On Monday night we celebrated the fact that we finished the Book of Mormon by having an ice cream party. We got all the good stuff out- ice cream, chocolate, whipped cream, chopped nuts, caramel, strawberries, and bananas. The kids loved choosing their own toppings and adding more whipped cream every time they took a bite.
I was using Mom's camera and the photo came out blurry, but here are the three of them with big ice cream smiles.
Thanks to my brother Adam, every time my kids see a can of whipped cream they think they have to open wide and shoot it in! In case you're wondering, we did not give Ashley free reign on the whipped cream- this was a staged photo.
We talked to the kids and decided to read the Old Testament next. We have a great children's edition so they can learn and understand the Bible stories. I love knowing that we did this together and that the kids are happy about their accomplishment. It's a daily habit that we have, reading every night before family prayer. I hope it's something that my kids will always value and something they will continue once they are living on their own.
6 comments:
Congrats on finishing! That's a huge accomplishment as a family. I can't believe how SLOW it is for us when we read together.
That is really neat. I love that you had a fun celebration at the end and that the kids are geared up for the Old Testament... seriously you never cease to amaze me. What CAN'T you do?!
Our YW/YM are reading the BofM in 24 hours (we hope) we did 5 hours last night...we are on our way!
Great idea Robyn! I should do that too ice cream is a great motivator!
What a great habit you are giving your kids. Letting them know that the scriptures are important to you and your family.
I especially love the whipped cream can picture. I would love to see the picture if you did give Ashley free reign!
Wow Robyn that's great. We've been reading in the Book of Mormon every night as a family but like Jill it is so slow for us. But I feel happy to know that my kids are learning from a young age how important the scriptures are in our lives.
Good job! I fear it will take us another 4 years to finish the BofM. It can take us up to 15 minutes to get through 10 verses. It's the habit, right?
Love Ashley with the spray can of whipped cream.
Oh my goodness, I still remember reading with my family, but as a family...I am in serious problems, I need to get my act together.
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