We were so excited to open our Mission call and to find out that we were going to the London Temple as missionaries.  Our papers said to report to the MTC in Provo on November 12, 2012, and that we would spend two weeks at the MTC, and 18 months on our mission.

We were happy that Linda and Paul Bingham, my sister and her husband, were able to come to our Mission Farewell.  They were called to the Palmyra Temple and left a couple weeks before we did, but they were able to come to see us before they left.  My mother, Virginia Price was there with us too.

 Ken, Paul Bingham, me (Marilyn), 

with my mom (Virginia Price), and my sister, Linda Bingham.

 We were able to go to our newest little granddaughter, Lucy Berg's, baby blessing in Utah.  From left to right:  Fernando holding Darius, Kristina, Jon holding Charlie, Emma and Henry with Melissa behind them, JaNae and Wayne holding Lucy, Joseph holding Bennett with Carter in the front, me (Marilyn) holding Ezra, Ken, Janelle holding Chase, and David holding Savannah.
We were sad that Kenton and Brittney weren't able to come with Afton, and Emme from Boulder, Colorado, and also Matthew and Yvonne with their family. Abigail, Saylor, Talon, and Rigdon who were living in Dubai.

 Our Stake President,  President Robert Marcum
set us apart as missionaries.

We are excited to be serving as Temple Missionaries
in the London Temple.  

 We arrived at the Provo MTC on November 12, 2012

 and are excited to start our new adventure.

 We loved everything about the MTC.  Our teachers were all amazing.  

Ken standing in front of the Provo MTC.  

Marilyn excited to start our mission.

 We are standing at the map with Sister Joyce Morgan who is 

also going to the London Temple.  

 This is a beautiful picture of the Savior.  He is the reason 

we are serving a Mission.  We love him and are so thankful 

for all that he has done for us.  We know that he loves us!!
We want to help other people feel of his love.

Part of our MTC Missionary group in front of the Provo Temple 

 More of our MTC Missionary group.  They are serving all over the world. 

 The beautiful Christmas lights at the MTC.

 Ken in our room at the MTC. 

 Marilyn in our apartment at the MTC.  

Our room was similar to a motel room. 

It was very nice and adequate for all our needs.  

Beautiful pictures wherever we go.  

Hooray!! We're called to serve as missionaries in the London England Temple - We're sad to be leaving our Beautiful Family.

Our beautiful family.  We miss them already.   

These are our beautiful grandchildren that live in 

Dubai.  We didn't get to see them before we left 

for our mission.  We really miss them. 

Matthew, Yvonne holding Ridgon, 

with Abigail, Talon, and Saylor.  

This picture was taken at our family reunion in August 2011.  We have had 4 more
grandchildren since then, with another one on the way in June 2013.  That will
make 20 grandchildren for us.  (11 grandsons and 9 granddaughters.  We love
everyone of them like crazy!!                                                                      

Our beautiful "little" grandchildren 

left to right:  Ellie, Oscar, Grandma holding Bennett, and Afton, 

Grandpa holding Savannah, and Mason, then Henry, 

front row:  Carter, Rigdon, Abigail, Saylor, Charlie, and Emma

The Accommodation Center.  

We moved into Room 54

The Accommodation Center with London Temple

in the background.

Moving into our new apartment.  It is a little bigger
than our room at the MTC.  We
have a small kitchen that we didn't have at the MTC.

Our apartment in the Accommodation Center - the view

of the bed and outside window.   

We were told that Apt. #54 was the smallest 

apartment in the building.  You can see our beautiful 

"little" Christmas tree on the counter.  

View of the kitchen 

Our cute little bathroom.

 A jet flies over every 3-5 minutes.  This picture
was taken from our bedroom window.  Interestingly,
within a few days, the airplanes didn't bother us.
We got use to the noise.

The night after we arrived, the London Temple looked

absolutely beautiful! 

The London Temple was built in 1958 and dedicated on 

Sept. 7-9, 1958 by President David O. Mackay

It was the first temple in the British Isles.  The temple and its grounds 

occupy32 acrese.  It is on the site of Surrey's Newchapel Farm, 

an area whose history dates to the time of William the Conqueror.

The ornamental gardens are a quiet refuge for peaceful 

reflection and provide scenic views throughout the year.  

On Monday, December 15, 2009, an 8-foot statue of the 

angel Moroni was added by helicopter to the 160 foot high spire.  

It was the culmination of the temple's 50-year anniversary,

which included the completion of two years of renovation 

work on the buildings that surround the temple including the 

visitor's center, Manor House, and patron housing facility. 

New Mission offices were also added 

 The beautiful London Temple in November 2012.  This

picture was taken a couple days after we arrived.  We arrived
 on November 27, 2013.

This is the Elizabethan-style Mansion known as the Manor House. 

The temple Presidency live in this beautiful building along 

with several of the temple ordinance workers.  

 

 The London Temple Visitor's Center.  It is located across from

the temple, and behind the Accommodation Center

 The beautiful grounds of the Temple include 32 acres.

 Another view of the Manor House.

The grass stays green all winter even though it gets pretty cold.  

 The beautiful reflecting pond.  We walk around the grounds and enjoy

the beautiful spirit that we feel.   It is very peaceful.  

This the "The Lodge".  Temple workers live here.  

In a few months it could be our home.

Elder and Sister Anderson (Ken and Marilyn) walking around the grounds.  

 The doors we walk in every day to go serve our
Heavenly Father in his holy house.
It's a wonderful and amazing blessing!!

There's pathways to walk on all around the temple.  It is beautiful and peaceful.

There's even ducks and geese that swim in the ponds.   

Ken making friends with the ducks 

This beautiful picture was taken on one of our first walks 

around the grounds in November 2012.  

Another mission...

We are going into the mtc tomorrow to begin our second mission.  We are going to the London South Mission and will be serving in the London Temple.  We are very excited to be serving the Lord and also to experience the sites of England.  Ken's mom was born in England right near the London Temple and we are looking forward to doing some family history.

CALLED TO SERVE IN THE CZECH PRAGUE MISSIONG. Marilyn will serve as the Mission President's secretary and Kenton will serve over finances, apartments, cars, etc. etc. We will be the only office couple. We will do many other things along with teach with the younger missionaries. We are excited and happy for this wonderful opportunity.

        Ken and Marilyn in beautiful Prague.

Famous Charles Bridge in Prague 

Beautiful Prague

Vltava River with Prague Castle in the Background 

Eating dinner with Elder and Sister Wilkinson (area auditors)

and Elder and Sister Robins (Outreach Missionaries) 

Sister Anderson (Marilyn)  

Elder Anderson (Kenton)