The kids got out of school on Thursday and we packed them up and headed out early Friday morning.
As far as trips go, this wasn't too big of an undertaking. No need for massive, cumbersome activity kits. No numbered mystery treat bags opened every hour on the hour.
Just a handful of movies and the ipad.
It was just us and the open road. And a piddling turtle.
Angry, piddling turtle that needed me to save its life.
Your welcome, piddling turtle.
First stop was the Nauvoo store.
Bonnets were perused and purchased. Ethan settled on a killer pioneer hat that he can take on his upcoming Youth Conference trek. Mathew and chose ink and quill set. How much do you want to bet that I will soon have a big ink spot somewhere on my carpet?
We listened to a shoemaking demonstration that may or may have not have veered off into strange questionable church history territory.
And back to the hotel to engage in authentic pioneer games.
Morning brought the true joy of continental breakfast. Unlimited fruit loops? Yes, please!
Next stop is Aunt Anne and Uncle Roger's house. It was gorgeous and old and I was so jealous! I dream of fixing up one of these beautiful old homes with cellars and back staircases and screened in porches. In that dream I also possess all the skills to do that.
If you look carefully, there is a very brave squirrel playing hide and seek with the little girls. That little guy and the wiener dog ramp next door sealed the deal for the kids. Best house ever.
After a delicious lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs, potato salad and deviled eggs (my fave!), it was time to head out. I was so glad we came. It was great to see the kids connect with an older generation of their family.
We stopped over at the Nauvoo temple and took a couple photos. This one could work for our Christmas book! Score!
We went for dinner at the Hotel Nauvoo Historic Inn. It was (ahem.) expensive. But, on the other hand, it was so fun and the food was great and we enjoyed the atmosphere. I'd go again.
Everly sharing a few dance moves.
After dinner, we were excited to find if we showed our receipt, we could have a free carriage ride around Nauvoo.
Seemed like a great idea until the horse got spooked and started backing up. And backing up. and backing up to a point we realized we better start grabbing kids because the carriage was going to tip over.
That wasn't so relaxing.
Eventually the driver got him under control and we let out a few nervous giggles and finished the ride.
Back to the hotel for some sleep and a quick Cheerio breakfast before heading home.
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