This has been a special week.  Wednesday we had a VIP tour with two people from SL Church Offices bringing 5 couples of BIG contributers to the historic sites.  They invited us to follow along so that was a special opportunity.  They shared some of the stories and history of the home and really didn't do a whole lot different than we do except they added some special things in the revelation room.  It truly was an informative and spiritual experience.  We truly enjoyed visiting with the people and being a part of this.  I guess we get tours like this once in a while so something to look forward to.  Another day we drove over to the Cuyahoga National Park and followed some of the Ohio-Erie Canal.  We were able to see some of the remnants of the locks, the canals and the tow paths so it was really interesting.   One lock is working and they use it for reinactments.  Of course it was not working now so will have to go back.  I'm posting pictures of some of it.

  

Canal Lock

Canal Water way
                                                            Tow Path




They said that three mules could pull boats for 8 hours as the man walked on the Tow Path leading them as the boats traveled through the canals and down the locks.  It really was a boon to the industry of the area until the railroad came and also the flood that destroyed most of the canals. We  also visited an active beaver pond but they must have all been napping cause we didn't see any but sure was a pretty area.
 
Today, Sunday we had a tour group call last night and wanted to be at the home today at 5.  Better than no notice at all.  We were prepared for them.  They didn't come until 5:30 and had a group of 65 YSA.  It was a good group and we were able to accomodate them.  Three other families came in during that time and we just tucked them in with the groups.  Then as we were leaving at 6:45 so the Packers could close up at 7, three cars pulled in and they had a tour of 17.  Late coming home!!!
It has rained lots this week but really hasn't bothered us as we haven't had to be out in it.  Everything sure is green and pretty however.