Brandon and Jennifer: Black Island Farms, Part 2

Black Island Farms, Part 2

It's next Monday, and we're back at Black Island Farms for a hay ride and to pick a pumpkin. Brandon was able to go with us this time! :)

Mary & Nate

We're all on the wagon...

...the tractor pulls us out to the pumpkin patch so each of us can pick our own pumpkins.

Brandon takes Will to find his.

This is the one!

Kalyssa found her's!

Abbee found her's!

Taylee found her's!

When you find the pumpkin you want, you stand by it with your hand up, so the farmer can come over and clip it off the vine for you. Mary is laughing at Taylee cause she is such a poser for the camera.

We're back on the wagon and headed back... Brandon & Will are giving the same smile.

We're home and Emmy is starving! She always lets you know she's hungry.

Paisley is awake and hungry too, but she doesn't loose it like Emmy does. lol.

Oct 10, 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.