Kirtland...

Because we live so close to Kirtland we took the opportunity to visit again with my in-laws. We stopped first at our Churches visitor center where we watched a video on Kirtland. I have so much appreciation for the early saints and their sacrifices and I am ever grateful for the time that we live and the conveniences we enjoy today. My testimony of Joseph Smith grew and my gratitude for being a member of Jesus' true church was strengthened. We took a tour of the Newel K. Whitney store and got to feel of the sweet spirit that was there.

School of the Prophets.

Brooklyn loved touching the wool

Ethan and Brooklyn loved running back and forth looking out the windows.

I always enjoy listening to how the people lived back then. Things as simple as how mail was delivered or how their shoes were made are so different from today.

In the red school house there was an international display of Nativity sets from all over the world. They were very unique and beautiful at the same time. It affirms to me that we, as a people, all over the world, believe that Jesus was born in a lowly stable and that he is indeed the Christ and worthy of our love and attention. So beautiful!

I enjoyed this one from Japan. It was made from recycled newspaper that was rolled up.

This one from Kenya was made from dried bark. Very neat.

We visited the cemetery that is located next to the Kirtland Temple. We also toured the Temple again.