FRIENDS ARE HERE... FINALLY!!

Well they have arrived!! And... they are exhausted!!! They are down on my bed catching up on some sleep... that dang redeye wipes you out!! flying all night is not fun :) They need a good rest because for the next 10 days were gonna be on the go!... I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!

MISSING...

So the other day i was thinking about all the things i miss most about home. (talk about make myself homesick!!) Here is the list i came up with...

BODIE AND ROXIE BARKING AT THE DOORBELL.
MOMS EARLY MORNING SINGING.
MY BED.
DADS FRESH GARDEN.
GRANDPA.
OPEN FIELDS.
MOMS PANCAKES.
LAUNDRY SHOOT.
CAFÉ RIO.
MY SISTERS.
DOWN STAIRS BEAUTY SHOP.
DADS ADVICE.
WINGERS.
MY SISTERS CLOTHES.
MOMS COOKING.
THE WILSON FAMILY.
MOUNTAINS.
GRACIE.
DINNER WITH COURT AND JER.
PLAIN CITY.
LUNCH WITH MOM.
OPEN SKY’S.

FAMILY.
QUIZNOS.
SUNDAY DINNER.
FREE HAIR STYLEST.
GARDEN TOMATOES.
STARS.
MY KITCHEN.
FAST FREEWAYS.
GRANDMA'S SUNDAY TREAT.
MADDOX ROLLS.
COUNTRY MUSIC.

Palmyra, NY

I can't even explain what a special weekend i had this last week... it truly was amazing. With my ward here in New Canaan i was able to go to Palmyra and all the many sacred sites there. We first went to the Printing Press where the Book Of Mormon was printed and that was awesome. We then went to Joseph Smith's home. It was interesting and humbling to see how little and simple his home was. We then had the privilege of walking through the Sacred Grove. The feelings i had there were amazing and i never wanted to leave. After visiting the Sacred Grove we then went to Hill Cumorah and that also was a very sacred peaceful place. We also had the privilege to see the Hill Cumorah Pageant. The Pageant was awesome and helped bring the Characters of the Book Of Mormon to life. Then on Sunday we were able to end our trip with having a testimony meeting in the Sacred Grove. My trip to Palmyra really helped strengthen my testimony and helped me understand and really imagine what happened to our dear prophet Joseph Smith. I hope that if you ever travel through Palmyra NY you take the time and visit the Sacred Grove.

The Sacred Grove
Joseph Smith's Home
The Printing Press
Waiting For the Pageant To Start
In The Sacred Grove