Saturday, May 28, 2011

Is This the Place?

Yes, yes it is.  We went to This is the Place Monument for the first time ever today.  I'd always been under the impression that it was only a place to go sit in old churches (or buildings)  and learn about Mormon history (don't get me wrong, I am not dissing it for that reason, it just didn't sound like something that I personally wanted to spend an afternoon doing.)  Then, I learned that there are trains, ponies, baby animals, and much, much more.  I had a 2/1 coupon, so we went.  It was fun, and Isaac loved it.  It's amazing that they transported some of those old homes/buildings from rural Utah towns to this monument, and recreated old downtown SLC. 
A few highlights from our visit:





This Pony's name is Misty.  When Isaac got off, he said "thanks for the ride, Misty!" Pretty cute.

3 comments:

Hilary said...

Heck, I'm Mormon and I avoided it for years 'cause I thought it sounded boring :-) Turns out . . . so much fun! My kids really love it. We only go like once a year, but my kids love the petting zoo and the pony rides and riding the 'train' around the place. Love the pictures . . . Isaac's such a cutie!

Angie said...

I've never been there. Looks like fun though.

Border Collie Lipstick said...

The little lambs are so cute. It is adorable that he thanked "Misty" for the ride. What good manners :)