Temple Square

Day #5- Temple Square lights

Isn't this picture beautiful? And I am sure the lights were too, but I would not know because we did not make it to Temple Square. There was no way I was taking my kids out in 15 degree weather...TOO COLD! So one year without Temple Square lights, kind of sad.

I love to see the temple...

We cut it close, but we were finally able to go to the temple open house. We thought we would chance it and take all the kiddos...it could be a disaster or it could work out, we thought it was worth the chance. After doing it, we were glad we did.

We got to the introduction part and Bode sat great through the little film they show and then off it was to stand in the LONG line. Bode and I did our laps around the temple grounds while Collin waited in line with the others. It was so funny, by the time Collin finally got to the door to go in, Bode saw and ran up and motioned his hands for us to come, it was finally our turn.

After we got in, we discovered that Bode had gone #2, Bode's #2's aren't like any other kids #2's, they are quite potent. We were like "are you serious, in the temple?" There really wasn't any restrooms to chance a little guy in and then what were we to do with the diaper if there was??? Smelly. Thank goodness we were by some really nice people (not that any of the people weren't nice) this certain family pretty much entertained our kids and were great to be behind.

I LOVED the temple, what a beautiful place it is. The spirit you feel there is amazing, even though it isn't dedicated you can feel it so strong. Just a peaceful feeling. I am so glad for the opportunity we had to take our kids to 2 temple open houses this year, really that is incredible. Cooper learned so much about the temple this year and he was so excited to go to another open house...he did get a little tired walking around, but he enjoyed it for the most part. I am grateful for the blessings and the promises I receive in the temple and I am so thankful that my family can be together forever!

Lights @ Temple Square

Day 7- See the lights @ Temple Square

This is probably one of my most favorite things to do at Christmas time, I remember doing just as a little girl. I do remember there being more lights when I was younger, but then the trees were a little smaller and probably easier to decorate. But with less lights, it was still magnificent! The temple is such a beautiful place and the grounds have been done with such great care, everything just looks beautiful.

Collin and Bode. Bode did such a great job, he had so much fun with the other kids and he only ran away from us a few times.

Leslie, Trisha, me. Have I ever mentioned that I have such great and don't let me forget beautiful friends?



A few of the kids...which had a absolute blast. They probably weren't as reverent as they should have been, but they had a great time.

Little Pei Pei. She did okay, she still isn't feeling 100% but she stuck it out quite well.
(Ignore the snot rash she has on the bottom of her nose, her and Bode both).

Bode and Coop

And one last shot of most of the kids.

I hope that my kids will always remember the trips that we have taken to Temple Square and the trips that we will take in the future. I hope that they remember the feeling that they have their at what a sacred and beautiful place it is.