Brandon and Jennifer: Mycogen Conference

Mycogen Conference

Mycogen is a corn seed producer that the dairy works with. Brandon is the Crop Manager, so Mycogen invited Brandon & I to attend one of their conferences held in Park City this year. We stayed in the Hyatt for a night, attended their classes, had dinner with everyone and met new people from all over Utah.

There was a huge outdoor Jacuzzi we could see from our widow and there was people in it constantly. It was 15 degrees outside. We would've join the crazy crowd, but not possible with the twins.

Paisley pushed so many bubbles... she was red in the face and formed a bubble go-tee!

Brandon and the twins watching TV in our hotel room. Mycogen offered to pay for spa treatments, but we brought the twins, so we passed on that. It was still a nice little getaway for me for sure!

Next weekend, Brandon and I have a Farm Bureau Convention in Heber City. Mitzi will stay the night at our house to tend all our kids... I can't wait to go!

Jan 16, 2012

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.