Sunday, July 28, 2013

BSA National Jamboree/Nauvoo Trip

Garrett's Troop before they left Las Vegas.  This was the first time he'd met a lot of these boys so you can imagine he was pretty unsure about this whole trip. 
Ready for 2 weeks of fun!
Philip left a week earlier and had some fun in New York City. 
Console Energy Bridge at night
Garretts favorite activity at the Jamboree
On our way to the opening show.  Look at all the Scouts marching in.
Garrett outside his campsite
Philip caught up with his nephew Mason
Picture of the crowd at the opening ceremony.  The blue tents across the way is where Philip was staffing

Garrett got to meet and shake hands with Elder Anderson of the Quorum of the Twelve


Garrett and his cousin Mason


Firework Show at the Jamboree
After the Jamboree Garrett and Philip went on a short trip to Nauvoo, Illisnois with a few stops along the way.
St. Louis Arch

The Graves of Hyrum Smith, Josheph Smith, and Emma Smith

Browning Gun Shop

Philip and Garrett were able to do baptisms at the Nauvoo Temple


Carthage Jail.  The window above Garrett is where Joseph jumped out of after he was shot

The first Bishop of the Church
The Mansion House built by Joseph Smith.

This is the place on the Mississippi where the saints crossed the river on their journey west

A quick stop in Hannibal Missouri the home town of Mark Twain.  Above Garrett is white washing Tom Sawyers fence.





2 comments:

Rene Weston-Eborn said...

What an amazing experience for Garrett, Phil, and Mason. Looks like it was a great time. Love you all.

Mimi said...

Wow!! What a trip for Garrett!! I thought I kind of knew what he was doing but I did not! I can't tell you how glad I am that you had this experience Garrett. Your parents (particularly your Dad who put this all together and highly encouraged you to go) sure do love you a lot! I love you too and am so happy that you have the parents you have!