Nauvoo Pageant 2008 is here.

I forgot my camera so I had to use my phone for pictures.

We opened the concession stand Thursday night for dress rehearsal and we were surprised how many people came. Usually we only sell drinks and stuff that we don't have to cook. It was really fun. We have people working with us from all different organizations in the community, Community of Christ Church, the Local Library, the Methodist Church, The PTO, Music Boosters, Relay for Life, Keokuk Branch, Ft Madison Branch, Burlington Ward, Quincy Ward, Macomb, and Kirksville wards. We are all friends and it is so fun to hang out together.

We look forward to it every year. It's a lot of fun and it really helps the community.

I went down there and helped this weekend but Mom is going to take over for me this year. I am going to be helping my friend Helen at her custard store in town. The first Friday night is usually the busiest of the whole Pageant but it was the slowest we have ever seen. I really think the gas prices and the flooding have scared people away. It's ok though, there are still lots of people and the spirit is stronger when people aren't grumpy because of too large of crowds. It's a great atmosphere and the weather has been amazing. It was actually chilly on Saturday night. We went home shivering.

I had a cool experience last night, a lady saw me and flagged me over to the line where she was getting her food. She was grinning from ear to ear so I was sure I knew her. She said I didn't know her but she follows my blog...cool huh. It was really fun talking to her and it really felt like we were old friends. I get a lot of emails from people asking questions about Nauvoo and I love helping them when I can. This blogging stuff is a blast and I love helping people who want to come visit.