Spring plowing

Elder Mecham and I drove down to Columbia, Missouri to watch draft horses plowing.  That was so interesting.  The driver asked Elder if he would like to try it.  Of course.  So he had the privilege of giving it a go.  He loved it. 

 This is the barn where the teamsters meet and some carriages are stored.  Behind this barn is the barn where the harnesses are and where the horses come in for grain before being harnessed up. 

 This is a front view of where we live here in Nauvoo.  It is an older home that had been here for sometime.  Additions were built on each side.  It is comfortable and adequate for our needs.

 This is the back side and yard. 

 So many colorful spring flowers bursting forth. 

 Sister Spellman and I served together at the Post Office.  We think this is a magnolia bush. 

We try to go to the temple once a week.  We couldn't help taking more photos of the beauty all around.

 Elder Mecham worked with the oxen this week.  They are so unique. 

We love serving here in Nauvoo.  Each day brings new experiences and new people.  Everyone that comes has a reason for being here, even if it is only for a day. 

Good news from home.  Anna is a Freshman at Union this year.  Here she is with her team.  They placed 2nd in the poultry division.  This was their first competition for any of them.  They are all Freshman.  So proud of her and happy that she like agriculture.  Another plus with this picture, is the lovely Myka Wayment, Vice President of the Utah chapter of FFA, presenting the award.  Myka is grand niece, my brother Jim's grand-daughter.  So I imagine that Grandma Zola and Grandpa Ed are smiling down upon their two beautiful great grand-daughters doing good things. 

Easter Week

This week started out with a visit from my good teacher friends, Tami Zirker and Colleen Bowcutt, from Roosevelt.  It was so good to see someone from home.

 Then a surprise visit from cousin, Sharon and Frank Schofield.  They were on their way to Tennessee, serving a mission there.

 Cultural hall upstairs, where dances were held back in 1843.

 The Jensens from Hooper come to serve here too.  I found out that their son lives across the road from where Dad did in Warren.

 Love the new green with the black cows and the river in the background.

 The grain station in the background.

 The Stone Arch Bridge.  One of the main drains out of Nauvoo.

 Happy Easter.  The flowers are blooming full force today and it was a lovely one.

 The Women's garden at the visitor center.  So thankful to be here.

 Elder Cornwell caught these lovely photos of the moon with the Nauvoo Temple.

 I just love the photos Stacy posted of their family's Spring break, Easter and her birthday.

 Wayne surprised her with a new diamond ring for her birthday.  She had lost her's several years ago.  He had proposed to her here on temple square under this old tree 18 years ago.

And...more.  Logan & Sakora going to Prom.  Lovely...even with 2 broken ribs.  

Mt. Pisgah and Adam-ondi-Ahman

We went for a big ride on our prep. day yesterday.  We drove over to Mt. Pisgah, Iowa where there is a monument erected in memory of those buried there when staying during 1846-48.  Elder Mecham's relatives are some of those.  Elisha and Sally Whiting.  Such a beautiful place of rolling green hills.  We then drove straight south on I-35 making our way to Adam-ondi-Ahman.  We contacted the Birds that are serving there from Roosevelt.  They met us and took us around to all the places most visitors do not get to go.  It was good to be with them for a couple of hours, seeing more and hearing their stories.  Things are greening up everywhere.  Adam-ondi-Ahman is beautiful with green and farmers working the earth for planting.  We made it back to Nauvoo by 9:00 pm.  Quite a day.

There is this little cabin to represent what one would have been like in 1846

This was hanging inside the cabin.

Entrance to Adam-ondi-Ahman

Our friends from Roosevelt Elder & Sister Bird.

Walnut Grove

Preacher's Rock

Unity tree a symbol of
 Adam-ondi-Ahman

The Birds were so kind to take us around to see sights.

Beauty All Around

Some beautiful shots from the camera of Bruce Cornwell.  He captures some great ones.  The top one is a shot during a rainstorm we had recently.  The white house sets by the barn and Sister Robinson put a barn quilt on the front.  Attractive.  And our lovely FM sister missionaries in the green house.  I live in a beautiful place.