First FHE

During the course of our marriage Matthew and I have failed to have an official Family Home Evening (FHE). We have been lucky enough to spend many nights of the week together and even when Matthew was working nights we spent at least 1-2 nights out of the week together. We have always believed in family time and many of our conversations dealt with our beliefs, how we want to shape our family and other worthwhile topics. But now that E is here we want to make sure we are consciously setting aside family time. For our first FHE we decided to go to the library and finally get the library cards we have been meaning to get since moving to Rochester. Along with our cards we checked out a book to read together (from the Percy Jackson Series) and a show we like to watch together (the 3rd Season of Downton Abbey). After the library we headed towards the grocery store to restock our kitchen. On the drive over we talked about the traditions each of our families had for FHE and talked about what format we would like to have. I think we both agree that we want every member of the family to be involved so that they feel a part, some sort of discussion about our beliefs, prayer, singing and of course some sort of snack. All of the details have yet to be written in stone, but all in all I think we made a good start!