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{almost} Wordless Wednesday

the bridge from Iowa into Illinois across the Mississippi

learning how to make ash bread


fulfilling our scout requirements...making rope


playing the way the pioneer children played




learning to work like the children worked..."running water"

printing...this was so tedious! glad to not be a printer!

where the pioneers crossed the Mississippi, in February. it was frozen...

statue on the Mississippi of Brigham and Joseph... the Blacksmith

the Smith family Cemetery in Nauvoo:
 The Prophet's grave:

Mansion House:

look for this here:

3 friends are talking:

Anonymous,  June 5, 2008 at 3:33 PM  

Andrea, you have taken some beautiful pictures! The buildings, the scenery, your kiddos. I'm really excited to hear about your trip! Come home safely!

Lauren in GA,  June 10, 2008 at 7:26 PM  

Amazing pictures! That last one makes me think of, "and the Heavens were opened" just BEAUTIFUL!

Jennifer,  June 13, 2008 at 1:01 AM  

I've never been to Nauvoo and have always wanted to go. It looks like you've had a wonderful time. Seems like your kids are at just the right ages to really enjoy it (and to let you enjoy it). I hope to make it there one day. Until then, thanks for letting me share through you.

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