Now that we only have a few days left I've been trying to see more of Minnesota. I've really loved living here! We've met so many new friends, the weather has been pretty perfect for being outside almost constantly with Bracken, and it is so green and beautiful. Yesterday Bracken and I went to the Arboretum with Ligia and her little kids. It has over 1000 acres of trees, lakes, trails, and specialty gardens. We spent all afternoon there and just saw a small corner of it. We saw the Japanese gardens, herb gardens, a sensory garden, and a good old regular garden with vegetables growing. I wish I'd discovered this place earlier in the summer. I would have gone several times.
Chrysalis is only 3 weeks older than Bracken. Aren't they adorable?
Bracken loved touching the flowers (and eating them and ripping them to shreds if I wasn't careful, he's such a boy).
I love our little guy!
Giving Mama kisses...I love his slobbery, open mouthed "attack" kisses.
The rose garden.
I thought of my Mom a lot while I was here. She's always loved flowers and gardens and tried to help her kids appreciate Heavenly Father's creations. I remember one trip in particular where she talked Dad into taking the scenic route on a family trip. I don't think any of us noticed the scenery but her. My Dad started getting nervous because we were pulling my Grandpa's 5th wheel and we were on narrow, curvy roads. Us kids were too busy complaining about the extra two hours in the car. But Mom thought the trees and mountains were beautiful. Just so you know Mom, I love the landscape and nature too now. These garden's were amazing. 
Ligia and Chrysalis -- I've loved becoming better friends with the Huntington's this summer. 
Orion couldn't have cared less about the flowers. But I bet he spotted every ant in the park!
Bracken getting his feet wet.
Some of the flowers.
A waterfall in the Japanese Gardens. Being in nature, hearing water running, the breeze rustling the leaves, and the bugs humming (as long as they aren't mosquitos) always makes me feel very reflective and grateful. A good opportunity to ask myself "okay, how am I doing with life and how can I improve?" The Japanese gardens had lots of these good reflecting spots.
Don't you know how tiring it gets riding in a stroller?So the arboretum was beautiful. Thank you Ligia for taking pictures of Bracken and I, it's fun to have pictures of us together.
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Glad you liked the photos. I want to keep practicing so maybe next year, you'll continue being a model for me. Love you guys. Kind of sad to say good bye, so here's to hoping I will see you later.
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