Brandon and Jennifer: Will's ATV

Will's ATV

Uncle Rico and Aunt Tricia came over today to give William this ATV they bought him just because they love him and he's spoiled! They are moving to Florida tomorrow so we had to say goodbye also. :(

Will loves the dump wagon in the back... he found some screws he can haul around...

...then he hopped back in and double checked that his screws were still there. He can get in and out no problem and he's been playing with it since Brandon got home from work and assembled it.

It's kinda of funny... he won't sit down and scoot around. He holds the steering wheel to pick it up and stands up and walks around the house with it giggling the whole time.

He'll pick up the front and turn it in the direction he wants to go, and then walks off again. We'll have to teach him to sit down and push himself with his feet.

Apr 8, 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.