A day in the sun...

We decided to get out of the house today and take advantage of the beautiful weather. The weather has been so awful lately... damp, cloudy, and depressing that we were in desperate need of a dose of sunshine! We spent the afternoon at Mercer Aboretum and Botantical Gardens in Humble. We had our engagement pictures taken here and we have been meaning to return for a while now. I was surprised at how "colorful" the gardens were considering Spring hasn't really sprung yet. This place is really an oasis in this hell hole we call Houston. It is such a serene and peaceful place that you almost forget that you are in one of the biggest cities in the nation. It is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Best of all - it is free!! :-) For all of you that have small children, there is an awesome playground on the east side of the park! I have never seen such an elaborate set up. Carsten had a great time exploring it all!