Sunday we went back to finish up some of the sites around Temple Square.
We went the the Museum of Church History and Art, and got to see this neat original handcart, as well as all the other interesting things to see there.
We also caught an organ recital at the tabernacle. I don't think in all my years and trips to Utah I had ever heard the organ being played. I remember having to go into the cry room as a child and hearing it, but that is not the same. The accoustics in the building and the 11,600 pipe organ are really something to experience. 
We also go to check out the new Conference Centre and took their hour tour of the building. What else can I say but WOW! That place is huge!! It seats 21,000 people. When you think that the building is full for each of the 6 sessions of conference... that is a lot of people!!
I liked how the building is also an art museum of sorts. There is so much art depicting Christ. We took a bunch of pictures, but this stained glass window is one of our favorites.
Back on temple square 
For Sunday dinner we were thrilled to go see our friends, the Osguthorpes. We were neighbours when we both lived in Montreal in 98-99. It was amazing to see how much the kids have grown, and meet the new ones that have come along since then.
The kids had a great time and it was great catching up with them. I love how great friends can always just pick up from where you left off and it hardly feels like any time has passed.
Thanks Mary for a fabulous meal and a great evening!
4 comments:
I didn't know you guys lived in Montreal, that is so fun! And that is so true about old friends, it is so wonderful to pick up where you left off. That's awesome you guys could get together in Utah. It looks like you guys had such a fun trip!
I love all the photos! It sounds like you guys had a ton of fun. I love going to Utah because of the Brazilian restaurants....:)
I loved the pic of the kids all waking in order from biggest to smallest. So Cute. Sounds like a great trip. SO wish we could have some time to do that. Maybe next year we'll have Brent around. Oh no wait, Boards.....Pooh!
Wow, that stained glass window is incredible. It's very close to the painting. I'm always amazed at that kind of craftsmanship. There is so much talent in the world.
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