An Adventurous Week -- #18

A week filled with adventures is putting it mildly.  We spent Sunday through Thursday finishing an absolutely wonderful week at Rock Creek Hollow.  This was a week of time for contemplating our mission, the pioneers who gave so much to gather to the Salt Lake Valley, and even our own lives. We also greeted some special people, both LDS and non LDS who wanted to experience this place. Additionally we got to know some great missionaries that were there with us -- the Rogers from Michigan and the Shugarts from Saschatcheon, Canada. 

Our Home @ Rock Creek Hollow

Smart's & Roger's

Shugart's & Smart's

Another highlite at this site was the opportunity that Sister Smart experienced with Sister Rogers when they were able to actually hike to Rocky Ridge where her ancestor lost his life being a grave digger in the service of others. 

On Their Way to Rocky Ridge

As we said goodbye to Rock Creek Hollow we passed a sign for South Pass City.  We were aware that the pioneers had mentioned South Pass.  So we ventured into this quaint part of  the area, just a mile and a half off the main road

The Big City 

Main Building & Tourist Site foe Mine Tour

Another Old Mine & Pretty Scenery

It was time to hit the main road and start back to our home.  As we came down the canyon we were again awe struck with the Red Canyon.  The following picture just doesn't do justice to this beautiful part of the country.

Red Canyon

We got home Thursday evening, after shopping in Lander.  However it had been suggested that we move out of our trailer at Missionary Village/Ranch 66, so others could use it and move into our winter apartment at the homestead/Martin's Cove.  So, we unloaded our car at our new diggs but went back to the village and spent our last night there.

Friday we continued to move and spent the day also working in the office.  We also spent our first night in our new apartment. 

Saturday we woke up looking forward to seeing some if not all of Aaron's (Stagg) family.  We went to the house that connects to our apartment to get things ready for our guests.  We found that the house was already occupied.

House Guest in Elder Smart's Glove

Aaron and three of the kids is all that could make the flight.  We were glad to see them but sad that Audra and Carter could not make the flight.  We did all the usual things with them before they left on Sunday afternoon -- Alcova for ice cream, Fremont Canyon, Independence Rock, Martin's Cove hike, picnic at handcart parking, Church, Visitors' Center, Devil's Gate and probably more.

On looker @ Fremont Canyon

Tourists @ Fremont Canyon

Handcart Pioneers

Visitor Center Patrons

Devil's Gate

Devil's Gate

Tourists' Transportation

Statues of Rescuers & Tourists

We want you all to know that we love our mission and we love serving the Lord.  We are grateful for the protection and blessings that come your way because of our service.  We were blessed with a new granddaughter this week, grandchild #27.  Although she was a bit early and although there were some very serious moments for her mother, we are pleased to say that once again both mother and child and proud grandparents have been blessed.

  

Love and choice blessings to you all,

Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, Annie and Paul, Elder and Sister Smart