Lasting Memories...

Today as a cuddled up to Olivia and watched the coverage of President Hinckley, I realized how much I will miss him and how grateful I am for all of the many things he has done for us. I'm thankful for the opportunity that I have to hold onto these memories forever.

How grateful I am for the many temple dedications that I was able to attend...

I cannot believe how loved he was; he truly is such a wonderful, thoughtful man...

When they pulled the casket through the Apostles, I got so teary eyed. What a neat opportunity we have had to witness something so amazing...

I love how he put so much thought into everything, I love hearing the story of his black walnut tree that was used to make the pulpit in the conference center....

I am so happy for him to be reunited with the love of his life and I am thankful that we live so close that we can take the kids to visit the cemetary often...

I am so thankful for all the changes that were made around the Salt Lake Temple. I love how there is not a road between the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and Temple Square anymore. It just adds a larger area where you can feel so much peace and happiness. This picture was of Carson and I after we got engaged, just enjoying the beauty at the reflecting pond....

All the many wonderful things President Hinckley did for us gives us the chance to never forget his legacy. Another place that Carson and I have such fond memories of that President Hinckley designed was the top of the Conference Center. This is one other place that we enjoyed after getting engaged, what a beautiful place to go and think of all the many wonderful memories that are to come in your life......

Right before the service started today, I don't know if any of you saw them show the top of the Conference center and the top of the Temple. Back behind the temple there were beautiful clouds with many beams of light shining through. It looked like the clouds were opening up while all of this took place today. How I will miss this coming up April not seeing President Hinckley walking into the Conference Center with his cane in one hand (not touching the floor) and listening to all of his many words of wisdom and his cute sense of humor letting all of us know how much he loves us. President Hinckley, thank you for all that you have done for us. We love you and we will miss you dearly!