I haven't been to see the lights at Temple Square since before 'C' was born, maybe before I was married! (Crazy I know!) So this year we finally took the girls. We rode Trax since there is a station here in Herriman now (So. Jordan technically). I think the train ride was more exciting for the girls than the actual downtown visit. 'C' and I were little crocheting buddies while 'B' squirmed on and off her seat the whole way. I was surprised how fast we went through the whole thing. I made sure we visited the statues and the Tabernacle as well as the Nativity Scene & Narration and the Visitor's Center...things I remembered from my youth. 'B' really liked the camels the Wise Men rode. I was disappointed we couldn't hear the narration that is usually played in the room with the Christus - - there were so many people and it was too loud - - it just wasn't the same as the quiet experience I remember from my first visit there.
I noticed that I remembered it taking longer and being bigger...I guess that's what happens when you grow up? The big trees that I remembered having lights didn't...maybe they've grown too tall? There were still lovely lights on trees everywhere, but it did seem less than I remembered. We didn't get many pictures because getting 'B' to smile for the camera once we got there was near impossible (see Christus picture) but I am so grateful for the feelings I had as I walked the lovely grounds of the temple 'J' and I were sealed in. The Tabernacle Choir music during the narration was heavenly and staring at the Salt Lake temple with it in the background as I held my daughter's hands, I felt so grateful to be on this earth at this time and to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I love the Spirit of Christ, especially during Christmas! Hope you're enjoying your Holiday Season!
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