The day after we got home from UT, my parents came to AZ. Dad had a business thing in Scottsdale, and mom stayed with us. It was a great week for me, and good practice for my mom who is watching the kids while we are in HI next week. My poor Dad caught something akin to the plague prior to joining us on Thursday. So he spent most of the weekend under quarantined lock down... I mean, on bed rest. Mom took me shopping which was a dream come true on several levels. We went out to dinner a couple of nights, and, when Dad had gained some energy, we visited the Challenger Space Center.
I love having them stay with us. It feels good to have them be part of the ins and outs of the everyday routine. My parents are so ridiculously easy going. Towards the end of the week, Grant threw a pretty good tantrum. My mom just smiled. She was glad he felt comfortable enough with her around to not be on his best behavior. We'll see how she feels about those kinds of antics in a week or so...
In other news, work has begun on the Phoenix Temple. This is so exciting. It is being built on the same site as the church building we regularly attend (just 5 minutes from our house!). The neighborhood surrounding the site is still protesting the Temple's construction regardless of the concessions the Church has made along the way. There is always opposition like this, isn't there? One of the demonstrations the group has carried out in the past has been the flying of large black helium balloons. Each household that wishes to show their opposition to the temple is given a HUGE black balloon to stake to their front yard. The balloons all fly at the same height as what the temple's single spire will be. They do it on the weekend, so that we members can have the pleasure of driving under a lovely grid of black balls on our way to church. Another such demonstration was planned for a few weeks ago. The weather has been severely blustery the last few weekends, which has resulted in the effort being rescheduled twice and then indefinitely postponed. The last few Saturday nights that we have gone to bed with the wind gusting at our windows and young trees I have said a prayer of thanks.
***update*** The neighborhood did have their balloon demonstration yesterday. They were trying to get it in before the next Board of Adjusters hearing. This time, however, the balloons were smaller and WHITE- which was much nicer.
3 comments:
What a great photo of the children and your parents!
I always think it interesting that a few people are so adamant against a temple being built, then after it is built and their property values go way up . . . they are so pleased!!! If they only knew and understood what great blessings it will bring to the whole neighborhood, they too would be giving prayers of thanks!
Love you all so much!
Your kiddos look so adorable for Easter! Glad you had fun with your parents.
I'm so interested to hear about the temple construction. I knew there was debate a while back...I'm glad they are getting some work done despite the protesting.
Sandy- You're right! We saw the same thing happen with the Reno Temple. Our leaders keep advising us to be pleasant and kind, and that it will all work out. So that is what we do!
Stacie- It has been interesting to see the progress of everything so closely. We are so excited for it to be built! The plans are well within zone requirements, so there is nothing that can be legally done to prevent things from moving forward.
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