Book of Mormons

May 21 Happy Birthday Emily
Had lunch in Pendleton and made it to Twin Falls by dinner. Stayed in Twin Falls.
May 22
Had lunch in Salt Lake City and spent the rest of the day touring Temple Square. Joseph Smith founded the Mormon religion after he had a vision from God. He also discovered a gold tablet that was left by an angel. He translated this into the book of Mormons.


Joseph Smith and one of his 33 wives. Mormons believe that you are married for eternity. (lucky Ruth)

Only Mormons can enter the temple.

Getting a religion lecture in the Tabernacle.

Choir practice



The Beehive house where Brigham Young lived. He was the second prophet who moved the Mormons to Utah and also the first governor.
May 23
We are now in Zion, which is a mountain in Israel. The colored mountains are compressed layers of sand formed millions of years ago and eroded by water. The color is from iron.