Ben & Jen & Babes

I don't know why- but I've stalled to post. I think I am trying to use time to pack, so can't justify blogging when I should do something else. Oh well. Here is the next day of our trip. There were just so many pics to post- all would tell the whole story but that would take more time than my little heart desires. So here we go. We started out at the Visitor's Center so the kids could release some wiggles. Here is one of the original suns that was on the temple. I don't know how it was preserved, but amazing. How'd they do this back in the day..??

Then we went on a wagon around Historic Nauvoo. That was a good part of the day.

The kids were tired from little sleep the day before so they fell asleep and we got to enjoy the narration of Nauvoo. This is a picture from Parley Street- or the Trail of Hope. Still can't believe the mormons were kicked out in the cold and left having faith there would be a place for them to go. The temple is in the background, a sad sight to leave and walk away from. So much hard work was put into the building of that Temple.
A Barge to cross the Mississippi..
The park for kids to learn Pioneer games. Ready to play after the nap..



Oh- not just the kids. Who do you think won?? Pete or Ben....hummm, tough call.
In the Smith Cemetery..

After we were done wandering for the day and all the shops were closed we took a walk down the trail.. There were quotes from different people all along, this is one Ben really liked. It was amazing that people could walk away from all they had to no where.

I don't know how they did it. We could not keep these kids under control for the short walk to the River.

Playing in the Mississippi, the end of the Trail of Hope, Trail of Tears...



Our night pics...

They sure had an amazing view over the River though..

The last place we visited was Carthage Jail. The missionaries give a tour and insight on the events that occurred there.

Don't really know how to close... I was glad to have the opportunity to visit and know a little more about the circumstances, and what the Pioneers of the Church went through. So much was sacrificed for so many. I wonder if we would be able to do that now...