The Land of Lincoln

My Sister, Megan, invited me to go with her on a business trip to Chicago so she could attend a LuLaRoe Tour Training. I was super excited for the opportunity to share a few days with her and to support her in her new business. Chicago was an exciting city to visit; very busy with lots of people. I loved exploring and seeing all the sites.

Crown Fountain

Art Institute of Chicago

Cloud Gate

Giordono's Pizza

At the LuLaRoe training

Portillo's Hot Dogs

John Hancock Building

Chicago Theater

Tulips Everywhere!

As part of our visit we decided to rent a car and drive down to Nauvoo. Before heading out of the city though, we stopped here at Oz park to see these cool statues.

We also stopped at Wrigley Field. It was game day and there were so many people already arriving at the field even though the game didn't start for hours.

We arrived late in the evening, but just in time to see one of the shows put on by the senior missionaries serving in Nauvoo, Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo. The following morning we participated in an Endowment session at the temple. The Nauvoo Temple is so beautiful. Before leaving the temple we were able to take a peek at the baptistry and see some special artifacts on display inside the temple. (This was a very special surprise as they usually don't let everyone see these while in the temple. It was even more special knowing the items on display belonged to Kameron and my kids direct ancestors, Hyrum Smith and Mary Fielding Smith.)

The Homestead

The Mansion House

Red Brick Store

Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith Graves

Hyrum Smith, Joseph Smith Jr. and Emma Smith Graves

In the Women's Garden

Original Sunstone from the Nauvoo Temple

On our way back to Chicago we also stopped at Carthage Jail.

Hole left by bullet that killed Hyrum Smith

Upper window of Carthage Jail through which Joseph Smith Jr. fell

I was so very grateful to see so many exciting and informative sites while on this little get-a-way trip with my sister. We had a lot of fun together and I loved learning more about my family's history.