Far West & Adam-ondi-ahman

On our way from the airport to Nauvoo, we stopped at the former temple sight in Far West. All that remains from the former almost completed temple are corner stones. The church has also built a memorial plaque.

Isabelle decided that she wanted her dad to lift her up into the tree. She sat up there for a few minutes, as comfortable as a little monkey/daredevil.

Peter did not want to be outdone, but he was a little less comfortable than his cousin. He started panicking and was quickly returned to solid ground.
Peter was unsure of what to make of all these little girls. After this picture he jetted off to go play some more boyish games.
The babes, Audrey and Rigby, were restricted to their strollers for part of the time.
My family was great to help out with the kids, but I have to say there is no substitute for daddy. Things went well, but by the end I was a little frazzled and ready to go back home to my hubby. I thought this picture was funny; one kid having an emotional break-down while the other one tries to make a run for it!

We were also able to visit Adam-ondi-ahman. This place is beautiful and has such a peaceful feeling about it.
Here we are relaxing while my dad reads some of the historical and future significance about the area.
Amanda, Kai, Jeff, Isabelle, Doug, Rachel, Peter, Dustin, Audrey, Sara
Here is Peter (orange shirt) doing what a boy must do-throwing rocks.
Alli, Isabelle, Peter, Rowan, Kai

And if a boy cannot find rocks to throw, the next best thing is dirt/mud mixed with some weeds. (Rigby)