Thanksgiving 2010 - Cedar City, UT
It continued as we added coins to a hat as a reminder of thetrip that would be coming.
It came and a week in New York left us saying, "WeLove New York". Here is a brief recap of the trip:
Day 1 (Monday night - Tuesday July11-12) Traveland Pageant
Though not able to provide pictures forthese first few days (computer hard drive crash), here is a brief recap.
We hopped on a red eye flight thattookoff at 9PMfrom Salt Lake. Parker's and Brock's first flight was an eventful one.We provided Parker with a Batman "Pack Pack" full of fun things to ease the flying pain. Parker was thrilled and Brock took it in stride. We had a layover in Las Vegas and thanks to a borrowed IPad, Parker was able totransition well. Our next stop was in Detroit. The final legof the flight was to Rochester, NY.
Having arrived in Rochester we quickly picked up our rental car and headed for our motel. The rental car lady (Mazie) was great. Upon seeing our hands full she seized the moment and sang songs to Brock. She was great with Parker and kept calling her "Mr. Parker".
With a little help from some locals we were able to find our hotel in Pittsford, NY. We attempted to get some rest and regroup but after a brief stay we headed out to go to Palmyra and the pageant that was that night. Upon parking at Cumorah we put our heads back and took a quick nap. It seemed to provide enough rest to get us through the night.
We were early enoughtowalkaround the pageant and have a chicken dinner under a big tent. We met some of thecastthat was mingling with the audience prior to the production. The pageant was great. Parker enjoyed it and even recognized the arrival of the Savior. Brock was restless but momtook care of business.
Day 2 - Wednesday July 13
Palmyra Temple
Having rested up a bit we were ready for a full day of church sites. The day began with Melissa doing a session in the Palmyra temple. The boys waited outside and walked around the temple grounds. Parker put his binoculars ("noclars") to use as he spotted Moroni ("Roni") on top of the temple.
Sacred Grove & Smith Farm
After a quick lunch "to go" in the car we went to the Sacred Grove. Parker was our tour guide as he led us through the "sacred jungle". It was fun to see him enjoy running (not in a disruptive way) through the grove in excitement to show us the way. Brock soaked in the peacefulness as he slept in the stroller.
Hill Cumorah
We made a quick stop and went to the top of Hill Cumorah. It was nice to get the perspective of where the plates would have been hidden in relation to where Joseph Smith lived.
Peter Whitmer Farm
Though we had to drive a distance to get here, it was nice to see where the church was first organized and to realize the significance of all of the great revelations and work done here in the early days of the church. With the boys both asleep we took turns going through the tour.
Grandin Print Shop
Our final church site stop was where the Book of Mormon was translated. We were really impressed with this site and felt of the sacrifice so many went to to have this event take place. Parker enjoyed seeing the presses and the process that they went through to do this. We also met up with some friends from Castle Dale who are serving in the Palmyra mission, Elder and Sister Jeffs. We had a wonderful visit with them.
After a full day of walking and traveling it was time to relax a little. We ate at a little pizza place in town and went to an ice cream shop that the missionaries swore was the best ice cream in town because of the size of the ice cream. I think Parker would agree.
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