Palmyra

Now that we've finally moved into a place and I have access to my camera cord, I can update on the last happenings in New York!

The Mr. and I found some wonderful things in Palmyra. The lovely Palmyra New York Temple was absolutely beautiful to visit and we enjoyed the peaceful spirit that always accompanies the temples.

The Sacred Grove was another peaceful and beautiful place we were able to visit, as well as the Hill Cumorah. The Mr. and I also loved the Hill Cumorah Pageant; if you're ever in the area in July, make sure to stop by and see it - it's worth it! It was during this time of the summer we were able to run into my brother, who was visiting some of these very sights.

Mickey loves his Uncle B!! He was so excited to see him for the short time he could.

Cayuga Lake & Other Fun Things

One fine weekend we decided to venture to Cayuga Lake State Park to visit the beauties this park offers. Of course, the favorite activity was digging (go figure). We used what meager supplies we had and spent most of our time digging in the sand.

 As is the tendency with most boys, Mickey's favorite activity was to knock down ("timber") anything the Mr. built up. :)

 Mickey was so confused when the Mr. buried his feet in the sand. He kept staring down with a confused complexion.

 One cannot go to a beach without playing in the water at least some! Though unprepared, we waded in a short distance to play in the water. Initially, we didn't want to play in the water much because it was a cool day and we were worried the lake temperature would be quite cold. We were pleasantly surprised, however, when we found the water to be in the upper 60's (this lake is more shallow than the one closest to us so it warms up faster).

 Mickey quickly found the joys of throwing rocks into the water - it took a while to convince him to just drop them instead of throw them as the lifeguard on duty wasn't exactly happy with us throwing rocks.

 Aside from our state park adventures, we've also enjoyed:

1. Visits to the local library where Mickey almost always tells this giant teddy bear "Love you too" and gives him kisses.

 2. Making messes in the kitchen when I attempt to cook. Seriously, anything with dough usually ends up with flour all over the place. This picture was his 'innocent' smile after I had cleaned up his face, hair, chair, and the table.

 3. The playground with the firetruck! Rain or shine, this little boy loves this firetruck (and yes, this picture was taken immediately following a small rainstorm).

 4. Thunderstorms and rain showers! Mickey LOVES the thunder and thoroughly enjoys jumping in puddles during or after the rain.

All wet!

 5. The local video store (yes, they do still exist - Redbox hasn't taken over completely). The first time we went to burn off energy before bed (yes, he is in his PJs), and Mickey ran all over the store - around and around every row. We also absolutely MUST get a gumball everytime we go. Mickey is quite insistent that I give him a "money" so he can get a gumball (and then promptly shove the whole thing in his mouth and drool all over).

 6. Riding lawn mowers at Lowe's = pure happiness.

 7. Nightly pillow fights :)

 8. Pushing the stroller everywhere we go ("[Mickey] do it!").

 9. Watching construction just down the street. The best part was the demolition that occurred before the building of parking lot/building.

 10. Last, but definitely not least, celebrating the Mr.'s birthday! I made a questionnaire for family members to answer questions about him, then he had to guess what they would respond. For everyone he got right, he got a sticker for his face. For everyone he got wrong, he had to eat a Jolly Rancher chew. :)

 

(My apologies for a sideways video...again).

And thus has been our summer!