Today we took

a really. great. walk. I needed to bust out of the apartment for a while, and was desperately hoping to get some exercise, too. In an effort to avoid crowds and enjoy the big outdoors for some fresh air, we went down to Lauritzen Gardens for a couple of hours this morning. We got to try out Logan's stroller for the first time (thanks auntie Jenn, for putting it together). The weather was perfect and Logan slept the whole time (thank goodness because the pacifier fairy seems to have gotten into the diaper bag and we ended up away from home without one). There weren't a lot of people in the park, so that was good for us, too. Dale noted that it was the first time I'd been in the sun (except for out and about running errands) since the 4th of July. It felt really good to get out and walk. Really really good. If you haven't been there, the gardens are beautiful, even as we transition from summer into fall. The rose gardens took a hit in the storms last summer, so they're on the mend, but the well manicured grounds, beautiful landscaping, and of course the flowers are well worth the price of admission. Next year we hope to be back in Arcadia for the annual Fall Festival. We hope our friends and family are having a wonderful, safe time!