OKC Temple Open House

We had the amazing opportunity to go to the open house for the Oklahoma City Temple today and I'm so glad we were able to make it happen. It seemed like everything was conspiring against us, but we made it happen. 

Oklahoma City is not closer than Kansas City, but  its the temple we are zoned for.
So we drove 4 hours to the temple, under a tornado watch the entire time and when we pulled up at the temple, the dark clouds unloaded and it started pouring. 

We were able to run inside the stake center with the help from missionaries with umbrellas. 

We walked around and learned about temples.

I just love this eternal family of mine. 

Then we watched a movie about the temple and then walked across the parking lot under and awning and entered the temple. 

The kids loved walking through the temple. Benson was a big buster, but the older three were gems.
Tucker loved the baptistery and Bailey and Tanner both loved the sealing rooms. 

It was so nice to get to talk to the kids about the temple. And in just two short years, Tanner will be able to attend the temple for youth trips. 

After we finished our tour, we were able to walk around the temple grounds briefly. It was sprinkling a little bit but it was still so nice to walk around and see the outside of the temple. 

Oh my goodness this picture cracks me up. This is the background in every single picture of our four kids. Chris is the best and he's constantly setting up the pictures for me. Resetting Benson. Chasing Benson. Giving Benson treats to bribe him.
This is seriously REAL LIFE

But it ends with cute pictures like this so I am very grateful to Chris for helping me. 

It was a wonderful day at the temple with our family. I am so grateful we can be together forever. 

We drove home avoiding more tornadoes  in Oklahoma and made it home safe and sound.
Totally worth it.