Brian and I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Arizona for the wedding of one of the missionaries that taught us the gospel. He has always held a spot in my heart, so to be there for this was very touching. We decided not to take the kids and to enjoy our time together.
We left on Wednesday evening and stayed at my sis-in-law's house in Salt Lake City, Utah. We got up bright and early on Thursday and took the scenic route to Arizona. This was our first stop. Brian had to go to the bathroom. Guys have it lucky, they can go anywhere.
Next we went to Red Rock Canyon which is near Bryce Canyon. It was so beautiful there we decided to plan our next family camping trip there.
We drove by Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam, the water was so blue. It surprised me that this dam looked very much like Hoover Dam in design.
Along the route, we stopped at what Brian says is the beginning of the Grand Canyon. There were natives selling jewelry and other items.
Finally we reached Mesa Arizona and our first stop there was the Mesa Temple. After a long day of driving we were ready to hit the sack. Big wedding day tomorrow.
We were so fortunate to be able to attend the sealing of Garret Seymore and Nora Stapley. Prior to the wedding, Brian and I did a session. We woke up at 5:30am (very, very unlike me to do this) so we figured we could get there early enough to be done in time for the sealing.
Weddings always bring a sentimental thought of your own wedding. Brian and I were married 5 years and 9 months ago.
The Mesa Temple is one of my favorites. It was beautiful there, and who doesn't like a palm tree or two?
Since we didn't have the kids, and were free to do whatever we wanted, Brian decided we should take a different route home and drive to Las Vegas. We booked a room off the strip and visited some things we hadn't seen yet on our 3 previous trips to Vegas.
This is the Pawn shop from the t.v. show Pawn Stars. There was a line to get in, but it was neat to see everything inside.
This is outside the Wynn Hotel and Casino
Inside the Wynn or the Encore can't remember.
This is the peacock feathers from the above photo.
And the floor was decorated throughout with these mosaic butterflies.
Inside the Bellagio. Last time we were here was in 2005, and they've changed things a bit.
The Volcano eruption at the Mirage. They've updated this too since our honeymoon in 2005.
We again woke up super early to head home and stopped in St. George. The weather was beautiful, and I got much better photos of the St. George Temple.
We had a great time being alone together, but were happy to be home to see our kids. The weather however was nasty. The ride home was terrible. It was so windy, and dusty, and rainy. I'm ready for more of the hot Arizona/Nevada sunshine!
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