It’s about a three hour drive from where we live. The church owns 400 acres of forest there and built the camp ground referred to as "Camp Joseph." Sharon, Vermont is celebrated in the church because it is the birthplace of the prophet Joseph Smith (in 1805).
There is a beautiful monument to Joseph Smith and a visitor’s center where you learn all about him. The atmosphere was so calm and relaxing. We all had a blast and Ammon enjoyed playing with the other kids.
Ammon infront of the "Ammon" cabin 
"Hmmm... I think I'm starting to catch on. Let me move a few of these chips around."
I think that they had to restart their game a few times -- thanks to Ammon. They were very understanding though. He was quite eager to participate.
Pictures with his buddies...
Taking a stroll with Ethan 
Funny faces...____________________________
When I told Ammon that we were camping this weekend his response was, “and we’ll eat white food.” I wasn’t sure what he meant by that, but he quickly explained, “Mom, white food is called marshmallows.” He doesn’t quite pronounce it correctly, but I was a little shocked that he put these two together. When I told Nathan about it, he said that he had told him a bedtime story about a daddy and little boy that went camping. The daddy and little boy visit new places each night at bedtime.
The roasting begins...
and finally enjoying the fruits of his labor!
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We visited the “White River.” The water was wonderful, and we enjoyed rock climbing. Ammon found a few crab fish too.
Daddy & Ammon 
Ammon loved the water! 
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While in Vermont, we visited the “Sugarbush Farm.” They had a small petting zoo for the kids. They also make maple syrup and cheese there. When you walk through the door, they offer samples and explain how there products are made. There was also a beautiful view of the Vermont mountains.
Sugarbush Farm
Ammon petting the goat
Sugarbush Farm 
Ammon petting the goat 
Samples of jams, meats, and various spreads... Yum, Yum!!
Ammon & Uncle Collin 
Picking black berries with Uncle Collin
Daddy & Ammon beside the Joseph Smith Statue 
Ammon poses infront of the fireplace
Uncle Collin soaking in the Vermont sun
Collin in front of the Joseph Smith Monument 
Family Photo In the Visitor's Center we heard the amazing story of how this monument came to be here are the highlights:
381/2 feet tall (one foot for every Year of Joseph Smith's life)
One of the largest solid pieces of polished granite in the world
Took 33 days, oxen and 22 horses to move the granite 5 1/2 miles
Shaft: 40 tons
Base: 60 tons
Dedicated: December 23, 1905
2 comments:
We will be calling you when we make our way up that way next summer for some good Ideas of places to go. You have seen alot of neat places lateley. So much fun!
What a fun place! We'll be contacting you guys too if we head over that way since you guys really have done some fun things! How are you feeling by the way?
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