This is the one part of the trip that we were all really looking forward to. This was our chance to visit some the historical church sights. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints a lot of our early church history took place in Palmyra in New York state.
As a child I always wanted to go and see some of the places and so this was a great opportunity for us as a family to do that.
Here we are visiting the Hill Cumorah where Joseph Smith was first shown where the gold plates of the Book of Mormon where buried.
Of course we got caught in the biggest rain storm ever.
But that didn't stop us. As you can see we were all a little water logged. LOL
This the Smith Farm. When Joseph Smith was a young boy this is where he and his family lived. It was so great to see this site. The church has done an amazing job at re-creating the site and how it was.
The have used very detailed journal entries to have it be just as it was.
The boys inside the small farm house.
Rylan enjoying the feeling inside.
This was inside their newer house just down the way.
I think it is amazing how they can recreate everything so accurately.
This is the Sacred Grove. I am so thankful that I was able to bring my boys here and share some of the history of the church with them. I am so thankful to be a member of this church. I know that the things that we are taught are true and that I am blessed because of the way I live. I don't often share my feeling about the church on my blog as it is so personal but this was such an amazing experience that I had to share.
After we made our way to the Palmyra Temple grounds so that the boys could see it.
Look at those clouds behind us. We were pretty wet by the end of the day. LOL
Family. What can I say I am thankful to know that we will be together for ever and not just in this life.
Check out the hair on Keagan. They can be the best of friends or the worst of enemies. LOL
After going back to the hotel to dry off and have some dinner we made our way back to the Hill Cumorah so that we could watch the Hill Cumorah Pageant. The boys got to hold some of the props.
I would say that is a pretty big sword.
Visiting with some of the cast before the show.
Waiting for it to start. As you can see Stefan was getting a little impatient. I am so glad that my mom was able to come with us for this part of the trip. I know that her and my dad had always wanted to come and see these sights.
They have to wait for it to get dark.
The cast is made up of members of the church who come from all over to stay for two weeks and rehears just to be a part of this amazing production.
The special effects were great.
My boys sat and enjoyed the whole shore.
I am so thankful for this opportunity. What a great way to learn more about the church.
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