Spring Break in Nauvoo

We welcomed Spring break coming around. 2 quarters down for Grant, one to go! We spent half of our Spring Break in Nauvoo, IL. It was mine and Jackson's first time visiting, and it was such a special, fun trip. Jackson now loves Nauvoo and he was so excited to go to all the sights and learn about the Mormon Saints. He especially loved the Nauvoo Temple. He was so thrilled every time he saw it.
It was still a bit chilly, but it made for a not-so-busy tourist time, so we got to see everything we wanted to. We also visited Carthage Jail on our last day, which was a very special, spiritual experience.

Grant and I also got to go inside the temple. What a beautiful temple! It is now one of our favorites.

A few of the pictures show us in a huge bathtub-- we actually got upgraded from our regular hotel room to a suite. Jackson couldn't believe his eyes when he saw we had nearly a pool in our hotel room! It made for some fun evenings to say the least. I'm so happy we live only 4 hours from Nauvoo, and I can't wait to go back to see the pageant, and maybe do some camping!

Wagon Ride

This is the plot of land where Grant's ancestor, Edwin D. Woolley lived when the Mormon Saints were here.

Red Brick Store and an exhausted Jackson

Jackson is pretty good at spotting Joseph Smith now.

Hotel bath tub

Carthage Jail, where Joseph Smith was killed

Trail of Hope

Jackson learned how to make a rope!

Jackson thought the hotel room was one of the awesomest places on earth.

This is where the Saints crossed! And on to Salt Lake City, Utah.