kenilworth aquatic gardens

Friday morning we took my parents to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to see the lotus and water lilies in full bloom. This place is truly remarkable and one of my favorite hidden gems in the area. The sea of lotus flowers is so unexpected and seems to go on forever. We wandered around the paths and did our best to stay cool on such a hot morning. At least the heat seemed to keep the crowds away.

This was not the only time during the weekend that my dad was carrying Elsa. He was kind enough to walk with her to the playground near our house one day and Elsa wore shoes that were way too big and Grandpa ended up carrying her the whole way.