Were going to the temple...

Today we took the kids to the Draper Temple Open House! It was so much fun. We met at my moms house and then drove to the temple. We went through the new Alpine Highway that is over by Traverse Mountain that goes over the top of the Draper Hill and it was neat to see all the building that has gone on over their and the size of the homes was crazy.


We met at a church where they show a short video of why we have temples and then loaded a bus to be taken to the temple. It was cute this was Hunter, Easton and Betty's first time ever riding a bus and they were excited. On the way there they had a man reading facts about the temple and he told Hunter to pay attention to what he learns because he will need to know this stuff for when he goes on his mission. (notice he wanted to where his Missionary in Training pin. Easton wanted to wear his but we couldn't find it.)




As we toured the temple it was fun to explain to the what each room was for and what was done in that room. Hunter liked the Baptismal Font the best of course. My favorite room was the sealing room. I wish that we could have taken pictures in the temple because it was really neat to see Russell holding both my boys and looking into the mirror to show them what eternity looks like and then to have Betty and me join them, it was very moving to see my entire family for eternity. I only wish that we could have taken some pictures outside of the temple. But they did have this room with all kinds of pictures of Jesus and we did get some good pictures there.




I was so blessed to be able to go with my family! It was so much fun to see the different reactions from the kids. I thought it was cute that my sweet niece Makenzie kept asking when were we going to see the Celestial Room and then to hear her when she got their and to hear the kids talk about the different rooms and the lighting throughout! I was a great day. If you have not gone yet they are doing tours until March 31. I would recommend that you go.