UCR Botanical Gardens

Today Emma & I met up with one of the playgroups we belong to (the Inland Empire Kids Outdoors) and, along with Grandma, Aunt Ann, and a bunch of Emma's cousins, we checked out the botanical gardens at UCR. The kids had a great time, despite the heat. There was a lot of shade and neat things to see. We saw 13 turtles and tons of giant goldfish in the ponds. We also saw a snake, a rabbit, tarantulas, squirrels, and LOTS of lizards scurrying about. After that, we stopped in a gorgeous shady patch of grass and enjoyed a snack while the kids ran about with their new friends.

Mommy & Emma on the pathway.

Heading off on the trail...

Checking out the local flora...

Pretty Emma & the gardens.

Emma & TJ at the pond.

Turtles!

I got a stick!


Snack time!

Emma & her walking stick.