This picture was taken during a beautiful winter snowfall. We walked through the grove and the Smith Farm. Although beautiful...we hope we are finished with the snow. It's been a long winter.
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Our site Director's Elder and Sister Lenker
The Lenker's have been our Director's, our neighbors, our friends. This is their 5th mission. They are wonderful dedicated missionaries and we will miss them!
Goodbye Whitmer Farm!
Last Day at the Peter White Farm and Visitor's Center
The Sunsets here in Fayette are so pretty.
Last Day at the Joseph Smith Farm
I love these Sister Missionaries!
Opening and Closing the Gate to the "Hill"
One of Glenn's responsibilities has been to unlock and lock the gate of the road to the top of the Hill Cumorah where the beautiful statue of Moroni has been since 1937.
Road to the top of the Hill Cumorah
Our apt. is just on the other side of this picture. We have a beautiful view of the fall trees from our dining room window. It's been fun to watch the season's change.
Palmyra Cemetery - A cool place to hang out?
This is a really picturesque Cemetery where many famous people of Palmyra are buried. This site is of E.B. Grandin, Publisher of the orginal 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon
Sail Boats on Lake Ontario at Sodus Pointe
Playing along the hil by Lake Ontario
The kids had to play football on this big grassy hill
Hiding Place for the Gold Plates
Under these original bricks lay the plates for a time, hidden from the enemy who wanted them, "only to get gain".
Father and Son Discussing Church History
Path leading to Hill Cumorah
Canadiagua Lake
Dad and Jason having "Gelato" while walking along the lake
Jason and Dad
Fence next to the Peter Whitmer Log Home in Fayette
Deer, squirrels, chipmuncks, and other little critters roam freely right outside our Apt. door.
Fall Sunset from Hill Cumorah
Fall Sunsets
This one taken from our apt. window
Another beautiful sunset atop the Hill Cumorah
They smell good, but how do they taste?
Sisters Chaston, Maughn and Christensen
Edible Flowers
Our faces tell you how much we liked them
Vegetables from the Smith Farm Garden
Grandin Building
Grandin Building - Book of Mormon Publication Site
Main Street in Palmyra
Sister's Smoot & Egan
Our "Site Trainers"
Watching the Parade
We watched the Parade in front of the Church Publication Site with some of the other sister missionaries!
Erie Canal
watching boats go through the Erie Canal is fasinating
Upper Room of Frame Home
This room is almost 100% original. It's amazing
Temple Session
Pearl was able to do some family names at the Palmyra Temple
The Sacred Grove
We watched Ty while Tyler and Valerie had some quiet time in the grove
The Palmyra Temple
The Temple as seen from the path between the Smith Log Home and Frame Home
Path to the Sacred Grove
The path from the Joseph Smith Frame home to the Sacred Grove is one of my favorite places to walk
Scriptures
The Book of Mormon and Bible testify of Jesus Christ
Joseph with newly printed copy of the Book of Mormon
Translating the Book of Mormon
"I saw a pillar of light"
Summer morning walk through the grove
The Grove - early spring
"May Apples" blanket the grove
Wild Turkey's
As we drive the 3 miles between the Smith Farm and the Hill Cumorah, we see these wild turkey's.
The Crooked Creek runs through the Smith Farm
This stream flows from the Hill Cumorah all the way to the Erie Canal behind Palmyra. Some baptisms were here.
Black Eyed Susan's
beautiful flowers adorn the Welcome Center
Monarch Butterfly
The Whitmer Farm has a Butterfly Bush which has been the home of many beautiful Monarch Butterflies
Pageant Traffic
It's just amazing how well the pageant traffic is directed.
BUS TOURS
We had bus loads of people come...but we were prepared!
Rain or Shine....the pageant goes on!
The only time Pageant is canceled is if there is lightning. It rained all day but stopped after the prayer was said.
First night of Pageant
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Fun with the Volunteers
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Brother Roylance and Travers w/ Elder Kukahiko
Beautiful Sunset
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After a day of rain....we had another beautiful sunset just before pageant began.
Sister's working at the HCVC during Pageant
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We have 8 sister's who work at 2 sites during the 2 weeks. These sisters served at the HCVC the 2nd week of pageant.
Family Home Evening "Dance" night
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The pageant isn't performed on Monday night, so after we locked the doors to the HCVC, the sister's and the volunteers had a dance in the resource room. It was really fun.
Family Home Evening Treats
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I rushed up to my apt. cut up some fruit, popped some corn and we had "healthy" treats!
Alvin's Tree
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This tree is over 185 years old. It was planted by the Smith Family near the frame home in memory of Alvin, their oldest son who died while the home was being built in 1923
Volunteers in Front of the Smith's Frame Home
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The upper room of the Frame Home
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The walls and some of the floor are the original work of the Smith Family
By the Smith Farm Apple Orchard
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Sacred Grove Tour w/ Volunteers
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We took 2 seperate groups of volunteers on an early morning walk through the Grove.
I worked with this Sister in the Information Booth 2 nights.
This sister's husband is from Price. His name is Terry Alger, My father taught him in school.
Cast Members
Their costumes are beautiful! They have a hugh group of women taking care of them.
More Cast Members
They go into the audience each night to mingle with the crowds of people
Faces of the Cast
Over 800 people including entire families, come for the 3 weeks of pageant. They have a great time and work so hard through the heat, humidity, mosquitoes, and rain!
The completed stage
We took a walk each day to see the progress of the stage, lighting and special effects put in place. It was amazing to watch!
The Work Crew
26 Young Men come 2 weeks before pageant to get the stage in place.
Happy 4th of July
These are a very patriotic people. Our day at Sodus Point we saw many flags flying in celebration
In the Sacred Grove
It was a beautiful Day to be in the Grove
Morning in the Sacred Grove
Flowers in the Grove
A Fisherman at Lake Canadaigua
Elder Kukahiko talking with a fisherman. No fish yet, but a lovely spot.
The Palmyra Temple
Bryan is Kim Smith's son and great great great grandson of Joseph Smith
Bryan has a beautiful voice that harmonizes so well with his mother's. He also has a wonderful testimony, and his likeness to his 3rd great grandfather, Joseph Smith, is remarkable. He has very blue eyes. He served a mission in Canada
Kimberly Jo Smith, Great great granddaughter of Joseph Smith
We loved her music, poetry and tetimony of her Great Great Grandfather, The Prophet Joseph Smith
Erie Canal
Trees, homes, bike trials and parks along the Canal
The Kukahiko's and Hamblin's
Canal Days at Fairport New York June 5, 2010
Inside the Print Shop at the Grandin Publishing Building
Elder Kukahiko is demonstrating the printing process of the Book of Mormon.
Elder & Sister Kukahiko with LeGran and Talei
We took the "Akana's" through the Joseph Smith Farm and into the Sacred Grove.
Oakland, (Harmony) Pennsylvania
We visited the cemetary and saw the graves of Alvin, Joseph and Emma's 1st born son, and her parents, Isaac and Elizabeth Hale
New Life on the Lake
A Family of Swans
Lake Homes
Lake Ontario, Sodus Point
Sodus Point Homes
These homes are along Lake Ontario
Upper Falls
If you look through the trees you will see these beautiful Falls.
Letchworth Park
Glenn and I had such a great day with the other missionaries at such a beautiful site.
My Mother's Day Roses
A Big Box arrived while working at the Hill Cumorah Visitor's Center. Everyone gathered around to watch me open the box. They decorated the Visitor's Center all day!
Home to Woodpeckers
We often hear these birds loudly pecking away. The Grove is full of wonderful sounds!
May Apples
These plants get little buds and flowers on them that the squirrels and racoons eat. They look like umbrellas and are in patches throughout the grove.
Kim and Pete at the beautiful Martin Harris Home
This home was rebuilt to look just like the one that Martin Harris lived in. It is just a short distance from downtown Palmyra. 2 Missionary couples live here so the home is not open for tours.
Kim, Pete, Elder/Sister Kukahiko at the Hill Cumorah Monument
It was great to take our morning walks up to the HIll Cumorah
Beautiful End to a Beautiful Day
The Sunsets are beautiful. We took this picture right from our apartment window.
Zone Conference Temple Session
After our meeting in the Sacred Grove we had lunch at the Palmyra Stake Center and then attended a special Temple Session.
Elder Kukahiko riding one of the motoroized carts.
These carts are used for those who cannot do a walking tour of the Joseph Smith Farm. Elder Kukahiko does NOT need the use of it...(not yet anyway) He is bringing it to someone who does need it.
Sister Kukahiko studying outside the Welcome Center
Ah....Spring is here!
Missionaries, Easter Morning
Easter Sunrise at Hill Cumorah
Some of the missionaries hiked up to the top of HIll Cumorah to watch the sunrise on Easter Sunday. We sang "He is Risen" and had a prayer. Great morning!
Spring is Coming....yeh!
Daffodils in the Sacred Grove
Sister Shakespeare
This is one of my favorite Sisters and she is going home next week. She has been a leader in the mission. She lives in St. George
Sunset against the trees of the Hill Cumorah
One night while in our apt. the room just glowed from the sunset, and when I looked out the window the trees were bright orange. I ran out, took a bunch of pictures all the way up to the top of the hill.
Young Adults from Long Island New York
This group of young adults came to the Hill Cumorah Visitor's Center for the day. They were so much fun. Great group and from all around the world. I had to have a pictures taken with them.
Canandaigua Lake
This is one of the largest of the fingerlakes. We took a side trip one day looking for a "Pie" store we had heard about and we ended up at the end of this lake......no pie store to be found. Beautiful but long drive!
Elder and Sister Semadeni
These wonderful Sr. Missionaries have been such great friends to us. They have taught us so much. We had dinner for them the night before they left the mission to go home to Farmington, Utah. Elder Semadeni always called me "The Canyonlands Queen". He was from Moab area and because I was from Price, near the canyonlands....he gave me that name. He was really fun!
Missionaries at the "Grandin Building"
We love these sisters. We go with the 2 with the bikes every Friday night to teach Spanish people. We have alot of fun and some good inspirational moments. The other 2 are Sister's Shakespeare from St. George, and Sis. Tuitavake from California. I have taught with them and they are amazing too!
"Fritz" with Elder Kukahiko
This is Fritz. He joined the church 1 year ago and loves the Sister Missionaries. He plans to come to SLC to meet them at the Temple. He has come a long way and loves to visit the Book of Mormon Publishing Site often.
Sleep Over with Sisters Arnellano and Doucette
These 2 sisters slept over at our apartment so they could attend the temple early the next day.
Sisters Ahokava, Patterson, Doucette and Arellano
These sisters come for dinner every Wednesday night before our weekly Site Meeting at the HCVC
Sister Kukahiko and Sister Silva
Sister Silva from Brazil. She is getting ready to depart the mission. We have really grown to love this sweet beautiful sister.
Spanish Speaking Missionaries
Sunday, Feb. 14th, Valentine's Day these missionaries came to the HCVC and we helped them host their Spanish investigators . We all had a great time. Glenn has had some great opportunities to use his Spanish while serving here.
Facilities Maintenance Missionaries
Sister's Huffaker and Parkerson Are the most hard working and talented sisters. They take care of all the missionary apartments. They clean up, clear out and make everything so nice. We first met them at the Statue of Mroni on top of the HIll Cumorah, planting flowers. They do it all!
Elder Wilson
Valentine made for the sisters. This was on Valentine's Day where we had 17 Spanish Saints and investigators come to the HCVC for a tour.
Elder McKee
This Elder is from Birmingham, England. Love his accent. He reminds me of Jason. He's a good Elder
Dinner with the Sister's
Each Wednesday we have these 2 sets of Sisters for dinner before our Site meeting. Sister's Ahokava, Patterson, Silva and Doucetts
Sister's Stone (singing) Sister Ward (piano
These sister's are so talented and performed at one of our Site meetings. Every week we have wonderful music presented!
Site Secretary 's Sister Denison and Sister Kukahiko
Sister Denison is leaving March 1st, and Sister Kukahiko will take over these duties. I'm a little nervous!
Another favorite
"Lazarus Come Forth"
In The Garden
One of our favorite statues
Welcome Elder and Sister Lenker
Elder Lenker has a great sense of humor.
Elder and Sister Weston
Farewell Party
Farewell to our Site Director's, Elder and Sister Weston
Sister's Lee and Shakespear give the Weston's a book that we all signed as they finish their service. They were truly remarkable leaders. So much knowledge about these sites. We will miss them!
The Call Center
Sister Patterson and Sister Ahokava are calling referrals. The sisters have to spend so much time here every week. They do a great job.
Watching BYU Basketball
Yes.....we senior missionaries get to watch all the BYU games. We gather in the large theater of the HCVC and watch football and basketball. Yes, we do have our fun here too.
Grandin Publication Building
I am demonstrating the "inking" process next to the Patented Press at the publication site. This new press was acquired just in time to help in publishing the first 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon.
Lunch at 5 Guys. Sisters with their new companions
Elder and Sister Hamblin were the other missionary couple that helped drive the sisters to their transfers, so we all went to lunch afterward. These sisters are so wonderful
Transfer Day with new Companions
Time to get on the bus or in your car with your new companion and head to your new area. President Hemingway has his back toward the camera
Sister Winterton and Sister Kukahiko
This was one of my favorite sisters. Her mission had come to an end, and I was sorry to see her go. She was a great missionary and helped me so much.
The ASL (American Sign Language) Elders
These Elders are well known to us since they serve in our ward. We have many deaf members, and It is so interesting for to watch them all sign talks and the hymns. They are a great bunch.
Mission Transfer Day
We took the Sister's into Rochester for their transfers. There was a lot of energy at the church that day. All the missionaries were so excited to see who their new companions would be.
The Dining Room
Eastman Mansion
The Billiards Room
Happy New Year!
Elder Semadeni is in front. He lives next to our apt. and knows this area very well. Sometimes we walk with him early in the morning through the grove and he has all kinds of things to tell us. He calls me the "canyon lands queen"...I guess because he is from Monticello area and relates that to me being from Price. Great guy!
Family from Chilie, South America
This wonderful family came to see the sites and spend time with their son and daughter in law who are currently living in India. Because Glenn served his mission in Chilie, he loved visiting with them and speaking spanish. The have 2 homes and invited us to come to stay with them. Our next trip after our mission??
Christmas Day Dinner
The girl in red is an investigator. We took her through the Joseph Smith Farm Tour. We had 2 other sets of missionaries along with our mentor couple, Elder and Sister Denison. It was a fun night.
Elder Kukahiko with Elder Denison
Mele Kalikimaka "Merry Christmas" duet
Mele Kalikimaka
Glenn sang and I danced the hula at our Christmas morning Brunch with the other missionaries
Opening our gifts on Christmas Morning
Simple but meaningful gifts, cards and notes from our dear family and friends
Early morning snowfall in the Grove
It was so peaceful and still, not even cold on this particular day.
Entering the Temple
We usually go to a temple sesion on Saturday morning.
The Palmyra Temple
Looking down on the Joseph Smith Farm
Lucy Mack Smith's modern kitchen
This stone sink was the latest. It has a pipe that drains the water to the outside.
The Frame Home
Joseph hid the plates beneath the bricks in this fireplace
Elder's Kukahiko and Hamblin
Roof of Grandin Publishing House
On top of the Grandin
We climbed out onto the roof and we look like chubby missionaries due to the fact that we were holding on for dear life to the peak of the roof line
Amish Farmer
These simple people still plow their fields with a team of mules
Senaca Lake
This is one of the 6 lakes in the fingerlakes area
Resource Room at Hill Cumorah Visitor's Center
Currently this room has an exhibit of bronze statues of the Savior depicting his healings.
Christus in the Hill Cumorah Visitor's Center
Grandin Office
This is the original office of E.B. Grandin. Jospeh Smith met with him often in discussing the publishing effort.
Grandin Publishing Building
The first 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon were printed here in Palmyra in 1829
White Deer! Not Albino!
These deer are often seen near the Whitmer Farm in Fayette County
Peter Whitmer Home - Fayette, New York
Church was organized here on April 6, 1830
Path between Log and Frame Home
Joseph Smith Farm 1820-28
Sacred Grove in early November 09
Smith Farm & Log House
Inside the Welcome Center
MTC World Map
MTC Senior Missionaries
Open House
Wonderful Family
Elder and Sister Kukahiko
Pre Mission: Sept. 2009
Opening Our Call
August 26th 2009
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