Brandon and Jennifer: Happy Birthday William

Happy Birthday William

We've been busy wrapping up the fair all day, and Will had a good time at the carnival the other day, but we wanted to take him out for ice cream on his actual birthday to celebrate HIS day for a bit. We went to Farr's Ice Cream parlor. Brandon and Willie got rainbow sherbet.

Brandon was sharing his sherbet with the twins. Emmy loved it, of course... she loves almost everything you give her. Paisley was swatting at the spoon and wouldn't try it. She must still remember the cotton candy we tried giving her a couple days ago.

Emmy thought it was cold but wanted more.

We gave Paisley the sugar cone to eat. :)

We're having a combined birthday party for Will and the twins soon...

We love our birthday boy!

Happy 3rd Birthday William!

Aug 11, 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.