Payson Temple: From Start to Finish

It was a pleasant surprise when they announced that a temple would be built in Payson, Utah. I'm grateful I live close enough that I was able to watch the progress on the temple from the groundbreaking to the dedication. Starting when I was a sophomore in high school to now as a sophomore in college. Such a neat experience! 

At the groundbreaking on a rainy day in October 2011. I promise I was more excited then the picture illustrates...I must have been cold. ;)

Visiting the temple site after the groundbreaking 

Construction continues after they placed the angel Moroni on top of the temple in the fall of 2013. 

Winter 2013

Winter 2014 

And finally the open house in May 2015, followed by the cultural celebration and dedication in June 2015. It's such a beautiful temple and I'm happy that it's our temple now!