Elder Robert E. Wells wrote about the temple,
"There is no place on earth where we gain a clearer
and more complete understanding of the Savior,
our dependence on Him, and His involvement in our lives.
Indeed, our feelings about the temple are the truest
indicators of our deepest feelings about Christ."
Alice Wilhelm, LeeAnn Hunsaker,
Jordyn Applegate, and Kelly Reynolds.
Also attending but not pictured,
Kilee Hunsaker and Shelly Applegate.
These girls were up and at the church this morning at 5:30am to attend the temple. I am so proud of them, especially after the tiring week we had at camp. They are valiant young women!
Here is a list of all of the people who attended the temple from our ward. The entire Applegate family: Jimmy, Tamara, Jordyn, Shelly, Jace, and Ty. This was Ty's first time at the temple so it was a special occasion for them. Jimmy performed the baptisms and Tamara helped hand out towels. Brother DeWitt's grandson was the only other young man who attended. Brother DeWitt, Jimmy Applegate, Jim Diewald, Ricke Lauritzen, Blain Curtis, and Elders Russell and Scott and Sean Hunsaker rounded out our priesthood leadership. John Wilhelm came but left because we had so many. Diana Curtis, Tamara Applegate, Stefani Hunsaker and myself represented the young women leadership and our young women: Jordyn and Shelly Applegate, LeeAnn and Kilee Hunsaker, Alice Wilhelm and Kelly Reynolds. The Eagar 2nd ward was there with us.
After the temple we all went to El Cupido's to eat. There food is so good and our temple trip wouldn't be complete without stopping here. On the way home there was a bike race. Kelly, Alice, and LeeAnn counted 153 bikers. LeeAnn whistled at a few of them. She has one of the loudest wolf whistles I have ever heard.
When I got home I took a nap and then typed James's talk. He is speaking in the Linden ward tomorrow with Blain Curtis. I also read to James from Edenbrooke and fixed him a meatloaf for dinner. We did not watch any TV tonight as we were both studying the gospel in preparation for tomorrow.
California Fun
Evan and his cousin Matea.
No Mickey ears for this guy.
It's a coon skin cap all the way.
Nothing like playing in the cool damp sand.
