Sapporo, Japan
151st operating temple
Dedicated: 21 Aug 2016
By: Russell M. Nelson
Jesus Christ, Son of man
D&C 122:8
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
Book of Mormon
Ether 15:1-17
"Come Follow Me"
Brass Serpent & Rock
Christ's Names
Judge - Acts 10:42
OctGenCon
Put On Thy Strength, O Zion
Elder David A. Bednar
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
People invited from the highways to attend the wedding would not have had the time or means to procure appropriate attire in preparation for the event. Consequently, the king likely gave guests the garments from his own wardrobe. Everyone was given the opportunity to clothe themselves in garments of royalty.
We loaded up the unwrapped gifts, giftwrap and bows and our clothes, etc., and headed for the Valley of the Sun. We did have to make a stop at Peeler's in Globe where Owen and Paul were waiting for James to help them put in the stove top and oven. Owen showed me around the house and then I left to go to Fry's and Sonic. After I had been gone for awhile James called me and said they were having problems getting the stove top to work and they couldn't get the door on the oven. He told me to give him 30 minutes so I did. They finally got the door on the oven but the stove top is an induction and requires a special kind of cookware. Owen is so upset and frustrated. He just wants to go home and sit on it for awhile. I feel so sorry for him.
We headed on to the valley and the first stop we made was at the Cobblestone on Signal Butte to wash our car. After the carwash we headed to Darrel & Trina's. After unloading James took a nap and I headed out to get some paper goods. I got some for the breakfast on Saturday but I realized I needed to get some for the party tonight too. I went to Walmart and got what I needed but stopped at Fry's to get some monthly notebooks for next year. Last stop was Someburros to pick up the order I made yesterday.
Addy made a chocolate cake with ganache and cherries on top. Sheri brought a tray of Chik-fila, Kim and Brian brought meatballs with sauce. We snacked and visited before starting our game. Stacy did a fun Christmas movie trivia game before we started the white elephant gift exchange. Darrel and Trina were a little late but they both made it in time to play the game. Trina played but Darrel didn't.
Those attending: James and I, Stacy, Paul, Adam, Kaitlyn, Joshua, Kim, Brian, Joe, Sheri, Ben, Max, Evan, Addy, Rowan, Ruby, Lola, Darrel & Trina.
I got a frisbee at the end of the game and left it at Darrel & Trina's. James got a rubics cube and he left it there too. One of the favorite items was one Trina bought and also ended up with: a Darth Vader bop it. Max got the nice backpack that James brought. Ben got the Flying Nova and Shasibo that I brought. Lola got the other Flying Nova but she says Rowan threw it on the ground and now it won't work. She was pretty sad. Her mom said she would get her another one. Sheri got some tiny hands from Addy and she gave me a pair. She says she's going to have fun with them at work. Kaitlyn went home with a set of mini waffle makers and was happy. All in all, it was a fun evening. Before we started the game I challenged everyone to read the Book of Mormon and to study the Come Follow Me lesson to learn more about the Savior and why we need Him.
After everyone left James and I went for a walk outside. The weather down here is beautiful and it wasn't too cold to walk.
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Lola showing G-pa the pool before
the party.
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Darrel hates to have his picture taken
but I caught him when he wasn't looking.
I think we should make this an ugly
sweater party too.
Guess who got the Taylor Lautner poster.
Rowan had it disguised in a small box with
some other gifts.
Kim & Ruby playing with Bop-it Vader.
The neighborhood is very festive.
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