Much of the ride went something like this:
The Senior Missionary men that drive the wagons are real teamsters, and they take care of the horses themselves. Our horses were lovely dappled greys.
Mac was totally interested in touching the horse's little forelock (?). Is that the right word? Of course, this was after asking if horses were nice.
Look at that Leiden's face.
While I stayed with Meems at the hotel for naptime, Brad, Colin, and Joy took the girls to check out some other stuff. Wagon wheels,
Bricks from the brickmaker,
The Pioneer Pastimes spot, where the girls got to dress up, and...ride pretend sheep.
Later that evening we went to go see the Women's Gardens, which were lovely. Mac took some time out on the grass.
Mimi was perplexed by a flower. (I love this picture.)
Mimi was also fascinated with an orange cone. She not only carried it around, but, of course, tried to bite it.
She had some thoughtful moments in the gardens. (I also LOVE this picture. Brad has a good eye.)
Here we are right before we went to the Sunset on the Mississippi show, which was really a great show. We were kind of expecting more of a devotional type thing, but, while respectful and spiritual in parts, it was mostly a remarkably entertaining example of what the original residents of Nauvoo might have done for entertainment. There was music, stories, funny jokes, and many other highly amusing antics. It being Memorial Day, they did a special segment for the armed forces, singing each of the divisions' songs while they had those in attendance who were past or present members of each respective division stand to honor them. I was truly touched to see a surprising number of older men stand and many would sing along with their song. What an honor to have been in their presence on this Memorial Day.
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