AnnMarie and Manti Temple

AnnMarie wrote: I did not know that we had to call to reserve temple baptisms the first week of January.  Now we are being told that we cannot have a session on June 21 because all of the sessions are booked. 

 

I don't want another faux pas with President Pinegar.  I haven't heard from him on doing a fireside for our stake down there.  Is there some way to call him?

 

AnnMarie

Myrna wrote: I don't really think that they are all booked. I know we have people come all of the time, some large groups, who are not on the first schedule. Just call the temple and ask to speak to him. Let me know how that goes. If you are not successful, I will intercede. Dad said, also, that he would go in and talk to President personally. They work shifts, the temple presidency, and the office will know when they are or will be there. You could also ask for Carolyn Wallingford (a.m.) or Susan Davis (p.m.) They do most of the baptistry scheduling. Tell them who you are, your church position, and that you are our daughter.

His email is: brotheredjp@gmail.com

Dad said he also had never heard that you had to call in for a baptism date the first of January. He will talk to the president about it.

Did you find your anniversary card propped up on the counter? Poor little Matthew thought I had given each of the children $5 because he opened the card and saw all of the $5s. The real truth is that the lady at the bank didn't understand Dad when he told her he wanted $25 and so she gave him all $5s. I asked why he didn't just tell her and he said it was OK because it all spends the same way.

I sometimes wonder if I should give everyone $5 each. Dad says that if I did that, I could just mail the cards and would not send funny little items like pencils, etc.

Kirsten said she liked the packages and the first conversation heart she took out of her box said: "I love you." She said it made her day.

Kyle was certainly surprised when he tried to scoop up the package and it kept moving away from him. So was A.J. at his house. You should see Eric. He has lost over 50 pounds and now weighs about 188. He looks skinnier than Dad. Of course, they are the same height but Dad weighs 165. Maybe Eric has more muscle.