Ethan's Collections

Just like any boy, we constantly have a collection of sticks next to the front door. (They aren't allowed in the house.) We also frequently have cups full of leaves or flower buds as a centerpiece on the table. And we have the requisite collection of cars.

But the best one is new. Ethan has decided to collect pictures of LDS temples. There are 128 right now, and he only has 2, so we have a ways to go. The boy already has Boston and San Antonio. We promised him that every time we go to a distribution center he can pick out a new one. This might take his whole life that way. So we're asking for help. If you live near a temple or distribution center, or if your chapel has them out in the foyer like our does, send us a picture of your temple! Or of one that has particular meaning to you. Ethan will love building his collection and getting mail from his family and friends.

The ones that John and I would particularly like to see in his collection are Bern Switzerland, Preston England, Seoul Korea, Manila Philippines, Los Angeles CA, Palmyra NY, Salt Lake City UT, Mt Timpanogos UT, Jordan River UT, Provo UT, Manti UT, Washington DC, and Toronto Ontario.

(Looking over those pictures I was touched by the inspired construction of the SLC and DC temples. The main spire on each seems to be pulling the others upward. A beautiful visual reminder to uplift those around us. Love it.)