Up the Hill

Outside our home is a small hill that we finally got around to exploring. It is as though we are walking through an old wooded forest. It is so quiet and peaceful out there and as we were hiking up we had to grab onto small trees and carry a walking stick in order to keep our stability. About 50 yards up we came across some stones that were set out in a circle (sort of like a fire pit) but there were two other sets of circles all next to each other.



There is a very old tree stump close by that looks like there might be some writing on it but then again, it may be really old moss that has long since disappeared. Anyway, using our imaginations we are trying to figure out if this might be the burial place for four of Joel Hills Johnson's siblings who died while they were living in Kirtland. These siblings would be Nancy, Seth, David and Susan.

The historic fiction novel series "A Banner Is Unfurled" has really given us a bit insight to the background of a family here in Kirtland and also, as I wrote in a previous blog, we are living in Joel Hills Johnson's home. It is fun to explore our surroundings and let our imaginations run at full speed. =o)



At the top of the hill, all of the sudden we came to a wooded ledge that dropped off abruptly. At the bottom is a small creek with some old tree bridges going across.

This and That

This past week has been a wet one! For a couple of days we have been slushing through the puddles doing tours. Last night just as we were taking a couple out, the heavens opened and poured. We only got about 10 feet out the door when they wanted to go back in. We ended up giving a picture tour that is set up for just such times. Not quite like the real thing but the pictures are great and the spirit can be felt.


Outside our house the water puddles up and seeps into the basement so the sump pump has to keep working along with the dehumidifier. Some of the older houses on site had to be pumped out because the water came in too fast. Sister Bell said she was having to go through 3" of water to get to her washer.


Speaking of humidity......Here is a comparison picture of some Ice Breakers I carry around in my pocket. Two days in my pocket and they start to dissolve. I have to figure out a way to keep them more dry.....perhaps a plastic bag will help. =o)




Today we had some interesting ways of transportation. The site was very busy being the day before the 4th of July. We looked out in the parking lot and here was a really old blue bus that had been converted. They drove all the way out from Utah! Then this really neat racing limo drove up with some more visitors. Even the driver was decked out in his racing uniform!




A few times now we have looked out and have seen a deer in our yard! They are so pretty and fun to watch.