Saying Goodbye--Happy Halloween

Bonfire at the end of Parley St.--memories, pioneer stories and songs

We hosted Sunday dinner for those leaving Parley St.--Tostadas and fall decor

Happy Halloween--look forward to seeing many of you this week!

Farewell Dinner "Remember"

Sister Killian and her daughter JoAnn who catered tonight's dinner--pork roast, garlic potatoes, baby carrots, rolls, yum!

The money taker--$30/couple buys a dinner and a DVD of fabulous memories

Judi was in charge of the dessert table--not very difficult with so many willing cooks

Just a few of the plethora o pumpkins carved for the Nauvoo Pumpkin Festival--hundreds of folks--some very creative designs!

More Fall in Nauvoo

Main Street

Another beautiful sunset over the Mississippi

How about this for a rainbow! Caught on an early morning walk at the end of Parley St.

Grandkids

Sarah and Matt checking out the picture album

Our "going on 4" Paul in Korea wearing his Stripling Warrior shirt from Nauvoo

Sarah and Matt Visit Nauvoo

How fun is this! A carriage ride with our granddaughter and husband--beautiful fall day--short visit but we managed to get in a dinner, ride and temple session together before they took off for St. Louis.

Whoops--sideswiped in Ft. Madison

It was the other guys fault--he got a ticket--he does have insurance--just a big inconvenience--no one hurt.

This was the culprit--kid driving it was about 17 and going way to fast and following way too close.

Parley St. gang eating again--we are the only ones who will be staying the winter in this group

What I do in my spare time--anyone need booties? The throw was a steal--only $45 at a local shop.

Visit to Ulla's house in Warsaw

This used to be a feed and grain store--furnished and decorated by Ulla--German immigrant who escaped E. Germany in 1957

Just one of the many rooms in the house--I'd call her an organized horder--so much stuff but lovingly gathered and displayed tastefully. Her home was on the Parade of Homes in the area.

Ulla is the redhead--70 yrs. old, mother of 7--quite a story of survival and determination.

P-Day Trip to Mark Twain Lakes

Mark Twain Lakes in Florida, MO--birthplace of Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain

Museum with an informative film and artifacts from Clemens' homes

Here we are standing in front of Sam Clemens' childhood home--they moved the whole house inside! Pretty Humble

Just a touch of the color we are seeing as we travel during October

Glendora Group Tours Nauvoo

We met up with the Bob Jones' tour having lunch at Nauvoo State Park, Oct. 5,

Bob and Sharon (far left) Petersons,Kaluikawa, VanMeter,Merle Davis, Andersons and Sharon Gordon greeted us

Enjoyed visiting with Lydia Valdivieso, Linda and Bard Smith and the Jones'--delighted to be part of an impromptu baptism for one member of the group, Oliver May, whose wife Michelle has been praying for this decision for 13 years. He was baptized in our Stake Center here in Nauvoo. One of the many Nauvoo miracles we have witnessed since being here.

Fall in Nauvoo

Just one example of the gorgeous color

Girls night out on Priesthood Mtg. night (with Susan Cottrell and Karen McBride)--at Gators in Burlington--Yes, he is real.

Mowing down the soybeans . The corn is mostly harvested.

Sunset over the Mississippi

Fall Party

Enjoying a Fall Harvest of Food, Talent and Generosity--potluck dinner at Camp Nauvoo, displays of talent and donations to the local food bank in Nauvoo

Our Temple Matron knitted 5 of these sets for her children--look closely Laura--you could do it! Figures are about 8 "high

Using the local corn for table decorations and $3 Wal Mart tablecloths--125 served!

Have we mentioned the excellent fudge available on Mullhuland St.?

Fall Comes to Nauvoo

Beautiful scene on my way to swim at 6:30 am--steam rising from the river

It was like a cloud was hovering over the Mississippi--eerie.

Yes, the temperature is dropping rapidly--so far I love it. Sweater weather and no heat and humdity.