Brandon and Jennifer: On the Farm

On the Farm

Sunday evening we walked to the Dairy to get out of the house. Brandon rode the 4-wheeler with William to fix the tire in the shop real quick...

me and the girls walked.

This is the corn field between our house and the Dairy where Brandon works. The dirt Lane is only a quarter mile to get there... if that. We stopped to take this picture in front of the corn that will be chopped down very soon. :(

William is checking out this newborn calf.

Brandon is trying to get the calf to suck on Will's fingers. They'll do that when they're hungry.

Willie isn't sure if he likes the calf licking him.

It's dark, so all 6 of us piled onto the 4-wheeler to zip home.

Me and Baylee

We're flying down the Lane as I snapped these pictures... the wind is blowing us...

This one is kinda funny of Abbee and Kalyssa trying to hang on and smile.

Sept 19, 2010

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.