Our Visit with Keith & Janet
This is the longest post ever....sorry
In April we took a trip with Rob's parents. Rob and I flew into DC and then the four of us did a little road trip! It was so much fun and I am so grateful for my in-laws, they really are pretty awesome!
***DAY 1***
Morgantown, WV
We went to Morgantown to see Rob' s family that he hasn't seen in years!
At chipotle, Yummy!
On the road
Janet and I watched hours and hours of Lark Rise to Candleford, my new favorite!
Grandma and Grandpa Lowry and Uncle Doug
Grandpa Ray and Grandma Norma, my first time meeting them!
Love Grandpa Ray's craftsmanship
LOVE this picture of J & K, I need to get my hands on a copy!
Cousin Matt's parents, Aunt Brenda and Uncle Doug!
Second Cousins, Jackson, Landon and Hayden!
Keith with ALL our luggage!
On the road again!
***DAY 2***
Pittsburgh, PA & Kirtland, OH
We started in Pittsburgh at The Fort Pitt Museum where we learned more about the historical role it played in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Then we enjoyed a car ride full of dancing en route to Kirtland, OH. In Kirtland we toured church history sites. We saw the Kirtland Temple, now owned by the Community of Christ Church, not the LDS Church. My personal favorite in Kirtland was the Whitney store, love the Whitney family! While there we also visited The Ashery, The Sawmill and The Whitney home. It was a FANTASTIC day topped off with a yummy dinner at TGIF'S!
We started in Pittsburgh at The Fort Pitt Museum where we learned more about the historical role it played in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Then we enjoyed a car ride full of dancing en route to Kirtland, OH. In Kirtland we toured church history sites. We saw the Kirtland Temple, now owned by the Community of Christ Church, not the LDS Church. My personal favorite in Kirtland was the Whitney store, love the Whitney family! While there we also visited The Ashery, The Sawmill and The Whitney home. It was a FANTASTIC day topped off with a yummy dinner at TGIF'S!
Love the yellow!
He's dangerous!
Old school games!
The only original building
Dancing to "who let the dogs out"! Great times!
Enjoying Kirtland
The Kirtland Temple
Inside the Newell K. Whitney Store. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
The first bishop's storehouse of the church!!! Now it has grown into this!
The School of Prophets was organized here!
The wife saver!!!
This is going into the Whitney home
In front of the Ashery, can you find us?!
I love this view on the stream with the visitors center behind!
In front of the store!
Ending at TGIF'S!
***DAY 3***
Kirtland, OH, Amish Country & Buffalo, NY
We started the day by finishing the sites in Kirtland. We went to the Johnson home and it was great! After wrapping it up there we went to Amish country and it was such a neat experience. I love seeing other cultures and different ways of life for people. It was awesome to learn more about the religion and lifestyle. After we left we headed towards Palmyra, NY, stopping in Buffalo first!
***DAY 3***
Kirtland, OH, Amish Country & Buffalo, NY
We started the day by finishing the sites in Kirtland. We went to the Johnson home and it was great! After wrapping it up there we went to Amish country and it was such a neat experience. I love seeing other cultures and different ways of life for people. It was awesome to learn more about the religion and lifestyle. After we left we headed towards Palmyra, NY, stopping in Buffalo first!
Original flooring in the Johnson home
This is the door Joseph Smith was taken through when he was tarred and feathered...sad
I was in love with this window!
Inside the room Joseph was sleeping in when he was taken to be tarred and feathered
Gorgeous view! I wouldn't mind living in the country!
Horse and buggy! I was so excited to see this!
Really awesome!
Again, super cool!
Janet enjoying her Amish sandwich!
Excited to be in Buffalo!
***DAY 4***
Palmyra, NY & Wellsboro, PA
Palmyra was fab-u-loso! It was amazing to be in such a sacred and spiritual place. Walking through the Sacred Grove was so peaceful and surreal. I loved seeing the Hill Cumorah, the Grandin Building (Book of Mormon publication site) and the Whitmer home. We also got to see Joseph and Emma Smith's home and the actual room where the angel Moroni visited Joseph and told him of the brass plates, AMAZING! After all the church history sites in Palmyra we headed towards home stopping for the night in Wellsboro, our friend Colin's hometown!
Palmyra, NY & Wellsboro, PA
Palmyra was fab-u-loso! It was amazing to be in such a sacred and spiritual place. Walking through the Sacred Grove was so peaceful and surreal. I loved seeing the Hill Cumorah, the Grandin Building (Book of Mormon publication site) and the Whitmer home. We also got to see Joseph and Emma Smith's home and the actual room where the angel Moroni visited Joseph and told him of the brass plates, AMAZING! After all the church history sites in Palmyra we headed towards home stopping for the night in Wellsboro, our friend Colin's hometown!
The Christus in the Hill Cumorah visitors center
Hill Cumorah
Smith family home
Where the angel Moroni visited Joseph!
I have a thing for these fences
The Palmyra Temple behind us
Looking out of the Smith home into the Sacred Grove
Love love love the cement sink!
Alvin's tree
The Smith frame home
Rob walking with his Dad into the Sacred Grove
Enjoying the grove
The print shop
original flooring
original brick of the building
Whitmer Farm
Wellsboro!!!
***DAY 5***
Hershey, PA
***DAY 5***
Hershey, PA
More Lark Rise in the car!
A little piece of heaven
On the chocolate factory ride!
We took a trolley tour through the town and it was fantastic.
Our tour guides, George and George, they were awesome!
Seriously.....could it get any better?!
Look at the street lamps!
***DAY 6***
Harpers Ferry, WV
We spent the day relaxing at Janet and Keith's house. Rob and Keith mowed while Janet and I got our nails done!
Rob loves it!
Their house is gorgeous!
***DAY 7***
Washington, D.C.
We got up early and headed to the D.C. temple, what a beautiful temple! After the temple we headed to the Bethesda Naval Hospital so I could get a sweatshirt! After that we went to check out The White House, one of the things I haven't done in D.C.
***DAY 7***
Washington, D.C.
We got up early and headed to the D.C. temple, what a beautiful temple! After the temple we headed to the Bethesda Naval Hospital so I could get a sweatshirt! After that we went to check out The White House, one of the things I haven't done in D.C.
I LOVE this shot!
***DAY 8***
Harpers Ferry, WV & Raleigh, NC
We left Janet and Keith's and made our way to Raleigh. We stopped on the way to see The Conspirator, then finished up the drive.
Harpers Ferry, WV & Raleigh, NC
We left Janet and Keith's and made our way to Raleigh. We stopped on the way to see The Conspirator, then finished up the drive.
***DAY 9***
Raleigh, NC
We did a downtown trolley tour then went to some of the museums downtown. We had lunch at a yummy pub with delish fish and chips! When we got back to Jim and Danielle's we had fun playing with little Eli bean! I love me some Bean!
Raleigh, NC
We did a downtown trolley tour then went to some of the museums downtown. We had lunch at a yummy pub with delish fish and chips! When we got back to Jim and Danielle's we had fun playing with little Eli bean! I love me some Bean!
Keith is having a blast!
I love this one with Eli snuggling on her Uncle Rob!
***DAY 10***
Raleigh, NC
This was the day when we just spent time with Jim, Danielle and Eliza. We ate Jason's deli and were able to have some quality time together!
***DAY 10***
Raleigh, NC
This was the day when we just spent time with Jim, Danielle and Eliza. We ate Jason's deli and were able to have some quality time together!
Look at that happy baby! LOVE her!!!
Oh my gosh, I loved seeing all your pics! What a fun vacation! You have to frame that pic at the temple with the flowers and flag--it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trip! I wish we could have gone with you. :) I can't imagine visiting all those sacred sites...was it just amazing? What a neat experience.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think it's adorable how much shorter you are than Rob. :)
Also that house is AMAZING.
Also you are a woman after my own heart - dark chocolate. YES.
And also, you are adorable.
Hi!
ReplyDeleteYes, please post a link - I would love it!
PS- your scuba sweatshirt is the bomb dot com!