Nauvoo

We made it! We are now here in Utah! The kids were great . . . I was tired of the car.

Yesterday we spent the day in Nauvoo, Illinos. We met my dad in the morning and went around with him and Cathy. We went to Joseph Smith's home, his grave site, a brick yard, a black smith's shop and the Nauvoo Temple. It was interesting visiting the Joseph Smith house. That property is owned by the Community of Christ. They did a really good presentation, but you couldn't feel the spirit there at all. It was quite a contrast from the Carthage Jail. It lead into a good discussion on recognizing the spirit.

After Nauvoo we drove, and drove, and drove. Poor pioneers. Mike was wondering how many times they tried to convince Brigham Young that this was a good enough place.

Grandpa Millburn & Preston

Mike & Preston
Preston at Joseph Smith's house
Preston
Maysen & Stockton racing the bears.
Stockton was SO FAST at this!
Maysen & Jorja
Jorja

Maysen, Stephanie, Jorja & Mike

Stockton took this picture of us . . .

My sunglasses look very authentic

Stockton loved the Jacob's ladder

Maysen

Stockton, Grandpa & Maysen

Preston ~ at the brickyard
We went from the brickyard to blacksmith shop. Mason to Smith.