Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Let me start this post off by saying that we are SO EXCITED that Jason's cousin, Nick, and his sweet family have moved to Tennessee!! It was so great to be able to meet up in the middle and visit Diana and the boys!! Us girls had a great time and all the boys, of course, had a blast!!

This past Monday, we met up at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. And, wow! I have never been here before, but wow!! Now, I love our local gardens, of course. But, this place is FAR better (sorry, but true!). The paths are mostly paved and you can get to everything...with a stroller. Hello?! Why can't ours figure out that this is a major necessity for mamas of many? It was awesome. Lots of shade, yet lots of sunny areas. A bunch of stuff for the kids to do - whether they wish to stay dry or get completely soaked! It is a fabulous place.

Here are some photos from our day together. Enjoy!!

Thanks, Diana, for getting this pic! I'm not sure how many you took to make it happen, but it is a winner!

One of many Water Rock Gardens

Lego Race Track - they all loved this one. We had to almost drag some of them away LOL

Alex loving the giant chair, yet wishing it was green... 

 

Andrew perfectly fine with it being a wonderful shade of blue!

Austin thought the Sunflower Maze was pretty cool. You can move the leaves around any which way to make it work for you.

Alex (4) and Cole (5) hanging out in one of a few of the tree houses. These were pretty cool.

Andrew thought the lookout was the best! He asked if we can make a tree house camp ground place just for kids at the new house. Sure!!

One of a few Lego sculptures we found. I think we only came across 2 out of the 12 or so that were there. There was just so much to do and see! We have to go back!

The Rocket Garden within the Children's Garden. This thing was crazy! Alex pushed the button and water shot out all over Cole! They all thought it was hilarious! Silly boys!!

Cole (left) and Alex stopping for a pic while Andrew, Austin, and I backtrack on a hunt for the lost water bottle. No worries! We found it! Whew!

The Gardens Railway

The "tail end" to a fabulous day! Haha!

It was so much fun! Can't wait to get together again! 

Hiking the Gardens {pictures}

Friday night I packed up lunch while cleaning up the after-dinner destruction. Alex asked if we could go to "the place that has the secret paths with all the flowers." So that's where we headed...the Botanical Gardens and it was the perfect day for it!!

Checking out the map before running off in to the wild

There they go!

Austin & Daddy

Still running

"Fish!"

2 out of 3

"What is Andrew looking at now?"

Exploring the Japanese Gardens

Finally! 3 out of 3!!

 

Lunchtime!

Finally..food, drink, and my stroller!

Jason and the big boys waving from the bridge

"Cheese"

"Why can't I reach it yet?!"

Nature's slide

Sleepy boy

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Super Heroes in the Gardens

Yesterday was such a fabulous day! We were going to start off with a picnic in the gardens, but wanted it to warm up just a tad bit more, so we had lunch at Chili's first. But, then, we headed out to the Botanical Gardens. These guys had a blast! We didn't take the stroller nor the wagon, so they were quite tired when we finally left.

Wondering about that title yet?

I found some super cute shirts on clearance at Target...and they came with CAPES!! HA!! How stinkin' cute is that?! 

 Their new thing - running hand-in-hand. LOL We have to remind Andy that he can't go super fast so Alex doesn't get dragged behind. Too cute!

 Walking through the trails

 Found a big bird's nest

 Taking a break on a huge rock in the Japanese Garden

 Walking through secret paths

 Alex and I taking a break in one of the gazebos 

 Super Alex liked this one...he wanted to stay inside. 

 A big pond with big fish

Toddler rock climbing :)

Alex's favorite find

Another perfect day with our little family!