Brandon and Jennifer: Another Painting Day

Another Painting Day

After painting ALL day yesterday... I got all the white paint done in both bedrooms. I started painting again early this morning... I hoping to finish it today!

I got most of the lime green in Kalyssa's bedroom done before Willie woke up... then he wanted to help. :)

Then we moved on to the pink in Abbee's bedroom next. Will loves to paint... he was having a blast.

I was taking pictures of him so he wanted to take pictures too....

He took a picture of the twins crying cause I had to keep them away from the wet paint.

We have a wall of mirrors downstairs where we're putting the treadmill and other gym stuff when we buy some later... Will took a pic of himself... :)

...and the shop vac.

Will said, "Surprise!" to Kalyssa when she got home from school and saw the cute green walls in her room.

Apr 23, 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.