Temple Square

We were really happy to have Gary and Matt come into town in December. They came to see Grandpa Ockey, but that didn't stop us from hanging out with them, too. Mostly they stayed at Laurie's house because that's where Grandpa was staying, but we did get them for one fun-filled day. 

Gary requested to go to Temple Square. Normally, this wouldn't be unusual at Christmas, but with the temple closed and under construction, it was a little bit different. We left early, because we wanted to eat at Dad's favorite Mexican restaurant, the Blue Iguana. This place is right around the corner from Temple Square, and the food is amazing.

We love eating at the Blue Iguana.

We were able to get Grandpa in the door and down the elevator through Benihana's next door. Then we enjoyed our food for about an hour before heading out into the chilly weather. Amy met us at Temple Square, and we went into the Tabernacle to watch a choir sing. After enjoying that for awhile, we pushed Grandpa's wheelchair across the street to the Conference Center. Only our family had done a tour, and even though it was dark, they let us out on the roof to view the temple. We really enjoyed the artwork in the building, too.

We pushed Grandpa around in a wheelchair.

The lights were still pretty, but there were a lot fewer.

Mom's favorite tree every year at Temple Square.

We had fun with family!

Mark made his best prophet pose.

Wheelchair buddies

Overlooking Salt Lake from the top of the conference center.

The whole gang!

Temple Square only had a few lights, but we walked up around the Church Office Building to check out the Nativities. There are only about a half dozen life-size Nativities, but they are from all around the world. The Mexico Nativity was most unique, but we enjoyed the Maori and Japanese Nativities as well. 

It was a really fun night, and we enjoyed being with family that we usually don't get to see in December. We got back later than we wanted, but that was okay, too.

We enjoyed the different Nativities.

Mom, Dax, and Seth checked out the Macy's candy windows, too.

City Creek has great lights, too.