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Temple Square

Yesterday was what we in Utah call a beautiful winter day. The sky was blue. The high was a pleasant 38 degrees (Farenheit). There was a wonderful layer of snow--that started melting because it was so warm. We had planned to visit Temple Square to see the Christmas lights in the evening. I came up with the brilliant idea to get up there a little early (4:00 or so), visit some Church stuff (i.e. museums, Tabernacle, visitors centers, etc.) and then we would be there when the lights turned on. The reason it was brilliant was because it gets so cold in the evening. If we wait until after dinner to go up, it is chilly. But this way, it would be pleasant. My brilliant idea worked! It was beautiful! The only flaw was that we were soooo hungry!

I love the Christmas lights on Temple Square. I enjoy Christmas lights everywhere. I've been to some places where you have to pay to see the fancy lights. They are all kinds of fun. But there is something different about the lights at the temple. It is sacred and holy and beautiful. We stood on Main Street Plaza and looked out from Church-owned land to the city street. The street was also decorated with Christmas lights. But there was such a difference. It was in one sense tasteful and festive, but also somewhat garish. I can't really explain the difference. But it reinforced to me the sacred nature of the dedicated and holy temple grounds.

I included some photos for your viewing enjoyment. I tried to include more, but the computer is slow. Maybe later.

Christmas in photos

Sarah loves her new blanket




Cute, tired kids. Beth and Nathan sleeping in my bed. There was no place left for me! What else is new?






Chris and Beth reading Beth's new copy of an old favorite--Moo, Baa, La, La, La

Ammon got a new book. I hope he likes it.

It was so quiet after we opened the books. We could have stopped the presents there. This is Nathan reading about caves and caverns.

Sweet Beth

Bethie woke up from her nap while we were eating dinner. She called, "He-wo" from the top of the stairs. I went to greet her and she said, "Beffie wake!" What a cute way to wake up. She is so sweet.

Cheese

Nathan was talking about what he wants to be when he grows up. Uncle Nate said, "If you can dream it, it can be achieved." Nathan said, "I like cheese."