Last week we took the kids down to Twin Falls, Idaho to go through the newly-constructed temple there. Andrew had to be in Southern Idaho for work, so it worked out perfectly for us to join him and take advantage of the opportunity to take our children through the temple. Ally and Nicholas went through the Columbia River Temple when they were younger, but neither can remember. This time they were SO excited. In fact, about three weeks before our trip we put a picture of the Twin Falls Temple on our refrigerator. The kids then made a countdown chart to go below it. They were thrilled when we finally got down to "0 days"!
The temple was gorgeous. But, more importantly, the way our family felt inside the temple, all together, was beyond description. It was well worth all the gas money, potty breaks, and fights I had to referee to make the drive. :-)
Also, during our trip we visited the Boise Zoo, the Discovery Center, a fun park, a cute home decor store, a candy factory owned by the relatives of a family in our ward, and Shoshone Falls, located just outside Twin Falls. Did you know Shoshone Falls are 50 feet higher than Niagara Falls??? They were amazing.
I'm so thankful for the opportunity to take this trip with my family and for the blessing of eternal families. I hope to be blessed again in the future to be in the temple with my wonderful husband AND our four children.
Here's some more pictures of our trip:
5 comments:
Sounds like a great trip. All your pictures look great. Those falls look amazing. I can't believe we have never seen them.
Your new blog layout looks great. the picture of your kids is adorable.
I love your new layout too! What a wonderful thing to do with your children. Glad you had fun in Southern Idaho. We've been to the falls there too. Amazing. Also famous for Evil Knievel trying to jump the canyon there too.
Whose family owns a candy factory? Is it in TF or Boise?
Loved the post about your friend Candy. I love learning more about you Carolyn.
Both trips looked so fun! Can't wait to hear the details of your reunion. And Who would have guessed there was so much entertainment in southern ID?
We went too! Oh I wish I could have run in to you! Isn't the inside of the temple gorgeous! I loved the celestial room!
Your family is so adorable (and grown up)!
What a great experience! So worth it.
High School Reunion - already?! Sounds like you had a great time.
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