Palmyra, NY

Tyson's mom, Ranae, his dad, Wayne, and sister, Megan came to visit us in Pittsburgh! We were so excited for there trip here and all the fun things we had planned. We had the amazing opportunity to go to Palmyra to see some of the church sites. We had a great time! I was so excited to see the Hill Cumorah Pageant and it was quite the show! It was really an experience to be right were the prophet Joseph lived and where the church was first formed. I think that all of us would say that the Sacred Grove was the most memorable place that we visited during our trip. So great, that we visited twice!


The Palmyra temple was so beautiful!


This is the stage of the Hill Cumorah Pageant. We got there quite early to get good seats! We went to the visitor's center, hiked up Hill Cumorah, and had a really good chicken dinner in one of the tents selling food near by.

Bompa and Landon heading up the hill.


Nanny and Landon, waiting for the Pageant to start...way past his bed time!

What do you know? We got our picture taken with Captain Mormon!!!

This little boy is in our ward! So cute!

This was hilarious! Landon was so tired. Poor bubs! It was such a long day, waiting for the pageant to start with no nap. He was trying to fight it but his eyes just couldn't stay open anymore! He finally crashed and slept on daddy's shoulder through the whole show! Thank goodness!



Joseph Smith's farm house.



This tree is what they called a "witness tree". Meaning, they believe that it was one of the few trees that were standing when Joseph Smith saw his vision in the Sacred Grove.

They cut one tree down so you could see how hollow the trees are inside.

I think that Landon liked the Sacred Grove!


It was so peaceful, Landon fell right asleep!


Leaving the Sacred Grove. Feel the love! :)

The Sacred Grove was a special experience and one that we will always cherish. It felt as if you walked through some protective bubble and once inside all the worries of the world outside just kind of disappeared. I definitely was overwhelmed with emotion as I felt the spirit so strongly. It was great to share it with our family. To Wayne and Ranae...I can't express my thanks enough for all the things that you did for us while you were here. The support and love from our family means everything to us and I was so glad to have gone to Palmyra with you guys!!!