Kids Temple Bags for Wedding

I have to blog about one more beautiful wedding this summer. My husband's sister's wedding can be described in one word - CLASSY! From the invitations and flowers to the bridesmaids dresses and food, the only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather (which was a little stressful, but after it stopped pouring rain, we all came out from huddling under the patio and were seated around the pool). Instead of a traditional reception, she chose to have a dinner party. She invited her closest family and friends and had a program with a live band. It was charming! I have to add that my favorite part was my incredibly talented husband singing "She's Got a Way" by Billy Joel.

 

Before we all enjoyed ourselves at this lovely reception, we gathered together at the Timpanogos Temple for the happy couple's sealing (if you don't know much about the LDS Church, look HERE). Young children are not able to go into the temple for this sacred experience. Some temples have a waiting room with activities for young children while they wait for their families and others do not. The Timpanogos Temple does not. Knowing my 2-year old would last for about 5 minutes without something to entertain him, I offered to put together temple bags for the kids who would be in the waiting room.

One quick trip to the dollar store later, this is what I came up with:

 

Each bag contained:

coloring book, picture of temple to color & crayons

granola bar, fruit snacks, animal crackers & bottled water

watch

chap-stick

bag of pipe cleaners (the kids loved this the most)

In the temple we are married for "TIME" and all eternity. 

This is special chap-stick to help you use your quiet voice and say kind things.

Work together and use these to build your own temple.

Each child was so happy to have their VERY OWN bag of goodies to carry around - I like to think it made the day go a little more smoothly. For anyone planning a temple wedding with children involved, I highly recommend temple bags!