Serving, Laughing, & Puking…all in the same night

We had such a fun and adventurous time tonight! It was Kaylee's turn this week  to decided what we would do for our bad day good project and she decided to have all of us go shop and buy a gift for an angel tree. We had so much fun laughing and picking out presents for kids we did not know.

I was thinking why there has been so much happiness and joy in our home these past few weeks! I believe it is because of the #bad day good project we started 4 weeks ago. Not only has my hubby and I had to find what we wanted to do for our bad day good, but our kids are having to think outside of themselves and find ways they want to serve others and turn others bad days into something good but little did they now it would be making their bad days even better!

We all know how we feel around Christmas time, and I am so thankful for the spirit of Christ that enters our hearts and home this time of year. I am also thankful for the willingness my teens and young adult children had in being excited about starting this bad day good project. This is something  you don't have to wait until December to do. We started it at the beginning of November because we wanted to teach our kids that we can show our gratitude  for our lives and everything we had by serving others.

I had no idea how such simple and small acts of service can really make the difference!
Service really is the secret to finding lasting happiness and joy, especially this holiday season!


After finishing the shopping for our bad day good project, we decided to drive to see the lights and reindeer at Thanksgiving Point. Poor little Ireland wasn't feeling well and as we were showing her the reindeer she started to throw-up…. apparently the stomach flu. So sad to see her sick but we all had a good laugh when her daddy ran to a potted tree at Thanksgiving point for her to puke in!She tried to enjoy herself but was too sick to really care.

 We then made a short quick drive through the lights, crammed in the back of Kaylee and Bubba's mini-van! The lights and laughter seemed to take Ireland's  mind off of her tummy ache as we all enjoyed spending the fun night together! Here our a few of our pics from tonight!

The whole gang… except C'Jay

The Whole Gang minus Kaylee

Getting warm by the fire

J'Dee and Madison

 Kaylee, Bubba, and Ireland with the Reindeer…right after she puked! lol

Grandpa and Grandma with our little ANGEL!

Niah, C'Jay, Madison, and J'Dee

C'Jay and Niah can't help but make faces in every picture!

Nice faces C'Jay and Niah...

Merry Christmas

Kim was the only one who would get out of the car for a picture at the end of the light show… everyone else laughed as Kim posed for me! Thanks Honey!!! haha