Brandon and Jennifer: Soccer

Soccer

Its Kalyssa's first year playing soccer.

This is before her first practice. She looks so cute in her soccer gear. :)

At practice, she was all over the place. She had no control when she kicked or dribbled the ball. I practiced with her after school the next day, one on one. She improved so so fast! I think she is gonna be a natural at soccer.

Aug 23, 2012

Kalyssa's first soccer game! Her team is in the pink and she played her cousin Taylee's team in the tan jerseys Taylee is #3.

Willie playing with my camera and snapped this picture of Emmy.

Kalyssa has a few break-aways, but the goalie got the ball every time. She did SO well! I was surprised at how aggressive she was with it being her first game... she wasn't afraid to run all over and go after it. :)

Kalyssa's team won 7 - 1.

Kalyssa and Taylee after the game. They wished they were on the same team.

Kalyssa, Me and Willie... I'm so proud of her. She said she loves soccer.

Aug 25, 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.