THE STOP!

We made ONE stop.

Well, let me clarify ONE sightseeing stop

on our cross country moving adventure.

Not THREE or FOUR like we planned

Just ONE!
But we did still take 6 days to travel,
try to figure that one out. ;)

The reasons why our trip was NOTHING like

we wanted or planned is quite frankly too crazy and

too long and too disappointing to share at this time.

However, for now I will focus on the

the ONE thing we  really wanted to do and luckily we did.

NAUVOO, IL and Carthage Jail.

The Nauvoo Temple. It was breathtaking to see in person.

The Smith Family cemetery

The rocking horse that John Taylor built for his son.
And later risked his life to go retrieve for his heartbroken son
after the saints were forcedto leave Nauvoo and head west.
I have always loved this story and to see the real horse was quite moving for me.

Playing with pioneer toys and games was a real highlight for my kids.
Even though the temperature was incredibly hot and miserable.

I impressed quite a few, especially Cam with my balance and coordination in being able to
walk and stay upright on the stilts.

Took a moment to capture some great sunlight and rustic barns to get some photos of the boys.
Well, the two willing anyways.

Carthage jail:
The window Joseph Smith fell from after being shot multiple times.

Notice Cal's  blanky and plug...
he was starting to
 feel the effects of the move and it was
about to take its toll on him.
DON"T JUDGE! :)

The door leading into the cell that the mob shot through
and eventually broke into killing
Joseph and Hyrum Smith.

Outside the jail and under the window that Joseph Smith fell from.

Poor Kinga we about literally almost killed her this move with the heat.

Sister Wendel was one of our favorite Sister Missionaries who served in our
ward in Rapid City for 6 months and then returned to her Nauvoo Mission.
She was our tour guide at Carthage Jail. It was a real treat to witness once again her
amazing spirit and strong testimony.

Brothers Joseph and Hyrum
and Brothers Mack, Creed and Callan.