We decided for Memorial day that we would go to "This is the Place" monument. Since the weather did not agree with us today we shifted gears and went to the Beehive House instead. We took the tour and then we went to The Joseph Smith Memorial Building. I thought maybe the kids might be to young to go but they seemed to really enjoy it.
After we gave Nana a call and went to see her. She told us stories of living in the Beehive House. It was really neat for the kids to learn about their Great Great Great Grandparents. I remember when my Nana took me on a tour of the Beehive house. I was able to go in rooms that no ones gets to anymore. She even took me up in the Beehive. I wish that my kids could have had that same experience. I guess I should just be grateful that they got to see their ancestors house at all.
It was really neat to hear the stories that Nana told. She is such a good story teller. The kids loved it. I think it helps connect them to the ones who have gone on before. Even though the weather didn't cooperate with us I think it turned out wonderful.
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How fun that the kids got to explore the Beehive House. I'm glad your weekend turned out well and I can't wait to see the new family pictures!
I love that you are so lucky to have such an amazing history for your kids...I love learning about my family and the houses they lived in! What an amazing place to be able to claim!
How neat. I love the beehive house. I'm glad to know that the kids weren't too young and enjoyed it. I'll have to take my kids there.
What a perfect thing to do on Memorial Day! I can't believe your Nana actually LIVED in the Beehive House. How neat. I loved the pictures! How do you get the writing onto all of your pictures? Do you print them out that way? Well, I love them.
Britt
What a fun idea! I miss living so close to so many neat things--
Nana really is a good story teller, isn't she! How fun that you and your kids got to go hang out with her for a bit after your visit to the Beehive House. So special! And I remember the time she took all the girl cousins on a special tour when we were younger...such wonderful memories!
Hey that sounds like soooooo much fun. I am glad that you guys got to do something in the crummy weather. Did you get a chance to see the flowers at temple square???? Totally beautiful.
How Neat!! I didn't know you were related to famous people! That is the absolute perfect thing to do on Memorial Day.
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What a good idea. We just sat inside all day and did nothing it was boring. So I can't believe how much JJ looks like Jeron, it is crazy! How old is Elsie now? I love the bath pictures I defiantly miss having a tiny little baby girl.
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