Gila Valley Temple Dedication

On May 23rd, we were privileged to attend the broadcast of the Gila Valley Temple Dedication.  It was a wonderful Dedication.  The talks were spiritual and uplifting, and the dedicatory prayer was beautiful.  I would have to say though that one of my favorite parts was when they went outside to seal the cornerstone.  It was so fun watching President Monson interact with the children and adults.  I love to see the humble and down to earth nature of the Prophet and leaders of the church.

Later that day, we decided to make a temple out of sugar cubes.   

 

Our Sugar Cube Temple

 

The real Temple. :)

 

The Gila Valley Temple is the 132nd Temple worldwide and the 3rd in Arizona.  There are plans for two more Temples to be built in Arizona. 

I am so grateful for Temples and for the blessings that the Temple offers to all.

 

So why do Mormons build Temples?

What is the purpose of Temples?

Why do Mormons perform ordinances for those who have died?

To learn the answers to these questions and for more information about Temples, visit my other blog.

www.crissieroberts.blogspot.com

Stan the Unicycle & Balloon Man!

Stan loves to visit our kids classes each year to make balloon creations and to show off his unicycle tricks.  The kids think he’s pretty cool. :) 

The whole 5th grade came out to watch.

 

 

 

Parker is even learning how to ride now.  He’s doing a great job.  Learning to ride a unicycle is harder than it looks.

 

 

 

 

Dallin’s Preschool Class

 

Stan’s favorite trick is to grab the kids as he is riding and throw them on his back.  This is just as he was picking up Dallin and throwing him on his back.

 

The kids loved the balloons

 

Teacher Barbie

 

Teacher Sandra

 

Each child went home with a hat and a balloon creation.