August in the Garden 2011

While I was away the garden flourished! The sungolds started turning orange - sunflowers opened - apples swelled - giant pumpkins appeared out of nowhere and Jim had more lemon cucumbers than he could possible eat. I think that there is nothing more satisfying than growing and eating your own food. It takes so long, so you really appreciate it when it comes time to harvest.





Mallory's Adventures in Upstate New York - August 2011

LAST STOP - NIAGARA FALLS! No explanation needed accept to say that this beautiful color of water I will forever call
"Niagara Blue"






We spent Wednesday night at Letchworth State Park - 'The Grand Canyon of the East". It was magnificent and had beautifully manicured lawns and well-kept forests. We ate a delicious dinner at the restaurant inside the Glen Iris Inn.





Touring the sites in Palmyra after we dropped the girls off was one of the highlights of my life! I can't explain the love and appreciation I have gained for Joseph Smith and all those associated with the restoration of the gospel. His family, Oliver, The Whitmers, Emma. It was truly a spiritual feast. The peace that surrounds those sacred places is real.

THE LOG HOME WHERE JOSEPH LIVED WHEN HE DECIDED TO GO TO THE GROVE OF TREES BEHIND THE HOUSE TO PRAY.

THE ERIE CANAL

THE VIEW OF THE SKY FROM THE TOP OF THE HIL CUMORAH - IT LOOKS LIKE THE HEAVENS ARE PARTING

THE PETER WHITMER HOME

THE GRANDIN BUILDING

August in Palmyra - EFY



This is a picture of KC and Sydney in front of the Sacred Grove. KC and Sydney went to EFY Palmyra - the first ever held in this location. It was an amazing and spiritual week for them - "best week of my life" - to be exact. Their Band of Brothers was wonderful to them and their roommates (Jessica and Ashley from Colorado Springs) were sooo cute and fun. A life changing experience!