Well, it is about time I updated our blog again. For the past couple of weeks Bryan has been inferring that we would not be having a Christmas Tree this year, because we do not have room. I have not felt that way so while he was involved in a meeting yesterday morning I rearranged our home a little and provided a perfect place for a small tree. I then went on line and found where we could go cut down a tree. When he came home he was quickly convinced that we could do it.

It was great to go and cut down a tree, but we found that it is not half so much fun as when we have kids to to with us, whether we are in Oregon, up past Logan on snowmobiles, out to Tooele, or just down to the Christmas tree lot in Bountiful. As we got to the Tree Farm, nobody was around. We drove into the farm a ways and as we started out a pickup approached us. We were told that the farm is only open on weekends, but if we would follow him he would let us get a tree. After we had followed him for about 3 miles he left us with a saw to cut the tree, then he returned about 1/2 hour later to collect.

As you can see by the photos we now have a tree and although I did not bring any decorations we do feel a little like Christmas.

Angel Moroni

Whoops I forgot to tell you that last night "September 21st a little before midnight" we walked to the top of the Hill Cumorah to remember want Joseph and Emma did on September 21st 1827. We did see the Angel Moroni as evidenced by the picture, but we did not get the plates, I suppose they are no longer here.

More Watkins Glen

I will try to get a few more very nice pictures.
These kinds of scenes went on for about a mike as we walked down the Gorge. We"ll take some of you when you come.

Watkins Glen

Last week on P-Day we went with Pete and Karen Belliston and took 6 sisters down to Watkins Glen, about an hour and a half away. Here are some of the pictures we took. It is really a beautiful place as you can see.

Family Home Evening

We thought that for family home evening tonight we should share with our family some of our experience here in the Sacred Grove. We have loved walking in the grove, pondering in the grove, and taking pictures in the grove. We have felt the peace that dwells there and have had the confirmation of the spirit of the experience which Joseph had in that grove. We know of the experience we each can have in our own groves.
The first picture was taken when we visited last November of 2007, the second in the cold, cold winter of 2008, the third in the early Spring of 2008 and the fourth in the beautiful Summer of 2008. We have found that each season has it's own beauty and reflects the same spirit.
As you look at the pictures of The Grove in several different seasons read as a family the story in Joseph Smith History chapter 1 verse 11-17. Then feel of our testimonies of this event and of the love we have for each of you and the wonderful choices you are making.

The Hills

Then in May Pat, Diane, Joseph, Louis and Carrie came. Our next question is who and when is our next visitor, however, we seem very busy now so perhaps after Pageant. However, if someone decided to come before we would welcome them with open arms.

Next Came Jenni

Our next visitor was Jenni. She came and spent a week in April.

Visitors to Palmyra

It has been way too long since I posted a blog so here we go again. We have had several family members come visit us since we have been here so I thought we would post pictures of their visits. It is now very hot here and very humid. So humid that everything feels a little damp, clothes, sheets, paper, chips, nuts, and of course the air.

Out Side of our Home

Outside

Try Again

Let's See

Try Again

Let's See

Apartment 2

I will try again.

Our Apartment

I took pictures this morning of our apartment so you can get an idea as to where we are living. As you can see it is our p-day so Dad is studying on the couch. I think each room is self explanatory.
Love Mom
I cannot get a picture to come up so I will send this and try later.

MTC to Palmyra

Dad has given you a great report as we have arrived here, so I will just add a note and send along some pictures. Our apartment is really great we will love it for 2 years. It is an interesting experience to go shopping for all new food for us rather than for a child whom we are taking to College. We are loving it here, everyone is so excited to meet us and show us everything and it is a great blessing to here in this land. We can hardly wait for some of you to come and see us. Love Mom