Brandon and Jennifer: We Got The Keys!

We Got The Keys!

We closed on our new house on January 15th, but she needed more time to pack and move so we didn't get the keys to it until today!

The kids haven't seen inside yet. We're driving over there to show them right now. They are REALLY excited.

Our new house is only 1 mile down the road from where we've been living for the last 4 years. In little West Weber, you can ride on daddy's lap. :)

It's snowing tonight... and is expected to snow the next few days while we move. Haha. Whatever.

The twins running around...

Willie loves his new bedroom and closet....

The twins check out their bedroom too.

This is the basement family room. We showed the older girls where we will build 2 walls to add 2 more bedrooms in here for them.

The kids loved it and wanted to sleep here tonight in their sleeping bags. Haha... but no. The carpets will be cleaned tomorrow morning, then we can move in after its dry.

We've got lots of plans for our new home and lots of memories to make together.

Jan 27, 2013

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.