Jason has been working for Burke, Inc. in Cincinnati but decided to return to Brigham Young University to get a Masters of Business Administration. He was awarded a full tuition scholarship and will be studying there for the next two years. Jason, his wife Julie, and their children Ethan and Lydia moved from Hebron, Kentucky, to Springville, Utah. Julie's parents accompanied them on the trip which included the 26 foot moving truck and their two automobiles. Jason drove the truck, Grandpa drove Jason's car, and Julie drove their car with Grandma and the children. They loaded the truck in Hebron on August 1 and finished unloading the truck in Springville on Monday, August 12. They had a memorable trip across America stopping to visit places of special interest and spending time with family members.
Julie and Jason packed the moving truck with the help of many ward members and friend on August 1, to move from Hebron, Kentucky, to Springville, Utah.
Ethan and Lydia in front of their home.
We took a drive around the area to give Lydia a nap.
The nearby Ohio River.
Packed and ready
Lydia
Ethan
Packed. Lydia got gum in her very long hair a few days before so it was cut into this cute style.
Crossing the Ohio River into Indiana.
The Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois.
Ethan standing on the shoe of the statue of Lincoln.
Our family with the Lincolns in the Lincoln Museum.
Grandpa started teaching Ethan how to play checkers and build with Lincoln logs.
A very memorable part for me was the Civil War in four minutes--1 second for each week which showed what was happening, where, and how many were killed on each side.
First view of the Mississippi River.
We stayed three nights in Keokuk, Iowa.
Julie and Jason attended a session at the Nauvoo Temple and were the witness couple.
Ethan was chosen to go on stage to help with the Primary sing-a-long.
In the Women's Garden.
Lydia loved the toddler in this statue.
Nauvoo Visitors' Center. We saw two live presentations here.
Lunch
The ox cart ride. Oxen move slowly so the missionary walked beside us and as she explained about oxen. She also remembered Ethan by name in the evening.
The wagon is the actual size of the pioneer wagon. It certainly seemed very small compared to the 26 foot moving truck.
Julie and Jason by the Nauvoo Temple.
Waiting for the pageant.
Trying out the handcarts.
The carriage ride drawn by horses was very interesting as we learned lots of pioneer stories.
Ethan pet the horses.
The music of the 66 talented music missionaries was heavenly. They work hard with as many as four different performances a day.
The pioneer learning center was fascinating.
Peter's Place and RV Park was a interesting place for dinner. They served the meal on real places with metal utensils. Their ice cream was delicious.
Sunset on the Mississippi was a delightful variety show with the the music and the senior missionaries.
The landing dock at the base of Parley's Street and the Mississippi River.
Getting ready for the Nauvoo Pageant with seats on the 4th row. Lydia took a nap.
On the stairs leading up the the second floor of the Carthage Jail where Joseph and Hyrum were martyred.
We enjoyed visiting some of the restored homes in Nauvoo..
Even the plates are authentic, having been pieced together.
Sheep are being added to Nauvoo because they were common at that time period.
This is a mouse trap.
Lydia got her hands stamped at the Nauvoo Post Office.
Lydia and Ethan at the Mississippi River.
Ethan celebrated his 6th birthday.
The magnetic Magformers make wonderful movable creations.
Keokuk has an excellent park for all abilities.
The Winter Quarters Temple is on the hill above the visitors' center.
Trying out the ships' sleeping quarters.
Winter Quarters Temple showing stained glass windows.
Lydia loved playing with the pioneer dolls.
The trampoline is always fun.
Jason, Julie, Ethan, and Lydia at the pool
Milly
Mordecai and Emily
Jason
Julie and Desi
The pool
Mike's house. He is going to have it painted again soon.
Lydia and Milly--three-year-olds
Playing in the basement
Playing cards
Mike
Mordecai
Ivy
Ruby
Ethan
Milly
Lydia
Ivy, Lydia, and Milly sharing pretend ice cream and cake with everyone.
Lydia was in heaven in their play kitchen
Milly--notice her beautiful blonde hair and dark eye lashes, common among all her sisters.
Desi
Mike's beautiful girls--
They stayed the night in Utah with Julie's parents then spent the weekend with Jason's parents in Nevada because they couldn't get into their apartment until August 10.
The new Springville duplex.
Mission accomplished--the truck is unloaded
Julie, with her parents. Ethan and Lydia were with Jason's parents in Nevada for a few days special visit while they did some unpacking and organizing.
View from their back yard.
View of their back yard. They have the lower story of the house and the outside garage.
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