I know this is SO last year =), but I'm just now gonna start doing my Christmas pictures, bits by bits.
Our trip to Washington DC was such a special little get away!
During a FHE, after watching the last general conference, we decided to make goals for our family.
We each needed to come up with a goal that would help strengthen our family. My goal was for us to plan a trip to the temple. We live farther away from a temple than we ever have, so we put it on the calendar to go on the day Matt finished his finals. It almost got cancelled so many times, but I was determined to make this happen. We all know who the culprit was who was trying to destroy our plans!? But we made it, we went! I hope our children came home thinking that it is worth the sacrifice you make to attend the temple. And I hope they felt the peaceful spirit there.
The concert entertainment was magnificent, Captial Carillon, a concert of bell ringers. I've never heard anything more peaceful. There were manger scenes from all countries displayed, gorgeous trees, and lights like you wouldn't believe.
It was an extra special trip for me because it was first time going to the temple my parents were sealed in 29 years ago! The beauty and spirit I felt there was incredible. A perfect way to start the Christmas season.
I got to do a session while Matt stayed with the kids at the hotel.
Before heading home we took the kids to the zoo, it was free, a very nice free zoo! I was surprised.
It was a short little trip of rejuvenation!
Our trip to Washington DC was such a special little get away!
During a FHE, after watching the last general conference, we decided to make goals for our family.
We each needed to come up with a goal that would help strengthen our family. My goal was for us to plan a trip to the temple. We live farther away from a temple than we ever have, so we put it on the calendar to go on the day Matt finished his finals. It almost got cancelled so many times, but I was determined to make this happen. We all know who the culprit was who was trying to destroy our plans!? But we made it, we went! I hope our children came home thinking that it is worth the sacrifice you make to attend the temple. And I hope they felt the peaceful spirit there.
The concert entertainment was magnificent, Captial Carillon, a concert of bell ringers. I've never heard anything more peaceful. There were manger scenes from all countries displayed, gorgeous trees, and lights like you wouldn't believe.
It was an extra special trip for me because it was first time going to the temple my parents were sealed in 29 years ago! The beauty and spirit I felt there was incredible. A perfect way to start the Christmas season.
I got to do a session while Matt stayed with the kids at the hotel.
Before heading home we took the kids to the zoo, it was free, a very nice free zoo! I was surprised.
It was a short little trip of rejuvenation!
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