A Few Days Away From Home

My nephew McKay is getting ready to go on an LDS Mission to Richmond,Virgina.

Kirk asked if I thought I could handle the trip.

I was excited to go on a trip that did not include a clinic or hospital visit.

My parents were married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple so it has a special place in my heart.

I grew up in Mesa, I always loved it when we could drive by and see the temple.

It was neat when we walked out the temple it was just getting dark. I loved the temple glowing in the lights.

Our last night in AZ my dad came over to my brothers to play cards.

between hands I was able to get a 4 generation picture.

Pretty Neat Hu?

myself, my daughter, Kira

my father,Willie and my granddaughter, Miss H.

Priceless picture if you ask me.

HEAVEN...

at the LDS Salt Lake City, Utah Temple and Temple Square

with my eternal family.

The Big Day(s)

On October 7th... Sergio and Kira went to the "Registry Civil" to be married

...actually it is more like you go and sign a contract saying you will take care of each other.

Argentina only recognizes marriages performed at the Registry Civil or in the Catholic Church

so the laws of the land are observed...

On October 8th the Barrio Centro had a big party for Kira and Sergio.

It somewhat like a receptionHow many people came? The cake served 150 and we had 6 pieces left!BUT THE BEST DAY

was

OCTOBER 10, 2009

When Kira & Sergio entered the Buenos Aires LDS Temple and were

sealed for TIME AND ALL ETERNITY

The wind was blowing and the clouds were rolling in...
but that did not stop the picture taking!May I introduce to you

Sergio Andres Rivadeneira & Kira Burgess de Rivadeneira

Congratulations!

We love you!

Temple Buddy

I love going to the temple...

But I have to say I LOVE HAVING A TEMPLE BUDDY!

Where Kira is on "vacation" after working for 18 months we go to the temple at least once a week. There is nothing like setting in a session and feeling your daughters hand on yours.I know I have been blessed...I know that heavenly Father gave me these three great gifts that I have in my life.

I can hardly wait for in a year, Kirk and I will be able to go to the temple with ALL of our children.

I know that each of us have agency to choose the life we want to live...I am grateful that my family is eternal.

Good Day

There are few things that bring contentment to me more than going to the temple,

Especially with good friends and family.Thanks Kayleen for going with us
Josh with the sun "burning his retinas!!"

What I Believe