The Byron Clan

The Byron Clan

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Valentine's in Nauvoo

For Valentine's weekend we went to Nauvoo, which is probably one of my most favorite places. Chad had never been before so it was fun showing him around! Here's what we did:

Stayed at a cute little B & B




Took a freezing cold Conestoga wagon ride...




Did a session at the temple


Got our brick at the Brick Yard


Visited the Smith Family Cemetery (resting places of Joseph, Hyrum, Emma, Joseph Sr., and Lucy Mack)


Stood at the part of the Mississippi where the pioneers crossed


Made our own rope at the Family Living Center



Shared a delicious dinner (and dessert) at The Mercantile


Visited Carthage (Joseph fell to his death out of the top right window after being shot)
That was our trip! We had such a good time and enjoyed the much needed break from our busy schedules. If anyone wants to come visit, we're only 5 hours away and we'd love to go back! =)

5 comments:

Lckevan said...

Looks like so much fun...I sure do miss you!

You need to come visit!

You're the best!

Katie Lewis said...

I miss you guys. Please let us know if you ever visit. Or if you find a great job for Bryan there so we can go live near you guys.

Anonymous said...

That is such an awesome vacation! You guys are so adventurous! If we ever make it out there we should definitely meet up. I really miss you guys!

Justin and Coralie said...

I haven't been there since I was a kid! I would love to go back...

It looks like such a fun trip! :)

Bart said...

Doesn't look like Nauvoo gets a lot of February 14th visitors. So you had it all to yourselves, which is what Valentine's Day is all about, anyway. Great photos.