Every year I look forward to a day when the gardens are in full bloom. We haven't had the weekends to visit that we did in the past, but this morning, we are on the way. They are not completely at full bloom, but if that were the case, the tulips would be totally gone, so I'm happy with this stage. Come along and enjoy the eye candy. Not much commentary.
Good Monday Morning. Why is it good? Well, because we're still out roaming around Texas and not working today. Woot woot. We do have to be home this evening, but today is still all ours. We're off to Corsicana for our first stop. I LOVE towns like this and wish it wasn't a Monday. We will have to return for a closer visit, but until then, we'll soak up as much as we can. In front of the courthouse is a bronze statue. Since 1936, he has stood watch in front of the county courthouse that bears his name, and it was in honor of his father that the county seat came to be named. Jose Antonio Navarro was born near San Antonio in 1795. His place in Texas history includes a distinction of bein gone of the founding fathers of the Lone Star State. He was a rancher, a businessman and would go on to be a participant in the Texas revolution. Navarro was one of the signer of both the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico in 1836 and the Constitution of the State of Texas in 1845, The statue was erected by the State of Texas in 1936.
It's Day Two in East Texas and our choices are limited, but, the Caldwell Zoo is open and we've not explore this particular one before. Away we go - it's early in the day, so not too many people yet.
Mister's birthday came and went without him being able to get time off work. We are outta here for the weekend to let him catch just a little breath. He's in charge and I'm along for the ride. Canton Trade Days is our destination this morning. We haven't been in over 10 years and with nice weather on the horizon, let's do it. It's up and out of the house bright and early to get to Canton just as the grounds open. We are just about the only one in the parking lot, which means a short walk in. Now to just take in the sights and sounds. We don't really have anything in particular that we are in the market for, so casual walking is the goal. This is quite the ironing board. No, it didn't come home with us.
Mister has the day off and this week was the opening of Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum. We have early entry and are off for a day together. First stop is at a new to us coffee shop - Ascension. I say new to us, but really, it's just the location. All in all --- good coffee but the "system" needs tweaking. We'll try again. Now, off to the gardens. This post will be mostly pictures, with just a few words. Enjoy the eye candy. Oh, I was here last week so you can really see the difference in the grounds. Here is the LINK to that day.
Last week, the Elders (LDS Missionaries) stopped by and as we were heading out the door, we only chatted on the doorstep for a bit. I mentioned that I would be happy to take them to the Arboretum on the "P" day. Today is that day. I am meeting them at 9:30 for a walk through the gardens. Come along and check out the "pre-Dallas Blooms" pretties with us. Two weeks from now - it will be amazing. First stop - memory moments to share the story later.
Going to the Annual Oak Cliff Mardi Gras parade is starting to become a tradition for us "if" I am in town. This year --- no February quilt retreat and, thus -- no conflict. Making the trek down a bit early in order to locate a parking spot has us checking out Hola Cafe for some coffee. It's good and with a warm cup in my hands, I'm ready to explore a bit. There are several areas of Oak Cliff that we visit - one being the Bishop Arts District, which is super close to where we are today. This is just a few roads over and the area has so much character that I'll share a few images.
