The Provo City Center Temple Dedication

 A few weeks ago the Provo City Center Temple was dedicated, and a few weeks before that I went to the open house.  This temple is the 150th temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in operation.  So amazing.  I still remember when Gordon B. Hinckley announced the plans for smaller temples, therefore allowing more temples to be built around the World, and many members in other countries would no longer have to travel so far.  Shortly after that announcement the Fresno temple was built and dedicated.  That was the first temple open house I went to, and it was very exciting.  No more youth trips to the Los Angeles temple.

The Provo City Center Temple, which was once the Provo Tabernacle before it caught fire, will always have a special place in my heart.  I got to perform in two back to back years in the Wasatch Choral festival, the first year with LDC, and the next year with BYU Woman's chorus.  I sang in Stake Choirs there.  Robbie graduated high school there.  That's super cool.  But I have so many memories.  Many people here do.

The Temple was beautiful as I finally got the chance to walk through it.  I love how they honored the tabernacle by using rich woods and other details.

I feel so blessed to live in a place with so many temples.

(The Provo Tabernacle, a few years ago)

Payson Temple Open House

 A few years ago I did a blog post about my siblings and I visiting the Brigham City Temple Open House.  An open house is when the public can come see an LDS temple before it's dedicated.  Recently the Payson temple completed construction, and for the last couple weeks the temple has been having an open house.  Last week my family paid a visit, and I've got to say, it's not good to have favorites, but the Payson temple is my new favorite temple.

This is the very last week for the Payson Temple Open House.

The Indianapolis Temple will be having its open house from July 17 through August 8, 2015.  Registration starts July 3rd.

 My niece looking out the window of the meeting house classroom instead of watching the video.

 Who knows how many opportunities I'll have to take pictures with my Grandparents.  Got to enjoy each and every moment.

 The artistic theme for the Payson Temple is Utah Flora and Apple Blossoms.

 In many of the rooms you can see the stain glass windows, which are gorgeous and beautiful.  I love the Celestial room.  My Mom didn't want to leave.  I had a hard time leaving that room, as well.

 My little niece looking through the Family Search pamphlet.

All of us together :0)