Brandon and Jennifer: King of the Jungle

King of the Jungle

Kalyssa is in 1st grade. Every week in her class a different student is King of the Jungle, and it was Kalyssa's turn January 10th-14th. Her "about me" poster is put up on the wall and she can bring anything from home that shows how wonderful she is.

They have to do a "Show and Teach" sometime during the week. It can be anything they want. Last year Abbee showed the kids how to make Kool-Aid. Kalyssa got a magic set for Christmas and wanted to do magic tricks. She was talking it up all week and the kids kept asking her when she was going to do it, but they had to wait until Thursday when I could go and bring the stuff for her.
She did a great job! It was her first magic show. She showed them 3 magic tricks and then she taught them the secrets.

I tried to upload the video 3 times with no luck. :(

Jan 13, 2011

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.