I realize that my blog has been like a ghost town lately, So I decided to update with some pictures from our Trip to Nauvoo to visit Sister Gibson (MOM). Chad, and I were lucky enough to go with Chad's mom! It was an amazing trip!
We arrived in Nauvoo just after the sunset, and were able to get some awesome photos of the temple. We were able to do a session in the Temple the next day. It was such a sweet experience to be in the Temple again with both of our mom's for the first time since our wedding! The last time I was in the Nauvoo Temple was just 10 days before Dad died, so it was a good experience to visit again in happier times and feel close to him.
Mom was able to get a day off and spent it with us. She even gave us a personal tour of carthage jail.
We went on an awesome carriage ride through the hills and fields of Nauvoo, it was so green and beautiful!
Mom was able to make an appearance in the production that she runs and directs! Talk about renaissance woman! It was a really well done and fun show. We were so proud of how wonderful mom is doing running the show!
Mom at her stomping grounds, the rebuilt cultural/masonic hall, where the shows are preformed.
One of the original Sun-stones from original Temple.
Being pregnant visiting Nauvoo, was a bit tiring and the weather was HOT one day and Freezing the next. But as I saw all the small baby and childs items it made me so grateful that I am going to be having my baby in a hospital with pain medication, instead of on a wooden bed or on the plains. As hard as it seems to raise a baby back then some of the pioneer inventions for babies seem quite genius!
Chad and Ellen making rope!
Ellen enjoying the last of the lilacs!
Mom working behind the scenes of the show!
The great folks we stayed with were also talented actors and singers! We were so grateful to be able to stay right in the heart of Nauvoo near Mom and all the sights!
Mom cheering on her 'favorite' cast!
Chad LOVED the print shop! right up his graphic design alley!
Hand carved rocking horse that Wilford Woodroof made for his son, and traveled back 3 days across the plains to bring it to his son when he was sad that it was left behind! I know that Chad would do the same things for our baby!
We have been married now for 3 awesome years!! We love going back to the temple as often as we can, and are happy to be welcoming our little GIRL in 20 weeks (half way there)!
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Let's hope you mean 20 weeks, Ems! :)
Nauvoo looks beautiful, I really hope to visit someday.
hahhah YES! opps! typos are my kryptonite!
great pics!! it was lots of fun to visit Nauvoo with you! xoxo
So fun. I am glad you got to go again in happier times as you said. I am so excited to meet your little one - the first baby is so fun because you never know what will come of your genes and Chad's genes mixing. As you can see Rich's genes dominate in our household but who knows maybe yours will look like you!! I hope the next 20 weeks go by fast and all will be well. Being pregnant is a sacrifice in a sense but it is also a miracle - with a wonderful gift at the end of your hard work!!
So fun! I want to visit Nauvoo one of these days.
that looks like an amazing trip! So glad you got to go! You are looking so cute pregnant lady! :)
That sounds like such an amazing trip!!! I've been to Palmyra and Kirkland, but Nauvoo seems to be like so much fun and have so much history as well! I hope I can go there someday. Also, I think it's so rad that your mom gets to serve a mission there. Dream job! :)
Wow Em, Love the post!! Amazing pictures! You're so talented! Looks like Nauvoo was a hoot! Rendezvous- still going strong-- Love it!!! We are so excited for your little girl. Wow- only 20 weeks, it will go so fast! We miss you guys!
Great photos em! I hear you about the miserable weather and pregnancy. Those women were some tough mamas.
Emily! Looks like is was an awesome trip. How exciting that you are having a girl! How is the pregnancy going? I hope you are feeling well and glad that you are halfway there ("Woah! Livin' on a prayer!"--couldn't resist). Remember those little white converse you gave Miles when he was a baby?? I put them on Charlie today for the first time. I love them! Have you had a baby shower, or will you be having one soon? I should just send you a message on fb or something...
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