We had a wonderful time with Tim, Lorna and their boys. We went to Boston, Salem and found the best fish place in Massachusetts. Dad said he had the best clam chowder he'd ever had and we ate as much fish as we could. Dean and Noah got to know the Bingham grandparents and we had fun getting to play with them.
Dad worked with Tim on his house and they got a lot done and enjoyed the father and son project. I'll have to go back out soon so I can see the progress.
Going to the Sacred Grove and Smith home was a wonderful experience. Imagine standing where the Prophet Joseph grew up, saw the Father and the Son and spoke to the Angel Moroni. Standing on the Hill Cumorah where the golden plates had been hidden for years waiting for Joseph to bring them forth.
Tim and Lorna live in a great little place in NY. They live on a hill in the middle of what looks like the forest. Trees everywhere and we had wonderful weather. Sitting on the porch and reading watching Dean was the ultimate in vacations. So very restful!
Touching the original bricks of the hearthstones where the gold plates were hidden from the mobs.
Recreated Smith Cabin on the original foundation. The upper room of the original cabin was where Joseph saw Moroni. I stood on the same ground - WOW!
My view from Tim's porch where I loved to sit and enjoy each day
Dean sitting on the porch at home just chillin
Noah - What a cutey. He has a really cute personality to go with the cuteness
Alan leaving the Sacred Grove
Statue of Moroni on the top of the Hill Cumorah - Golden Plates were hidden just below and to the west of where this stands
My very favorite picture and most peaceful place I have ever been
THE SACRED GROVE.
Imagine the Lord and Jesus stood in these trees to speak with Joseph and let him know about what was needed to restore the gospel
With everything we did the best was just being with Tim and Lorna and the boys. The Baldwin's were so good to us. Mike and Theresa let us stay at their home while they were in France. They too have a beautiful home and view. Rob and his family came over and we cooked out. We had venison steak (the best I have ever eaten - wouldn't have known it was deer if someone hadn't told me). Dad made dutch oven potatoes and cobbler. He taught Lorna how to use the ducth oven and she has been experimenting since we left and is having a ball.
Alan and Rob and Tim cooking in the firepit at Tim's
Lorna and Dean reading about trucks
I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK AND PLAY AGAIN! Love you kids, thanks for letting us spend time with you and your family.
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