Kansas City Here We Come!

Dan had his October Break on Monday, so we decided to take a trip to Kansas City with some friends. We left Saturday morning and went to the Legends outlets in Kansas City, Kansas. After a few hours of shoping and a few bags to show for it we headed to Overland, Kansas to our hotel. We had a hard time finding a room in Kansas City, Missouri because it was Octobeer fest and their was a marathon going on. After checking in we went to a local restraunt recommended by our good friend Travis, who served his mission there. Strouds was suppose to have the best fried chicken around. It sure had the wait to show for it. When we got there the wait was an hour and 50 minutes. We opted for takeout and ate in the Cabin next door to the restraunt. The food was great. The meal came with chicken, potatoes, green beans, and yummy cinnamon rolls. We had to roll ourselves back to the hotel. Sunday we took a trip to Independence to see some church history sites. We went to the Church Visitors Center. We were lucky to catch the Dead Sea Scrolls while they were they. It was amazing to see how they found the scrolls, then how they were able to translate them and the history behind them. We were also able to learn more about the early Saints and their lives in Independence. I am so greatful that we are able to be here in the Midwest and learn more about the Church's history. I have decided to start reading a few books about the Saint's treck to Salt Lake and the trails they endured. After feeling the Spirit in the Visitors Center we decided to go next door to the RLDS church's new temple. They have actually recently changed their name to the Community of Christ. From the pictures you can see the interesting design of their temple. They designed it after the sea shell. The temple was very interesting and so was the tour. We learned that the church recently allowed the women members hold the priesthood and they use the cross throughout their church. It seems like the similarities between the two are becoming less and less. The man who took us through the tour was nice, but the Spirit was not present. I am so grateful for the Spirit that I feel when I enter any of our church's sites. After seeing the spiral temple we went to the best BBQ place in town, Arthur Bryant's. It was the best pulled pork I have tasted. The portions were huge. I had a whole takeout of pork left when I was done eating. If you are ever in Kansas City you have to try Arthur Bryant's. Thanks for the recommendations Travis, we even posted some pictures just for you. YUMMY!