Roads cleared a little the day after our sleigh ride so we ventured out of Nauvoo and headed down “The Great River Road” that runs alongside the Mississippi. Everything was still covered in snow, including the Mississippi River…..and it really does freeze solid. Underneath the snow was at least 24” of solid ice. Tom headed…
Our days here in Nauvoo are punctuated by memorable moments and special events but the Nauvoo Exodus Re-Enactment reaches the depths of our heart like no other. This is our 2nd year to experience the commemoration of the Saints leaving Nauvoo. While walking through Historic Nauvoo alongside horse-drawn wagons reminds us of days past, it…
Not all amazing images are planned shots. Amazing photos often result during a regular outing (going to the store, for a walk, getting the mail) or at the end of a scheduled photo session. This image of our beautiful Nauvoo Temple was captured after our sleigh ride on a clear—and very cold, winter day in…
Going on a real sleigh ride. You know the kind of sleigh pulled by horses through the snow? It was on my bucket list but not anymore. It is now checked off. Yep. Today was the day……we went on a sleigh ride. A few months ago I was talking to one of the teamsters about…
Quiet winter days in Historic Nauvoo look a little like this…… Made a quick trip to get the mail and decided to head down to the flats to get a few photographs of the lightly falling snow. It was just beginning to cover everything with a fresh coat of winter white. Looks like more is…
