We all talked our husband into taking a trip in the snowy March spring to visit mom and dad on their mission in Rochester. It was such an amazing, spiritual trip. We were able to visit some of the earliest church history sites and many of them we were the only ones there because the weather was cold. We got to have family prayer at the Smith's Frame house on the Smith Farm. We were able to tour the printing building (Granger house) where the Book of Mormon was first printed. We went to the Whitmer Farm where much of the translation took place. We walked the Sacred Grove in the snow and wind. We took a little trip across the boarder (for those of us with passports) to see Niagara Falls. It was a cold, but fun to see that big water fall. We drove out to Pen Yan to attend church with mom and dad at their little branch. As we were driving we passed many of the Mennonites taking their horse and buggy or bicycle to church. It was super cold and they had super red faces from the ice and wind. What a great example of faithful believers. It was very touching to see them practice their faith. We spent time at my parents apartment eating, playing games, laughing and talking. It is pretty amazing to have a family where the home is just as sacred a place as all the other church history sites. It is always such a blessing when we get to spend time together. I sure do love all of my family and my sisters all married such wonderful men.
enjoying time in the 12 passenger van
Sacred Grove
Smith Farm
Smith Frame House
Games in the hotel
Hill Camorah
Niagara Falls
Sacred Grove
Smith Farm
Smith Frame House
Hill Camorah
Pretty sisters in the van
blurry picture of game night at mom and dad's
