Ashton Gardens

Yesterday we went to the Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point.  It was gorgeous! 

Hallee wanted me to take her picture in front of everything.

I loved soaking up one more morning with Hallee before she started Kindergarten today.

Tiff, Tessa and Damon met us there. It is always more fun with friends!  The gardens were huge and beautiful. 

The waterfalls were amazing.  I love the sound of water.

I was excited to see the sculptures of Christ.  I didn't realize until last night how much it affected me.  I've been feeling negative about my calling lately and last night I finally had the attitude adjustment that I needed.  I think looking at these statues gave me the perspective I needed to get back on track.

The girls asked to sit on Jesus' lap.  It was so sweet.

They had a scripture by each sculpture.  I had to look a few of them up to make sure I remembered the story behind it.

Hallee wanted me to read each plaque to her.

Tiff had the idea for this pose, I love it.

I loved this one of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead.  I also loved the one of Mary and Martha.

Christ appearing to Mary. 

This is my favorite picture ever!  I love the look on Hallee's face!

There were so many beautiful flowers and water displays.

We bought some fish food and the kids loved feeding the fish.  The fish were very aggressive and would jump and fight each other to get the food. 

By this time we were all really hot and ready to go.  We had to walk back up to the top of the hill to get out.  Hallee was so hot and tired.  Tessa made room in the stroller so that her and Hallee could both sit in there.  Tiff was carrying Damon and I was pushing the stroller.  I hit a bump and Hallee went flying out of the stroller.  Luckily she wasn't hrut, but she was not happy and started chasing me around to let me know how unhappy she was.  I felt bad at the moment, but now every time I think about it I laugh.  It was a hot day, but it was a lot of fun!  It was just what I needed.