arboretum: signs of spring

The boys and I headed to the Arboretum one morning in early March and found our first signs of spring.

Duke Gardens

I took the girls and Simon to the Duke Gardens one day during Spring Break. Oliver was still not feeling well and stayed home and slept while Ben worked.

We stopped at a local biscuit and donut place in Durham called Rise and loaded up on treats to enjoy in the garden. There were lots of blossoming cherry trees and the first signs of spring flowers. It had changed quite a bit since our last visit in early March.

Elsa demonstrates her "I'm so tired and hot and refuse to move" stance. 

We have been loving the beautiful spring weather and hanging out in our yard on these perfect spring evenings (no humidity and mosquitoes).

Testing out the new grill!

First backyard cook out of the year.

It's best to keep this kid's mess outside.

spring at the arboretum

Ben had joined me and the boys one afternoon in late March for some errands and we made a quick stop at the NC State Arboretum to see how the blossoms had changed since my last visit.