So here you go, an update. We just got back from Nauvoo.......two months ago. Actually for me I'd say that's pretty good. I still haven't posted Lake Powell pictures from last September (and I'm thinking those are just going to have to lay where they lie until this year's trip because I have no idea where the pics are).
So for my dad's parents' 50th wedding anniversary he decided to take them and his children and spouses (minus Will on the mission) to Nauvoo to see the sites. It was quite an adventure:
So we started the trip out with a relaxing day at the ball park. Good old Wrigley Field, home of the Cubbies...... Well it was kind of relaxing except someone was in our seats....which was actually because there were a whole bunch of school kids in their seats.....who took up a whole lot of seats that weren't theirs to begin with. Oh well, I guess I can't complain. I wouldn't want to be responsible for twenty-something kids in a huge city like Chicago.
But hey, at least Michael J. Fox was there to lead us in the singing of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch.
And we got some super good eatin' Chi-cago style. We were starving! Even after the Chicago dog minus the Chicago toppings (for me anyway, but Mark loved the onions).
And I got to go to the game with my little-big sister Bree and her husband Mike.
Five hours later we had a run-in with the local KFC and a trucker who was looking for chicken. You'll have to talk to Mike and Mark about the details but basically we peeled away with about $200 worth of chicken but we only had to pay for two buckets (it pays to go at closing time).
My poor dad, who was funding the operation since there were no open restaurants in Nauvoo after 7:30, about had a heart attack when we walked in. He probably thought we'd break the bank on the first night there.
It was just some random bridge we found. Actually I think it had some historical significance but I was probably hungry for more chicken so I can't remember (if no one laughs at that joke I know at least Bree will. I guess you had to be there).
A great thing to do there is to take the wagon tours of Old Nauvoo. Be sure to take a jacket though because Nauvoo is not warm in April.
Thankfully they do let you borrow some nice quilts. Apparently Mark was on his own for this tour though because it doesn't look like I was ready to share.... Hmmm......
Oh come on Babe, we only went on two wagon rides! Just kidding. I'm not sure why he's making this face actually. Probably because I was taking too many pictures (I do that sometimes).
Another fun thing to do is check out the Family Living Center. You can do all sorts of things like watch this guy weave a rug....
Learn about how to make parent-friendly candles. This one is called a courting candle where you move the candle up for more time or down when it's time for your teenager's boyfriend to go home. As you can see, Mark is in good standing with my mom right now......
You can also make a rope.
And cut the rope when you're done --- but only if you follow the directions.
But they all know why you really decided to go to the Family Living Center when they told you about it on the Wagon Tour......
It's to eat the homemade bread. Who could pass up an invitation to "Sample homemade baked goods at the local bakery"?
Mark conducted a meeting at Joseph's Smith Red Brick Store.
But apparently my talk wasn't nearly as motivating.
But at least I can rock this old-school golf hat. OK I know that's not really what it's called but you get the idea.
The travel party - minus Grandma and Grandpa...... I'm not sure where they went?
And on to one of the many spiritual highlights. The temple is beautiful inside and out.
2 comments:
yay! You posted! I love all the pictures! I went to Navoo when they had the temple open house and it is so pretty. It looks like you guys had a wonderful trip :)
Wooo hooo an update from Aims! And what an update, that must have taken forever! Looks like a really fun trip! Will we see you this weekend at Brock's thing?
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