They were all really well done. They had some more on display in the Kanesville Tabernacle in Iowa but I didn't take any pictures of those while we were there. This next picture is of one of the statues in the pioneer cemetery.
In front of the statue you can see a little grave of a baby. Most of the pioneers that died that winter were under 2 years old. One happened to be a child of some of my ancestors (Joseph Skeen, age 2). Being there with my own 2 little kids made the hardships they faced more real to me. It was nice to visit there again.
After Winter Quarters, we drove to downtown Omaha to see some of the ice sculptures set up along the riverfront. I only took pictures of one of the tents. They were pretty elaborate.
And now, so as to not annoy the family members that read this blog...here are some pictures of the kids.
YES! The family pictures are a must.
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Someday I'm going to have to see some of those things in person. Maybe when I'm pursuing more of my great-great grandmother's geneology. (They are originally from Iowa) We thought about going that way a few summers ago on our way to South Dakota, but went up through KS instead. Maybe next time...
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