In the past our Family Home Evening lastedabout 2 minutes and we usually felt like the boys were bored and could not wait for it to end so they could play with their
toys!! Now that has all changed! About a month ago we started a new FHE routine! TJ and I take turns giving a lesson on a 
bible or Book of Mormon story complete with props and visuals. The kicker is that they need to really listen to the lesson because after it is done we will ask them questions about what they learned, and for every correct answer they get to put something in the blender to make our smoothie. Now this may not work for some families but there is nothing our boys like more than helping to make (and sometimes eat before it gets in the blender) yummy treats. They love watching the blender and are so proud of themselves after it is done. Even Briggy has his share!! Not only do they get a treat, but they also learn about the gospel. They love it, and ask me almost every night of the week "Is it family home evening time mommy?" One of my favorite things Marshall said about the smoothie is "This is the most coldest fresh drink I've ever had!"
7 comments:
i love that! can i steal that idea? we use the lesson that she just learned in nursery for ours and it lasts about 2 minutes (she is too young for anything more I think) but man she would LOVE to help with the blender at the end!
What a great idea! I am impressed, I hope you don't mind if I start using that on Britney (hey Brit!) to try and get her to pay attention. Brig is looking a lot healthier in that pic, hope that means the bloke is back to normal.
That is so awesome! Marshall is hilarious! Those smoothies sound so good! Have you tried putting like chocolate protein powder in the smoothies? That would be way good too. (Kevin, try teaching something that isn't about how "sweet" you are, or how the phrase "de nalgas" can be used...then maybe I'll listen. Just kidding =)
What a great idea, we'll have to try that one as soon as we can get FHE worked into our schedule.
That's so cute, what Marshall said. I love the things kids say.
What a good idea! We should try that some time!
Wow - what a fantastic idea, Christine!! They look so cute and I love catching up on everything with your fam! See - moving's not going to change a thing!! :D
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