Heritage Gardens at Christmas

When we were up in Massachusetts this summer we went to the Heritage Gardens and it was beautiful!  We went to see their Christmas lights when we were up for Thanksgiving. It was fun to wander around at night and the lights were beautiful but I think I prefer the summer!!

The United States Botanic Garden

 Declan and I went to the US Botanic Garden today with some other moms and kids from Stroller Strong.  It was a HOT and HUMID September day and there was no relief inside the garden!!  It was still really fun and we had a great time with all of the other mamas.  The gardens are beautiful but very different from when we went at Christmas, although it was empty and we got to enjoy the gardens without a lot of other people there!!

The Botanical Gardens at Christmas

 It's Christmas Eve!  We went to the Botanical Gardens with my parents today because it was raining and someone told us that it's always empty on Christmas Eve!  Well....it wasn't exactly empty but it wasn't too crowded.  I would suggest getting there about 15-20 minutes before it opens because you can park right outside in spaces that are usually reserved for the Hill but they fill up really quickly!

It was beautiful - I had never been before but we need to go back!  The Christmas decorations were everywhere and were gorgeous!!  The kids had a fantastic time looking at all of the flowers and plants and the TRAINS!  Declan was delighted and we spent a good 20 minutes watching one train go around and around a tree.  It was actually more fun than it sounds!

I think we need to make this a tradition - it's a great way to spend Christmas Eve day!