We arrived in New York on Neal's birthday. His treat was apple pie. 
Daniel was excited to show Grandpa that he is learning to ride a bike. 
Anna has vision therapy and is learning to reach for the ball to turn her music on. 
Neal was released is bishop of the Olean Ward on Sunday, July 10, 2011. This is his bishopric. The new bishop is Ron DuPont, the man on Neal's right side. 
Katrina, Anna, Neal, and Anna on the day of Anna's blessing. After Neal blessed Anna, he was released then both Katrina and Neal shared their testimonies. Daniel talked in Primary and Katrina directed the music.
Our FHE included a trip to the park. 
Neal got a duplicate copy of the certificate of adoption on Monday afternoon so Anna was sealed in the Palmyra Temple on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.
In this close up notice the stained glass windows reflecting the design of the Sacred Grove. John, Kathryn Ann, Katrina holding Anna, Neal with his hand on Daniel's shoulder. Daniel was able to witness the sealing and also to see the youth doing baptisms for the dead.
Anna, Katrina, Neal, and Daniel.
Anna, Katrina, and Neal on their special day.
We saw the Hill Cumorah Pageant Tuesday evening. It was the first time Katrina and Neal had seen it since they took Daniel when he was a tiny baby. It was a wonderful experience. Daniel was really attentive to everything about it and commented, "Some parts made me feel like crying."
We flew to Kansas City on Wednesday to visit Melody and Brandon. A very fun stop was the Steamboat Arabia Museum. A fully loaded steamboat sunk in 1856 and wasn't discovered until 1988 when it was unearthed. They have cleaned many of the artifact and it is fascinating to see what they had back then, including rubber boots! It was the Wal-mart of the time.
Their home is delightful! We love their painting and new sofa.
This is the new Kansas City Temple which is in their ward boundaries. It will be finished and dedicated the spring of 2012.
We went to a session at the St. Louis Temple. Brandon and Melody were the witness couple.
Brandon and Melody in front of the Gateway Arch by the Mississippi River.
We also went to the Westward Movement Museum which is as large as a football field but completely underground under the grass under the Arch.
John, Brandon and Melody are sitting on the steps looking at the Mississippi River with the Arch in the background.
Saturday, we went to the St. Louis Zoo. It is a huge place. We touched stingrays, watched a sea lion show, and enjoyed all kinds of animals from anteathers to penguins.
It was fun to watch a "teenage" elephant go down to the river/waterfall.
We had a great tour of Kansas City. Most of all we loved spending time with Brandon and Melody. They are both very busy with their work and with church. Melody teaches Primary or the teenage SS classes most weeks. Brandon had a 6:00 AM meeting Sunday morning and after all of his regular Sunday ward clerk duties still had four more hours to go with two hours on the road and two hours of meetings. He continues to play the piano and organ beautifully!
Anna, Katrina, Neal, and Daniel.
Anna, Katrina, and Neal on their special day. 
We saw the Hill Cumorah Pageant Tuesday evening. It was the first time Katrina and Neal had seen it since they took Daniel when he was a tiny baby. It was a wonderful experience. Daniel was really attentive to everything about it and commented, "Some parts made me feel like crying."
We flew to Kansas City on Wednesday to visit Melody and Brandon. A very fun stop was the Steamboat Arabia Museum. A fully loaded steamboat sunk in 1856 and wasn't discovered until 1988 when it was unearthed. They have cleaned many of the artifact and it is fascinating to see what they had back then, including rubber boots! It was the Wal-mart of the time.
Their home is delightful! We love their painting and new sofa.
This is the new Kansas City Temple which is in their ward boundaries. It will be finished and dedicated the spring of 2012.
We went to a session at the St. Louis Temple. Brandon and Melody were the witness couple. 
Brandon and Melody in front of the Gateway Arch by the Mississippi River.
We also went to the Westward Movement Museum which is as large as a football field but completely underground under the grass under the Arch. 
John, Brandon and Melody are sitting on the steps looking at the Mississippi River with the Arch in the background. 
Saturday, we went to the St. Louis Zoo. It is a huge place. We touched stingrays, watched a sea lion show, and enjoyed all kinds of animals from anteathers to penguins. 
It was fun to watch a "teenage" elephant go down to the river/waterfall. 
We had a great tour of Kansas City. Most of all we loved spending time with Brandon and Melody. They are both very busy with their work and with church. Melody teaches Primary or the teenage SS classes most weeks. Brandon had a 6:00 AM meeting Sunday morning and after all of his regular Sunday ward clerk duties still had four more hours to go with two hours on the road and two hours of meetings. He continues to play the piano and organ beautifully!Mark, Grant, and James picked us up at the airport and Kristilyn had our house cool with dinner on the table when we arrived home. The baby girls are doing well and it would be all right if they came now but every day they stay inside is a good day! A special thanks to everyone who made our entire trip so memorable. We appreciate your efforts very much!!
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