We went with Emily and her son, Riley, to visit the temple lights last Saturday. After a fun date night the night before, I got a little spoiled without children. And then, bam, three children under the age of five. It made the night a bit hectic, but the temple was still absolutely amazing!
We couldn't officially have Christmas if we didn't fit in a visit to see the Festival of Lights at the Temple. It truly is a magnificent sight. All of the beautiful lights, wonderful exhibits, movies, concerts, nativities from around the world, and a live nativity outside. Wow! However, we decided to go the Saturday before Christmas on a gorgeous evening with mild temperatures. Sounds great, right? Actually, not so great, not when you throw in a bazillion people (apparently we weren't the only ones who had this idea) and three children ages 3,4, and 5. It was exhausting! But nonetheless, I'm glad the girls got to see and feel the beautiful spirit at the temple. I think I might have felt a sweeter spirit with a few less people and children that weren't so impulsive and needy, but you can't have it all. Ella was pretty good actually. I think she enjoyed walking through and seeing the exhibits on service and missionary work. But note to self, next time DO NOT go the Saturday before Christmas. I'm still so glad we got to have this opportunity. I'm so grateful for this beautiful temple that Shaun and I were sealed in. I know it is Heavenly Father's house on earth, and it truly is a sacred place. In a world filled with turmoil and stress, the temple is a true sanctuary.
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