New York

our final stop on our eastern tour was Syracuse new york to see adam. it was great to see the city he lives in, the school he goes to, and his apartment. i didn't really get any pictures there. i don't know why! 

we happened to be there over my birthday so they planned a dinner and cakes after

the sunday that we were leaving we drove to Palmyra to visit the sacred grove and hill cumorah 

i was excited to go because its something we hear about over, and over in our church. it was very special  to actually be there and feel the spirit that was there

the smith farm was really pretty

we walked around the grounds before we entered the grove

inside the grove it felt so crisp, and cool, and peaceful. i had to just stop and think about what it really meant to me. 

my favorite thing was looking up through the trees and seeing the light peak through i couldn't help but hum to myself "oh how lovely was the morning....."

niya was happy to be there. i think she sensed it was special

adam is lucky to live so close

we kept trying to get a self timer shot of all of us. i have to say it was over all unsuccessful. this was the best we got

grandma and grandpa with niya

as everyone walked out of the grove i just kind of lagged behind and tried to soak up the spirit that was there

from the farm you could see the top of the temple through the trees

after the sacred grove we went to hill cumorah. it was neat to be there and see the monument that symbolizes where the golden plates were buried

this was our last stop before we headed to the airport. what a great way to end a really fun trip!