Temple Activity

So I am ALL moved in to my new place and Mom and I are trying to think of something great to do. We looked online and couldn't find much. So, we got into my car and just drove into Salt Lake. We parked at a secret place of mine and walked around for a while. There was an amazing house across the street from the conference center. I swear it was either haunted or someone was in there.

There was this doorbell that looked like a doorknob. I'd never seen anything like it. You twist it to make a bell inside (literally a bell) move up and down. It was cool, but creepy. (I swear I heard someone moving inside.)


I've been wanting to go to this art exhibit in "DOOR 15" of the Conference Center for a few months now. I was worried it wasn't there anymore, but it WAS! Here are some of the art pieces from the exhibit. (Not sure if this is illegal, but I wanted to share!)

I love how the lamb is looking at Christ and has no appearance of being afraid. I can see relief and trust.

Jonathan Linton, 1975, Utah
Oil on linen

This is a depiction of Lehi's dream. A mother helps her young child to hold to the rod of iron amidst the blinding mist. Soon the light from the tree of life will break through as they keep walking forward.

Duet--Mary and Martha
Annette Everett, 1950, Utah
Cast bronze

Quietly they stand back to back--Mary and Martha, two sisters. When Christ visited their home, Mary "sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word," while Martha was "cumbered about much serving" (Luke 10:39-40). This sculpture is about the Mary and Martha that exist within each of us and the challenge of meeting both the physical demands and the spiritual pursuits of life. Her arms full of scriptures, Mary's gaze is directed upward, representing dedication to spiritual interests. She appears to be ascending. Barefooted, Martha looks downward, focused on the earth. Her arms bear the responsibility of caring for those around her. To be complete, to be whole, both qualities are essential, and both are noble. It is our responsibility to remember the great things of God and choose "that good part" (Luke 10:42).

I thought the women in my family would think that this quilt was pretty cool. Not only does it have amazing color, but I don't really know how they made it! Beautiful!

After the exhibit, we walked on temple square.


Mom got to see my school!


And we went to see the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple.



I did Mom's hair:


And last but not least, I was a total stalker following around this bride. I LOVED her dress. Yay for stalking people!!!! But seriously, look at the dress! (I wonder what she's thinking while I'm taking this picture)


All in all it was a totally AWESOME few days!!! WOO!