This summer I had the opportunity to go on a pioneer trek with our stake as a Ma. Rob wasn’t able to go because of work & I really missed him, but maybe in four years…
The stake photography team did an awesome job, and I give them full credit for all these photos- they turned out amazing.
My family- I was the Ma & Bishop Blaylock was the Pa
Crossing the Sweetwater
Braiding Kelly’s hair while it was still clean…
Wyoming had some incredible sunsets
Shawn & I packing the handcart
The Sweetwater – a little less frozen than when the pioneers crossed it…
My family setting up the tent – really just a tarp to sleep under
Breakfast Burritos – Our Dutch Oven meals were delicious!
Another beautiful Wyoming sky
Trekking along… bonnets are not flattering…
One of the rare flowers among all the grass..
This was what we saw most of the time…
My family moving along the trail
Putting on the breaks!! Downhills were just as hard as uphills sometimes since you couldn’t let the cart get away from you!
It was awesome to be walking the actual Mormon Trail- it helped me understand so much better what they actually went through for us. Pretty awesome stuff..
Wyoming should be famous for its grass… they don’t have anything else but grass! No trees, not many flowers… just grass & lots of ticks.
This blue herring was circling above us right before sacrament started. A huge rainstorm had just cleared and this beautiful bird was bringing in the blue sky for our meeting.
Littleton 6th Ward (I’m on the front right)
Square dancing was a lot more fun then I remember…
It got pretty dusty, but sure was great!
This gives you a good idea of the terrain, rugged and empty for as far as you can see…
Outside the cemetery they erected this monument in honor of the Second Rescue- where the temple work was performed for all those who never had a chance to do it.
A memorial for the 13 who died at Rock Creek from the Willie Hand Cart Company, and the two men who dug the 13’s graves and died the next morning from exposure.
More braiding… Mckaylynn kept saying ouch?!
Prepping dinner.. we’re starving!
Another beautiful WY sky
Sacrament in the amphitheater at Rock Creek Hollow
Me & Kelly – Ready to go home & shower
A prairie dog.. enjoying a green M&M
These guys were everywhere!
Our family… having fun!
What an incredible experience! It was a lot of hard work and pretty physically demanding. Being a Ma was challenging, but very rewarding. I loved my family & the great kids I got to know. I hope we get this opportunity again someday (with Rob next time) because it was awesome!
4 comments:
My Sister-in-law and brother-in-law went on trek as a ma and pa this summer too and they loved it! What a neat experience, I'm glad you had such a good time.
I can't imagine doing this! My brother in law does it too and it sounds so hard! I am spoiled, that's for sure. You are neat.
Jess, I am soooo jealous!!! I wish I could go on one! I feel so ripped off that they didn't do this while I was a "youth" and so I am hoping someday Mike and I can go as a Ma & Pa someday. Looks like you had a great time! :)
What a great experience (and those are beautiful photos!). We love Bishop Blaylock. Hope we get that opportunity some time.
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