Nauvoo

It was Minn Education week last weekend so we took a little road trip to see some Pioneer Church Sites!


Trip to Nauvoo...


(a little out of order) Taking a ride in a cart pulled by Oxen

We ran into a family friend - the Sandstroms while we were there. They were in Jeff's ward where he grew up. It was fun to see them again!

On the way to Nauvoo, Illinois we stopped in Iowa City to see where the Handcarts left for their trek west.

Then we made it to Nauvoo and visited the Smith Family Cemetery

Jocelyn and Ellie loved their Pioneer Bonnets

In front of Hyrum, Joseph and Emma Smith's graves

Caden trying to pose like his big sisters

The next day we visited many of the restored homes and shops.

In front of the Blacksmith shop - showing off our new "Nail" Rings

One of the homes seller door where they kept their perishables

Jocelyn helping making rope just like the Pioneers

Now with a little help from Daddy and Caden

Ellie helping spin the wheel. A family event to make rope!

Then we went to Carthage Jail where the prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum were killed.

with Joseph and Hyrum statue at Carthage Jail

the Boys

The Nauvoo Temple

the kids running races

Jocelyn took this picture of Jeff and I. ( she did a pretty good job) We each took turns doing a session.- which was great! It is such a beautiful temple inside and out.

Caden walking "The trail of Hope"

How the covered wagons got across the river

Jocelyn with Brigham Young and Joseph Smith

At the Nauvoo visitors Center
We had a great time in Nauvoo learning about the early Saints' families, homes, challenges and hardships. It was such a testimony builder of Joseph Smith and what an amazing man and prophet of God that he was.