Brandon and Jennifer: Kalyssa In Dance

Kalyssa In Dance

This was Kalyssa's 1st night in her new dance class. She's never been signed up for anything, so I figured it was time. She said she wanted to be in dance more than anything else... without a doubt! And is SO excited!!!

This is Kalyssa and her cousin Taylee at their dance class. Kalyssa was all smiles when I picked her up. She showed me and her older sisters what she learned when we got home.

Sept 21, 2010

Abbee is in dance this year too and started last week, but she goes to a different studio on a night we don't have her. Baylee also just started playing fall soccer last week and practices on Thursday's when we don't have her either. I'll have to get pictures of them during a dance recital and a soccer game later. :)

My Favorite Ensign Quotes

"I have found that implementing these five patterns-going to a private place to pray, kneeling, praying vocally, expressing gratitude, and praying for others-has helped me to pause and ponder on what I say in my prayers and has made the experience more meaningful. The Book of Mormon teaches other patterns of prayer as well, including being consistent and giving sufficient time to prayer and meditation. The Savior's prayers in the Book of Mormon include all of these five patterns."

-Patterns of Prayer in the Book of Mormon, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: I want to make my own prayers more meaningful lately. As I read these patterns I could see what my prayers lacked. When I was pregnant it was very uncomfortable to kneel and pray, so I got in the habit of not kneeling. As President Thomas S. Monson stated, "Kneel to pray." I will follow his counsel and kneel to pray. I know praying vocally will help also.

"First on your "to do" list, put the word prayer. Most of the time, your prayers will be silent. You can think a prayer. You can always have a direct line of communication with your Father in Heaven. Do not allow the adversary to convince you that no one is listening on the other end. Your prayers are always heard. You are never alone!"

-How to Survive in Enemy Territory, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: Half way through my day, I often realize that I haven't said a prayer yet. I'm so busy with kids and household chores that its hard to find quiet alone time to pause and kneel for a prayer. For some reason I've thought that that's what I must do for my prayers to be heard. I loved reading this quote by President Packer to set me straight! I can think a prayer and they will always be heard.