Evening in SLC

We had a few hours to spend

on temple square with the kids.

We had never really been to

the Conference Center,

so we started to explore outside a little.

After noticing

that tours were offered

every half-hour,

we decided to peek inside

and see what it was all about.

We were not disappointed.

A kind gentleman

took our family on

a grand tour.

We started out on the roof,

since the sun was setting.

I discovered that there was

no more perfect time to be up there.

This wall mural,

etched in stone by lasers, was

remarkable.

Our guide told us that

every equinox, the sunset aligns

directly through the

center of the spire,

and that about 600 people go up to the roof

to take pictures of it.

He then took us inside,

where we were able to see

hundreds of beautiful

works of art --

paintings, sculptures, murals.

We were amazed

by the sheer size of

the worlds' largest auditorium.

It was incredible.

He told us it seats 21,000 people.

We thoroughly enjoyed

the chance to learn more about

such a beautiful building,

and so many interesting

facts and stories about it as well.

All of us gained a greater appreciation for

the Conference Center.

After the tour, we walked across the street

to Temple Square.

It was awesome to spend some time

with the kids

in such a beautiful place.

It made us all appreciate our faith

and the faith of those who

sacrificed so much

to build those magnificent buildings.

We are so blessed!