Temple Lights and Hot Chocolate

The Oakland Temple

Several years ago, it was a tradition of the Busath cousins to have a family night up at the temple during December. People coming and going and schedules crazy with the coming and going, we haven't been up to see the temple lights all together for a couple years. But we made it this year - with hot chocolate, doughnuts and all. This year there is a sculpture exhibit - scenes from the Savior's life. This exhibit is in the visitor's center and we made sure to include viewing the sculptures as part of our temple visit this year. Here's the brochure that advertises the exhibit. http://mormonsoprano.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/limited-exhibit-brochure_2.jpg

The group minus Mark and Claudia who were taking the picture(s).

Cousins chillin' (really warmin' - it was cold outside)

Kelly, Ryan and Garry

Evan and Jeff



Andy, Joslyn and Claire


Cutie pie Jace
Cutie Pie Parker

When you have to tie your shoe you might as well do it in good company.
Cameron, Ryan and Garry
Pretty city lights - that's the Bay Bridge and San Francisco in the far distance.
Side of the visitor's center
The multi-stake center

Holiness to the Lord - The House of the Lord

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.

On the temple terrace looking over the front grounds
Time for hot chocolate and Krispy Kreme's

Grandpa Scott and Jace

Nancy, Claudia and Mark

Mari, Joslyn and Claire and some little Jensen heads

Kelly and her fancy light up lip gloss! Wouldn't want to gloss your lips in the dark (there's a little mirror on the side of the container too!) Those riding with the Hardesters started and ended their evening with listening to Joslyn and Claire singing to High School Musical 3 sound track and various Taylor Swift songs.

A zillion points to anyone who can guess what song they were singing in these pictures.

We missed everyone who couldn't join us this year. We hope Clint is feeling better. Hope you are all continuing on with your own favorite traditions. Happy 2 days away from Christmas!