Christmas lights at the Temple

we were thrilled to go see the Temple lights again this year, and this time with our friends the Hendricksons.  

 i'm sad that my little camera doesn't flash if it isn't charged 100%, so i get these blurry night photos.  

these kids are so cute and fun together.  it's a little funny to see these pictures with everyone in shirtsleeves, and compare those with years past when we're all bundled in our snow coats.  

seeing the Temple lights is a great way to start the Christmas season.  

Moroni on the Gilbert Temple

so, Moroni was scheduled to be lifted up onto the Gilbert Temple today.  but it was a very windy day, and the rumors were that it wouldn't be done in the wind.  so, we hung out with pals at a splash pad birthday party!

 and on the way home, i cruised by the Temple to see what was going on.  as we rounded the corner, I could see Moroni being hoisted up!

 the girls trekked out into the field for a better (albeit muddy) view.

 it was way past Colin's nap time, but i thought someday he'd appreciate the photographic evidence that he was there!

 at the end, the news helicopter was circling around.  i bet they got some amazing shots!

we can't wait until this Temple is up and running!