Day One: Boise, Twin Falls, and Logan
You shake your squatty body!
Boise, ID
"It's long and short, made out of grayish stone, and looks like a stake center from the freeway. It has a chapel, which is different from the smaller temples, but you then have to walk through the dressing area to get to the endowment room. The Celestial room is circular, which was different than anything I've seen."
The spirit of God, like the sun at noon day is burning!
Twin Falls, ID
"We went to the Open House [because this temple had not yet been dedicated]. The endowment room has a mural of the nearby falls-- I think the newer temples all have murals, which recalls the oldest temples. The largest sealing room held at least 70 people, with rows and rows of seats."
A bald eagle on a hill cannot be hid.
Logan, UT
"This temple was so off the beaten path! I think it looks like a bald eagle from far away (and you can really see it from miles away as you approach the town). It's gorgeous, made with reddish-brown stone, and is one of the first temples finished in the west [fourth to begin construction, second to start operation]. The inside, however, was remodeled in the 1970s and is now nothing unique, except that you move rooms once and can hear it when car alarms go off in the parking lot [which happened at the most inconvenient of times]."
Day Two: Bountiful
Now with more Emily Alder!
Bountiful, UT
"We did 20 initiatories here and it took [what felt like] forever. It's a '90s temple-- big and efficient. I don't remember much else. I may have gotten lost inside. I did that a lot-- wandered." Josh's aunt and uncle were gracious enough to let us stay the night with them, and I was ungracious enough to forget to send a thank-you note.
Day Three: Salt Lake and Jordan River
Possibly the only couple present who did not get married that day.
Salt Lake City, UT
"We were the witness couple, which was neat. It was a live session, meaning there are temple workers as 'actors' rather than a video. It's faster. Each room has a mural. It's old-fashioned (finished in 1893) and very ornate. Very big."
Outside was this statue and we just had to get a picture.
It's just a baby prophet!
The second-busiest temple, according to Josh.
Jordan River, UT
"This temple looks very dated from the outside. I think it was finished in 1980. It has a huge lawn in front. I think I had a hard time staying awake because it was a later session and I had a massage earlier." Many people have since told me that this is their temple, which I guess means I ought not to make any more remarks.
In homage to my niece:
Her name is Jordan, too!
Day Four: Mt. Timpanogas, Provo, and Manti
We tried to block out the numerous wedding parties with our big heads.
Mt. Timpanogas, UT
"There were so many people getting married there! This temple seemed like a bigger version of Bountiful. You could smell the cafeteria when you walked in. We ended up as the witness couple because another couple refused."
Fewer escalators, more awesomeness!
Provo, UT
"Josh was feeling nostalgic about his mission because missionaries go to this temple once a week while in the MTC. He remembered that there used to be escalators even though there are now just stairs. This temple is cool because it is rounded and there are SIX endowment rooms. Plus, because there are mostly missionaries, there were a bunch of languages that had to be made available."
Third temple dedicated, first temple in style.
Manti, UT
"This temple was exactly what I expected a pioneer temple to be-- it reminded me of the Beehive house [in SLC]. But it's really out in the middle of nowhere. It's stunningly beautiful though and built into the hill. Like SLC, it also does not have a video. One of the rooms had murals depicting Spanish colonization of the Americas." Josh says, "You're Welcome" on behalf of his ancestors.
Day Five: St. George
For fear I would melt in the intense Utah heat, Josh had to snap this picture quickly.
St. George, UT
"We drove to the town after leaving Manti [at 10pm] and it's 3 hours away. There was a lightning storm and driving was scary. The temple is very white, and I'm not sure if it looks whiter because of the red rocks as a backdrop or if the plaster used is whiter for some reason. This temple was also very busy with weddings and it got a bit crowded with everyone in the way." We got to spend some time in the visitor's center, which (thankfully) was air-conditioned.
We also saw:
im in ur piktur reeding ur placks.
The St. George Tabernacle
Recalling the story of then-LDS President Lorenzo Snow's historic trip to the St. George Tabernacle in 1899 (as recreated in the 1963 church film "Windows of Heaven"), Josh expresses that he doesn't know why the Lord has sent him to St. George.
The moral of this story is: proceed with caution!
Days Six Through Eight: Las Vegas!
We have already been to the Las Vegas temple, so we took a break from the temple tour on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday to chill (only metaphorically because it was 110 degrees out) and spend some non-house-of-the-Lord time together.
We stayed at the MGM Grand, famous for its golden lion statue and slow elevators.
We saw the shows "Ká" and "Le Réve." In this picture, I am standing in front of the massive theater-in-the-round pool used for divers and synchronized swimmers. It was amazing!
I had to dodge so many drunk people in the streets, I felt like I was back in college.
Day Nine: Sacramento
We have officially visited all temples in California!
Sacramento, CA
"Looks like a smaller Timpanogas or Bountiful, but the inside was set up more like Columbia River, WA. The woodwork inside was gorgeous."
You shake your squatty body!Boise, ID
"It's long and short, made out of grayish stone, and looks like a stake center from the freeway. It has a chapel, which is different from the smaller temples, but you then have to walk through the dressing area to get to the endowment room. The Celestial room is circular, which was different than anything I've seen."
The spirit of God, like the sun at noon day is burning!Twin Falls, ID
"We went to the Open House [because this temple had not yet been dedicated]. The endowment room has a mural of the nearby falls-- I think the newer temples all have murals, which recalls the oldest temples. The largest sealing room held at least 70 people, with rows and rows of seats."
A bald eagle on a hill cannot be hid.Logan, UT
"This temple was so off the beaten path! I think it looks like a bald eagle from far away (and you can really see it from miles away as you approach the town). It's gorgeous, made with reddish-brown stone, and is one of the first temples finished in the west [fourth to begin construction, second to start operation]. The inside, however, was remodeled in the 1970s and is now nothing unique, except that you move rooms once and can hear it when car alarms go off in the parking lot [which happened at the most inconvenient of times]."
Day Two: Bountiful
Now with more Emily Alder!Bountiful, UT
"We did 20 initiatories here and it took [what felt like] forever. It's a '90s temple-- big and efficient. I don't remember much else. I may have gotten lost inside. I did that a lot-- wandered." Josh's aunt and uncle were gracious enough to let us stay the night with them, and I was ungracious enough to forget to send a thank-you note.
Day Three: Salt Lake and Jordan River
Possibly the only couple present who did not get married that day.Salt Lake City, UT
"We were the witness couple, which was neat. It was a live session, meaning there are temple workers as 'actors' rather than a video. It's faster. Each room has a mural. It's old-fashioned (finished in 1893) and very ornate. Very big."
Outside was this statue and we just had to get a picture.
It's just a baby prophet!
The second-busiest temple, according to Josh.Jordan River, UT
"This temple looks very dated from the outside. I think it was finished in 1980. It has a huge lawn in front. I think I had a hard time staying awake because it was a later session and I had a massage earlier." Many people have since told me that this is their temple, which I guess means I ought not to make any more remarks.
In homage to my niece:
Her name is Jordan, too!Day Four: Mt. Timpanogas, Provo, and Manti
We tried to block out the numerous wedding parties with our big heads.Mt. Timpanogas, UT
"There were so many people getting married there! This temple seemed like a bigger version of Bountiful. You could smell the cafeteria when you walked in. We ended up as the witness couple because another couple refused."
Fewer escalators, more awesomeness!Provo, UT
"Josh was feeling nostalgic about his mission because missionaries go to this temple once a week while in the MTC. He remembered that there used to be escalators even though there are now just stairs. This temple is cool because it is rounded and there are SIX endowment rooms. Plus, because there are mostly missionaries, there were a bunch of languages that had to be made available."
Third temple dedicated, first temple in style.Manti, UT
"This temple was exactly what I expected a pioneer temple to be-- it reminded me of the Beehive house [in SLC]. But it's really out in the middle of nowhere. It's stunningly beautiful though and built into the hill. Like SLC, it also does not have a video. One of the rooms had murals depicting Spanish colonization of the Americas." Josh says, "You're Welcome" on behalf of his ancestors.
Day Five: St. George
For fear I would melt in the intense Utah heat, Josh had to snap this picture quickly.St. George, UT
"We drove to the town after leaving Manti [at 10pm] and it's 3 hours away. There was a lightning storm and driving was scary. The temple is very white, and I'm not sure if it looks whiter because of the red rocks as a backdrop or if the plaster used is whiter for some reason. This temple was also very busy with weddings and it got a bit crowded with everyone in the way." We got to spend some time in the visitor's center, which (thankfully) was air-conditioned.
We also saw:
im in ur piktur reeding ur placks.The St. George Tabernacle
Recalling the story of then-LDS President Lorenzo Snow's historic trip to the St. George Tabernacle in 1899 (as recreated in the 1963 church film "Windows of Heaven"), Josh expresses that he doesn't know why the Lord has sent him to St. George.
The moral of this story is: proceed with caution!Days Six Through Eight: Las Vegas!
We have already been to the Las Vegas temple, so we took a break from the temple tour on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday to chill (only metaphorically because it was 110 degrees out) and spend some non-house-of-the-Lord time together.
We stayed at the MGM Grand, famous for its golden lion statue and slow elevators.
We saw the shows "Ká" and "Le Réve." In this picture, I am standing in front of the massive theater-in-the-round pool used for divers and synchronized swimmers. It was amazing!
I had to dodge so many drunk people in the streets, I felt like I was back in college.Day Nine: Sacramento
We have officially visited all temples in California!Sacramento, CA
"Looks like a smaller Timpanogas or Bountiful, but the inside was set up more like Columbia River, WA. The woodwork inside was gorgeous."
4 comments:
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Lovin' your playlist too. Oh, and your background. Fun. Fun. Fun!!!
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