Brandon and Jennifer: Our New Camp Trailer

Our New Camp Trailer

We sold Brandon's dirt bike *big frownies* on March 11th and bought this camp trailer 4 days later for the same price! The trailer is a '94, 32 feet and sleeps 6 with extra room for a pack 'n' play for the twins when they arrive. :) It's got a bedroom and a big bathroom. We bought it from Kent's parents and they've kept it in excellent condition. We love it and it suits our needs perfectly. We all can't wait for our first camping trip in it to Moab over Easter weekend!!!

The girls were so excited we have a trailer they slept in it Sunday night (since they had no school the next day).

They took their MP3 players, crayons, dry erase boards, and flash lights out there with them. Brandon parked the trailer in our fenced backyard, and with our dog back there with them it put my mind at ease that they'll be safe. They had tons of fun and proibably would of stayed out there all the next day if I didn't go get them to do their Monday chores. Poor kids.

Mar 20, 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.