5.6.2011

We love having Uncle Zane in town! We spent the whole morning up in Palmyra. We visited the Sacred Grove, saw Hill Cumorah and went to the book store/printing press that published the first Book of Mormon.

Here's the Smith family home. That Alvin (the oldest Smith child) started building in 1823. 80% of this building is the original structure. Inside they've preserved most of the original walls, ceiling and even the kitchen sick!


Sacred Grove...






LOVE this little girl...

& this little guy, so much!!


Today was my 4th visit up to Palmyra since we've lived here in upstate NY, and each time I learn so many new things about Joseph Smith, and his family and the amazing history behind our church. There is a feeling in the Sacred Grove, so peaceful, like no other place I've ever been to. (Even with a hyper toddler boy screaming and running around). And every time I go, I leave feeling so uplifted. I love that place, and I'm grateful that we've had this opportunity to live so close to it.