Boo at the Zoo

Last Saturday the Kansas City Zoo had a Halloween party that we took the boys to. They have different companies come in a set up trick or treat booths and some other fun things for the kids to do. We have a zoo membership that gets us into the zoo for free, so we decided to check it out. From what other people were saying it wasn't as good this year as it has been in the past. We had a good time though, and the zoo is Zachary's favorite place even when there isn't something special going on.
This picture was taken professionally at the zoo. It's cute, but I think I could have done better. Oh, well.

In the background is the haunted pirate ship. Zachary is really into Peter Pan right now, so going in a pirate ship was fun for him. I was a little surprised that he didn't get scared. It was pretty mild, though.

Justin was pretty mellow through the whole thing. He just hung out in the stroller. I think he was just tired.

If you look behind Zachary there is an iguana. He really wanted me to take a picture with the iguana. Funny boy.

The sea lions are always one of Zachary's favorites. This picture was too cute. I had to post it.

Trip to Arkansas

Earlier this month I had the chance to go to Arkansas to visit my family. My parents, my two brothers, and one of my sisters live down there. It was a great trip. One of the fun things that I got to do was go to the craft fair with my mom, her friend, and my sister. Every October Northwest Arkansas hosts a huge craft fair that has several locations. The pictures below were taken at the War Eagle Mill.

This is a picture of the mill and the river that runs through War Eagle.

This is my mom (on the right) and her friend that went with us.

This is my sister and I.

This was actually taken at a cross country race that my nephew was in. My dad and Zachary were hanging out waiting for the race to start. Zachary loves his Papa Ray. My nephew came in 3rd place out of 405 other junior high runners. It was so exciting to watch.

Kansas City Temple Update

Okay, so I know that's all I talk about lately, but it could be one of the most exciting things that I have ever witnessed, so you'll have to bear with me. Besides, the only other things that I have going on right now is that I have bronchitis, and that's no fun to talk about.

Last night we had the adult session of Stake Conference, and we found out that the temple is actually being built in our ward boundaries! I have never lived in the same ward boundaries of a temple. The only time I came close was when I was at BYU. I am so excited. I am sure that we will be involved in this historical event, and I am so excited to be here.

The other thing they told us last night is what the temple will look like. It is going to be patterned after the Twin Falls, Idaho temple. There will be a couple of differences to make it unique, but at least it gives us an idea of the size and style it will be.

Twin Falls, Idaho Temple

Temple Site Announced!!!!

The Temple site has been announced and it will be in our stake!!! It will be located in Clay County in a subdivision owned by the Church called Shoal Creek. We are so truly blessed. We will have a Temple 10 minutes from our house!!!!

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/new-temple-site-locations-announced

A Temple in the Greater Kansas City Area!!!

We are so excited with the announcement of a Temple to be built in the Greater Kansas City Area. We truly feel blessed from the Lord. We are grateful for the great responsiblity we will have to attend and fill the Temple and do the Temple Work for our ancestors!!! Here is the video of the announcement.