FHE

Once a month we have a combined Family Home Evening with my family, those who are around.  Anyway, last week was kind of a perfect one.  Ryan and Macy were in charge and scouted out a service project that the kids could actually help with.   There’s a church near Ryan and Macy’s house with this charming little amphitheater out back.  Sadly, someone made it lots less charming with their vandalism, so Ryan got permission to turn us loose.

 

With a few quick coats, and lots of helpers, we turned the above into this:

I was so grateful to R&M for finding a service project.  I really want my kids to learn to serve, but it’s sometimes a little tricky to find something they can actually be involved in.  They felt so good to be able to make such a dramatic difference in this little stage.

After the work, we had a rousing game of kick-ball.  What a blast!  When’s the last time you’ve played kickball?  Too long ago, I guarantee it.  So great, all ages participated. 

Ok, so my nephew, Peter, didn’t play, but did make everyone happy just by letting us look at him.

Love these Summer nights with such good company.