Skip to main content

Road Trip Continued: Nauvoo

I'm finally getting around to updating the blog...it's only been about a month since our trip, not bad.  Things are pretty crazy/hectic around here since we sold our house, well technically we are only in escrow, but hopefully it's sold.  We received an update, the day we left for Nauvoo that we had an offer on our house (that's 3 days from the date we went "live").  So we did some negotiating etc., while exploring the historic Nauvoo.  

Day One: First Stop-Blacksmith & Ferrier and Wainwright (wagon maker).



Learning about how covered wagons were made and loaded.  I would enlighten you all on some interesting facts, but I can't remember any at this point.  Maybe someone can comment a bit of info. they learned and remember :). 


Sidenote: In case your wondering about the name tag, the demonstrators were all servings missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (visit mormon.org or lds.org for more information...or message me). 

Thank goodness for all the helpful cousins. :)
Everyone received a "Prairie Diamond", aka a nail made into a ring. 

Examining her ring, before dropping it (unnoticed by her parents, who then panicked that she may have eaten it-she didn't. We found it.)

Demonstrating how to make a horseshoe.  Everyone also received a small, handmade horseshoe!

Ian, the soon-to-be-birthday boy, received THE horseshoe made in front of us.  A very special moment.  He never failed to remind any of the teachers/demonstrators that his birthday was within a few days...for the remainder of the trip. Can't say I blame him. 




Next stop...

Here we learned about the long process that was involved in making a single brick.  Every family also received a brick!  


On to Rope Making: 


Brent is demonstrating how to twist the several strands together to form a strong rope. We also all received a rope. 

"I'm bored, mom."

They are prepared for such an occasion-they had toys available for the little ones! :)

She's excited about the dolls, in case that wasn't obvious.



"What is this & why did you make me sit on it"

...after learning it was supposed to be a lamb.

"Bye for now!"

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mothers and Daughters

Just a warning, I am standing on my 'soapbox', so turn back now if you don't want to hear my rant of the day. I have strong opinions, so read at your own risk. :) I just watched this video, Mothers and Daughters , and had to share it. I watched a very disturbing episode of Oprah yesterday (the DVR recorded another episode for some reason). I won't go in to details, but despite all of the discussion I was very upset and surprised by the actions of the mother. She was basically the opposite of what a mother should reflect. She offered no love, support, encouragement and in this particular situation protection for any of her children. I particularly like how Elder Ballard mentions what expectations we as women are presented with today. Pointing out how, women are often made to look silly, and objectified. Our roles, that we are divinely given, are continually undermined . Women seek guidance on how we should look, what we should wear etc. from people that really do...
5 comments
Read more

What's Fabric?

David's Bridal Highly Educated & Well Informed Employee: Thank you for calling DB. How can I help you? Me: Hi, yes I'm trying to order several yards of fabric. DBHE&WIE: I'm sorry, what? I don't understand you? Me: I'm trying to order some fabric. DBHE&WIF: order what? Me: Fabric. F-A-B-R-I-C (yes, I spelled it out for her just mistakenly thinking this would in some way make the communicating proces easier). DBHE&WIE: I don't know what that is. Me: (stunned, but I'm used to working with stupid people on the phone...here's my attempt to 'dumb it down') the stuff the clothes are made of--cotton, taffeta..? DBHE&WIE: Oh! Oh, I don't know...let me transfer you to alterations. Long story short: alterations first language was NOT English. She transferred me back... Hung up--called another location. They're going to call me back tomorrow to let me know. ps Tanlee-you owe me.
6 comments
Read more

9 Months and Counting...

Where have the past 9 months gone??  I keep looking through her pictures/videos from the day she was born and the next weeks that followed...I can't believe how big she's getting.   She is so fun and full of personality.  She has always been an "easy" baby: she's slept through the night since about 3 months, usually follows a (rough) nap schedule , eats all the fruits and veggies that we send her way, she's healthy and generally a happy baby.  Oh, and she's about a 100 on the cuteness scale from 1-10.  She's not afraid to speak her mind; she's VERY vocal.  She is very curious and adventurous; she's crawling, and climbing and standing (unassisted-for a few seconds at least)...this girl doesn't miss a thing!  Every time we have a check-up the Dr. just laughs at how active and curious and vocal she is and says something to the effect of, "she's going to be  fun ."  ...bringing a whole new meaning to the word fun... I can't ...
5 comments
Read more