for my mom's family christmas party, she had a book fair. she had so many books and the kids were able to choose a few, but in order to choose a book, you had to complete a family history assignment (this is totally my mom's kind of fun). one assignment was to complete a pedigree chart using family search. my kids enjoyed exploring and adding information on family search. the second assignment, to find two scriptures about making a record. the third assignment was to write a paper entitled, "therefore, i make a record" all about a few personal events that happened to them in the past year. sadie's was very heartfelt. she talked all about the things she learned by moving this last year. i was impressed with how sincere it was and her outlook and desire to learn and do what is right. abe told me he decided to write his in book of mormon form and since he worked hard on it, he limited it to one event. they read them during dinner, and it was a treat listening to abe read his paper. we were in tears!
for your enjoyment, abe's record:
"Therefore I make a record that in the year of 2011 I, Abe Tullis, did participate in an NJB basketball game. And at the half we were behind by many points. In the next half we shot greatly and played fiercly avoiding the fiery darts of the other team. With little time left in the game we needed 3 points to tie the game. And it came to pass that I did shoot a three point shot with 20.0 on the timer then with the power of my muscles the ball went through the net to send the long match into overtime. And I know the record I make is true and I make it with mine own hand, the same hand that swooshed a winning 3 point shot. And I shall make an account of my proceeding in all my days. (Most Likely)"
i love the disclaimer "most likely". not completely committing.
it was a fun night with family. i'm grateful for my mom's tireless efforts to make memories, and share her testimony with my kids. and once again, it made me smile at what awesome kids we have and how grateful i am to be their mom. love them!
