The Smith Family Home; built by Alvin...

We had our own private tour of everything Palmyra today; what a beautiful time of the year to go and meander in the Sacred Grove and reflect on all we have been blessed with because of one young man's prayer so many years ago...

Bay of Fundy

Looking out over the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada... This was on the way home; I must have been thinking of Raspberry Cordial and Lyme Rickey soda, donairs, fabulous new friends and memories to last a lifetime...

Florida National Cemetery

October 28th found Logan, Kali, Rowan, Merrick, Mom, Billy, Jessica and me surrounding my Dad's gravesite for the first time. Billy said a family prayer and then Logan dedicated it. We walked through rows and rows of headstones looking for ones that contained Moroni. Things finally seemed settled for me.

The Belles of the Ball

My nephew, Billy and long time girlfriend, Jessica were sealed in the Orlando temple on October 26 just a month after they had both returned from their missions. The reception was held the following evening with Rowan and Merrick each playing the role of flower girl. They played their parts to the max; distributing bubbles and CD souvenirs on cue. They particularly enjoyed dancing with their Dad...