temple

We drove to Indianapolis for the day to attend the open house for the Indianapolis Temple. Our tour wasn't until 4:45 so we decided to entertain the kids at a history park nearby. 

They had a hot air balloon that we could go up in. It was fun! It felt so good too. The day was hot and humid. Heat index was 103. We walked around and learned about a raid during the Civil War. 

 

 

 

First time in a balloon for all of us but Dad.

 

 

They had a few farm animals. I forget we have city kids. They were so excited to see and pet these animals. This lamb only a few weeks old.

It was a super hot day but nothing stops this boy from dressing the part.

Mason was very determined to figure out how to use the telegraph. It was harder than it looked. 

 

 

 

 

The temple was beautiful of course. 

When we first entered the temple and we were welcomed to the Indianapolis Temple the Spirit was very powerful for me. It was great to explain to the kids what rooms we visit when we do a session. When we went to the San Antonio Temple open house these three were very little. Karlee only remembered wearing blue booties. :) We wore white today.

 

 

Karlee mentioned that this helped make her more excited for the day she gets married in the temple. I'm sure it helped all of them understand the temple better and to look forward to attending one day. I'm so grateful families can be together forever! I love my family!!