Back to the Arboretum with Bob and Friends

Our nephew is attending UD as a freshman this year and while we were together for his birthday dinner, I mentioned to him that if he wanted to go to the Arboretum to see the 12 Days of Christmas (see this link for pictures) gazebos in the garden, I would be more than happy to take him.  He called this week and asked to go today along with a couple of friends.  It's a cool day out, but I never turn down an opportunity to go to the gardens.  Come along and watch these college kids enjoy themselves in the beauty of the Arboretum.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  Does that hold true here?

There are many opportunities for photo ops and they take advantage of as many as possible.  I always like my viewpoint too.  First what I see

Then what Mister sees:

I take a shortcut to the Red Maple Rill and annoy Mister while doing so.  Haha -- happens everytime.

I find these bushes with the most brilliant magenta berries on them.  How lovely.  And speaking of lovely -- Oh my.  Isn't the rill just magnificent.  Even this late in the year when a lot of leaves are already down.

Let's strike a few nice poses

And perhaps a silly one as well

Some group shots

And of course, the Christmas card picture - everyone smile now

Okay -- relax and be silly

They offer to take a shot of us as well.  Merry Christmas everyone.  Take a few minutes to brighten your day and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Oh yeah - after we leave the younger generation to finish out their time at the gardens, we take a moment to ourselves and try a new to us pizza place.  Atomic Pies.  Gotta say - for a crisp pizza -- it is pretty dang good and the BYOB is nice as well.  Thanks, Mister, for a great end to the day.