Parker and Eliza at the Palmyra Temple. They did baptisms for the dead.
Parker celebrated his 12th birthday on November 27th. Here he is with his new warm coat in the Sacred Grove.
Thanksgiving Dinner in our cabin at Seneca Lake Camp.
We walked around the Sacred Grove for about an hour on Thanksgiving Day.We had a great trip to New York over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Overall the kids were great (good thing I am writing this a month later to forget some of the "moments"). We had lots of time to just be together and relax. We stayed at the Church's Girls Camp in a 16-bunk cabin. Very nice facilities, but a little chilly. We brought a space heater that did not quite heat the space--we just stayed bundled up. We watched movies, hiked, played DS, and drove to all the church sites. The Finger-Lakes area is really beautiful. I thought about my brother Steve who served his mission in that area and also later lived there with Denise and the boys.
Some of the highlights:
Hill Cumorah, Scared Grove, Grandin Building, Smith Farm
Thanksgiving Dinner--Crock-Pot Turkey cooked overnight (very juicy), micro-waved "sides"
Parker got the priesthood and went to the temple. He was SO happy.
"Aliens in the Attic" Movie--downloaded on David's laptop.
Card Games, puzzles, ginger ale, egg nog, Tole House Cookie Pie
Eating at McDonalds (David told the kids "this is where Joseph and Emma ate after they got the gold plates"--some of the kids fell for it--we all had a good laugh.)
We made a stop at Niagara Falls on the way home--VERY COLD and WET! Then on to the Camille and Chads for some fun with the cousins in Ohio. We spent the night, went to church , talked, ate yummy chicken and rice dinner and several dozen pumpkin cookies--thanks Camille. They are great hosts--it is fun to live near them.
All in all, we drove 1800 miles, but it didn't seem that long.
Just a few other thoughts:
It was really sad for me to see Alvin's grave. It is alone on the top of a small hill in Palmyra. It didn't help that it was raining, cold and muddy. He was at the prime of his life and loved by his family. It was sobering.
Joseph Smith was young and strong. His family loved and supported him. He held up under tribulation (even when he was very young) and did what the Lord needed and wanted him to do. He was faithful and held true to his word and testimony. He was happy and people loved to be with him. He was a prophet who restored truths to the earth.
Happy Birthday. Thanks for your life and example.
5 comments:
Looks like fun- but really cold. We missed you guys at the family party. We wish you a very merry Christmas!
How inspiring! you guys really get around. I love how you said it's fun to live by your Ohio cousins. How many hours away do they live? What a neat family trip to see all the church history sites. You really make the most of your journeys. I wonder if I can invite my sis-in-law to see your blog? I copied your Scout birthday party post to show her because her son is so into scouting. (enjoyingajourney.blogspot.com) If not, I'll just keep telling her how amazing you are! We love you guys! Merry Christmas!
Loved reading this report. Thanks for sharing your fun times and good thoughts.
Circe, we just need to know their e-mail address and we can invite them.
You guys have quite the Thanksgiving adventures. I'm glad you were all able to go to the cradle of the restoration. That is awesome that Parker and Eliza were able to go do baptisms in the temple.
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