Each year I see them from afar or slightly post-peak bloom either down there or at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (which is still pre-bloom according to the status map), but I was thrilled to see them in all their glory this year, although my parents said years' past have been better I guess due to the bad winter we had this year.
Nonetheless, it was definitely a fun family outing and Nia LOVED the open space to run free (much to the chagrin of many, but she was fine!):
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| After a 4 hour bus ride, we took a 30 minute train then walked for another 30 minutes and this was her treat for being a good sport! It took several ice cream trucks to find the one she wanted, but it was worth it in the end - she's still talking about her popsicle! |
The white "popcorn" buds are just starting to come out here in NYC-metro, which Nia likes comparing to D.C. but the trees are still pretty bare. There's still quite a chill in the air and it feels like spring is just really reluctant this year.
A few more memories made on the trip:
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| Here's a video of her first kite flying experience |
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| A belated birthday breakfast from our Ohio roots at Bob Evans |
Also, Nia's talented Nana was busy sewing her an adorable Easter ensemble (a sneak peak here). I'll have better pics of it to share soon . . .
Do you have cherry blossoms where you live? Have they blossomed yet?
