so instead some of us headed over to the 10 minute oxen ride, which suited us much better. we didn't think our boys sit would sit for a long ride that morning.
since we were the only ones there that morning, the missionaries let us take a picture by the oxen. they encouraged us to hold their horns, and even though i was liiiiiiiiiitle nervous, i did it. and here is me in all my make-up-less wonder. like i said, i didn't get out the door fast enough.
after that quick stop we headed back to the temple to walk the kids around the temple grounds. thomas and erin's stroller came in handy here. i strapped tanner in and we were able to walk quietly around the temple, much to tanner's dismay.
we also went back to pioneer past times for a bit to let the kids play and to do a little playing ourselves.
i don't think the pioneer look suits me. i'm grateful i live on the earth during this time.
and lastly we stopped for a picnic lunch at the park while we listened to the nauvoo brass band play. this was very entertaining and perfect for the kids. they encouraged you to get up and dance, so the kids did.
when i finally decided to pull out my camera for a picture, they were done playing, so this was my one and only shot of the brass band.
nauvoo was an awesome trip. of course, there were some downsides to the trip. one of them being that tyler couldn't come. it would have been so fun to have him there, and i know he would love nauvoo. and two, it was too short. i wish i could have spent more time with my family. next time we plan a reunion we'll have to plan at least a week.
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