VACATION: Nauvoo

We actually got to go to Nauvoo twice on our vacation. The first time was on Friday night to see the new Nauvoo Pageant. Opinion - it was just different than 'our' pageant, in some ways better, and in some ways not better.

The best better part was that they had wonderful pre-show activities. Lots of bagpipes. (I never imagined that many LDS folks actually played bagpipe!!)

This is a puppet show.

Mini-Nauvoo photo op.

Free bees

Kiddie crafts.

And of course - the show.

Our achievement: Miriam watched it on our laps.

On Monday morning we travelled there again with Jared and Reva to see the Smith family get sealed in the Nauvoo Temple.

Nana played babysitter. It was so fun showing a new generation all the fun things in Nauvoo!

We saw great big oxen and watched them get yoked.

We rode in the wagon that they pulled.

Don't be too jealous. We were so early that Solei was the only kid in the blacksmith shop and got both a ring AND the horse shoe.
We saw a fabulous sculpture show on exhibit at the Visitor's Center around this statue.

Finally, we went to get a cookie at the bakery and while there the Brass Band played! They were excellent.
Best of all, we saw the Smith's come out of the Temple. They made me cry they looked so sweet.

Lots of picture taking, so we took some too.