Temple Blitz

In order to go on the temple blitz trip, each youth had to do some family history work.  They had to index 100 names and find 25 families names to do baptisms for.  They went to the 5 operating temples in Arizona over the course of 3 days.  Hunter loved indexing.  He often too the laptop to the dance studio and would index when he had a break between classes.  He has so much enthusiasm when he would talk about the names and people he had indexed for.

Thanks to Aunt Carol, Hunter was able to get 24 family names to do baptisms for.  Thanks Aunt Carol...You are the best!

Hunter looked forward to this trip for months as he worked towards completing the requirements.

Kiersten had so much going on during the week surrounding this trip that she decided not to go on it. I know wish I would have made her go.  As soon as Hunter got home and told her how amazing of a trip it was, she regretted not going.

The youth started out by doing baptisms at the Gila Valley temple.

Then Friday morning early they traveled to Snowflake to do baptisms there.

Straight from there they traveled to Phoenix and did more baptisms there.  I wish I could have been a part of this trip!  The baptismal font at the Phoenix temple was gorgeous when we did the tour of the temple, prior to it being dedicated.  

What a great looking group of youth we have!

Hunter never passes up a chance to get a picture with pretty girls.  On the ride home, Hunter and Tucker opted to travel home with the beehives.  Said he was tired of the loud deacons.  

Friday night they took the youth to Jester, a clean comedy club.  Hunter said it was hilarious and he loved it!

Then Saturday they woke up early and did more baptisms at the Mesa temple.

I love this picture taken at the visitors center at the Mesa temple.  I love that the Savior is look down upon our youth.   I know the Savior truly does look after these kids and I know he will be there for them as they progress through this life.   I love all the smiles on the kids faces.  They just beam with the spirit!  It is so wonderful for our kids to be surrounded by good friends.

They then finished off the trip at the Gilbert temple.

Such good yet silly, crazy kids!

Hunter and Tucker Wilkins are the best of friends!  Hunter had so much fun with Tucker on this trip!

It was a wonderful experience for Hunter and all the youth!

Hunter already has great plans for when Logan is 12 and the Tucson temple is open.  He wants to do a family temple blitz with him, Kiersten, Logan, Justin and myself.  I can't wait to make that trip!