Happy Birthday President Monson!

 (Holding the precious tickets in my hands.)

Last Friday was President Monson's Birthday Bash!  Okay, it wasn't like that, but when the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (or as we like to call in Utah "the Mo-Tab") is involved, it's pretty darn close! 

 (Everyone heading to the Conference Center wearing their Sunday best.)

There was a grand performance at the LDS Conference Center in SLC in President Thomas S. Monson's honor called "Golden Days: A Celebration of Life."  The choir sang Broadway musical hits, because, if you've listened to any of Brother Monson's talks, you'll quickly learn how much he loves show tunes and going to plays.  Apparently he's seen Annie in at least 11 different languages!  

Rebecca Luker, Stanford Olsen, and Dallyn Vail Bayles all sang, and Steve Young with Jane Clayson Johnson hosted.      

When Dallyn sang "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables, we all gave him a standing ovation (the first of many).  It was the most beautiful rendition of the song I have ever heard. 

(Waiting for the show to start.)

I've been to a few performences at the Conference Center, and this, hands down, is my favorite of them all.

In the middle of the show they suddenly brought up the house lights and had everyone sing "Happy Birthday" to President Monson.  We were all so shocked!  But it was amazing.  He's 85 years young.

Happy Birthday President Monson!  May you have many more!

If you haven't seen the celebration, and would like to, the full performance is available to stream on the Mormon Tabernable Choir's website and at LDS.org.

Sarah