It was a beyooootiful day here in Madison. Sunny skies, a cool breeze, with a high around 70 degrees. I hope this continues through the holiday weekend. I loaded Olivia into her REI Piggyback carrier, strapped her on my back and we headed out to Olbrich Gardens: in particular, the rose garden.
Everything was in full bloom, and it could not have smelled sweeter. The air was crisp, yet somehow dense with the delicate perfumes of dozens of varieties of roses. Olivia cooed and babbled to the pinks, reds, whites, yellows and roses-of-many-colors. We took a leisurely stroll up one path and down another, up the steps to the observation deck, then down and around towards the fountain pavilion.
On the way home, we stopped at a blackberry bush just off the bike trail. I treated myself to a light snack, then purpled my fingers by picking the ripe ones, cupping my free hand to hold the precious offering. Olivia fell asleep on my back as we finished our walk, and I smiled at passers-by, proudly and carefully holding the berries in front of me so that they appeared to be guiding us home.
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WHAT A BUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei just want to eat her and squeeze her and give her a rub on the tum.
how's about a future musical: The Bun Takes Ohio?
with love,
auntie sal and uncle ben
Tee hee! Sounds like a musical challenge for Mama Hayes! Thanks, guys, love yas!
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