Where is Gila River?

Never been as far as Globe, AZ. I volunteered to be a driver for our youth to go to the open house for the Gila River temple.  I am so glad that I took that opportunity to do so! We started at the stake center (on the left) and walked over to the temple that is straight ahead.  The inside is absolutely goreous! So peaceful, calm, and eligant. 

Our next stop was Spencer W. Kimball's homestead in Thatcher, AZ.  That was a really cool house! The front room is still original and the rest of the house has been renovated here and there.  I love old homes and how they have character in them! This home was definitally for short people! I highly recommend the chance to get the tour. The front yard also had walnut and pecan trees, this entertained Madie when she got bored from the tour. We gathered up the nuts on the ground and counted them.

Our future missionary! What a handsome kid!

Hmm, maybe Drake is thinking about what Pres. Kimball was like when he is sitting in his chair! We went to a museum in Thatcher, AZ and in the music room there were a lot of cool antiques! A Thomas Eddison machine, an old organ that you had to pump to play music, and fun stories about Spencer W. Kimball.

We also caught a glimpse of Eastern Community College. I mentioned to Brock that he could attend that college. "It has a lot of mormon girls that are cute". He commented saying how that school reminded him of his elementary school in Pocatello, ID. I had to laugh, it's not that small!