With our time running out here in Ohio we decided that we really wanted to do a mini church history trip. We headed to Kirtland and Hiram on Tuesday, Palmyra on Wednesday and Niagara Falls on Thursday. Thanks to Laney and Taylor for letting us crash at their place in Buffalo. On our way home we stopped off in Erie,PA and visited with Ryan's best friend from high school. Here are some pictures of the highlights of our trip.
The John Johnson farm in Hiram, Ohio. There were some amazing events that happened here. The steps we are standing on are the original steps where the Prophet Joseph Smith preached after being tarred and feathered.
The kids were little troopers. Their sleep schedule was completely out of wack. They spent a ton of time in the car--just over 18 hours according to mapquest. All I have to say is that we are lucky to have two great kids that travel so well. I just hope they keep it up for the drive to Utah.
The Sacred Grove was amazing. Macie was so exhausted! As soon as we entered the grove she was out. It was so nice and peaceful to walk through the grove without worrying about keeping Macie entertained and from wandering off the path. We were able to spend about 30 minutes walking through the grove. 
Jack was so sweet. As we were walking through the Sacred Grove he would ask us where Heavenly Father and Jesus were and as we left he was concerned because we had not seen Them. I love the questions and comments that this sweet little boy has. He truly has an amazing spirit.
Visitors Center at the Hill Cumorah
Jack at the top of the Hill Cumorah
The Peter Whitmer Farm where the Church was organized.
Jack was so excited to see Niagara Falls. I think this was the highlight of the trip for him.
Jack loved the beach! It was so good to see him playing at the beach. The last time we were at the beach Jack freaked out having stuff in between his toes. But now he can't wait to go back.
At the beach in Erie with the Call's. It was really great to see them.
6 comments:
Wow, how amazing for you guys to ba able to do all of that. I so so wished I would have gone on Heritage Tours back in highschool to see all of that. And the sacred grove, WOW how great for you guys! So happy for you that things are winding down to head on home, woo hoo!
That beach does look like so much fun! It actually looks like the REAL beach! What a fun trip!
That's quite the trip. Awesome that your kids were so good. And that Jack is such a dang sweet kid.
How fun. I love the sacred grove! Jack is such a sweet boy. I have loved having him in primary and sitting right in front of me. He always gives me big smiles. We are going to miss you guys.
That is awesome Candace, I am so glad you got to do some fun things before you left. So glad too that the kids were great and had a fun time it makes for a perfect trip :) We are so happy for you guys good luck with graduation and we hope you drive safely to UTAH!
Wonderful trip for your farewell to that side of the country. You accomplished a lot on that trip! It is great that you fit that in before leaving! See you pretty soon!
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