Day in Athens

Saturday we went to Athens to see the Trial Gardens at UGA (University of GA) and to see the State Botanical Gardens.  The trial gardens are where growers send their flowers, bushes, trees, etc. and UGA tries to grow them.  It's basically like a big outdoor science experiment!   It was an overcast day and the temp was around 60, so it wasn't too bad. 

I don't know who was more excited - Brad or Parker - hah!

Had to get a picture of the handsome boys in front of the pansies.

After we toured the trial gardens and campus, we went to the State Botanical Gardens.  It is 313 acres of bushes and trees.  It was really cool - lots of paths and trails to walk on.  We only covered about 10% of the area, but we all had a good time!  There was no entrance fee to get into the gardens, just a donation, so we had a fun family day in Athens for cheap!

Parker was on the move!

I believe Parker is going to follow in Daddy's footsteps of loving horticulture!

The sun came out for a brief period and Hannah was awake, so Brad snapped a quick picture. 

Taking a rest break in the gazeebo 

Parker loved this pathway in the grass. 

We had to get a picture in front of these bushes because we have the same kind at our house! 

On the wildlife observation bridge - all we saw were squirrels - hah!

Say CHEESE!

This is one of my favorite pics of Parker

Parker was worn out, so this was his preferred mode of transportation to the car!  We had a fun family day and Parker and Hannah slept the entire way home.