Finishing off Fall Break

We had a very full schedule this year for Fall Break. We finished off our Fall Break with two fun filled events. First we went to the Gila Valley Temple. We went up Saturday morning. We didn't know it was closed for cleaning. There was no one else there except the maintenance workers. They were doing landscaping work, some roof work, and also some inside work. It was so peaceful and special to have the grounds to ourselves for a few moments. We wanted to take some pictures of Alex in her baptism dress. We couldn't think of a better place to do it than at the temple. It was such a beautiful day when we went. The news had talked a lot about rain for that weekend so we were a little worried when we left home. The weather cooperated very well.
Alex looked beautiful in her dress. Clay had never had the chance to see the temple until now. It was so nice to share this experience as a family. I love the picture of the back of Alex's dress and her puffy hair. It's so cute! Reminds me of a wedding picture. The topic of wedding brings us to the next picture.
While we were at the temple taking pictures a gentleman came by and stood and watched us for awhile. When we took a break from taking pictures he came over to visit with us. His main focus was Alex and I'm sure it was because he knew this was a special occasion for her. He asked her why she was at the temple today in a white dress. Alex replied that we were taking pictures of her in her baptism dress. The man then asked her if she was ever going to return to the temple another day in another white dress. Alex replied that yes she would, when she was married. The man then asked her if she knew why he was there today. Alex said no she didn't.

He said he was putting gold in the temple. In fact he was putting gold in the room where people were married. He then asked Alex if she would like to see his gold. She replied yes and got very excited. He showed her sheets of gold and explained to her that it was the same gold that is on the Angel Moroni. He also told her that it was real and that nothing fake is ever used in the temple because it is a special place and it is a way of showing our heavenly father our love. He then asked Alex if she would like some gold. She said sure! He then gave her a small sheet of gold to keep for herself. She couldn't stop looking at it. After a few minutes, the gentleman went on his way to finish his work and we continued walking around the temple. We never got his name or where he was from. I do hope he knows how special he made the day for Alex. The gold has since been put in a safe place. As far as I know, Alex has told just about everyone she knows about her gold. I think this is one day she will never forget. I'm so glad we decided to go and visit the temple.

The last and final thing we did for Fall Break was attend Church on Sunday, surprise surprise huh?! It was the Primary program in sacrament meeting. I have to say I know the song Follow the prophet very well after going over it time and time again with the girls so they could be prepared. We also practised their lines a lot. They did excellent, if I do say so myself. It was a very busy 10 days off with a very special couple of days at the end to finish it off. Now it's back to work/school and the count down to winter break has begun!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX, which is actually today but I'm a little behind in the blogging so I'll post all our fun birthday activities at a later date.