gila valley temple!

today was the Gila Valley Temple dedication. what a beautiful time we had! President Monson was there, as well as President Eyring, Elder Holland, Elder Costa, and one other general authority (i wish i could remember his name). when we walked into the stake center, it felt so familiar. then President Eyring and President Monson both spoke about how going to the temple feels like going home, because all of us are children of God and all of us know what it feels like to be in His presence. i felt that. i know it's true. each time i go to the temple it's like i'm walking into a beloved and familiar home, and it's because of the feeling there. i've felt it before and so have all of us--pre-mortally. another thing that struck me was how much i love President Monson for just being himself. i realized that he's a man. he's just like us, really. he has a sense of humor and a past. i also know that he's a prophet of God. i don't know quite how to explain it but i'm just grateful for him and how he shows us his personality.



all in all, it was beautiful. here's some pictures of me and baby when we went to the open house.