This Is Us

  Here are our pictures for Christmas this year... We had to hurry because Brichette had to get to her choir concert. So there aren’t very many and they aren’t the best. We used to buy the $3.99 fleece blankets from ShopKo, but since they closed in 2018 (I think that’s when it was), we’ve had to buy fabric from JoAnn’s. It’s more expensive, except for this year. We were able to find a pattern we like (Yetis) in the stuff on sale. It was $2.99 a yard!

  As I mention in this post  Electric Fireplace  Nick built an entertainment center in our family room at least 5 years ago. It has lots of shelves, and openings in the bottom for our gaming boxes, and blankets. I painted the back wall with flat black paint so everything on the shelves would stand out more. Then I hung picture frames and decor on the wall and added things on the shelves. It’s so fun to have the lights across the top and the fire place. Movie nights are epic! 

  I found an easy way to make sure there are no clumps in Mac & Cheese! I’m talking about the boxed kind that you get from the store. We have had Kraft, Kroger, and WinCo brand. We’ve had others once or twice before, but can’t remember their names. Our favorite... WinCo brand! Yep! We love their brand. It’s the best tasting to us. Back to how I make it. So I cook the noodles. Then I add the butter and milk to the hot pot, and put it back on the burner I cooked the noodles on (with the heat turned off). I keep it on there just long enough to melt the butter and warm the milk. Then I take it off the burner and add the noodles back to the pan. I stir the noodles in the melted butter and milk, until they are all coated. I then open the pouch of cheese and add it in. I stir the noodles and cheese until it’s well mixed. With the noodles coated in the butter/milk mixture, it helps the cheese not clump. Hopefully making it this way helps you from having clumps. There is nothing worse t...

  Today Lydia made the decision to get baptized. We are so happy! Because of the pandemic we weren’t able to have anyone there with us. Everyone had to join the zoom. Even though it wasn’t the same, I’m very grateful for zoom so that everyone could still watch her get baptized. I didn’t get any photos at the church, but the couple who help with the baptisms did. So hopefully we will get a copy. I did get a picture of her in her baptism dress outside in our front yard.

Every year since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints started #lighttheworld we’ve participated in it. It helps us remember what this season is about, The birth of our Savior and eldest brother Jesus Christ. It helps us share the light of Jesus. It helps our Christmas Season be more. You can visit  Come Unto Christ  for lots of ideas. There is a downloadable calendar for something to do everyday or you can sign up for text messages. Or do what we did... do both! Here is what the calendar looks like: It’s been a rough year! It’s been a challenging year! But no matter what’s gone on this year, I hope that whatever you do this Christmas, you are able to see the Light of Christ and share it with someone. We all need more light, especially this year!