A Very Nice Day

Well, it has been a very nice Labor day for us over at the Little house! While Bret was at his buddy's house drafting for the Fantasy Football, the kids and I planned a Surprise Family B-Day Party for him. It wasn't any grand thing, but something for the kids to do. His Birthday isn't until tomorrow, but we all have a very busy day so we did it today. The kids and I decorated the house and made a special dinner for him. We made Crab Stuffed Chicken. Bret LOVES seafood, but I VERY VERY VERY rarely cook it. I can't stand the stuff!!!! In fact, when I was pregnant with Elizabeth he'd always eat Linquine and Clam Sauce. The stuff was sooooo nasty and made me sooooo sick that he wasn't allowed to eat it while I was pregnant. :)
So, anyway....
I took chicken breast and pounded it out. Then I rolled crab meat in the middle and added some salt and pepper. After cooking that over the stove I made a very creamy green onion type of sauce to pour over the chicken. We also had Caesar salad and garlic bread. It was a very rich and fatty meal!!! Once a year, right?! :)
Then we all played games and goofed off. It was a nice fun day together! I sure am grateful for my little family! They bring me such joy and contentment. :)
We had a neat scripture reading tonight to top it all off. There is a scripture in the Book of Mormon that talks about Helaman and the Stripling Warriors. Before they go into battle Helaman talks about how they poured out their souls to God that they would be delivered from their enemies; that they would be able to protect their cities and their people.
I stopped at this point and asked the kids if they had enemies in their lives. They all nodded and I asked them what their enemies were.
"Bullies," Elijah replied.
"Satan's temptations," was Elizabeth's response.
We named off a few more and then I continued and asked them what are the "cities" they are trying to protect.
"Our Family!" Jake called out (I say "called out" because Jake just isn't a quiet boy - he shouts everything he has to say!)
"You're RIGHT!" I said and he smiled.
We talked about how special our family is and that they have to fight their enemies in life to keep our family strong and together. Then I read the next verse which talks about the peace that Helaman and his Warriors felt and they knew in their hearts that they would be protected! :)
I told the kids how important it is for us to pray everyday to conquer our enemies and in return Heavenly Father will help us feel peace in our hearts and the strength to handle those "enemies".
(sigh) There was such a calm, sweet Spirit around our little family as we read these scriptures.

Yes, it was a very good day today! :)