Provo is going to have two temples! We are so excited to have the new one, restored from the old Provo tabernacle, less than a mile from our home! We had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony. It was beautiful as everyone talked of the great blessing that came out of a horrible tragedy (the tabernacle being burned). The members were thanked for their making the current Provo temple the “busiest in the world” by the regular temple attendance! 
Provo’s Mayor, John Curtis
You could still see the moon off the west
Some passers-over just before the service started.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland sinking his shovel in.
Chaffetz, Lee, Holland, etc. (public officials)
Stake Presidents – ours is on the very right. 
Cadence fell forward and hit a chair just before it started. He got quite the bump next to his eye. We headed back to “first aid” to check it out. No bleeding in the eye, no broken bones, but he got a cool ice pack & a complimentary wash cloth! He also got to sit in an ambulance (which he didn’t think was cool at the time). 
A rendering of what the new temple will look like.
Our turn to dig – Cade was stoked! The shovels were made from recycled material from the old tabernacle. Kory & Daddy got a turn too, but the camera ran out of battery (guess we know how long the battery lasts now…)
It was a great day for Provo! We had walked there with our stroller and just after, headed to the new Utah County Convention Center for it’s grand opening. It was a great time (and wore the kids out). We are now looking forward to the finishing of I-15 & the new Provo Recreation Center to open April 2013!! It’s an exciting time to live in Provo!
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