Russel's Birthday.....

I think we have started a pretty good tradition, Russel and I.  He decided a few years back he wanted to spend his birthday in Arizona.  Well, we have continued with that and I LOVE it!! We get to do all our favorite things in Arizona and spend time with friends and family.  We always have a great time.  And we have to give photo credit to Meili for these two pics. :)





Russel of course found some time to golf and my mom and I did what we do best...SHOP!  Such a fun trip.



This year was especially fun because the Gilbert Temple Open House was going on.  Can I just say WOW?  and then WOW again?   I love this temple and was in awe at the beauty of it.  I know all temples are beautiful but this temple is just amazing.  There is a beautiful grand amazing staircase with gold wrought iron going up and around both sides (and I'm such a sucker for wrought iron), the wood work is just amazing, and wow the stained glass windows, the hand carved carpet.....I mean seriously it is beautiful!!!  I kinda feel guilty to play favorites but I think this is it for me.  And can't I feel a little ownership to it also?  We lived in Gilbert for 5 years so I think that constitutes some feeling of claim on it?

We had little Meili with us and it was so fun to take her through the temple.  She thought it was so pretty and I hope she will remember that special feeling she felt there.

Happy Birthday Love!  You are the sweetest!  Thanks for always having such a fun birthday that is just as much fun for me!  

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