Brandon and Jennifer: Peaches Galore

Brandon's farmer buddy gives him a box of peaches every year. I can't let them go to waste! They are the best. But I'm not a canner, cause I've never canned anything to know how to do it.

The twins are napping, and Kalyssa says, "I'm bored." OK... let's slice some peaches! She loves helping me slice fruit and vegetables. If I tried to wash and slice a whole box of peaches by myself it would've taken all day.

Kalyssa was happy to help! We turned on the radio and got to work. I had a hard time keeping up with her. :) I have a fruit protein smoothie everyday... I crave them like crazy! But I usually use strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. I'm freezing all these peaches to use them in my smoothies all winter instead. I'm so excited to save a little dough - strawberries are expensive! ;0)

Willie took some pictures, then told us to make a "funny face". We finished in about an hour and filled 5 gallon-size freezer bags full. The best part is that we had some fun in the kitchen together.

Sept 14, 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.