Adventures in Married Life

Twelve drummers drumming:  In the original Catholic version, the twelve drummers represent the twelve living apostles in Christ’s restored church. Look up information about the apostles and prophets on lds.org.  Assignment Create an apostle memory matching game by making fifteen cards with the apostles’...

Eleven pipers piping: These symbolize the eleven faithful apostles in Christ’s original church.  Assignment See if you can name all of them. Talk about who these men were before they were called as apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, and John were fishermen; Matthew was a tax collector. Why did Christ call men...

Ten lords a-leaping: These signify the Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20 and Mosiah 12-13.  Assignment  Discuss each commandment or draw a picture to represent each one. Have each family member share an experience in which they chose to follow one of the commandments even though it may not have been...

I really truly love my calling as the Primary President.  I feel so blessed to be able to work with such amazing little children.  I understand completely the love Jesus has for little children. I think about them all day. I can't wait to see them each and every Sunday. I feel its one of the most important callings...

Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Rolls Ingredients: 10 lasagna noodles 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded* liquid reserved 8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided (2 cups) 1 oz. finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup) 1 oz. finely shredded Romano cheese (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh...

Nine ladies dancing: These represent the nine fruits of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22.  Assignment On a piece of paper folded in the middle, write on one side family members’ ideas of how they feel when the Spirit is present, and on the other side how they feel when the Spirit is not present. Discuss...

 I made these wonderful Peppermint Marshmallows. I found a marshmallow recipe somewhere, which I can not find now. And then I divided the mix put peppermint extract and red dye into one section and sprinkled it with candy cane.  ...

 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies  Mom's Double Chocolate Brownies Ingredients  3/4 Flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 c butter 3/4 c sugar 2 Tbsp water 1 12 oz package of chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 c nuts *optional* Directions Melt butter, sugar, and water to a boil...

Eight maids a-milking:  These stand for the eight Beatitudes, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 5 and 3 Nephi 12.  Assignment Have family members make up skits to demonstrate one of the Beatitudes. ...

Seven swans a-swimming: These represent seven gifts of the spirit, although in LDS tradition there are many more than seven.  Assignment Make a list of spiritual gifts from Doctrine and Covenants 46:11-33, 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, and Moroni 10:8-18. Try to identify strengths you have and how you can improve...

Six geese a-laying: These stand for the six days it took Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ to create the Earth. Read the account in Genesis 1.  Assignment: Have younger children draw pictures of the creation. ...

Five golden rings: These symbolize the first five books of the Old Testament (known in some religions as the Torah or the Pentateuch). Christ led Moses and the children of Israel to the promised land and there were many miracles that happened along the way.  Assignment Talk about miracles you have experienced...

Four calling birds: These represent the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), because each of these disciples call out to the world through their testimonies of Jesus Christ.  Assignment: Look up “Gospels” in the Bible Dictionary; look at the chart that depicts harmony in the gospels and notice how...