California- Day 2a

Saturday we got all rounded up for a full day of fun.  We had a bit of delay due to our "Welcome! catered breakfast" at our condo, which is a whole other story in and of itself.

My family went to California & San Diego when I was in 7th grade.  We went to go see the San Diego Temple and unfortunately at the time it was closed for renovation, and therefore we couldn't get inside the gates.  However, it made such an impression on me and ever since I have LONGED to go inside that temple.  It is the most beautiful temple, in my opinion.

So when we started planning our family trip this year to California, I knew that this was something that couldn't be overlooked. 

I felt kind of bad, because the kids were so antsy to get to Sea World, but I came prepared to do a quick session and wasn't leaving without it being done.  It was the only thing I asked for for the entire trip.  Shaun was super understanding and he and the kids waited outside on the temple grounds while I did a quick session, they took some pictures, and had a picnic out of the back of the car.  :) 

The San Diego Temple is simply breathtaking.  It reminds me of an ice castle.  

Being on the actual temple grounds left me breathless and speechless.

 

 This picture has a story to tell.  :)  Shaun was taking some pictures and this airplane was flying by with a Geico flag hanging from it.  He took the picture at just the right time and it looks like the flag is just up hanging from the temple.  So we joked and said, "The San Diego Temple, brought to you by Geico."  LOL! 

  

Still holding out for the day that our pictures are taken after we've gone through the Temple and been sealed as a family.  :)  Can't wait!

I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to enter the doors of this beautiful temple!  This was my first time ever going by myself and doing the particular session that I did.  All the temple workers were so amazing in helping me find my way.  It was an experience I'll never forget.