It was a little complicated explaining to the kids why we could go inside THIS temple, but none of the others and why it was different. It was also a little confusing to them to listen to some of the things on the tour given by the guides of the Community of Christ church, but I was able to explain things after we left a little better.
We tried to take a picture of us in front of the temple, but it was on a timer on the park bench and I was being attacked by a spider, so this was the best we got.
After the temple we went over to the LDS Historical Kirtland part of the city, where the Newel K. Whitney store, the mill and some other buildings were located.
We had a lot of fun, although I think Lily was a little bored ;). After we finished in Kirtland we went and got delicious ice cream at this shop near our house. Little did we know it's somewhat of a local legend here. And it did NOT disappoint! If anyone cares to visit us (hint, hint) we will take you there!! :) All in all it was a great day and I was so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn so much more about this area before visiting.
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How neat to see those things! Tyler and I have been talking of going to the church history sites. If we do we will have to meet up in Kirckland and definatley come to the ice cream shop.
so fun, ok if we ever make it that way we want ice cream!! love ya!!
ps what is your address there?
So glad to hear that you are unpacked & getting settled! Kirtland is definitely on our to-do list so maybe that would be a good place to meet up with you guys! Or we love coming up to Amish country which is pretty close to you guys too... we need to get together!
I think the reason church history is sometimes hard to get into is because it seems so far from us, but when you are able to visit some of the places that are part of the stories we hear about, it becomes real. That is so neat you have had that chance.
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