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Brand new Phoenix Temple I planned last month to head down to Phoenix for a weekend and decided to bring Henry. Marcie, my city living super cool sister says that is the best time to visit. Two cheap tickets later...we had 84 degrees and sunshine. We made a visit to the new Phoenix temple. Many temples incorporate motifs found within the area in nature. This tree with little fronds found in Arizona are on the grounds and in the stain glass windows and etchings of the building.  It isn't open yet but I had Henry take a peek inside.  The architecture seemed very 1940's with a little nod to  Frank Lloyd Wright.  We peered over gates until we realized there was an entrance open to the grounds. Good thing I went to college too figure that one out. Sigh. Some of the Montgomery women were in Phoenix.  So of course we went out to dinner! I love them and miss them! Jonah my nephew,  morning version on the left. Bedtime version on the

Milkbarn Freeze I think if I talk about how cold it's been this week I'll sound borderline whiny.  Let's just say my fingers are numb and toes frozen as I write. We have no heat. Well, a space heater and a fabulous Danish wood burning stove.  We keep it cranking all day.  It is a peculiar time in life.  My thoughts are always wandering down roads of time.  I'm in awe this is how people lived not too long ago. My knitted hat is off to you.  Big story in a small nutshell:  get in-law apartment done(this is attached to the house, we opted to keep it), 6 Collins' will live in 600 sq. ft. while we rip up the main house in record speed. Okay, so all of these shots are of the in-law unit torn out.  I did promise photos of debris. Green walls are a bonus!  Very 60's. Jolly Rancher colors We put all new windows in and have a set of them overlooking the views. I think the idea of having a kitchen sink with a window ov