Vacation- Mom & Grant's Reception and Nauvoo Family Reunion

We have had such a busy month. We went to North Carolina twice, once to attend Mom and Grant's reception, and then again to celebrate Fourth of July weekend.

Mom and Grant's reception was so fun! They had a luau, and it was great to spend time with them and his kids again. I also got to meet his parents for the first time! His mom is SUPER nice and his dad said "I guess I'm your new step-grandfather!" It was awesome.

Mom & Grant

This is the cake that Mom's friend Sherry made for the party.

It was so good and she did such a good job!

Cam and Alex

"Grandma" Cooper & Mom


Grant & Sidney

Sidney & Mom

"Grandma and Grandpa" Cooper
Sidney and Jack

Me and Sidney

Caleb, Alex, Sidney, and Jack

Caleb, Jack, & Sidney

After Fourth of July weekend, we headed to Nauvoo, IL for a family reunion with Cameron's family. We had an amazing time!

I love this statue!These were some of my favorite statues at the visitor's center,

especially this one of Jospeh and Emma.


Final resting place of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum Smith

Cute cousins!



Cam and I in front of the Mississippi River

Alanna, Emma, and Justin, waiting for the Nauvoo Pageant to start.

Nice face Justin!

Picture of the Nauvoo Pageant. It was incredible!

This is one of my favorite pictures from the trip.

Cam in front of Carthage Jail

Three generations- Elise, Mimi (Carol), & Amy

We all went to Carthage as a family to see where Joseph and Hyrum died. It was such an amazing experience, and the spirit was so strong there. It was great to be there with family, and we were able to take a few family pictures too!


Nauvoo Temple! It was so amazing! Most of the family were able to go to the temple to do some work, it is so beautiful!



The Yeakley family- Rourke, Amy, Forrest, Elise, Pierce, and Emma

Cam and I in front of the temple

Family picture in front of them temple. Click on it for a better look.

We had such a great vacation, and we were so happy to be able to see our families. We only wish it could have lasted longer!