A Day in the Garden

We have wanted to go to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden since we moved here almost three years ago. We finally had the opportunity to meet our friends, the Ittigsons, there for Autumn at the Arboretum. 

Each year they decorate part of the gardens with a full pumpkin village. It is incredible and is mentioned on a regular basis in Southern Living magazine. We were so excited go because the Chihuly glass exhibit was also happening at the same time. The glass sculptures were amazing!

The gardens were packed even though we arrived early on a Sunday morning. I tried desperately to take pictures without strangers in them, but didn't have much luck.

I wish I had taken some better pictures of the actual Pumpkin Village. Hopefully, next year we will be able to go on a day that isn't crowded. I took over 100 photos when we went - these are just a few...

Ian spent 20 minutes running laps through the hay maze. By the end, he was stepping on the bales to get where he wanted to go.

This was our only family shot of the whole day. People were lined up to take pictures in Cinderella's carriage, so Brian tried to get a quick shot. 

We took a quick shot of Graeme while we were all getting dressed before heading out - our little mad scientist.