Traditions!

One of the things we made sure we did this year before the holidays got even more hectic was to honor some of the traditions that I grew up with. After going to Utah for Thanksgiving and watching the video that Kelly and Danielle did it made me really think and be grateful for how I was raised. I grew up in an amazing family that did things together all the time. We had our challenges like most do, but I have wonderful memories of camping, picnics, parties and being able to hang out with cousins and lots of family around. One of my favorite traditions that I have let slide (unless I'm with all the family) is the one of acting out the nativity. If we didn't go to Safford we didn't do it, the same with the birthday cake for Jesus that Grandma Laurel would do for us every year. I loved the part of the video with Josh and Daniel in front of the birthday cake with a lighter and a fork! This year we weren't able to go to Safford but I wanted these traditions for my children. We invited the Boones and a neighbor over for Home Evening and we acted out the Nativity and had birthday cake. My cake will never be as beautiful as Grandma's but it was special none the less. I'm so grateful that my children have such great examples and traditions to follow!