Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Yesterday we packed up and headed south to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House. On our way down, we stopped at Todd's mall (Smith & Edwards). We needed to get a few camping things for our trip in August, but quickly the cart was filled with things not on our list, these sun glasses being one of the "other things". I thought this picture was so cute, I just wish Todd's tie was straight (yes, one of my OCD things!).

The temple was beautiful. Tyler and Kody were amazed at the huge and beautiful lighting. They also seemed very interested in the Baptistry. I think because that was something they could actually relate too. I loved the Celestial room. It was so incredibly beautiful and peaceful.

I am always amazed at how well organized and thought out huge church events, like this open house, are. We arrived about 1:oopm. It seemed liked the parking lot was packed with cars but once we began our tour, I didn't feel like I was surrounds by 1000's of people. It was a great experience and one that I'm grateful Kody wanted to do. At the time of the Draper Temple Dedication, Kody said he wanted to go. After I asked a few questions, I found out he thought if he went to the temple dedication, he would be able to go inside the temple. I felt bad that we hadn't gone to that open house, but the timing was horribly wrong. I promised him the we would go the the Oquirrh Mountain open house. I hope that it was a day and event they will remember for along time. I also hope that it instilled in them the desire to go back to the temple someday.