Brandon and Jennifer: November 2013

Kylee's Wedding Reception

Kylee is my step-sister and she got married today in the Draper Temple. Brandon and I went to her reception tonight.

My Dad is here from Arizona for the week. Him and Paisley are buddies.

I didn't get any good pics of her, but Kylee was so beautiful! Her new hubby, Matt, is an awesome guy... I'm so happy for them.

This is my step-grandma, Paulene. She is the sweetest lady on the planet - without a doubt! :)

The rest of my step-family lives in Arizona and they were all here tonight... I need to do better at taking pics of everyone. It was great seeing them. :)

Nov 8, 2013

Bubbles!

Emmy is excited to have bubbles in the tub. I have a removable shower head, so I always give them a quick shower... its been a long time since she's played in a bath.

They both get staph infection and MRSA very easily is why I don't give them baths, but it's been over a year since they've enjoyed a bubble bath! I'll let them be kids tonight, and pray they don't get an infection.

Paisley is washing Emmy's back.

They are giggling like crazy and having a ball together! :)

Nov 2, 2013

Yard Work

Will is doing some yard work with his Dad... on a larger scale.

They brought in some loads of dirt. Brandon is raising the ground level in the pasture to be even with the lawn. I think he wants to extend the grass area and grow a huge garden on the rest of our pasture next spring. This is another reason why he removed two trees a few weeks ago.

Dumping dirt.

Good work boys. :)

Nov 2, 2013

Abbee's Basketball Game

This is Abbee's first year playing basketball. She is the tallest girl on her team and plays the center position.

She towers over some of the girls. She's great at gathering rebounds. I'm so proud of her for trying a new sport this year. Great job Abbee!

Nov 2, 2013

Baylee's Basketball Game

Fall basketball has started. Baylee seems to like basketball better than soccer.

Baylee scored the first 2 points! She made 2 baskets during the game.

Bay is a great defender, and she is one of the better shooters on her team.

Way to go Girl!

Nov 2, 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.