Neil's 45th Birthday!

It kind of makes you feel old when you second son turns 45. But he's still young at heart and can run faster than the young people! We're proud of Neil and all he's accomplished, especially in raising  a righteous family.

Today I bought a present for Dad's birthday which he needed NOW! An apron from Nauvoo.

Yesterday we went to the visitors center in the afternoon to see the movie, "Joseph Smith--Prophet of the Restoration." And whom should we meet who were there for the same purpose--the Catchpoles! He has a new job in Chicago and they live in a condo with a great view. It was fun to see them again.

Sunday night was a sociable put on by a young lady named Emily Spencer on the music of the early days of the church. She told about "lining out" where one person sings a couple of lines and then the congregation repeats them. The Nauvoo Missionary Choir sang a number to start the evening. They sang "The Temple of Nauvoo" which I accompanied on a nice Steinway grand piano. She has researched which hymns were used the most in the early days. "The Spirit of God" of course, and she sang "Come Thou Fount." Also "Adam ondi Ahman."

Eldon says spending so much time in the temple is a sanctifying and purifying process. Probably watching less TV contributes too. It would be nice if we wouldn't lose that feeling when we go home.

Nauvoo Temple celestial room

We went over to watch the dress rehearsal for the Pageant tonight and it was inspiring. Fortunately the over 100 degree weather has moderated and it was quite pleasant tonight.