Nauvoo

(walking to Carthage Jail)

So I was going to post about Scarlett turning 9 months but I got distracted. That's saying something because it's usually Scarlett being the distraction. Today it was Nauvoo. In fall of 2005 I spent 4-5 months in the most beautiful place ever, Nauvoo. It was through BYU, so I took a ton of religious classes and a couple others (like english and art). I found all my old pictures tonight and looking through them I just started to bawl. I loved it. I loved it so much. I look at all the pictures and I miss my home, it feels like home. I would not be the person I am today without those 4 months. Nauvoo I miss you and I promise one day I will return!

The back of the JSA, only 120 steps from the Nauvoo temple

Walking down Parley street in November, freezing cold. It got so, so cold. I can not even describe (I am from Vegas so I am a baby)

I would run around the temple every night. It was gorgeous with every light on. Was I really there? Did I take this picture? I really stood right there? It feels like a dream. I knew one day it would.

The only art work by Jill Strobelt (Camp). It is in Emily's front room.

The people I met still inspire. It is hard to believe how much we have grown up. Wives, mothers, college graduates. In that picture all of that was just hopes and dreams. Ladies I love you!

Joseph and Hyrum statue

The view from my bedroom window. Mississippi river in the background. It was beyond beautiful!