Remembering the Mormon Pioneers- our heritage

July 24, 1847 was a day of celebration for the Mormon Pioneers as they
arrived in the Salt Lake valley, after a long and difficult covered wagon/hand cart journey across Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. They had endured great hardships and suffered many losses. Some even gave their lives. They may have left behind most of their possessions,
but they came west with dreams and promises of a better life-
a life of freedom and peace.

We are proud of our ancestors who made the journey and honor them at this time.
Utahn's celebrate with parades, rodeos, family gatherings, fire works, and other celebrations to
honor their sacrifices and courage.

Here is a picture of our family pioneers.
(Liz and Robbie- who went on a pioneer trek youth conference a few years ago.)

Liz represented Margaret Ann Griffiths and Robbie took on the role of Jonathan Clegg, actual pioneer relatives who experienced the hardships of coming in a hand cart company.

The trek was quite an experience for Liz and Robbie- blisters, hot sun, sand in their eyes.
They even got in on a terrible wind storm that destroyed their tents.

Living in this beautiful valley, it is hard to imagine arriving here when there were few trees
and nothing else.
Now it is a beautiful place.

We have a lot to be grateful for!