Angel Moroni

Gilbert, Arizona Temple, waiting for Angel Moroni 

Here we are waiting - Jamie took a picture of us looking "casual", and Dr. Leavitt had to look "un-casual"  :)  It was SO WINDY, we were really worried they wouldn't be able to place him up there - 

Sweet picture of my almost-8 Kelcie looking at the Temple

Pulling Angel Moroni upright

It was so neat - after they raised him upright, the workers walked him around the fence so that people could see him up close!  Lafe and some of the kids ran across to see it up close, and Jamie got this picture.

Starting up.....

I loved how he was framed so pretty right next to the Temple

At the top - we all cheered when the worker caught the wire to feed down the spire - he becomes a lightening rod for the Temple.

Lowering it down onto the spire!!!  We all cheered when it was finally placed!!!

Perfectly placed - facing East

Jamie, Laura, Kelcie, and Talin in front (well, back) of the Temple with the new Moroni on top!!!  Yes, we took them out of school...... 

And, if you want to watch it happen, this is a video a guy made from the other side, but it's well done.  My video didn't turn out quite this good :)

The kids were so HOT - it was supposed to be 104-106 yesterday!!!  And, of course - did we think about bringing water???? or sunscreen?????  HA!  But, I just kept telling Talin that he may never get to see something like this again!  I remember watching the movie about the building of the Salt Lake Temple, and there was a scene where they were watching the Moroni be put on the Temple.  I remember thinking if I ever have that opportunity, I don't want to miss it!  Although, when it comes down to logistics of getting kids, and getting down there, etc., I almost gave up - especially with the wind being so strong and not knowing for sure if they were going to do it.  But, I'm so glad we went!  It was so fun, and a neat experience - and HOT!