One of the great things about living in Kansas is that we are so close to many church history sites. Last week we met up with Scott's oldest brother and his family in beautiful Nauvoo.
The Nauvoo Temple- Built as accurately to the original as possible. The out side is 98% accurate. It was beautiful but unfortunately closed for two weeks for cleaning. Darn the luck...I guess we will just have to go back one day Ü. I am pretty proud of my photog skills on this one.
A sun stone from the original temple.
Making thread from wool.
Leaning what life was like for the saints in Nauvoo. It made me feel like I have things fairly easy as a mom these days. This was one of the first demonstrations and notice how all the kids are sitting quietly and listening...I wish I could say that lasted.
Spinning rope.
The wagon ride was one of my favorite parts of the trip. It was cold and rainy but we wrapped up in warm quilts and rode through the woods and over a stream as these beautiful horses pulled the wagon and a missionary told us stories about old Nauvoo.
Blacksmith making a horseshoe. 
At this point Owen's attention span was maxed so we missed the boot shop and I let him do what he wanted for a little while. Look how happy he is.
Spencer and Asher are such cute little buddies. Every chance they got they would take off running into the nearest field chasing, tackling and playing football. Nice form son.
Mae and I in the upstairs room of the Red Brick Store.
We stayed in some great little log cabins which made the trip feel a little more authentic. Spencer thought the bunk beds were awesome and add some fun cousins and you've got kid heaven.
We sure loved spending a few days with these crazy kids.
Scrub down old school style. It was surprisingly comfortable, for me anyway. Scott may say otherwise.
We braved wind, rain, thunder and lightning in this little cabin.
The life of the early saints of the church is truly remarkable. They sacrificed so much because they knew the church was true and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. If that meant leaving their homes and comforts to serve a mission or cross the Mississippi in February to face the unknown west and suffering hardships that we will probably never understand they did it willingly. The last night as Scott was getting the boys ready for bed I walked the "trail of hope." It was foggy and I was alone but as I read the accounts of the pioneers and tried to imagine what they felt as they left this city that they loved I was in awe of the strength these saints possessed. I only hope that I endure my trials with as much faith as they did.
It was a wonderful vacation and I am so glad we got to spend it with the Nebraska Millers.
4 comments:
Looks like a fun trip. Maybe by the time Matt and I get out there, you will still be living close by... it could be loads of fun! I can't believe how big your boys are getting! They sure are cute.
I am so glad that you were able to go! Are those the cabins that I told you about? We loved them! Our trip to Nauvoo was life changing. We loved it so much...it looks like you did too!
What a fun vacation! That is on my list of "must do's". The cabin you stayed in looks fun too. And your hair is getting WAY long! Miss you all!
Awww, makes me want to go back NOW. How fun. Especially staying in a cabin. That's awesome!!
I'm so glad you got to experience so much of the Church Historical Sights. It really strengthens your testimony of the early Saints and everything they did for us. It's unbelievable, really. Thanks for sharing.
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