Nauvoo

I went to check on Adelaide during her nap and she looked so cute all covered in pink. I love her.

We went to Nauvoo for a quick weekend trip and we enjoyed being together as a family. We stopped at a state park and enjoyed a hike together. I'll have to get the pictures from Aaron's phone. 

Adelaide was happy to finally be out of the carseat and stretch out on our king size bed at the hotel. 

The kids immediately asked if they could watch some TV. 

Even though we swim so much at our neighborhood pool, it's always exciting to swim at the hotel pool. 

Saturday morning our first stop was Carthage Jail. I love that we're studying in the Doctrine and Covenants this year and we wanted to show our kids all the church history that took place in Nauvoo and Carthage. 

I cried as I thought about Joseph and Hyrum Smith being killed at this jail. How grateful I am for the sacrifices of so many of the saints to bring forth the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Nauvoo was filled with so many great experiences... 

riding the ox cart

exploring the Visitor's Center,

riding on a carriage ride,

touring the Main Street Trades which included the Scovil Bakery, Stoddard Tin Shop and Browning Gunsmith, 

playing pioneer games at the children's station, 

and taking a tour all about Latter-day Saints who donated hours of work to build the temple including William and Esther Gheen (an architect), William and Caroline Weeks (a bishop) and Edward and Ann Hunter (a farmer). 

 

The tours were spirit-filled and uplifting. With so much tension and confusion in the world right now, it was just what I needed to be reminded that as we rely on the Lord like the pioneers did, we can make it through anything. 

We're so grateful to live so close to lots of church history!