Brandon and Jennifer: Mini Party for Abbee

Mini Party for Abbee

Lana and her family can't make it to Abbee's birthday party we're having tomorrow night, so she invited us over tonight for a mini party with her. I dropped off the kids at Lana's while Kalyssa and I went to work the sheep at the barn. Brandon and the guys were all gone to dinner for Kole's bachelor party. I sent my camera with Baylee to take some pictures at Abbee's fun mini party...

Lana gave the kids cup cakes and ice cream.

This is one of Willie's favorite things to do at Lana's house. He knows right where her toy trucks are. :)

Shannon, Katie and Harper are here for the party too.

The twins are pushing each other around.

Abbee got a white board for her birthday from Lana and her family. She will have fun playing school and church with this for sure!

Thank you Lana... the kids reported they had fun! :)

Jul 15, 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.