Saturday the 31st of July

Another week has passed and I am going to finally get my camera in working order, the battery or what ever was down to zip when we finished the trip. I guess that I must be on everyone's blacklist, because I haven't gotten any comments FOREVER111111
Imust be extremely boring or the extreme of extreme boring. How are the kids? We are going to purchase one of those deals so we can see you all, when we blog, etc. Aimee, I didn't even know that you were going to come to SLC or go to Jackson!!Not that you have to report to me or anything, but a heads up , as they say in the bishopic would have been great. Maybe we could have come up to see you. Well, I know that you are getting things moved around and all. so I will not cry too loudly. Answer my blogs, you f.o.m.w. Love, Mom

Today is the 24th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am trying to get my trip together in my mind to write each day down. First I want to thank Dad for providing such a wonderful trip that has changed my life.....also I want to thank Marissa and Spencer for the great help that they were to both
dad and me. I personally could not have enjoyed it half as much if I had all the items to carry and my blisters to worry about. I have some dandy ones. They were like angels to me, also Dad was a miracle of strength and comfort. I want you all to know that "Nauvoo is in each of you, and when you are there they are there" I will explain that one later. I love you all and encourage you to plan a visit to Nauvoo in the near future. It will humble you greatly. I love the Savior and want you to know that I am very thankful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Love, Mom

what we did each day on our tour

I want everyone to know that this tour changed my life. My testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith and the restoration of the Gospel was greatly strengthened. To see how the Saints were asked to give up nearly every thing in every place they lived malkes me want to live the law of consecration to a greater degree. Finally, mom and I want to serve a mission soon, if the Lord wants us to.
included is what we did each day.


Day 1: Today we will start our fantastic church history tour by flying to Rochester New York where we will overnight.

Day 2: Full day visiting all of the Church History sites in Palmyra. Including: The Joseph Smith Sr. home, the Sacred Grove, the Hill Cumorah, the Grandin Printing Complex (where the first Books of Mormon were printed) and the Peter Whitmer farm in Fayette (where the Church was organized). This evening you will enjoy the famous Hill Cumorah Pageant.

Day 3: This morning we will start our drive to Kirtland, Ohio. On our way to Kirtland enjoy the majestic Niagara Falls. There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the Falls and maybe even take a ride on the "Maid of the Mist" boat that takes you to the base of the Falls. We will spend the night in Kirtland.

Day 4: Today we have a full day visiting all of the important sites around Kirtland including: The Kirtland Temple, the Newel K. Whitney Store (School of the Prophets), the Morley Farm, the New LDS Visitor Center and more.

Day 5: This morning WE FLY to Independence, Missouri Area. The Saints went by wagon train. Other tours go by bus, but we are going by airplane. This afternoon we will visit Independence including the Independence Visitor Center and Temple Mount. There will also be time to visit the headquarters of the Community of Christ, formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the afternoon and evening of Day 5 and the morning of Day 6 we will visit: Independence, Far West, Liberty Jail, Adam-ondi-Ahman and more.

Day 6: We finish experiencing all of the sites started on Day 5. We then travel to Nauvoo, where we will have time to do an overview of the city before getting settled into your hotel.

Day 7: Today we have a full day in Nauvoo. You will have time for a Temple session in the new Nauvoo Temple, if available. You will have time to see many of the restored buildings of (Old Nauvoo) and Church History sites. You will also have time to walk the Trail of Hope, where the saints crossed the Mississippi to head west.

Day 8: Today we visit the Carthage Jail were the Prophet and his brother were martyred. This afternoon we travel to the airport for your flight home.
It was GREAT!

The big day has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are leaving this morning for our BIG trip. I am excited as you can tell. I will write or send a card. We love you all. Love, Mom and Dad

Yesterday, very early

Today we had the best day, both Spencer and Marissa went through the St. George Temple. It was great. I will get Spencer to put the pics up. Love, Mom

The day after shopping with Marissa........

Yesterday, I had the very best time shopping with Marissa and helping her get ready to go through the Temple on Saturday. I had such a fun and great time. Love, Mom

Great Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was a great Sunday, especially since it was the 4th of July. I am proud to be a citizen of the USA I always have teared up when I see a parade, the flag and a marching band. I am so thankful that I was born where I was born and that I have been born of goodly parents...No, I am not Nephi! I hope that my children realize that they also have been blessed to be born here , now and be a citizen of the United States of America. I love you all, Mom

FUN WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have had a very fun week with all our visitors. The boys and I saw Karate Kid, I think that I loved it more than or maybe as much as they did. I miss you Aimee and Kids, Cassie and Kids, Lacey and Kids, Natalie and Kids, and Christian. I am proud to be your Mom. Love, Mom and Dad