{Sunday Drive - Temple Visit}

A couple Sundays ago we took a family drive across the Bay to visit the temple after stake conference!

Evette finally fell asleep during the last 5 minutes - sigh.

So Miriam got to play with us up front in the parking lot while Evette finished her nap.

I love these guys!

Look at this face! She looks so grown up!

We visited the visitor's center - it was a special experience. This room talks about the last week of the Savior's life. It was tricky to explain to a not-quite-3-year-old why Jesus is sad and hurt, and why people were mean to him.

The thought that kept coming back to me was that Jesus hurt so we don't have to. That's been something that's been on my mind a lot lately. 

Then we went to go look at the temple. Seriously is this picture not the happiest?

 Sweet Babies.

Posing Pretty.

I'm so grateful for the temples that we have. For the blessings they offer, the perspective they give, and the peace that accompanies. Temples are literally a place of heaven on earth. 

This visit was a great and timely reminder about what is important in life - what is nice - and what we don't need to worry about so much.

I'm so grateful for the blessings available to me and my family when we remain true.