Utah part one

I'm not quite sure why my blog gets cranky, but this is an example of its temperament. I could not get this photo to rotate, but I still included it because it's cute!

 

 

We had a gathering at my sister's house to say good bye to Mercy and wish her the best at Rexburg. 

                                                              A few tears were shed...

                                                    Group photos are always a must:)

                

                                                                  Salt Lake City, Utah

        This is the Joseph Smith Memorial Building; the old Hotel Utah. What an incredibly beautiful                                                 building! The chapel  is used for services.

                                                  This is a view from the top of the JSM.

                                                    The view inspired a sober reverence.

                                                                       Temple Square

                                                             Hyrum and Joseph Smith

                                                        The landscaping is breathtaking.

                                                                          Peaceful

                    The inside of the old tabernacle. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir still rehearse                                                             and perform here.

A sister missionary demonstrated the design of the building and how it was constructed to provide the audience the ability to listen to speakers without them having to raise their voices. She dropped a pin!

                                                                     Yes, we heard it!

                                                                   Salt Lake Temple

                                                                        Gorgeous

                       We took a visit to the Conference Center where General Conference is televised.

                                                  Katherine is so happy Bobby is back!

                                                   Beautiful original artwork throughout

                                     The top of the conference center has a reflecting pool

                                                         Roci is happy to see Kaitlyn:)

                                      Mercy and Courtney catch up while enjoying the view!

                              Pretty big mountains... I can see why people from out West make                                                            fun of our 'mountains':)

                                           Gage's friend Ben was able to meet up with us!

                    We joked that Bobby's baby portrait was on the wall. That little boy does have                                                    Bob's smile! How funny:)

                                          Katherine and Duncan pose in front of the Christus.

                                            There was an art show in the children's museum...

                 One of my favorite paintings was done by an 18 year old artist. The picture doesn't do                      it justice, of course, but I still took it to remind me of the striking light effect.

                     Some of the artists were as young as 12. Loved the comic strip look of this one.

                                                     Aalyia in a Mexican dance costume

                                               Nicole joins the girls in a Mexican dance

                            Duncan was always ready for a picture with his cheeser smile:)

Part two will come soon!