We stuck close to home for the most part, but over the weekend we decided to take a (very) impromptu trip to Nauvoo to visit my aunt and her family. They had been in Nauvoo for 6 weeks working on the Nauvoo Pageant, and that Friday was the last night. So we loaded up in mom's van (fondly referred to as Van-essa), and took off! Baby A did wonderfully well for her first road trip (at almost 3 weeks old!), and K and J-boy did pretty well, too (midnight as a bedtime does get old after a day or two, but they had fun with their cousins!). We saw the pageant Thursday night and Friday night, and got to visit a few spots in Old Nauvoo Friday during the day. The weather was lovely, which is quite unusual for August in that part of the country!!
I was humbled and moved as I thought about the Mormon Pioneers. I strolled down Parley Street, my newborn in her comfy carseat/stroller, and read about Pioneer women giving birth in their covered wagons. While watching the pageant I caught a glimpse of the sacrifice and consecration required to build the Nauvoo temple, the intense desire the early Saints had to be obedient and serve God. And the next day I attended the temple; the only effort I had to expend was getting dressed and asking my mother to watch my kids for 2 hours.
I have no idea why I've been so blessed - driving in an air conditioned car! Sleeping in a bed! Giving birth in a HOSPITAL! All these things that I constantly take for granted.
I pray that I will remember. There's no way I can earn the blessings I've been given. But I can try my best to do my best, and thankfully, because of our Savior, that is always enough.
My wonderful aunt & cousins with my sister, my kids and I
K & I in front of the temple
Dowsy Baby A - she's such a good sleeper!!
K-lady doing the little Scottish jig dance from the pageant - she wants to be ON STAGE next year. :)
5 comments:
Fun trip with your family! I asked Heidi how you were doing last week since you hadn't posted for a while. Super cute kids you have!
That's so awesome you could do a trip like that without your husband!! You're brave! But you had your mom with you so that makes it easier. Good for you!
I'm so happy that you had a good time! Love seeing more pictures of Baby A... and love K's seeing hair in motion! Ah, memories...
I LOVED that picture of K dancing! How funny! Thank you so much for sharing your feelings and pictures!
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