So, we just finished the Book of Mormon together as a family! At the beginning of this year, our stake president challenged each family to read it. We had a schedule, and everything. And, we just finished it this past week!
When your audience is a 3 and 4 year old, it can be a little difficult at times, but I am so very grateful that we did it. I was SHOCKED how much the kids got out of it. Who know that a 4 year old could explain and understand the pride cycle? Who knew that when they were bouncing around and you thought they weren't listening, they actually were! Seriously, it is amazing how much they have learned.
It has created a tradition in our family. Who would have thought that our kids would be asking us to read the scriptures to them? It really has become a part of our nightly routine, and although, it is often very challenging, it is amazing to see little ones develop a love for the scriptures.
...So, in honor of finishing the Book of Mormon as a family, we went up to temple square in Salt Lake city with Carl's parents and sister and their family. And, the highlight of the trip was the church history museum.
This just reminds me of all those pictures with Christ and little children. I just love this picture.
Here with "Father Christmas"...he had to explain what he was to all the kids. It was pretty funny.
EmmaJane with the Liahona.
Carl and EmmaJane writing on the "plates."
EmmaJane and CJ getting taught by the missionaries.
CJ building buildings in the time of Nephi.
EmmaJane with the Brass Plates.
This is angel Moroni. He is on every one of our temples. The lady said that this one is actually a couple of feet shorter than the actual ones they have on the temple. Pretty crazy!
It was the best place ever to go with the kids. It really brought the Book of Mormon to life. It was a great way to celebrate!
4 comments:
That looks AWESOME!!!! Good luck tomorrow!!!
So cute!
I am so impressed you did this! What a great way to reinforce what they learned. Your kids are darling!
so great that you stuck with it! cate loves me to read her Bible to her, but about half the time I tell er its soooo long, lets read something else. you have made me recommit to reading some of the bible watch night. Loved the museum. so cool! cut missionaries was my favorite! =)
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