Monday, March 30, 2009

Spring Break...kinda

I say kind of, because technically Josh didn't even get a Spring Break this year. He had to work during Spring Break, so we decided to take advantage of the weekend and head to Palmyra, NY. It was a seven hour drive and the kids actually did pretty well, despite the fact that I crawled in and out of the backseat at least 15 times each way (yet another advantage of being a smaller woman:) Anyhow, it was an awesome trip and I am so glad we were able to go! We visited the church sites including, Joseph Smith's home, the Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah, and the Grandin Printing Co. Unfortunately the temple was closed for cleaning, but we went to the Palmyra ward on Sunday and also visited an LDS bookstore which brought back great Beehive Book memories...good times. Anyhow, we were lucky since it was colder we were pretty much the only ones on the tours. It was just an uplifting experience and I can definitely say that I felt the spirit and my testimony was strengthened. I especially loved walking through the sacred grove. To many at this time of year, it's probably just looks like a bunch of bare trees and dead leaves, but I sincerely saw a beautiful grove of trees that I felt were indeed sacred.
On our way home from Palmyra, we stopped at Niagara Falls. Everyone had told us that the view was the best from the Canadian side. So, we took an international trip across the border to Canada. :) It was definitely a site, however, I think that it is a one time visit for me. It rained that day and the mist from the falls was a double whammy on the wetness. I asked Bailee what her favorite part of the trip was and she said turning on the heater at the hotel and swimming. (The air control was right at Bailee's level and I guess she got a kick out of pushing the buttons...ah the blessing of being so easily entertained.) I guess for the short time we had together for "Spring Break" we had about as much fun as we could've possibly had!

5 comments:

Barb said...

Spring break or not, that would be so awesome to see!!! Glad you guys could get away for a few days. FUN!

Karen said...

What a fun trip! I SOOO want to go to Niagara Falls!! Let us know next time you're in town so we can play!

Tyler and ShaeLee May said...

Hey karlie,
Your kids are adorable. How fun that you are that close to NY. We don't get much of a spring break either. Tyler has school off, but not clinicals. Nice how that works out, huh?

Kacie and Jake C. said...

Glad you got to go do something fun. That's the perks you get for living in Ohio I guess. I am jealous and can't wait to see you guys!

Rhoten Family said...

Karlie,

Had I known you were coming I would have made you stop in at our home for lunch or dinner. Plus you could have crashed here. We live like 15 minutes from the falls. You have to love dental school. My little girl loves to check our teeth too. Glad you had a great trip. If you come back this way let me know.
Andrea