Life as usual

We have recuperated from our exciting trip to Australia and are back in the swing of things at the temple. Pres. Orton asked us to add another shift as well as keep our Saturday Mid-shift at the St. George Temple, so we chose Friday Evening. That way we won't get too tired having back-to-back shifts. Of course it means we will be staying overnight in St. George each Friday. Stephen and Stacia have been kind and allowed us to stay with them on many occasions; but now Mary-Elizabeth and Adam have moved to St. George, they have graciously offered their home to us as well. That will give each family an every other week break from parents.

We are working on our food storage and are scheduled to work at the church cannery in November. This will be a new experience for me. Jeanne-Marie and I enjoyed going there last Saturday to pick up some cans for me to try some "dry packing."

We plan to go to General Conference in October and have invited David and Kristi's family to go with us. We'll see if that happens.

So far we haven't done too much substituting at the schools. Jim will put in his second day tomorrow and I had to turn down my one opportunity because I had committed to go to the temple that day. I feel I was blessed though.

The angels watch over him.

This is the ceiling over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Angels surround this sacred spot.

Stained glass windows inside the cathedral of the Unknown Soldier.

These beautiful stained windows add a sense of reverence in the room which houses the Unknown Soldier's tomb.

Inside (yet on the outside) of the War Memorial

As you look inside the War Memorial, you can see the outside portals on each side which contain all the names of Australia's War patriot's who paid the ultimate price for freedom's sake.

The veteran's wall.

This was a humbling view of all the Australian patriots who have given their lives for freedom's sake. Dad was pushing Adelaide down the long corridor.

Dad likes affection even in public!

We are in the Parliament Building looking towards the War Memorial Building, but Jim seems to be somewhat sidetracked. As you can tell we are having a great time.

What kind of gel did you say that is? It tastes yummy.

Jim was so surprised when one of the birds decided his hair was the latest delicacy. This fellow just wanted a good treat. Dad felt he needed to protect what hair he has!