While we were in the visitor center they blocked off the road to this parking lot for the fireworks show they were putting on a little later. Since we were already there we ended up with the "best seat in the house" our own van. They had the city band there playing patriotic music and they even handed out free popsicles. It started out innocently enough.
Until this happened...
The fireworks show was amazing. We were so close that the debris was falling all around us. It made for a slight contact issue for me but an incredible fireworks show. The boys loved it.On Monday we headed north to visit Adam-ondi-Ahman. We weren't expecting much because we had heard there isn't much there but we loved it. When we arrived we were the only ones there. It had just finished raining lightly and everything was so green and peaceful. We have especially enjoyed learning more about the significance of these church sites that are so close to us.
The pictures don't do it justice. 
We are offering to be tour guides to anyone who is interested Ü
After Adam-ondi-Ahman we went to Liberty to visit Liberty Jail. They have rebuilt a replica of the jail with some of the wood and stones from the original jail and have a nice presentation. We struggled a little here because Owen started coming down with a cough (which ended up being croup) so we had a hard time getting the full experience.
It was a very memorable holiday weekend and we are so grateful to be having the opportunity to really learn more about our church history.
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Looks like a really fun weekend! I remember going to those sites with my family when I was younger. They're pretty neat. I'm sorry to hear Owen was sick. I hope he got better quickly.
Wow, Melis, that is so cool! That's awesome to live so close to those places. One of these days we need to get out there and see them ourselves and we can have a visit. :)
Sounds and looks like you had fun.I didn't realize you were so close to Liberty. That is super cool. Sorry about Owen, that is lousy. I hope he is feeling better.
Oh I love those sites! Adam-ondi-Ahoman is my all time favorite. It is so peaceful and beautiful. The spirit is especially strong there.
Hope you had an amazing birthday too!
OH my, Owen is getting so big! Love that popsicle picture! Looks like you guys got a van too....did you go with the Sienna? I love reading up on your happenings...that's awesome you guys are close to those historical sites. I hope we can take a trip to see them someday!
OH my, Owen is getting so big! Love that popsicle picture! Looks like you guys got a van too....did you go with the Sienna? I love reading up on your happenings...that's awesome you guys are close to those historical sites. I hope we can take a trip to see them someday!
That is awesome that you guys live so close to all those places! I'm glad to hear that you had an awesome fourth, it certianly blew ours out of the water! And that picture of Owen covered in popcicle is pretty awesome.
Melissa, how cool to live so close to such awesome sites! I love the picture of Owen eating a popsicle. :) It looks like life is treating you fine. I'm so glad. Love to you and the family. :)
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