We went early to get seats and enjoyed a picnic, meeting the cast, and exploring while we waited for it to begin.
Starting a couple of hours before the show begins the cast comes out into the audience to mingle. It was so fun to see everyone in their costumes and find out where they are from. The people in the cast are from all over the country. When my mom was at BYU she went out for one summer and was one of the cast members in the pageant. I'd love to take my family (when the kids get older) and participate. We've known a couple of families who have done that and they said it was an amazing experience.
I think this picture is so funny. Daniel was fascinated by all of the cast members in their costumes but did NOT want to take a picture with them. So I snapped this picture while the guys were still standing behind him.
Nora thought they were great.
He was Mormon.
Yeah... it's about to start!The processional didn't start until way after Daniel's bed time and I was afraid he would be too sleepy to enjoy it - but it really kept his attention and he loved it! Nora stayed awake for the very beginning. When the processional and music started she giggled and clapped and then she fell asleep for the rest.
It was so good!
Daniel's favorite part was Nephi building the boat and the part when Christ appears to the people in the Americas.
The next day we toured all the historical sites. This is the field behind Joseph Smith's house at the edge of the Sacred Grove.
Joseph Smith's log home. There is such an amazing spirit here.
The home the Smith's built later.
Field behind his house.
In the Sacred Grove: Being there is just amazing.
At the top of Hill Cumorah
At the top of Hill Cumorah
Taking in the view.
The Whitmer Home in Fayette: where the church was organized.
In the visitors center in Fayette there is this amazing sculpture of Peter, James, and John ordaining Joseph. I just love it. I love the way John is patting Joseph on the back as if he's saying - I know it's a lot to have on your shoulders - but you're not alone.
Nora at the Whitmer farm.
It was so good!Daniel's favorite part was Nephi building the boat and the part when Christ appears to the people in the Americas.
The next day we toured all the historical sites. This is the field behind Joseph Smith's house at the edge of the Sacred Grove.
Joseph Smith's log home. There is such an amazing spirit here.
The home the Smith's built later.
Field behind his house.In the Sacred Grove: Being there is just amazing.
At the top of Hill Cumorah
At the top of Hill Cumorah
Taking in the view.The Whitmer Home in Fayette: where the church was organized.
In the visitors center in Fayette there is this amazing sculpture of Peter, James, and John ordaining Joseph. I just love it. I love the way John is patting Joseph on the back as if he's saying - I know it's a lot to have on your shoulders - but you're not alone.
Nora at the Whitmer farm.
6 comments:
I love Nora's old man jammies. They remind me of an old miner panning for gold. She's adorable.
we went to see the pageant Friday and Saturday nights. We loved it too. Looks like you guys had a great time.
We hope to get our girls up there soon. Looks like you had a blast.
Thanks again for that yummy drink. It was great to see you, if even for a minute.
we stayed at a place in Lake George, NY called King Phillips. It is right around the corner from the six flags up there.
Last time we went it rained on us. It looks like you had such a great time!
So sad that we didn't know you were coming. We live about 1 hour away. Brad volunteered 2 days, but we didn't make it this year. Next year let us know- we'd love to see you!
(~Eliza Damstedt)
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