Week in Idaho....The Twin Falls and Rexburg Temples

My mom and I were able to see the Twin Falls Temple during the open house on the 13th of August. It is beautiful! They used the Syringa flower, Idaho's state flower, throughout the wall paper, carpet, stain glass, chandeliers, EVERYWHERE!! They had the Shoshoni Falls painted in the ordinance rooms....once again, it was just beautiful! Afterwards, we went to see the Shoshoni Falls....Who would have guessed in an area so desolate, flat, and dry there would be a little oasis...


My dad and mom have worked really hard one their home in Arimo, ID. It is a beautiful home, plenty of room, and of course, it has to have a lot of space for gardens and a work shop....


They planted watermelon....


And of course we had to try some....


The Rexburg Temple....


We also went to a session at the Rexburg Temple on the 19th. Crazy to see all of the construction going up, and how different everything looks. It actually makes me a little sad. It is also beautiful, with wheat in the stain glass, carpet, and walls.....



It is fun to see, even though they may look alike, the differences of each temple is fun to pick out. Then we went to the Idaho Falls Temple Visitor's Center, and watched the Joseph Smith Video. I absolutely love that video! I always am amazed at how humble and good the Prophet was. I always tear up during the scenes with Alvin....to see their relationship together, and how joyous Joseph must have been to hear about baptisms for the dead. We are truly blessed...



We saw Stephanie and Jeff's baby girl, Kaitlyn. She is in the Rexburg Cemetary. Her little spot is green, she has a cute basket Stephanie made for her, and the trees are growing. It is so peaceful, and a beautiful view of the Temple on the hill. It was a personal reminder of the promises for Eternal Families...While we were in the area, we went to Sugar City, so we saw a tribute to Thomas Neibaur, a soldier in WWI and served in France. It was neat to read about his experiences, of heroism. He was only 19 years old!! It made me wonder what I would do in his situation.....