Brandon and Jennifer: 1st Night

1st Night

We weren't planning to move into our new home until tomorrow, but there was a break in the snow storm and Dustin, Tyler, Jess & Kristin came over to help us tonight, so we decided to hurry and move everything.

Grandma Mary Ann is a life saver. She brought us dinner and desert while we were moving... one less thing for me to worry about. :) {Thank you Grandma}

Its 11:30pm, after lots of work we put their mattresses on the floor and made their beds. Its a school night and we're all very tired.

Will was out as soon as his head hit the pillow. His first night in a new house wasn't a problem for him.

Paisley's 1st night in her new room. She did wake up crying a couple times throughout the night.

Emmy did OK. In our old house their bedroom was the hottest, but this bedroom seems to be the coldest upstairs, so I've bundled them up.

Thank you tons to everyone who helped us out today!!!

Jan 28, 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.