We Miss You Already

My sister Erin came to visit this weekend. We took a road trip to Kirtland and Palmyra to see some church history sites. What a good lookin' pair!

After we drove almost 3 hours to Kirtland, I realized that I forgot Luke's suitcase. I didn't even have a diaper! Sometimes I wonder if I'm losing my mind. But it was a great excuse to buy some new outfits. I should forget his suitcase more often!

One of my favorite places to visit in Kirtland is The Quarry. It is a few miles away from the Kirtland temple and is where the Mormon Saints performed the arduous task of chiseling the huge stone blocks that were used to construct their temple. Somehow, looking at those chisel marks makes me realize how my challenges pale in comparison with what others have experienced and overcome. It's a good place to go when you need to think or need to quit feeling sorry for yourself.

Luke is still getting used to grass. When we put him on the grass in this picture, he kept his arms really high off the ground and wouldn't relax and put them down. It was funny.

Here we are in the Smith's log cabin.

The Palmyra temple overlooks the Smith farm and the Sacred Grove. It is so beautiful there.
The highlight of the trip was definitely being able to walk through the Sacred Grove. It was so peaceful.
The Hill Cumorah

Luke is still trying to figure out that grass stuff.

Luke misses his friend. We can't wait to see you again Erin!