Fortifying Families

We weren't able to do our annual Easter picture last week because we cozied up at home to watch General Conference. So this week, despite the fresh blanket of snow, we braved the cold and gathered on the front porch for a quick picture. I set my camera on top of a ladder, and we kind of lucked out. My heart swells with joy as I look at this picture of siblings cuddling close and holding hands and loving each other. This is not how every day looks in the Stannix home, but at least I know that deep down they really love each other!

Today I had the opportunity to speak in another ward about how we can teach our families to live the gospel well. As a mamma, teaching my children is something that I am very passionate about. Instilling a love of the gospel in my children has been accomplished by one family scripture study, one family prayer, one family home evening, and one bedtime story at a time. I know that as we consistently do these things, the gospel will catch fire in the hearts of our children and our families will be strengthened. I am so grateful for these littles that aren't so little anymore, and the things they teach me each day!

"As we teach our children the gospel through word and example, our families are spiritually strengthened and fortified." ~Robert D. Hales