A few nights ago I took the kids and two of their cute friends to see the Christmas displays at Longwood Gardens. WOW! What a beautiful place. It was a gorgeous night-probably about 50 degrees-so we weren't freezing to death. We ran to watch an ice skating show as soon as we arrived. The kids all loved it and were inspired to be figure skaters someday.
We wandered around looking at lights and then went to the Conservatory - my favorite. There were gorgeous white lilies everywhere so it smelled awesome. There were amaryllis, paperwhite narcissus, cyclamen, begonias, and many, many more flowers. The poinsettias were amazing. Some were larger than dinner plates and others were smaller that the palm of my hand. The pictures I took weren't that great so you should go to their website, www.longwoodgardens.org, if you want to see some quality pics of what it really looks like. Incredible!
The kids had a great time playing in the fountains in the Children's Garden - good thing it was so warm since the boys and Megan were soaked by the time we left!
We also enjoyed several water fountain shows with music. The kids were all dancing around and singing to the music while the water was shooting to the sky.
I couldn't believe how late it was when we finally left. I felt a little sheepish that I had kept all the kids out so late on a school night, but we all had a great time.
5 comments:
I've got to go there. It's on my list of things to do next time we come see you guys (which will hopefully be sooner than later). What a great cure for cabin fever!
It's like going to see the lights at Temple Square but with flowers! I know I would love that.
P.S. It was great to see you the other day. I'm glad you got home safely.
What??? Your kids? Wet? I don't believe it.
It looks fabulous. Lilies are my favorite. Did you pick me some?
Kim! This looks like soooo much fun. I can tell by the look on all the kids' faces that they had a GREAT time too! Especially the one where the skater has his arm around Jessie (ha ha). Thank you for taking them-- I know they felt special that they got to go with you.
You have such cultured children and taste! What a fun place. It's nice it's not here because everything would be frozen, including the children. I went walking at -2 this morning. Brrrr! Everyone and all the flowers are exquisite!
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