. Hinkley

i just read this quote on the nieniedialogues blog. i love it. He truly is the light and hope of the world! i'm so grateful we can put our faith in Him and teach our children to do the same!

"He asks that we “pray always, and be believing” (D&C 90:24).  When our children kneel with us in prayer and hear our pleadings in their behalf, the foundation of prayer is laid in their own lives."