When Brandon applied for the optometry residency, we were both fully aware that we would only be in New York for 1 year. Well, that year came and went (FAST) and now it is time for our family to move once again. The United States Army decided that we were moving to Fort Irwin, California. When Brandon's fellow servicemen heard that we were being stationed at Fort Irwin, the common response was, "I'm sorry." Regardless of other people's responses, our family is excited to start a new adventure. That new adventure started with the drive cross country from New York to California! Since the army was paying for the driving expenses, Brandon and I decided to take a family vacation along the way and see all the LDS church history sites! We said goodbye to our home in Cornwall, NY on July 3, 2010 with 2 cars, 1 baby, 2 dogs, and 2 guests (Brandon's sister, Sarah Dahl and family friend, Meghan Ramirez). The first day we spent in Palymara so that Sarah and Meghan could enjoy the sites there.
The second day, July 4, 2010 we stopped in Kirtland, Ohio. First we stopped at the Newel K Whitney Store and visitor center. This was probably my favorite site along the way (other than the Nauvoo temple)! It had been at least 15 years since I was last here and it had change a lot. From the visitor center, the tour takes you to the Newel K Whitney Store, the Whitney home, and then to a saw mill and ashery. The saw mill and ashery are replicas of what Newel K Whitney would have owned. It was very interesting and insightful!
One Tired Little Autumn!
Our family in front of the ashery
OF COURSE, I had to take more family photos by the saw mill and ashery because of the hundreds of beautiful wild sunflower! And OF COURSE, Brandon, Sarah, and Meghan had to roll their eyes at me.
(Left to Right): Sarah Dahl, Autumn and Brandon
After a nice picnic luch, we head over to see and tour the Kirtland Temple!
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Such sweet pictures!
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