On the tenth day of Christmas

December gave to me....
a failed attempt at making brownies

I made these with Emily and Jess. I swear we followed the recipe exactly and it still turned out wrong. The icing and sprinkles helped a little but the aesthetic just wasn't for to give to our awesome guy friends. So off to Sugar Daisy Bakery we went. The boys loved the cupcakes and we went back to Emily's to eat some of our "Christmas Mush."

Later, like the super cool cats we are, Emily and I watched A Very Brady Christmas at my house and talked about life and got really tired and crazy.

I'm so thankful for the safety and security I have in where I live. I'm so blessed to live in a few country and in such a nice house.

But, most importantly, I'm grateful for the safety and comfort I feel from the gospel. It is my rock and my compass. I never feel lost and alone because I'm not. Christ is always there. The church has helped me understand and feel the spirit of Christ. Christ's mission on earth was so amazing. He healed, taught, atoned, forgave and loved. I'm so grateful for His example and willingness to succor me and to bear my burdens.

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