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My whole family (except Dallin of course) had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Draper Temple open house. Although we were waiting in line for a few hours, it was a truly beautiful experience as always. My favorite part was of course the Celestial room. 
It was simply stunning. 

Even though I had a great time, I can't get my mind off of the houses that were around the temple.
Here is an example of a house near by. 
A bit much don't you think?
They are only asking a mere 4,800,000!
Don't get me wrong, it is a sight to behold, but good heck!
Honestly. Who needs a house with 10,000 square feet, indoor football field and basketball court, gigantic swimming pool, 8 car garage, and 6 bathrooms!
No one needs a house like this even if it is "living within your means".

p.s. I cut my hair and I mean I cut my hair! I don't have any good pictures yet, but when I do I will show you all. 
Have a happy day! :0}

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Carrie and Jeff said…
I just loved being with everyone in the temple. I just love you all! But it did take a little too long. We drove by that house...I didn't notice that it was for sale. That is crazy huge!
February 8, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Me said…
Looking back at the experience, I would have probably not gone if I knew it would take that long. I got grouchy as the kids grew tired and wrestless. I think next time, we should just wait til it's dedicated and go without kids. McKinley was the only one that really got anything out of it. She is old enough to ask questions and understand..sort of. Brockston thought he had a map and was checking off all the rooms we visited. It was pretty cute. I sometimes wonder if Paige is even aware of her surroundings. Funny girl. It was fun to be with everyone. And that house makes our new house look like a cardboard box.
February 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Me said…
Looking back at the experience, I would have probably not gone if I knew it would take that long. I got grouchy as the kids grew tired and wrestless. I think next time, we should just wait til it's dedicated and go without kids. McKinley was the only one that really got anything out of it. She is old enough to ask questions and understand..sort of. Brockston thought he had a map and was checking off all the rooms we visited. It was pretty cute. I sometimes wonder if Paige is even aware of her surroundings. Funny girl. It was fun to be with everyone. And that house makes our new house look like a cardboard box.
February 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Matt and Jenni said…
I have seen that house advertised for sale in a few of the magazines that come to my work. It's the epitome of extravagance. It even has its own web site. Crazy. I wouldn't complain though. ;)
February 9, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Gallant Family said…
It was fun to go with all of you guys. I liked the Rexburg open house better where we had a guide and didn't have to wait at all and actually got to sit and ponder in the Celestial room. It was awesome. I understand that they need to get a lot of people through, though. Having a tired cranky kid didn't help either.

That house is CRAZY! There's a house here in town that has a basketball court and everything and the family ran out of money and now they have millions of dollars of leans on the house. It's too bad. Hope they sell that guy soon because that must be a humungo mortgage payment. it doesn't look like there's much of a yard. I would need a yard for the kiddos to play on.
February 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM
nelson clan said…
It was fun going and being with all of the fam even though it did take a little long. We even stopped off at cold stone on the way home, but I had to feed Caleb so it was a good excuse to stop.
February 13, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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