I have finally experienced the Dallas Arboretum.
It took me forever to visit the arboretum (roughly 3 years?) here because at first I refused on principle: the Seattle Arboretum is free (and bigger) and the Dallas Arboretum charges $5 to park, and $10 per person entrance fee. So...I never went.
However, a week ago a friend invited Xaris and I to walk with her and her baby boy, and we got in on her family pass (only had to pay parking). We enjoyed it, and Ricardo ran at the lake which is right next to the Arboretum while we walked and talked. Ric and I decided to go ahead and purchase the family pass, so we have something fun to do when some of his family comes into town and for picnics with friends, etc. The family pass means we get to park for free, and have entrance for up to 6 people per visit...and in 3 visits it will have paid for itself. Our first visit was this morning!
Xaris and I sat on a bench and knitted. Well, I knitted while she slept, and we waited for Ricardo to do his run at the lake and come find us. After he found us, we walked through the Arboretum, trying to get to know our way around, and enjoying the photo opportunities.
We also saw 3 brides and 2 quinceañearas getting their photos taken. We're pretty happy with the decision to buy a membership and know we'll use it...although I still think Seattle has the right idea.
Ricardo was the photographer for this trip--he gets the photo credits!
Waterfall wall
Hello beautiful eyes!
A closer shot...unfortunately the camera focused on me instead of her.
Practicing our sad faces.
And tongue skills...
And when we came home (after a stop at the Bagel shop for breakfast of course!) she conked out. Here she is relaxing,
Pirate-Belly style.
Can't believe she's 5 weeks old today!
