Maple Grove

When our Maple Grove Branch was organized President Pence came up with the idea to plant an actual Maple Grove that would grow along with us. We didn't get it done before he was released, but he still came through with his plan. A few of us from our branch went to his house where he had prepared some land to plant the Maple trees. He showed us what to do and we went to work. Even the kids were able to help. Our family planted 4 trees tonight, one for each of us.

Elise was a really big helper because she loves to play in the dirt...Cole quickly deserted us to play on the "tractor"

After the planting we had a huge bonfire to get warm. We roasted hot dogs and ate them in the Pence's cute barn.

We had such a fun night. It was neat to be a part of such a special project and to be able to do it as a family. Hopefully we can watch this maple grove grow, and be able to come visit in the future and remember our amazing time here in Iowa with our branch. Thanks President Pence!