SLC Trip

We've been wanting to go the the Salt Lake City temple for a long time. Since Devin and Julie are always inviting us to go to the temple with them we thought this would be a good opportunity.

We had a great time with them while we were there, and Anna is growing up so fast! We are grateful to D & J for their hospitality and the good times they share with us!

We all went to the Salt Lake City Temple on Saturday afternoon and it was absolutely beautiful! No wonder it took so long to build! I always enjoy the peace I feel in the temple and the things I learn too. While we were there I couldn't help but think of the Saints who built that temple and the sacrifices they endured before they even reached Utah. They bore those burdens because they had a testimony of God and his plan, because they knew of the blessings of His temple and that they could be with their families forever, and because they knew that the truth had been restored to the earth. That is why they sacrificed so much. How grateful I am to them... my ancestors, because without them I would not have my testimony of those same doctrines! Because of them I can be with my family, and my sweet Briant forever, and know of God and his plan! I am most grateful for the temple and for all the happiness it brings to me.

(sorry these pictures aren't the best, it was dark when we got out)

I always wanted to stand here...

A guy showed us around a bit inside and we were
able to stand on the other side of this door :-)
I'm so glad we finally got to go to the temple with these guys! It was a great experience!

Briant had a cousin get married that same day. They happened to have their reception in the Joseph Smith Memorial building, so we went to see them and the extended Giles family. It was nice to finally meet and visit with some of his family I've never met before!

Congratulations Lisa and Brett!
Lisa has been commenting on my blog... it was good to finally meet her!
Grandpa Giles and his kids (minus Briant's dad)
Briant stood in for his family...

It was great to visit with family we haven't seen for a while. We can't wait for the Giles family reunion in June!