Friday, May 18, 2012

Temple Topper

We have been so excited to have the temple being built closer to home.  I noticed that it looked like the exterior was almost finished and then one day I heard through the grapevine that the Captain Moroni statue (that represents declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the world) would be placed on the temple that day at 2 pm.  So, I decided that watching a statue top the temple was a once in a lifetime opportunity so I pulled Christian out of School and we drove to the temple site.  We had to park at the nearby church (which looked closer than it actually was).  Then we hiked as close as we dared to the temple and watched them put up the statue.  It was amazing to see how a crane could do such a thing.  There was a helicopter that flew around observing the entire process and probably radioing to the crane to give instructions since the whole process was pretty slow.  I’m glad we went even though it was pretty hot and crowded.  The kids were so excited and the air just buzzed with excitement.  I am on pins and needles for when this temple will be finished!

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Looking precarious on the crane.

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Getting into position…

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Ready to lower…

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Descending into positon…

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Helicopter is checking placement…

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Getting closer…

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Spinning into position (Ready to face east).IMG_3164IMG_3180

Lowering down…

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It’s in place (and a little fuzzy).

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The kids are thrilled about Moroni on top of the Temple! Now whenever we pass the temple, Vivian tells me all about watching Moroni going on top.  It’s so cute to me that it made that big of an impression.

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