The Greatest Vacation EVER!

We got home from Nauvoo last night, it sure was nice to be out of the car and to sleep in my own bed. We went to visit Mom and Dad Torrie on their mission. I loved the one on one time we could have with them, we had a blast. Mom and I played some games, not near enough though, she hasn't played in a while and when I beat her it was just like old times. I loved seeing Mom and Dad as church history missionaries, Mom loves history, she knows so much. When we would meet other missionaries they would say one of two things about Mom, either that she is such a hard worker or runs around like a crazy lady ( I think they were jealous of all her energy and zest for life). What a great example she is to us and our Kali.

Dad is having lots of fun in Nauvoo too, he is a teamster who takes care of the horses, he gives site tours and just like Mom they perform in a great musical called "Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo" Dad and Mom are so talented. We went to their show 3 times while we were there and recorded most of it on our camera. I loved the songs and the stories.



I loved Christmas in Nauvoo, really I think it was the best time for us to go. I hate the crowds and the busyness of big family Christmases, and I loved having Mom and Dad all to ourselves. We saw all the sites, my favorties were: Carthage Jail, the Blacksmith shop, Lucy Mack Smith home, John Taylor home, Brigham Young home, the mansion house that belonged to Joseph Smith and the Family Living Center. All the sites were really great, although having so many things that Kali couldn't touch was almost too much for her (and us). There is a special spirit in Nauvoo, especially at the Temple and the LDS sites. We went on a community of Christ tour, I sure wished our church owned those sites too, it would have been amazing. My testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith has increased and my appreciation for the Saints at that time increased too. I've been to many places and this is my favorite so far. Thanks to Mom and Dad for serving the visitors to Nauvoo and the Lord. Here are a couple of pictures of Mom and Dad, I love how you can see the name tags.

Elder Torrie after a long day.

Sister Torrie after a long day