Gilbert Temple, Part 2

 
 It was a bit sunny!

Last year, about this time, I took all 4 kiddos down Higley St. and a good 15 minute drive west to the newly constructed Gilbert Temple (lds.org). They were only half way done with the facade and we grinned and laughed in front of the cold rebar on that sunny day.

Since then, they have finished most of the outside of the Temple and have even crowned it with a golden statue of the Prophet Moroni (it happened last May- a sign that it was half way done!). While there is no finish date for the soon-to-be, gorgeous temple we think it may be ready in the Fall! (Anyone can enter and take a free tour right before it's dedicated. These Temples are amazingly beautiful, gorgeous and so, so peaceful. It would be a perfect time for a visit to the Abbotts- just let us know and we'll pencil you in!)


 The Angel Moroni

 Love the Palm Trees that are already going in! (this is the side of the Temple)

 A lot of the decor is patterned after Desert plants found in Arizona. Here the Agave's pointy leaves are shown on a sample piece of the detail on the walls of the Temple.

Can't wait to go inside and invite everyone else to come with us too!



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