Big Spring Park in the Fall

This year we have visited Big Spring Park more than any other year we’ve lived here. We like to hang out by the water and share a picnic lunch then explore the park.

I have enjoyed the beautiful effect of the different seasons – from cherry blossoms in spring to the lovely fall colors towards the end of the year.

We always bring bread to feed the birds and fish, and lately Gabe has brought his bike to ride too. Julia is content to play on the big quilt and wave at everyone who passes by :).

Desoto State Park and Little River Falls

He sends the springs into the valleys;
They flow among the hills…
He waters the hills from His upper chambers;
The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.

Psalm 104:10&13

In October we went on a lovely day trip to Desoto State Park and Little River Falls.

Grandma and Papa came too, so we enjoyed spending quality time with them!

We were blessed with the perfect weather and some pretty fall colors.

I almost had a heart attack when Chris and Gabe walked out to the edge of Little River Falls, but nobody fell off a cliff so I was fine ;).

Julia stayed at a safe distance with Papa at Desoto Falls. The river and falls were pretty low, but still fun to see – especially in beautiful weather.

It was a great trip, which I’m sure will be repeated in future years, especially when the kids are old enough to manage some of the great hiking trails there!

A Lovely Visit to the Botanical Garden

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonders.
I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

Psalm 9:1&2

On Thursday we met Chris at the Botanical Garden for lunch. It was a GORGEOUS day! We also saw our friends Laurie and Brett there too, which was a nice surprise :). After Chris left to go back to work, we explored the Children’s Garden and Butterfly House a bit before heading home.

Julia sticks her tongue out for almost every photo these days! Of course Gabe has to imitate her for laughs!

The Circle of Life for a Monarch Butterfly!

Check out the photo below, do you see the “before and after” of the monarch butterfly? I thought it was so neat to see both forms sharing the same leaf!!

We truly experienced how amazing God’s creation is!

The fall foliage behind this fountain looked so beautiful! I hope we can fit in lots of visits to the Botanical Gardens this autumn :).