First Vacation

I am failing at this blog thing! But nonetheless I will continue to strive to be better. This summer has been great. I finally got to go on an actual vacation! Brooklyn's first vacation. Where did we go? Well we went to Utah of course. This was an amazing trip. We stayed with a family friend. Which we were so grateful for. We saw 14 temples total on our trip.

Day 1: We stopped at Boise Idaho temple. Stretched our legs and of course pictures. Then We went to Brigham City. Went to where we were staying. Then we went to Ogden and Bountiful. That night, Brooklyn had a seizure. It was scary. I have never seen her have one. This was her second one. I am so grateful that We were with a friend that helped me through it. We went to the ER and then got home around 2 am.

Day 2: We met with one of the Sister missionaries sister. She is so nice. Reminded me a lot of her sister. Brooklyn warmed up to her real fast. It was great. After that we went to Jordan River (which was under construction ), Oqurrih Mountain, and Draper (also under construction). Then we met the other sister missionary family for lunch. They were so great! It was a great experience to meet families of those that are serving in my area. I am so close to those sisters and meeting their families brought me even closer. Then we finished the day with Salt Lake Temple. One of my favorites. It is an amazing temple and to think took like 40 years to build!

Day 3: We went to Logan Temple and met up with one of the sisters who served in my area. It was so great spending time with her! We then drove up to Idaho Falls Temple (also under construction) and met up with another sister whom served in my area and her husband. I just love them! I missed her so much!

Day 4: We went to Church and then just rested. We went for a walk, watched some shows about Thomas S. Monson and others.

Day 5: We went to Mount Timpanogos, Provo City and Provo. We got lunch and helped someone who was buying things for her apartment and her card wasn't working. It was so great to help. This is something we all can do. We met with yet another sister who served in my area! It was so much fun seeing her. Brooklyn decided it would be fun to fall into the fountain while at the Provo Temple. She didn't hit her head, which was so lucky, but she had some bruises on her legs. Then she sat on our friend and it looked like she had an accident haha! So then Brooklyn had to sit on her leg so it didn't look like that.

Day 6: We went to Temple Square. If you have not yet had the opportunity to go here you should make the time. It is amazing. So many things to do. The spirit is so strong.  We also saw the This Is The Place Heritage Park.

Day 7: We went back to visit the families we saw on day 2. We left Brooklyn with one family while we went and did some scripture study at Oqurrih Mountain. Then we went to Payson. Payson is gorgeous! We then went back to Provo City. This temple is so beautiful. I wish we stayed later there. But it was getting late. We went back to Oqurrih Mountain and took some photos when all the lights were on.

Day 8: We left to come home. :(

I miss Utah so much. It was amazing there. 14 Temples seen! WOW!!! We have only 4 more to see in Utah.... well 5 once Cedar City is finished being built.

I wanted to take Brooklyn to all these temples because I know the spirit is so strong on the grounds. The spirit is the one who teaches us. I can teach Brooklyn many things, but I am not sure what she retains because she cannot tell me. But I know the spirit taught her. Her favorite part, I'm sure, were the fountains and Angel Moroni.

There was still a few individuals I would have love to see again, but time got the best of us. I am hoping to plan another trip in the near future and plan on seeing them at that point! and then some!

I ask that you go and visit a temple. The grounds are so pretty and let alone the Temple its self. The spirit is so strong. If you are looking for guidance or answers, come to the temple. You may not be able to go inside but you can walk around, sit and think. Its a great place for peace and comfort.

3 Nephi 17:2-3 I perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot understand all my words which I am 
                           commanded of the Father to speak unto you at this time. 
                         Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said,
                         and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your 
                        minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.