I was lucky enough to be able to go out to Iowa and spend quite a few days with the Price family. The purpose for my trip was to attend the Temple sealing of their family, but I went early so Brione and I could have some much missed sister time as well. My whole experience was wonderful. I had such a great time. I have missed that family so much, even though I only spend a few days, it was an amazing experience. I feel so blessed to be able to be apart of their family and I feel honored for the ability to attend their sealing.

While I was in Iowa, Brione and I started to feel crafty. We went out and bought a bunch of fabric, and started making a braided rag quilt. We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into, but I am sure they will be beautiful when they are complete.





My dad came out to Iowa a little early. It was so great to see him! We played with the kids, rested, even celebrated my Birthday!








My Dad, Brione, Ariana, Aiden and I drove to Nauvoo together for the Price family sealing. Dave and his family drove down together the next day.




We took a trip to Carthage Illinois. We were able to take a tour of the house that Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith was murdered in. The original bullet holes from the mob shooting at the place are still there. It was a very sad, yet spiritual place to see.

















We took some tours around some places in Nauvoo. We saw a bakery, the performance hall, a ball room, a quilt room, plus we saw many people's homes from Joseph Smith's time.







While in Nauvoo, we went to the area that the Pioneers crossed the Mississippi River. There was a memorial of the Pioneers. The kids had a lot of fun playing and getting to know each other better.












The sealing was held at the Nauvoo Illinois Temple. It was such a wonderful experience. Nauvoo is a beautiful place to visit and to be able to attend a sealing of my favorite family in the whole world. I could not be happier for the Price family.



























Some of us decided to go on a cairrage ride. There were so many people that our group got split up and I ended up sitting on the very back. Perfect for pictures though!

I was taking this picture when I dropped my camera case (which had my cell phone and gum in it). It fell right into the stream. A really nice guy jumped off the carriage and grabbed it for me.

The horses that pulled our carriage was beautiful, the children enjoyed them too!

We decided to go visit a really old cemetery. There were head stones from the 1800s. We even found a head stone with a claw marks on it from an animal. Here, we are finding out way to the cemetery.

A really touching statue at the cemetery.

Daddy dearest!

Brione and Anne Francom

Aiden was finding some very interesting head stones.

The group (minus the Francoms) that went to the cemetery.

My little Ariana is so beautiful.

Aiden after a long day, hanging out in the hotel room watching television.