Brandon and Jennifer: Working Lambs

Working Lambs

Baylee "setting up" her lamb.

Abbee "setting up". This is her first year showing a lamb.

I'm taking pictures of them cause I need some to put in their portfolios. :)

Abbee & Lexi

Brandon put Paisley on Tank.

Baylee & Tank... this is Baylee's 3rd year showing a lamb in the fair. The fair starts August 8th, so they need to work their lambs everyday until then.

Brandon gave Emmy her turn on Lexi... Emmy was nervous and making nervous noises warning us to take her off asap! :)

Paisley hates the grass. She wouldn't put both legs down.

Baylee spraying off Tank to cool him down in this 100 degree weather we've been having.

Abbee cooling Lexi off too. Lexi gave 2 good shakes, like a dog, and got Abbee soaked!

The twins hanging out.

Jul 9, 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.