Hill Cumorrah Pageant

That evening after swimming in the hotel we headed over to the pageant. The special effects were great, but right after Samual the Lamanite--it started to rain. They held the show for ten minutes--and the rain stopped, but the thunder and lightening continued so they called the show. We were a little disapponted but at least we know how the story ends. We hope to one day be part of the cast as a family. The Badger's headed back to the city early the next morning to make it back in time for church. Thanks so much David, Jana, and Breyton for letting us invade your space, we had a great time!

Palmyra

We went to the Sacred Grove in Palmyra New York. Here is the Temple in the background. Trevin noticed a senior missionary couple with the last name of Semadeni. Turned out they were Matt Semadeni's parents--Kari Karren's husband-and Kari was there with her family for their daughter's baptism--so we saw them along with Sister and Brother Karren. Sometimes the world is so small.

Central Park

Trevin took Bridger and Paige over to Central park while Jana and I took the 2-year olds and Brinley to the Metropolitan Museum of Art--also a donation museum. We viewed Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and other famous works of art. Bridger thought this person was a statue and was a little freaked out when it started to move after he touched it.

Staten Island Ferry

We enjoyed a New York City sunset on the Ferry. This is the free way to view the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the harbor. We love free.

Day #2 New York City

Wednesday we braved the crowds to visit the Bronx Zoo on donation day---you make a donation instead of paying the admission price. We enjoyed looking at lots and lots of people--and a few animals.

New York City

Monday night we arrived in New York City. David and Jana's apartment was actually much larger than I imagined--and the sleeping accomodations for our large family exceeded expectations. We hit some of the major attractions of the city--Jana was our gracious host guiding us from the apartment to the bus to the subway and then to the Museum of Natural History on day 1 of our visit. We enjoyed exploring the exhibits. Afterwards we headed to central park and then back to the Badger's for dinner.

Swimming Lessons

Bridger did a great job jumping off the platform at the end of swimming lessons.

Lake Michigan

We finally got some warm weather and decided to go to Kemell Beach to enjoy the day.

Soccer

Paige and Brinley both played soccer this past spring. Brinley's team took first place this year and she came in second place for the most goals scored.

Activity Days

Here is Brinley with Summer and Storm on one of our activity day activities.

Michigan City Zoo

I was able to go with Paige to the Zoo in Michigan City. We had a great time.