Saturday we met Jeremy's family and went to the Oquirrh Temple open house. It is really close to his sister Carrie's house. It is a very pretty temple. We learned that the name "Oquirrh" was taken from the Goshute Indian word meaning "wooded mountain."
The word "Oquirrh" is also a Ute Indian word translated as " The shining mountain" or "glowing." Possibly due in part to the Oquirrh ranges appearance when struck by first light in the winter. So what an appropriate name for a temple "shining mountain."
The temple looks East and has a beautiful view of the Salt Lake Valley. Carrie is lucky and has view of 3 temples from her front porch.
After the temple walk through we went to Carrie and Preston's and had a BBQ with the family. Everyone brought such yummy salads. We had a mini birthday celebration for Jeremy's birthday too. A few of us headed to a ball diamond and hit a few balls. (that's a tradition for his birthday, he loves baseball)We had a great time and alway feel sad when we have to leave, because we don't get to see his family as much as we would like to, but life has a way.
3 comments:
my dad did most of the plumbing in that temple. When I was little, my dad used to travel doing the plumbing in temples that were dedicated. there were not enough temple recommend holding plumbers around. now there are plenty.
glad you guys could make it last weekend!! we will have to do baseball again sometime--a little earlier in the day. i felt bad that it got dark on us too fast! we missed ahyden and hope to see her soon!
p.s. thanks for bringing the recipes!! i am excited to try them out
Darcie...you have such a cute little family and it looks like you are having lots of fun and keeping busy! Take care!
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