Family Home Evening

So I've tried really hard over the years to have Family Home Evening every week with Carsyn (I might have missed a few weeks...) Especially since Carsyn is getting older. I usually have an activity (to keep the 5 year old's attention) and then incorporate a lesson around it. For MONTHS he has been begging for me to take him bowling. Finally, I gave in. So a few weeks ago that was our Family Home Evening activity. The lesson was that sometimes in life we face obstacles and trials (the pins) and with strength and faith (the ball) we can knock them down. The stronger we are and the more faith we have, and as long as we are following the straight and narrow path we will be able to knock them down and overcome them. Sometimes we are weaker and only able to knock a few down at a time, but that is why we are given more chances. Anyways, you get the idea :)

Tonight we decided to go to the single's ward Family Home Evening. Country themed. (obviously) I refreshed my swing and line dancing abilities out on the dance floor and Carsyn and I got our pictures taken with our sweet western gear :)

He posed so cute and I missed it every time! Oh well...he still looks cute :)

Well, there are few examples of our awesome Family Home Evening's together. I'm so grateful for Carsyn and the joy that he brings to my life. Although some days I wonder how I will ever be able to survive this time in my life, all I have to do is look at his precious angelic smile and remember why he is here.... I'm so grateful for the role that I play as a mother. Mommy loves you, Carsyn!