Oquirrh MountainTemple Dedicated

Our new temple was dedicated this weekend. Von and I had the priviledge of volunteering our services all day Friday, Aug. 21, handing out shoe covers to the thousands who attended the three sessions. We were able to witness the sealing of the cornerstone ceremony. Our supervisor (Public Affairs) told us our names were included in the capsule, along with the many other volunteers who served during the Open House. The choir was outstanding. It was also Pres. Monson's 82nd birthday, so the congregation sang to him.
It went very smoothly, and we met the prophet and other general authorities as they arrived and departed at our entry station. We were able to sit in on the last session, and enjoyed hearing Pres. Monson's touching experiences as a bishop of over 1,000 members at age 22, to his visit with the East German President behind the Iron Curtain. Several members of our stake were in the choir that session. One of those spiritually fulfilling and exhausting days.

Cornerstone ceremony about to begin.

President Monson inbetween sessions with professional photographer at our door.

Cornerstone sealed.

Busy August-September!

Girlfriend Cece (with Pedro), Happy 60th birthday August 17 !

Mike and Jo, Happy 34th Anniversary Sept. 12 !

Jon, Happy 27th birthday, Sept. 18 !

Josh, Happy 6th birthday Sept.16!

Nathan, Happy 1st birthday Sept. 10! (Jane's first grandchild, her daughter Emily's baby)

Dave and Emily, Happy 32nd birthday Aug. 13 and Sept. 1!

Viv, Dan, Jo, Jane

Don, Rosie

Dan happy 58th, Jo happy 57th, Dad happy 85th birthdays!

Mom and dad, happy 61 years!

August and Sept. are birthday months on my side of the family...My brother Dan's is August 8, Dave's is Aug. 13, my dad's is Aug. 21, my sister Jo is Aug. 29, niece Emily's is Sept. 1, mine is Sept. 4, my parents' anniversary is Sept. 5, grand nephew Nathan is Sept. 10, Jo and Mike's anniversary Sept. 12, adopted grandson Josh Sept. 16, son-in-law Jon Sept. 18, Dave and Jenn will be having their 4th baby somewhere in here, and a few other cousins and aunts are also in Sept.!! It's crazy time! Anyway, we will be celebrating my dad's 85th birthday, as well as all the others, at the end of this month in El Centro,CA. with all the family, so much preparation going on before we leave next week!
Some interesting trivia;
My grandfather Archie Twogood was born Sept. 15, 1890. His first child, Shireen, was born Sept. 17. His first grandchild, Terry, was born on his 50th birthday, Sept. 15, 1940. His last grandchild, Nancy, was born Sept. 13, 1960. He had 20 grandchildren in almost exactly 20 years.


Oh, and today is my best friend Cece's birthday!

A new leaf.

Von home from his last day at work...balloons, posters, food laden. A bittersweet day.

A potluck meal, with posters and well-wishing, during lunchtime at Discover Financial.
Nice to know he will be missed.

No need for the well-worn steal-toed boots anymore. Immediate plans are our new callings as temple workers at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. We were both set-apart by Pres. Layton of the OM Temple following our interview with him on Thurs. August 6. We are in training for a couple weeks, and will begin serving Friday evenings after our vacation. Rosie has also obtained paperwork for Von to sign-up to volunteer at the grandkids' school in Riverton. We will both join and begin using the Kearns Rec Center in Sept.

Free Lagoon night

Sheila, Halie, Lexi and I took advantage of stake day free tickets to Lagoon

one evening, and took in one rock and roll dance show, and a couple rides. Just right for the little ones. Water fountain that dances to music, and lights at dark. Hot enough for some kids to play in!

Riding the carousel.....

and the train around the park.

Waiting for the song and dance show.

Halie dancing with a dancer.

Camron's 6th Park Party

Most of the Robinson-Buxton clan gathered at a favorite park, Copperton, for a party. Camron showed off his swinging skills, going as high as Tyler.

Halie just learned to swing with a little help this year.

Tyler and Kristin with Robinson cousins.

Camron's birthday cupscakes. Can you make out the "6"?

Notice my wind shield to keep the fire going?

ok, he's officially 6 now.

Lexi Lou singing for us.

Opening the presents.

Wow, a sack full of wadded up money and candy!

Flying away with his magic cape.

Camron is 6!

Camron started first grade on his birthday, and wanted to go swimming afterwards. We picked up some McDonalds for a picnic by the pool.

The girls and kids in the pool

Sheila and kids

Von and Lexi Lou laughing at Sheila the shark approaching.

Rosie and David and kids

Halie under the water arch

Happy birthday boy. I didn't get photos of his first swim without the life jacket. Kristin once again coached him on swimming under water and coming up. He pretty much learned on his own, though. I was swimming nearby in amazement.

Dave's early birthday fun

We all met up at Madeline's Steakhouse for dinner. Had a room all to ourselves. Then over to Rosie and David's for more birthday celebrating.

Almost a fire hazard!

What else would go on Dave's cake? (one of 5 pictures Tyler took)

Jenn, the "Farkle" champion.