A ward friend (Shara) & I decided to take our kids up to the temple one day & swap turns going inside (since our normal babysitting swap wasn't working out that month). We made the plans, rushed out one morning, & hit some slow traffic on our long commute, only to find...it was closed! Neither of us has heard in church (or maybe didn't pay close enough attention!) that it was being cleaned that day. Well, at least the Lord knew our intentions & we felt the peace there on the grounds. Plus, this was Sophie's first real visit to an actual temple, which was a special experience. She touched the walls, walked around, & got to see everything inside the visitor's center. No temple work done, but still a good, rewarding morning.
I love her goofy picture faces! She really wanted to go swimming in the fountain.
Sophie loved the statue of Jesus Christ & heard Him "talk" (the played message). We had a good discussion about Jesus with the sister missionary, & she got to see a short video.
Here's our "Junior Missionary" reading the scriptures & telling me ALL about it.
I love her goofy picture faces! She really wanted to go swimming in the fountain.
Sophie loved the statue of Jesus Christ & heard Him "talk" (the played message). We had a good discussion about Jesus with the sister missionary, & she got to see a short video.
Here's our "Junior Missionary" reading the scriptures & telling me ALL about it.
So cute, and so nice to see pictures of the familiar DC temple! Get Justin behind the camera one of these days; I want to see how cute and massive you're getting. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Lauren, I'm so glad that you posted a comment so I could find your blog! I am so behind at keeping up with everyone. How great that you are expecting! I am so excited for you! And since you asked, Brookside Gardens is in Wheaton, MD, and it is awesome. But better go on a day that's not too hot! We miss you guys!
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