I have always wanted to go the Tulip Festival but have never made it. Until this year...my wish finally came true. It was looking like I would not make it this year either because the weather has been so cold and unpredictable. This morning, Matt and I looked outside and knew that it was the day to go. It was sunny and the temperature was in the low 70s. Perfect!We arrived at the festival and I got so excited! From the parking lot you could see hundreds of beautiful tulips. That was just the beginning. Matt and I walked (while Elizabeth lounged in her stroller) through acres of fields. There was this great path that took you up behind a waterfall. I had so much fun. I loved just spending the day with my little family.
I was so excited when a lady asked if we wanted a photo of the whole family. Matt is usually taking the pictures, so he is not in many of them. I was grateful to get this photo...even if Elizabeth has a look of "who are you?" on her face.
Elizabeth just absolutely loved the flowers. She sat in her stroller and pointed in every direction. She could not take it all in fast enough.
She is walking really well now, so we let her out to wander. As soon as her little feet hit the ground, she was off running. She would grab Matt or my hand, point towards a flower, or a waterfall, and run in that direction. She had so much fun! We had to be really careful though. Once she was brave enough to touch her first flower, she wanted to touch every flower. We had to watch close to make sure she did not tear any of the petals off, as she does not know the meaning of "soft"!
I love this photo of Elizabeth. I cannot believe that she sat long enough for Matt to snap this shot. She is such a blessing. We can always count on her being a smiley, happy baby. She loves people (and attention!).
This was a really great day for me. We got out of the house, spend time together as a family, and got to be in the sun. The flowers and landscape was absolutely gorgeous. I hope that we are able to enjoy the Tulip Festival every year. I would love to make this a fun, springtime, family tradition!
