Our FHE

FHE: Stands for Family Home Evening. It is recommended by the LDS church presidency that families reserve one night a week to be together. Family Home evening for us starts with a primary song, prayer, scripture, lesson, game, then treat. We have the kids take turns in each of these responsibilities, including the lesson. Sometimes, though, we skip all except the "game" and do something fun like bowling. But most of the time, we use this as an opportunity to teach our kids a principle, such as honesty, kindness, service, etc. I think every family across the world should do FHE regardless of religion.

 I wanted to record our FHE tonight because this is one we will have to reference back to in the future. Lohn remembers doing something similar to this FHE as a kid with his family. Every year, his family would gather and discuss family vacations. So Lohn taped a huge piece of paper to the wall, grabbed a sharpie, and asked the kids to tell him something fun they want to do this summer. Here's our list for future references.

Take apart electronics *
Go to the Beach **
Play with Toys
Make homemade Ice Cream
Hiking *
Wrestle
Skim boarding*
Swimming ***
Camping
Fishing*
Play with cousins****
Make/play with sidewalk paint
Boating *
Zoo *
Visit a battlefield *
Yorktown
Bowling *
Warrior Dash
Confederate White House *
Science Museum
Family Sleepover
Water park
Amusement Park
Washington DC

 After we made the list, everyone got to pick their top 3 favorites. These are the ones with stars next to them. As you can see, cousins are the favorite. :) Also, I just wanted to share the scripture I picked for FHE. It's in D&C 48:1. Please keep in mind that I picked this scripture knowing we were talking about our vacations. And keep in mind that I am a stinker at heart.

 "It is necessary that ye should remain for the present time in your places of abode, as it shall be suitable to your circumstances."

 Heehe