Yesterday we had a grand adventure at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens, which are just across the street from Thomas's and my alma mater, Reed College. The gardens are a bird watcher's paradise, though there are not as many species of ducks there in the summer as there are in winter. There were plenty of mallards, though!
We were joined by Denny and Phyllis, and we spent about an hour and a half strolling the gardens.
May is the peak of the rhododendron season, and most of the plants were in full bloom.
Even though the gardens had run out of duck food for the day, Elliot still had a great time looking at all of the ducks and geese. He also especially loved the many bridges, and the tree trunk that he pretended was a nest.
There were ducklings and goslings everywhere, which were a big hit with both kids.
My personal favorite are wood ducks, and we were lucky enough to spot a few pairs.
The gardens were a wonderful place to spend a hot afternoon, roaming in the shade with a nice breeze off the water. Imogen thoroughly enjoyed her first rhododendron adventure, as well as all the attention from her relatives.
And finally, here is Elliot entertaining Imogen with a favorite song we made up, "Baby Got Cute".
Now back to the naked boy splashing in the wading pool just outside my office doors...
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