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Straight On

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The Salt Lake Temple was built by Mormon Pioneers and it took them 40 years to build.  It was announced on July 28, 1847 and dedicated on April 6, 1893.  The pioneers gave so much to build this Temple to their God.  On the outside of the Salt Lake Temple is a gold plaque that says; ‘Holiness to the LORD The House of the LORD’.

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Angel Moroni

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Salt Lake City, Utah

The Angel Moroni sits on the highest spire of the Salt Lake Temple and is atop most Temples throughout the world.  He is remembered for instructing and guiding the Prophet Joseph Smith to the Gold Plates, which Joseph was then able to translate into what we know today as The Book of Mormon.  As a mortal man, Moroni was the last author in The Book of Mormon and his father was Mormon.

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The Salt Lake Temple

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Today we went to a friend’s sealing in the Salt Lake Temple.  She and her husband are here from Switzerland and Giulia asked me to take photos of her and Pio at the Temple and at the dinner that evening. I usually don’t do wedding photos, but being they are here for only a week, I decided to do it for them.  It was an absolutely gorgeous day, so before I went into the Temple I walked around it and took some photos of the Temple and the billowing clouds above it.

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Following

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Enterprise, Utah

Enterprise is a quaint town in Southern Utah.  We drove thru it and there we saw some cows following each other.

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Peaks with Snow

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As we drove thru Zion National Park, everywhere we looked it was gorgeous!  Peaks popped up with snow on them, then others would take their place, it was a wonderful day!

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Court of the Patriarchs

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Our drive thru Zion National Park was beautiful, the gorgeous blue sky, the snow touched red rock and the majestic mountains were awe inspiring!  Here at the Court of the Patriarchs we were surrounded by these unique rocky mountains.

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He Saw Me

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As we drove thru Zion National Park we saw a few deer, so I took this photo of this beautiful deer looking for food in the snow, then he looked up and saw me!

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Pine Trees

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There had been a snow storm the week before we went to Zion National Park, now the snow was sitting below or on the pine trees, such a pretty contrast!

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Sun, Tree, Reflection

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Zion National Park, Utah

We took a wonderful drive thru part of Zion National Park.  I LOVED this tree, there by itself with the red rocks behind.  Zion National Park is a beautiful park to drive thru, each turn is a new vista.

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Snow Covered Red Rock

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I have been to Zion National Park many times but never in the winter.  This time it was so beautiful with the contrasting white snow and red rock!

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Frozen Waterfall

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As we drove thru Zion National Park we saw this frozen waterfall.  The water had come down the mountain and just frozen.  Even though this photo is beautiful with the blue sky and mountain, now you know that it was very cold!

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Snowy Fields

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During the Winter, the fields are at a stand still, covered with snow, waiting for the warmth of the Spring sun that will melt the snow and awaken the ground.  On a trip to Southern Utah this past week-end, for a funeral of a dear friend, we were reminded of this.

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Racing

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On our way to Southern Utah, this past week-end we saw a lot of snow. Soon, there was a train next to us, so we pretended we were racing it. Of course, they didn’t know about the race, but we did win.

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Love ~ Swans

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While strolling around this lake in 2008, I took photos of these Swans and one of them really showed off.  Going to the other swan, they made this heart shape just for me!  Swans, who mate for life, make this heart shape when they are courting.  I LOVE IT!!

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Snowy Day

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We woke-up to a very snowy day, and the snow kept coming down all day!  I LOVE SNOW!!

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Palm Tree

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When we were staying on Kauai in 2015, one evening, I could see the sun was setting and I ran out to the beach to try and get a good photo of it. WOW, I was very pleased!!

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Freedom Trail

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Last Fall, while visiting Boston, we walked the 2 1/2 mile Freedom Walk.  It is a physical brick line that passes many historic sites.  It was educational, inspiring and wonderful, as we gained a greater appreciation for our country.  I highly recommend the Freedom Trail if you are ever in Boston!

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Crystallized Water

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This morning I looked out the window as the sun was rising and I saw beautiful crystals on my window, frozen water.  Isn’t this one cool?

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Snowy Night

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We went out the other evening and the snow started coming down and it didn’t stop until morning!  Not too many people were out in the bitter cold, but we were bundled up and we had a fun time!

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USS Constitution

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The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat, launching in 1797.  In 2016 we were able to walk around the USS Constitution while she is in dry dock and as skilled people work to restore her.  As we walked around I thought, if only she could speak, what stories she could tell!

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