Wray Reunion 2012: Part II

Monday morning, we woke up early and headed down to the Smith Farm/Sacred Grove in Palmyra.  Again, it was great to be in these sacred places.  We first went on a tour then went into the Sacred Grove.  I didn't take very many pictures and the ones that I did take with just with my point and shoot.

Here is the Smith home.  This is where they Smith family lived when Joseph received the First Vision:

Vince, Paxton and Josh inside the Smith home:

The Wray kids.  This is the room where Angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith.

The Palmyra Temple.  It's beautiful!  President Hinckley requested a few trees to be removed in order to have this beautiful scene.

Little Miss Reese...I just love this picture of her

The whole gang outside of the barn  (compliments of Becca)

We then headed into the Sacred Grove.  What a sweet spirit.  In this grove of trees is where Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith.

While we were in the Sacred Grove, we took family pictures (hence the all white shirts and blue jeans).  These last two pictures are compliments of Becca as well.  She did a great job with them!

After a quick picnic in the Sacred Grove, we all packed up and headed to Niagara Falls.  I have been here three times in my life now and for some reason, it is one of my favorite places.  I love the park there and of course the falls are just stunning.   It's just a fun place to be.  Next time I go, I would love to have a passport and go to the Canadian side.

Here is the beautiful state park:

The Falls with Canada in the distance

McKenzi...I'm so glad she was able to come.  We were both really excited to meet her and are so glad that we were able to meet her BEFORE the wedding.  Living so far away, there are just too many in-laws that we haven't met until the actual wedding.  We love McKenzi and know she is just perfect for Chase!

If you can't tell, I LOVE the American flag.  There is just something so beautiful and sacred about it.  Any time we are out and about and I see a flag, I just HAVE to take a picture.

We got to go on the Maid of the Mist.  It's always a blast and we always get way more wet than I expect.  Here is Josh on our ride to the falls:

Jill just having a good time.  I love this huge smile on her face :)

Andrew, Vince and Paige

Paige:

This is Josh on the way back from the falls...just a little more wet :)

The gorgeous falls:

Josh, myself and Paige

From the observation deck.  The famous Horseshoe Falls are there in the far back...You can get a good picture of them from the American side.

Taylor and Josh waiting for everyone in the park:

We had a great time at the falls and for it being Memorial Day, it was not very crowded.  It was the perfect day to go.  The weather was beautiful and there weren't a ton of people.  We had a great time.  After we packed up, we headed back to Cleveland and spent the rest of the week around the area.  More to come soon...