food, crochet, merriment
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time–back to the Bible days? What would it be like to there long enough to get a good, solid feel for it, wearing the clothes, mingling with the people, and seeing the ancient sites all around you…
but still be able to sleep in your own cozy, warm bed when the day is done?
Well, I know a few people–who know exactly what it feels like.
Because they were right there…and…
“It feels incredible!”
I don’t even know how many times our family has seen “Hope of America” but it doesn’t matter. We love it. This cute fellow…
and his sweet cousin Hazel were in it this year!
We got the video version on a live stream. My sister and I watched it from the comfort of our own couches!
Have mercy–that is a lot of stairs for us older folks!
L was right down there on the floor…
so his family got some really great pictures of him…
right up close!
He was even on the Jumbotron!! This is my favorite COOL shot of him.
Go L!! Go Hazel!! It was a wonderful night watching both of you! You did a great job!!
We love you both so much!!
USA! USA! USA!
PS- this is not a video of their group but it is a sample of one of the songs they sang. It’s all just beautiful!!
I’m sure you already know that a few of my kids were extras…
in the incredible series, The Chosen.
I think I may have shouted, “there he is!!” in the theater during THIS scene.
I didn’t mean to.
It just happened.
They had a wonderful time…
dressing up…
and immersing themselves in the biblical culture along with the TV world.
They met some of the actual actors…Mary the sister of Lazerus…various apostles….
and Shmuel–yes, “our Shmuel.” Haha.
If you’ve seen the show, you’ll probably get my joke. If not, just trust me…
it was hilarious. Heh, heh.
They even met the boss-man, The Chosen creator himself, Dallas Jenkins. That was a sweet moment. What a cool guy.
So, when one of my favorite Podcasts–Follow Him, had Dallas Jenkins on as a guest speaker for Easter…
Duuuuude. I struggled to keep my composure and not act like a ridiculous geeked out fan girl. It was tough. I had to keep rewinding it when I missed something important…because I was giggling. I couldn’t help it.
I may have watched the episode 6,348 times.
But I wasn’t exactly counting.
Hee hee.
The Lindon LDS Temple is such a beautiful place.
This is one of my sweet daughters.
She and her sister volunteered to help at the Lindon Temple Open House last month.
One had a shift n the parking lot and the other was inside guiding tours.
But honestly, I don’t think it wouldn’t matter where they put these cute kids in this lovely place.
They’re just happy to help.
Our very last hotel breakfast for this trip. To be honest, I’ve loved it.
Any time you can have food magically appear first thing in the morning–I’m certainly a fan!
Back in the car for a whollllllle bunch more of this…
and this helped.
Awww the stamina building power of ice cream!
Of course this was a welcome site.
But this one…
was…
WAY better!! Wahoooooooo!
We’re home!!!
I’ll tell you what–THIS girl is an absolute CHAMP! She drove the whole time and acted like she knew just where she was going. I am SO proud of her and her incredible bravery…
and life saving sense of direction. Heh, heh.
No kidding. She is amazing.
The kitties were all glad to see me. Dali was thrilled.
Lyla was extatic.
And Hobbes…ok, Hobbes had to act cool but I choose to believe he missed me.
Home again. Home again.
Jiggety jog.
