Brandon and Jennifer: Packin' The Pit

Packin' The Pit

They are chopping the last 60 acres of corn today for Kelly. Brandon is packing his corn pit as the truck loads of corn come in.

I haven't taken any pictures of Brandon chopping corn this year, so I brought my camera with me when Paisley and I dropped off a plate of dinner to him.

Brandon got a huge smile the closer he got to Paisley at the end of the pit. He adores her. :)

Paisley and Nicole

Brandon gets out to say hi to Paisley.

Kelly, Nicole and their kids have been hanging out at the end of the pit watching Brandon pack it.

Brandon loves driving this new pit tractor that was bought this year. Its their biggest tractor.

We gave Brandon his plate of food and when I put Paisley in her car seat she started crying.... she wasn't ready to leave. I think she's gonna love the farm.

Oct 5, 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.